Shanghai · Jingdezhen · Hangzhou · Suzhou · Beijing
Porcelain & Fire
Where earth becomes art.
China
Porcelain & Fire
Where earth becomes art.
This 11-day journey connects Shanghai, Jingdezhen, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Beijing. Follow the proposed route below and tell us your preferred dates, interests and pace.
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How long
11 daysAccommodation to be confirmed
This is a proposed itinerary. Dates, accommodation, transport, visits and included services will be confirmed in your personalised quote.
View journey route · Shanghai → Jingdezhen → Hangzhou → Suzhou → Beijing
Shanghai
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Day 1
Day 1
Modern Design
Begin with contemporary China before tracing one of its oldest artistic traditions.
- Arrival
- Shanghai Old City
- Yu Garden
- Contemporary design
- Art district
- Welcome dinner
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Jingdezhen
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Days 2–5
Day 2
Into the World of Porcelain
Shanghai → Jingdezhen
Enter the historic center of Chinese porcelain.
- Travel to Jingdezhen
- Ceramic district
- Traditional workshops
- Local artists
Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Private Transfer
Day 3
Clay & Craft
Discover how earth begins its transformation into art.
- Porcelain clay preparation
- Throwing
- Hand shaping
- Traditional techniques
- Artisan studio
- Local ceramic culture
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Day 4
Glaze & Fire
Experience the alchemy of glaze, heat and human skill.
- Glazing
- Hand painting
- Blue-and-white porcelain
- Kiln firing
- Contemporary ceramic artists
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Day 5
The Porcelain City
Understand why Jingdezhen became synonymous with porcelain.
- Porcelain museum
- Historic kiln sites
- Traditional workshops
- Contemporary ceramic district
- Personal ceramic-making experience
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Hangzhou
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Days 6–7
Day 6
From Fire to Refinement
Jingdezhen → Hangzhou
Move from the intensity of fire into the refinement of classical Chinese aesthetics.
- Travel to Hangzhou
- West Lake
- Lakeside walk
- Traditional tea
Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Private Transfer / Walking
Day 7
Beauty & Balance
Explore the aesthetic principles that shaped Chinese art and craftsmanship.
- Lingyin Temple
- Longjing Tea Village
- Tea experience
- Classical architecture
- West Lake
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Suzhou
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Day 8
Day 8
The Refined World
Hangzhou → Suzhou
Discover another expression of balance, proportion and harmony.
- High-speed train
- Classical garden
- Canal neighborhoods
- Traditional architecture
Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Walking
Beijing
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Days 9–11
Day 9
Silk & Imperial Craft
Suzhou → Beijing
Follow craftsmanship from the refined gardens of Suzhou to the imperial capital.
- Suzhou embroidery
- Silk craftsmanship
- High-speed train to Beijing
- Evening hutong
Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Walking
Day 10
Imperial Porcelain
See porcelain at the height of imperial sophistication.
- Forbidden City
- Imperial collections
- Chinese ceramics
- Imperial craftsmanship
- Traditional architecture
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Day 11
Earth, Fire & Imagination
Follow porcelain from earth and fire to imperial art and contemporary creativity.
- Contemporary ceramic studio
- Traditional craft
- Cultural museum experience
- Hutong
- Farewell dinner
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Good to know
Your stay
The proposed route is 11 days. The accommodation and number of nights will be reconciled in your personalised quote. Hotels, room categories and the final night-by-night arrangements are to be confirmed.
Your programme
The activities listed above follow the proposed itinerary. Exact timing, hosts, visits, performance schedules and transport arrangements are subject to confirmation.
Your quote
Ask us to confirm the price, accommodation, guiding, admissions, meals and transport included in your quote. International flights, visas and insurance should be discussed during planning.
Planning your departure
Please tell us your onward plans, particularly where the final day includes an evening or farewell programme. We can discuss departure timing or an additional night if needed.
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