YANGSHUO GUILIN- A Photographer's Dream - A Journey Though China Ep. 2

Part 2 of a 7 part travel & photography series travelling through China. This journey start in Guangzhou visiting and ends in Beijing. A documentary through photography, videography and filmmaking travel series through China over two and a half weeks.
In this episode I explore Yangshuo, Guilin photographing Cormorant fisherman, Buffalo Famers & the incredible landscapes it has to offer of karst mountains and the Li River.
A Journey Through China episodes - • China Travel Series
#ChinaItinerary #chinatravelguide #yangshuo #Guilin #chinatravel #chinatravelvlog #sonyzve1 #sony85mm #landscapephotographyvlog #StreetPhotography #TravelPhotography #VisualStorytelling
Filmed on the Sony ZV-E1 & DJI Mini 3 Pro
Photography - Sony A7iv ​& DJI Mini 3 Prio
Thanks so much for watching & if you enjoy these videos click here to receive all future updates - / @scott_howes
Take your videos to the next level with Music & Sound FX from Audiio - audiio.com/par...
Sign up and save 70% off Audiio Pro Music Library & Sound FX - Coupon code: SAVE70
Presets coming soon - sign up to my mailing list here - www.scott-howe...
Find me at -
Instagram - / scotthowes
Website - www.scott-howe...
Facebook - scotthowesphoto
Shop -
Prints - www.scott-howe...
Free Split Video Templates - www.scott-howe....
Get in touch (Business enquiries only) -
[e-mail]

[@sugarsweethoney3078]

This is the China u see in paintings.

[@scott_howes]

🙏🏼

[@mechannel7046]

1:40 Stunning cinematography. Every picture is NatGeo level

[@scott_howes]

Really appreciate your kind words, it means a lot 🥹🫶🏼 thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

[@MandyZhang-Zhangruoming]

I really like your shoting pictures，so beautiful💐

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching, lots more to come from China 😬

[@bowu-ju3cs]

4:05 The old man and the bridge,that photo is amazing!

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much🙏🏼

[@jjlullaby]

I like your compositions.

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching🙏🏼

[@pelicanviews40]

love the simplicity, composition and story telling of your vlog, it's beautiful.

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching! Really appreciate your kind words 🙏🏼

[@tong1543]

it's soooo beautiful your pictures and video!!!!!

[@scott_howes]

Thank you so much!! China is beautiful

[@LZ-ku6ct]

Beautiful. I have been to these places. They are indeed gorgeous

[@scott_howes]

What a magical part of the world

[@Justin-vp2vz]

You really got the vibe,that's stunning

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

[@nightscapejournals]

Loved that, Scott - beautiful film and photographs. My goodness how Yangshuo has changed. First that train journey looked like a dream compared to the 30 hour, hot, dusty “hard sleeper” of 1998! Then to Yangshuo - the landscape is just as sensational as I remember it and you captured it beautifully. The town looks massively more built up than it used to be - it was a fairly ramshackle large village when I went, and I don’t remember there being any traffic other than the odd small bus and tiny tractors (that could also be used as taxis!). The cormorant fishermen were just about still active when we went, but it seemed their days were numbered earning a living directly from it. Fascinating to see it all again. I’d love to go back and shoot Astro over those peaks, but I suspect there’s quite a bit of light pollution around there too. Anyway, thanks for the memories and the stunning production, as ever. 🙌

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for watching Paul🙏🏼 woah I bet Yangshuo was incredible back then, what a time that would have been to visit, it’s very touristy and built up now for sure. The landscape is otherworldly out there, I’m already planning another visit in the future

[@mingzhutouduo5973]

Your photography skills are exceptional! The photos of the water buffalo and the smoking elderly man are absolutely stunning-truly explosive in their beauty and composition. You've captured the essence and emotion perfectly.

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching and your kind words, I really appreciate it 🫶🏼

[@黎振江]

You definitely deserve more fans! Thx for your amazing videos

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching 🫶🏼

[@minzhang9112]

Wow like all the photos ❤

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much 🫶🏼

[@Lynn_-il4wu]

I saw your video on social media in China and it has over 80000 views. Thank you for making China so beautiful! This is amazing😍

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for coming over to KZbin to watch the video, it would be great if you can tell more people to watch the video here as I did not upload the video to Bilibil someone has stolen it and uploaded it. I have no way of getting them to remove it as I can’t access Bilibili because I’m not in China. If people wish to support me it’s best to watch the video on KZbin as I have not uploaded the video to Bilibili.

