• Tripod
• DSLR camera or a very high spec hybrid camera.
• Wide angle to normal zoom lens,  at least 24/70 mm on a full frame sensor, the equivalent on cropped (1.5x) sensors are 17 or 18-55mm.  Long tele zoom lens - 70/200mm (or longer) the equivalent on cropped sensors are 55-200mm.  Zooms like 28-300 (18-200/300 for 1.5x or 18-105/135 for 1.5x) will be fine for general photography.   
• Sufficient memory cards.  Each card should be at least 16 GB.
• USB keys with large storage space to transfer or store your images to free up space on the memory cards.
• Extra Camera batteries, charger and socket adaptors.  China uses a mix of U.S. and European sockets.
• Photography backpacks and should have a 'All Weather' protection option.  It is a sheet that is intergrated into the camera bag that easily slips off to cover the bag.  Looks like this.  This protects the equipment if it rains.
• Polarizer filter.  Looks like this.  Make sure you get one that fits your lens.
• Zip lock bags to protect your equipment from dust, moisture and condensation.
• Flashlights with a preference for those that be mounted over your head, leaving your hands free to handle equipment and walk freely in the dark.

• Laptop with the latest Lightroom and photoshop installed for editing and viewing.
• Fixed 50mm.
• A square graduated ND filter. Looks like this. (size should be larger than your camera lens).  There are workaround ways if you prefer not to invest in one.
• A few extra lens and body caps incase you lose them along the way.
• It can be cold, dusty or raining, consider other alternatives to weather-proof and dust protection for your equipment
• An external flash unit.
• A basic camera cleaning kit.

Yunan China has a 'coldish' Spring weather.  Morning temperatures can be cold.  Day time temperatures is between 18-25 degrees.  Night temperatures can drop to zero (depending on regions). Night temperatures between 5-10 degress is about average.   Blue skies is quite often.

Bring a light pull over, just incase as well as for long bus journeys.

Most Chinese are very casual dressers so wearing what is comfortable is quite acceptable.

Must haves :

A waterproof outer jacket in case we encounter rain.

A good pair of comfortable trekking shoes and flip flops.

Sunscreen and sunglasses.

p.s You can do your travel clothing needs easily (if more warm clothing is needed) in Kunming at very good prices.

• China accommodations are affordable and good value.
• There is a 1 day trek in Yuan Yang.  You can always opt out if you feel this part of the tour could be physically challenging.
• It is veery unlikely that you will encounter mosquito.  Bring repellents if you are sensitive.
• Vegetarians will be ok (not very inspiring cuisine) while vegans will find it challenging to keep up with their normal diet.

• Develop core photography competence.
• Understand landscape, night. people and street photography.
• Effective composition tips.
• Shoot great travel photographs.
• Manage challenging light situations and using available light.
• Create panoramic images.
• Other image editing & processing techniques of with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
• People interaction skills in spontaneous situations & street photography.