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2025 Visual Arts of China

OrbisConnex has partnered with Travel China Guide and Beijing-based art investor Yuanyuan Shao to bring you this intimate 13-day exploration of Chinese visual arts.

In addition to must-see locations such as the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Warriors, you will visit artists' studios where world-class art is made, including porcelain, silk embroidery, cloisonné, carved jade, and the "purple sand teapot" prized by tea aficionados.

$6500/person double occupancy          $6950/person single occupancy

To join this once-in-a-lifetime experience:

Step 1: Review itinerary and additional information below

Step 2: On/before December 26, 2024, register online and submit online deposit of $150/person

Step 4: On/Before December 31, 2024, mail check for fee remainder (we will be in touch for this step)

Contact us with any questions.

Yuanyuan Shao

Yuanyuan "Rich" Shao graduated from the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts (now the Tsinghua Academy of Fine Arts) and has accumulated extensive knowledge and connections in the art world.  Rich has partnered with Charles Xue (one of the original Alibaba investors), IDG, SIG, and Sotheby's China in investing in world-class Chinese visual art museums such as the Guanfu Museums, as well as in films and photography.  Rich has been one of the key organizers of numerous internationally-renowned cultural and art events in China.

Rich's daughter, Sissi, will also accompany us on a portion of the program. Sissi is an independent designer and creator of the accessory brand SHEN Diary. Since graduating from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a major in Fibers, Sissi has been committed to integrating traditional Chinese art forms with modern design concepts.  Sissi has been invited to participate in many domestic and international art exhibitions, including the "2024 China International Fair of Original Designer Works", "Beijing International Fashion Week", "Beijing Lido International Film and Television Art Week", and the "Beijing 798 Art District - Environmental Protection-Themed Art Design Exhibition".

Itinerary

Sunday,
March 2, 2025

Arrival in Beijing. Participants may arrive in Beijing at any time on Sunday, March 2nd and will be provided transportation to the hotel.

March 3

Mutianyu Great Wall; visit to national gift depository (collection from which official gifts for visiting foreign dignitaries is drawn) arranged by Shao Yuanyuan

March 4

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Yonghe Temple, Temple of Heaven

March 5

Beihai Park, Summer Palace, dumpling-making class, cloisonne studio

March 6

High speed rail (HSR) to Xi’an, Shuyuanmen Ancient Culture Street, Yongxing Fang food street

March 7

Terra Cotta Warriors, Giant Goose Pagoda, “Da Tang Everbright Mall

March 8

Xi’an ancient city wall, HSR to Jingdezhen

March 9

Jingdezhen imperial kilns, ceramic museum, porcelain studio, Taoxichuan Cultural Innovation District

March 10

HSR to Yixing, Yixing purple clay pot studio, bus to Suzhou

March 11

Humble Administrator’s Garden, jade carving & silk embroidery studios, Zhou Zhuang canal town, Pingjiang Rd. Historic Street

March 12

Bus to Shanghai, two museums, Yuyuan Gardens, nighttime on the Bund

March 13

Shanghai Tower, Qibao Old St. & Tianzi Fang arts & crafts enclave

March 14

Depart from Shanghai

Included with program fee:

* In-program domestic transportation in China

* All during-program meals

* 4- and 5-star hotel accommodation

* Bilingual guides

* All service provider tips

Not included:

* Travel costs to/from China

* Passport/visa expenses

Additional Information

* We will adhere to the itinerary above as much as possible (we designed it, after all), but circumstances beyond our control may force us to make adjustments.

* Those with mobility concerns are encouraged to keep in mind that there will be a fair amount of walking and stairs on this trip, including, but not limited to: the Great Wall, cavernous high speed rail stations, at pedestrian malls, and in the Forbidden City.

 

* Participants should plan to pack only what they can carry 30' without help. Help will often be available in the form of a cart, an escalator, or a person with a helping hand... but cannot be guaranteed at all times.

* If you do not already have a passport and plan to join this trip, please begin the application process now.

* Minimum participation of 10 required for the trip to take place at the prices listed; please see Terms & Conditions page for cancellation and refund information.

Reserve your place in

2025 Visual Arts of China

Per person deposit$150
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