[@Lynn_-il4wu]

@@scott_howes okk！I will tell them!

[@hattiewu1151]

The same. Im in NZ but saw your videos on Chinese Tiktok so I come to subscribe your KZbin channel.

[@saifujiwara4384]

​just like you can‘t access bilibili，most Chinese can’t access KZbin either.so asking them to remove your video won’t make those people here.I’m sorry. The only way you can get those Chinese fans is getting a Chinese social account

[@Chigua1234]

您可以授权给一位中国朋友，让他帮助您在中国🇨🇳发布视频。以及我给您推荐新疆，西藏这两个地方，因为自然风光特别漂亮，人文也和中国东部非常不同。其他城市，比如，重庆，成都，上海，北京，已经有很多人去了并且发布了视频。​@@scott_howes

[@adam.bakarr]

Within 5 minutes you've made me wanna book a flight... this is epic mate.

[@scott_howes]

Appreciate you brother, this is a truly magical part of the world. Can’t wait to return soon 🙏🏼

[@hyphoneto]

It really is

[@alanbravofotografo]

Amazing vídeo my friend, perfecr photos 👏👏👏👏👏

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

[@包子-e9f]

I will show your videos to my friends! I love your videos ! I think more people in China will follow you in KZbin!

[@scott_howes]

That would be great thank you, it supports me more than BiliBili🙏🏼

[@dongqingliu8107]

Very nice work indeed

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

[@Tontong_zzz]

Your photos and videos are so beautiful, I really like your video! thank you for capturing such a beautiful China, I wish you have a happy trip in China❤️

[@scott_howes]

Thank you for watching, China is incredible. I cant wait to return!

[@GreenC]

great great work, your video pop off in China and much appreciated for the excellent work you put in

[@scott_howes]

People seem to like it on Bilibili 😬 I need more people to watch it on KZbin though 😬

[@Chigua1234]

感谢你的拍摄，非常有东方韵味。❤😊

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching

[@CherylLucky]

Please upload your videos on Chinese TikTok. You will go viral very soon. Lots of people will like your videos. They are unable to access to KZbin in China 😮

[@whocansetmefree]

I do really suggest a small town named Hongcun(安徽宏村）. It has deep historical culture and beautiful scenery that even listed as a world cultural heritage😊. Nearby is a famous mountain- Huang Mountain (黄山）.I learned it during my high school days,but I have no time for it.

[@scott_howes]

Thank you for the recommendations, I will add them to my list for my next visit to China 😬🙏🏼

[@やきとり-w4t]

great shots & calm deliver😍love this looking forward to your next video👍👍👍

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching

[@Anya_138]

These photos are really Shocked me, maybe one day I'll go see it with my own eyes

[@scott_howes]

I hope you get to see it one day, it’s a magical place

[@manzhizheng5008]

Beautiful shots Scott! It is amazing to see the country I was born in through your lens. Inspired me to return and go on a photography trip back home.

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼 you’re from an incredible country, I really can’t wait to get back soon

[@Alaminjos]

Thanks for sharing this, really beautiful scenery and great shots also. You've giving me a reason to visit China the moment I can afford it. cheers.

[@scott_howes]

China is absolutely incredible! You will love it out there. Thanks for watching, lots more to come from China on the channel 😬

[@cpxia2283]

Your video is absolutely stunning! The scenery in Yangshuo is incredibly beautiful. China has many other beautiful places, such as Jiuzhaigou, Lhasa, Xinjiang, and many more. I'm currently living in New Zealand, and the landscapes here are equally breathtaking. It's worth mentioning that I saw your video reposted and referenced on Bilibili, where it has reached 40,000 views. That's how I found you on KZbin. I encourage you to also post your videos on Bilibili, and I welcome you to visit China again. Thank you!

[@scott_howes]

China blew me away I can’t wait to go back and explore more soon. A lot of people have been telling me that someone had uploaded my video to bilibili but I have no way of getting them to remove it as I can’t access Bilibili because I’m not in China. If people wish to support me it’s best to watch the video on KZbin as I have not uploaded the video to Bilibili. No way, I live in New Zealand as well. Where are you living?

[@xiaomoogle]

@@scott_howes You should be able to log in and upload content on Bilibili - unless they have changed things. I helped a friend set up and account and upload his videos himself people when he discovered they were being stolen and uploaded to bilibili.

