Shanghai Cheongsam Photo Session: Traditional Dress Portraits

Dress in silk and step into a portrait that merges photography with Chinese art

A cheongsam photo session at the Bund (Hema) Photo Studio in Shanghai lets you wear a traditional Chinese dress while a photographer captures you in professional portraits. The studio then transforms your photos into artistic images by layering them with classical Chinese painting styles and adjusting the tone to create a hybrid artwork. The session includes one refined digital picture, professional makeup, and your choice of outfit. Pricing varies based on the number of dresses and final images you select, so contact the studio first to arrange your appointment.

The experience

The cheongsam (a fitted dress with a high collar, side slits and buttons down the right side) is designed to follow the female silhouette. At the Bund (Hema) Photo Studio, you slip into the garment and the photographer positions you for a professional shoot. The studio's signature approach fuses your photograph with elaborate Chinese realistic painting, overlaying classical art onto modern portraiture so the final image reads as both photograph and painting at once.

The session runs about three hours and includes professional makeup application, your choice of outfit, and one refined digital picture in the studio's artistic style. Because pricing depends on how many dresses you wear and how many final images you want, you'll need to contact the studio by email or phone before booking to confirm the cost and reserve your time slot. English and Chinese guides are available, and children from age three are welcome.

What’s included

• Professional makeup application.
• one refined digital portrait blended with classical Chinese painting style.
• your choice of cheongsam outfit.
• photographer and studio space for the three-hour session.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by HEMA Photo Studio

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying anywhere in Shanghai and want professional studio photos in traditional Cheongsam. The Bund location is reachable by public transport, so no transfers needed.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is a cheongsam and how does it fit?

The cheongsam is a traditional Chinese dress with a high, closed collar, fitted waist, and slits up the sides that follow the female figure. The sleeves can be short, medium or full length depending on the season, and it buttons on the right side. The design is easy to slip on and comfortable to wear.

How many photos do I get from the session?

Your session includes one refined digital picture in the studio's artistic style, where your photograph is blended with classical Chinese painting techniques. You can arrange for additional images when you contact the studio to book, as pricing varies based on the number of final photos you select.

How long does the whole experience take?

The cheongsam photo session takes about three hours, which includes time for makeup, outfit selection, the photography shoot, and the studio's artistic processing of your images.

Do I need to book in advance, and how?

Yes, you must contact the Bund (Hema) Photo Studio by email or phone before placing your order to make an appointment and confirm pricing, since costs depend on the number of dresses and pictures you want. The studio will finalize the details with you before you complete your booking.