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About Mercier Zeng

Mercier Zeng's Story

Mercier Zeng, the founder of Guilin Photo Tours (guilinphototours.com) and Mercier Zeng Photography Tours (mercierzeng.com), has an impressive background in the travel industry. He also co-founded We Are Guides (weareguides.com), a free platform that connects travelers with expert tour guides in various fields.

Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Mercier worked for over a decade as a marketing manager and webmaster at China Highlights(chinahighlights.com), a highly respected travel agency. During this time, he oversaw website interaction, marketing, and conversion strategies.

Mercier's passion for photography led him to start offering photography tours 9 years ago. Since 2014, he has been leading Guilin photography tours and has had the privilege of guiding some of the world's most renowned photographers, including Israel's top photographer Doron Horowitz and award-winning Thai photographer Sarah Wouters.

Today, Mercier collaborates with a team of photographers to offer photo workshops and tours in other photography destinations such as Huangshan, Zhangjiajie, Xiapu, and Yunnan. He has also traveled extensively for photography in Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and New Zealand in recent years.

What Makes Us Different

Tailor-make by Listening to You

We'll personalize your photography tour based on your preferences and needs.

We're Happy to Start at 4am

We'are happy to begin the tour at 4am and end it at 8pm for prime sunrise and sunset opportunities.

1-1 Photography Guiding

Our private photo tours are guided 1-1, with direct communication with Mercier Zeng for inquiries.

Local Expert Knowledge

We'll bring you to one-of-a-kind locations for an authentic taste of the local culture and people.

Clear Pricing - No Hidden Costs

Our pricing is transparent and fair - we charge what we deserve without hidden costs or commissions.

Meet Our Photography Guides

Kevin - Photo Guide & Driver
#GUILIN#CANON 6D
Mandarin - English
Mercier - Photographer & founder
#GUILIN#SONY A7R5 #DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Mandarin - English
Jack - Photo Guide
#GUILIN#CANON 6D
Mandarin - English
Eric - Photo Guide
#ZHANGJIAJIE#NIKON D750
Mandarin - English