[@Amsirre]

Some incredible scenery in Western Sichuan. You're going to love it, bro. Love your shots!

[@scott_howes]

Unfortunately I only visited Chengdu and leshan on this trip but I’ll be back to explore more soon no doubt

[@sheree4915]

beautiful，your shotting and the view both

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼

[@SPlus_93]

Best video about China I've seen in recent❤

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching🙏🏼

[@guipassosphoto]

Beautiful episode mate, my favourite so far 😍 I can't wait for the next.

[@scott_howes]

Stoked you enjoyed it mate a wild place

[@ICEMAN_GT]

So incredible, those mountains are unreal...

[@scott_howes]

The landscapes are otherworldly out there

[@陈小河-p7r]

beautiful , I want to watch next video

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for watching! New video coming on Sunday ☺️

[@trentschlamp]

This was thoroughly enjoyable man! Well done!

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for watching Trent, stoked you enjoyed it mate

[@r任-v8k]

absolutely beautiful！

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

[@feihongxu7301]

👍👍very very beautiful photos.

[@scott_howes]

Many thanks for watching!

[@bj-do7rt]

这哥们有点太专业了

[@scott_howes]

🙏🏼

[@allentom6116]

So beautiful! Bro! welcome！thanks for sharing views~~~

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

[@fayechell6589]

So very interesting to hear the behind the scenes of these images I have been admiring so much. Unbelievable landscapes 🖤

[@scott_howes]

One of the best days I’ve had as a photographer. Landscapes and scenes like something out of a movie

[@GuangGuangGuangzhou]

Lovely footage mate, some great shots of Guilin! I was just there a couple of months ago. Certainly a paradise spot for photographers 📸

[@scott_howes]

What an incredible place mate, a dream location for photographers. Stoked you enjoyed the video, lots more to come from China 😬

[@GobiMala-ft3wl]

you are famous in China

[@scott_howes]

😅

[@urosbogovic]

Holy crap, love it! I guess it’s time to start planning a trip to China 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@scott_howes]

You’ll love it mate, country is the most fascinating place I’ve ever been too

[@urosbogovic]

@@scott_howes it seems so yes! And it’s huge. Don’t even know where to start with planning haha

[@hengongchua6250]

​​@@urosbogovic. Welcome to China. Please come and see our beautiful China with your own 2 eyes. It is the opposite of what western anti China mainstream media reports of how bad China is. Come and see. China is clean and convenient to travel with super transportation like the high speed railways connect to almost every corner in China. It is also very safe even for foreigners that don't speak Chinese.

[@urosbogovic]

@@hengongchua6250 hey, thank you! Defenitely not falling for western propaganda and super keen on a China trip in the near future. Do you have by any chance some recommendations of places that are culturarly rich and are not mainstream destinations flooded with tourists?

[@hengongchua6250]

@@urosbogovic , there are many culturally rich places in China if you dare to venture out beyond those popular places flooded with tourists. For instance, if you go to Yangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Dali, Yunnan and from there travel out of these popular tourist places like 50 to 100 km away you can find very local villages with very way of lifestyle. The only problem is language if you can't speak Mandarin. But safety is not a problem.

[@ZyChen-gc2zz]

Wonderful 🎉

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much

[@07deus]

Great work, love it.

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for watching, appreciate the kind words 🙏🏼

[@yunkee95]

gorgeous, espiacially photo part

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for watching 😬🙏🏼 stoked you enjoyed it

[@MubaxVenugopal]

🎉🎉

[@薛乐天]

Welcome to China , my friends🎉

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much 🫶🏼

[@jonashausmann_]

Thank you Algorithm for bringing me to an incredibly talented storyteller via image and video. An inspiring journey that I will be following from today onwards 🙌🏼

[@scott_howes]

Appreciate your kind words mate, really appreciate it🙏🏼 thanks so much for watching

[@ChloeChurchillHowes]

I think this might have been one of my favourite parts of China but then I also know what’s coming up!

[@scott_howes]

Watching this back makes me smile so much, was such an amazing trip🫶🏼

[@GailChurchill-pf6kr]

So interesting, just wonderful to see ❤

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much Gail

[@yanli2488]

from February to May is kinda like a rainy season for Guilin,but still your photos are amazing!

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for watching! This video was filmed back in November so it was autumn then. I’m guessing Yangshuo gets quite a lot of rain all year round?

