Workshop and travel, in full immersion
Taiwan is a land of contrasts: bustling markets, ancient temples, and vibrant cities blend with extraordinary nature :from towering mountains rising above 4,000 meters to coastal coral reefs where sea turtles swim. The east coast lies close to Taroko National Park, with its valleys and dolphins, it’s only missing dinosaurs and we could say “Welcome to Jurassik Parc”.
This photography experience combines authentic daily life, landscapes, and Taiwanese culture under the guidance of professional photographer Régis Binard.
Operated by Curious Taiwan, a high-end travel agency based in Taiwan, and accompanied by a professional guide and fixer, Vincent Verdier, to facilitate interactions with locals, optimize the itinerary, and take you beyond the usual tourist routes.
Régis is a French humanitarian photographer who has always placed strong emphasis on people-centered photography. He has built solid experience working with NGOs, non-profit organizations, the press, and magazines around the world, while successfully leading photography workshops across Asia for years.
Patient, passionate, humble, and deeply committed, he brings great energy, knowledge, and joy to every journey, making the experience truly exceptional beyond photography alone.
Vincent has lived in Taipei for over ten years. After arriving in Asia 25 years ago, he spent a decade in Tokyo. Married to a Taiwanese woman, he settled in Formosa and quickly developed a passion for the island, exploring it in every corner.
Well known among locals and closely connected to several Indigenous tribes, Vincent, together with his team, has developed unique off-the-beaten-path experiences, perfectly suited to a photography workshop led by Régis.
The goal of this first day is to get your bearings, get acquainted, relax, and begin to gently immerse yourself in the city. After a long flight with staggered arrivals, this first step to recover will be most welcome. The hotel is located in the heart of the historic center.
Arrival, transfer to hotel
Briefing with Régis
Dinner, a first group culinary discovery of Taiwan.
Early departure for a street photography session, with a focus on portraits and everyday life. Lunch in a historic district, where the architecture will offer opportunities to work on composition. Coffee break in an old-style café to review images. Casual izakaya-style dinner.
Local Market : street photography, portrait, immersion
Historical district : Composition work, temple
Dinner at leisure in Taipei
A gentle start in Songshan, exploring a calmer, design-oriented Taipei through cafes, galleries and peaceful streets. Lunch at a restaurant owned by our friends for a food photography workshop and afternoon in the architectural district of Xinyi, the opulent financial center of Taipei.
Songshan district : Ambiance, design, street
Xinyi district : Architectur, luxury and portrait
Songshan district : Night market
A day immersed in the tea fields and on the farm. An interesting and simple moment of team bonding in a private setting. Photography of crafts, nature, and portraits, but also and above all, an experience to be lived. Return via an old Hakka cultural village, temple, alleyways and old house.
Hsinschu, Beipu : Tea fields & farm
Hsinschu, Beipu : Tea Farm & old streets
Dinner at leisure, Taipei
On the way to the east coast, the famous village of Shifen with its flying lanterns and its train which passes through the heart of the central street before reaching an aboriginal cuisine restaurant facing the ocean. In the afternoon, a cruise around the active marine volcano of Guesghan to observe dolphins and whales.
Shifen : Flying lanterns & train
Yilan, : Cruise, sceneries and wildlife photography
Dinner at leisure, Yilan
A unique day fully immersed in an ancient village of the Atayal tribe. Access by 4×4, meeting with the village youth, forest walk, shared lunch, and many moments of exchange. Traditional architecture and craftsmanship, portrait work, and light-focused photography in a stunning setting.
Bulau : Village & meeting
Bulau : Craftmanship & exchanges
Dinner at leisure, Yilan
Access to Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area, a former agroforestry zone from the Japanese era. Ancient trees, an alpine lake, and rich wildlife and flora. Lunch in the park, followed by an accessible hike along trails that wind over former railway lines. Hot springs to finish.
Taipingshan : Landscapes, composition, and hiking (easy)
Taipingshan : Millennia-old trees and hot springs
Dinner at leisure, Yilan
After these nature-filled stops, it’s back to the urban landscape with this historic, cinematic city. Ancient alleyways weathered by time, old markets, and a rich cultural heritage. An incredible playground for portraits and street photography.
Coastal drive to Keelung with stops along the way
Keelung : StreetPhotography & portrait
Keelung : Night market and a 2 a.m. fish auction for the motivated ones
Head toward the Datun Volcano, with its craters and fumaroles, sulfur vents, and national park protecting endemic species. Lunch at a farm in the heart of the massif, then continue to the old colonial town of Tamsui and its layered heritage : Spanish, Dutch, British, Japanese…
Datun: volcano and national park
Tamsui: alleys and architecture
Dinner at leisure, Tamsui
All good things must come to an end. In the morning, depending on everyone’s flight schedules, we held a debriefing session of the workshop in a small café overlooking the ocean. We reviewed the entire experience, shared our successes, and discussed any challenges we encountered in photography… In short, we spend one last pleasant moment together before the transfer.
Tamsui : Debrief & café
Transfer to the airport
Departure
Simply fill out the registration form and our team will contact you with all the details and information, answer your questions, and secure your spot if everything suits you.
We understand that life can happen unexpectedly. Our workshops have flexible cancellation policies, which will be communicated to you before any commitment is made. We will always do our best, even at the last minute.
In order to guarantee a human, quality workshop and avoid the difficulties that a large group generates, we have decided to limit it to a maximum of 6 people. In order to offer a reasonable price, a minimum of 4 participants is required.