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The Art Of The Scholar

Ink, paper, brush and stone — the world of the Chinese scholar.

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The Art Of The Scholar

Ink, paper, brush and stone — the world of the Chinese scholar.

This 13-day journey connects Beijing, Xi’an, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Jingdezhen and Shanghai. Follow the proposed route below and tell us your preferred dates, interests and pace.

When

Your preferred datesSubject to availability

Price

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How long

13 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 · Beijing → Xi’an → Suzhou → Hangzhou → Jingdezhen → ShanghaiCHINA11. Beijing22. Xi’an33. Suzhou44. Hangzhou55. Jingdezhen66. ShanghaiSCHEMATIC ROUTE · NOT TO SCALE

Beijing

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Days 1–3

Day 1

The Scholar's World

  • Forbidden City
  • Imperial Palace collections
  • Chinese calligraphy
  • Traditional architecture
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing

Day 2

The Four Treasures

  • Calligraphy workshop
  • Ink-making demonstration
  • Brush craftsmanship
  • Traditional paper
  • Seal carving
Day 2 photos
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant

Day 3

Gardens, Books & Ideas

  • Temple of Heaven
  • Traditional courtyard
  • Scholar's studio
  • Chinese tea
  • Evening cultural experience
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
1 / 3Beijing · In pictures

Xi’an

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Days 4–5

Day 4

Ancient Knowledge

Beijing → Xi’an

  • High-speed train
  • Ancient City Wall
  • Historic center
  • Calligraphy / inscription culture
Day 4 photos
Traditional dress and cultural gathering in Xi’an
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an

Day 5

Words Written in Stone

  • Forest of Steles Museum
  • Tang Dynasty heritage
  • Ancient inscriptions
  • Calligraphy interpretation
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
Traditional dress and cultural gathering in Xi’an
Traditional dress and cultural gathering in Xi’an
1 / 2Xi’an · In pictures

Suzhou

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Days 6–7

Day 6

The Scholar's Garden

Xi’an → Suzhou

  • High-speed train
  • Classical Suzhou garden
  • Garden architecture
  • Evening canal walk
Day 6 photos
Traditional Chinese temple interior
A traditional Chinese garden

Day 7

Garden & Brush

  • Humble Administrator's Garden
  • Classical garden design
  • Suzhou embroidery
  • Silk craftsmanship
  • Scholar's studio
A traditional Chinese garden
A traditional Chinese garden
A traditional Chinese garden
Traditional Chinese temple interior
Traditional Chinese temple interior
1 / 2Suzhou · In pictures

Hangzhou

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Days 8–9

Day 8

Landscape & Poetry

Suzhou → Hangzhou

  • High-speed train
  • West Lake
  • Lingyin Temple
  • Tea culture
Day 8 photos
AI test illustration: Chinese tea country
Chinese tea setting

Day 9

Ink Landscapes

  • Longjing Tea Village
  • Chinese painting experience
  • Landscape aesthetics
  • Traditional tea
Chinese tea setting
Traditional circular architecture at Hangzhou West Lake
Traditional circular architecture at Hangzhou West Lake
AI test illustration: Chinese tea country
AI test illustration: Chinese tea country
Chinese tea setting
Chinese tea setting
1 / 3Hangzhou · In pictures

Jingdezhen

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Days 10–11

Day 10

From Ink to Fire

Hangzhou → Jingdezhen

  • Domestic travel connection
  • Jingdezhen
  • Ceramic district
  • Local workshops
Day 10 photos
Poyang Lake landscape in Jiangxi
AI test illustration: hands of a ceramic artisan shaping white porcelain on a wheel in a traditional Chinese pottery studio

Day 11

The Art of Porcelain

  • Porcelain studio
  • Traditional glazing
  • Ceramic painting
  • Kiln experience
  • Meet local artists
AI test illustration: hands of a ceramic artisan shaping white porcelain on a wheel in a traditional Chinese pottery studio
AI test illustration: hands of a ceramic artisan shaping white porcelain on a wheel in a traditional Chinese pottery studio
AI test illustration: hands of a ceramic artisan shaping white porcelain on a wheel in a traditional Chinese pottery studio
Poyang Lake landscape in Jiangxi
Poyang Lake landscape in Jiangxi
1 / 2Jingdezhen · In pictures

Shanghai

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Days 12–13

Day 12

Scholarship Meets Modernity

Jingdezhen → Shanghai

  • Travel to Shanghai
  • Old City
  • Yu Garden
  • Contemporary art
Day 12 photos
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour

Day 13

China, Written Forward

Discover the intellectual and aesthetic tradition that shaped China's relationship with beauty, knowledge and nature.

  • Art and design district
  • Contemporary Chinese artists
  • Independent galleries
  • Farewell dinner
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
1 / 2Shanghai · In pictures

Good to know

Your stay

The proposed route is 13 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.

Photography combines the WanderBao image collection with clearly labelled AI test illustrations. Some photographs provide regional or thematic context rather than depicting a confirmed visit.

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