[@张维志-u5f]

nice photo👍👍👍

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for watching

[@littleleezie]

Another epic video and there’s still more to come? Can’t wait ❤🇨🇳

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching, lots more to come from China, 5 more episodes 😬

[@wilhelmsvideon9206]

Thank you, very nice. How to find those places? Names?

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching, months of research goes into planning the locations I want to photograph

[@luck94224]

So beautiful! After watching your video, I've decided to find a good weather to go to Yangshuo. I live close to Yangshuo but I've never been there.

[@scott_howes]

Yangshuo is truly incredible. Really happy my video has made you want to visit! Have a great time there 😬

[@bimus_vlog]

the scenery is amazing and your shots awesome

[@scott_howes]

Yangshuo is a magical place, thanks so much for watching ☺️

[@vadcreating]

Damn bro. U r a pro filmmaker. Amazing videos & pictures.

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for the kind words mate 🙏🏼

[@Janice_Long]

I am from Guilin, and I am so glad I can call this place home 😭

[@scott_howes]

You come from a very special place an incredible part of the world

[@没有标识名]

太会拍了哥🥰

[@scott_howes]

Appreciate you 🙏🏼

[@小伙伴一起玩喽]

amazing

[@scott_howes]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mum_with_the_peacock_tattoo]

How did you arrange the fisherman shoot?

[@tedellis3810]

YOUR ENTHUSIASM IS ONLY TOPPED BY THE QUALITY OF YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY!

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching Ted, really appreciate your kind words mate🙏🏼

[@kekfootball]

your content is prime!! love from Amsterdam. Keep them videos coming.

[@scott_howes]

Appreciate the kind words mate, thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

[@nicoleshim2804]

Feel like I share the same happiness when you say you finish the bucket list. Your video is beautiful as a movie. I have never been to Yangshuo though I live near this place🤣I will get a travel plan for it. 👍🏻

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching! China is the most incredible country, I can’t wait to return. You’ll have to take a trip to Yangshuo now 😬

[@kimurafrank]

we are planning to visit yangshuo on the the surroundings in 3 weeks. considering the weatherforcast it's gonna rainy for the next weeks. the weather doesn't look super nice in your video either :) but you still managed to get great shots... was is still worthing visiting, despite the rain & fog?

[@scott_howes]

I think the rain and fog gives the landscape and photos more of a feel than if it was to be perfect weather

[@feiyssok]

一流的制作！❤爱了爱了！你可以做一个环海南岛系列视频，相信一定会大火🔥

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching🙏🏼 I would love to visit Hainan one day soon

[@Seephoto]

欢迎你来中国。如果有时间可以来中国的西北看看。西北有和这里截然不同的地貌，非常震撼。

[@scott_howes]

Xièxiè🙏🏼 I will be back to China real soon to explore more. This trip was such a great introduction into your fascinating country

[@Seephoto]

@@scott_howes 谢谢你给世界介绍了中国。如果有机会来中国的西北，我可以带你深度了解中国美丽、壮美的河山，和人文、历史。欢迎再来。

[@zylbygdfn6542]

very nice video. Thank you.

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching

[@willin4222]

I have also been to Yangshuo, but I didn't know there was such a beautiful place It's like a fairyland on earth😵‍💫😵‍💫😄

[@scott_howes]

It’s like something out of a movie 😬

[@jojobalabala]

beautiful

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@alifeofimages]

Hey Scott stunning videography and the images are amazing. Guilin is my favourite place to photograph. It’s been a while since I have been back and watching your video has further highlighted why it is one of the incredible places in China. Not sure of your trip itinerary but if you can head to Zhejiang or Guizhou.

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching mate, an absolutely magical country, I can’t wait to return and explore further. Hopefully in the coming year I can get back. This trip was such a great introduction to this fascinating place

[@larryli3333]

Woo. Respect your profession.

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

[@davidpearce2981]

What was your settings for the fisherman Scott, outstanding as the rest of your images

[@scott_howes]

The low light images were shot at 1/125, f1.4 and iso 2500 and the lighter images around 1/500 f2.8-3.2 iso 500

[@davidpearce2981]

@@scott_howes thanks Scott I’ve subscribed looking forward to seeing more

[@derek849]

Great shots mate !

[@scott_howes]

Thanks a lot!

[@QingHe-zh4eb]

拍的真好看 为什么不给流量啊

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much

[@Burningship]

Very nice shots!China in the eyes of foreigners is different from what other domestic photographers take. If you have any plans to travel to China again, welcome to Suzhou. I can take you to visit Suzhou’s gardens, which are very unique. Maybe there is something different in your lens. Presentation, I also saw that you brought two cameras with you on your trip, what lenses were used with each?

