The complete Shanghai photography guide — instant download.

This guide covers all 12 of the best photography spots in Shanghai with verified GPS coordinates for each location, specific golden hour windows for every month of the year, gear recommendations matched to each site’s specific challenges, composition techniques refined through extensive field research, and printable photo walk maps connecting the spots into logical shooting routes.

What’s inside

  • 12 photography locations with real GPS coordinates
  • Golden hour timetable for all 12 months
  • Gear recommendation for each location
  • Composition tips — not generic advice, specific to each spot
  • Photo walk map connecting spots into efficient routes
  • Transport logistics for each location
  • Safety and access notes for each site
  • Seasonal guide — best month for each subject
  • Drone regulation summary for Shanghai

Works on phone, tablet, and printed. The GPS coordinates are formatted for direct import into Google Maps, Maps.me, and Apple Maps. The golden hour timetable is pre-calculated — no app needed in the field.

Also explore the Shut Your Aperture Academy for video instruction on travel photography technique, editing workflow, and building a consistent portfolio style from city photography.

Instant download. PDF format. Printable. Lifetime access.