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for watching! I can’t wait to come to back China soon, one of my favourite places in the world 😬

[@ZHAOXudong]

Great work!

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much

[@richardwagner3317]

You got some great photos from this trip. Sorry to hear the fishermen don't make their living from fishing anymore, but being photography models could bring in some money. Keep sharing.

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching Richard! Lots more to share from China 😬🙏🏼

[@war0on]

As always, keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

[@yuwen6708]

👍

[@scott_howes]

🙏🏼

[@Realrobertchan]

welcome to china!

[@scott_howes]

🫶🏼

[@lljia-ni7yn]

very nice video！

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching

[@zerocat61]

hi bro did you konw you're famous in Chinese website almost 20k-50k per videos pls keep doing that

[@scott_howes]

A lot of people have been telling me that someone had uploaded my video to bilibili but I have no way of getting them to remove it as I can’t access Bilibili because I’m not in China. If people wish to support me it’s best to watch the video on KZbin as I have not uploaded the video to Bilibili.

[@zerocat61]

@@scott_howes OK bro i hope one day you can share you videos on bilibili so that you can get some money through it and more people will konw you in china guys love your videos vibe they want to see more

[@allentom6116]

If time permits, I recommend you to go to western Sichuan, Yunnan, Xizang and Xinjiang, where the natural scenery is also very amazing!

[@scott_howes]

Unfortunately I didn’t get this far on this trip but these are all places for my next guest. The west looks incredible! I can’t wait to return

[@alifeofimages]

Do you mind me asking what gear do you take and what is your preferred camera bag?

[@scott_howes]

Absolutely - Sony A7iv, ZV-E1, 16-35 GM, 25mm 1.4 GM, 24-70 GM, 85mm 1.4 GM, 100-400 GM & DJI mini 3 pro. My camera bag is shimoda explore 35L If you’d like to see a more in depth breakdown I’d be happy to put a video together 🙏🏼

[@Jamesodeaphotography]

Some epic content dude

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching James 🙏🏼

[@ivyshy98]

some incredible shots! you even got the weather to make it even more surreal! too bad the fishermen don't even practice that art anymore but I guess in this day and age you can't make too much money catching a few fish with birds 😅

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏼 the weather complimented the landscapes perfect 😮‍💨

[@scott_howes]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏼 the weather complimented the landscapes perfectly

[@honeybaby-hf9vo]

come from bilibili and support you! hope U enjoy ur trip

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much! How can I watch on Bilibili?

[@honeybaby-hf9vo]

@@scott_howes google search BILIBILI and copy search in bilibili【中字4K】新西兰摄影博主，终于来到了梦寐以求的阳朔，惊叹景色不可思议 then you can see yourself . the uploader give link then i can find your youtube channel😄

[@薛乐天]

I come from bilibili, too.😂 Wonderful photographer you are .@@scott_howes

[@薛乐天]

🎉🥰

[@sbutler66]

Need to do a train nerd collab with Joe Allam.. now to go binge your other videos before the remainder of the series drops...

[@scott_howes]

Haha yes Joe would have loved the train network on China. I wish I’d have documented more on trains for this series as I that’s all I used to get around

[@sbutler66]

@@scott_howes perhaps an excuse to revisit in future, or something for a future mini project elsewhere

[@scott_howes]

@@sbutler66 absolutely, already planning my return to China. Lots more to see 😬

[@Johnj0423]

👍🇨🇴

[@scott_howes]

🙏🏼

[@YuHaijun-zl1ni]

If you are still in China, welcome to Chongqing. I can be your tour guide.

[@scott_howes]

Thanks so much for watching, this was filmed in November. I do visit chongqing later in this series though 😬 loved that city

[@CHOWVANSEN]

Wow, your photo shoot is very cool, I like it， you did a great job.When you use the Chinese hashtag, it means that the view is limited，Not letting more people see your video，That's a pity. China also has many beautiful mountain groups, such as Zhangjiajie (Avatar Mountain), Lushan Mountain, Huangshan Mountain, Huashan Mountain, etc. Welcome back to China again to enjoy the journey.

[@scott_howes]

Stoked you liked the photos! I’ll be heading to zhangjiajie in an upcoming episode. I can’t wait to return to China again soon 🙏🏼

[@CHOWVANSEN]

@@scott_howes COOOOL