Painting and Sightseeing in China 2025
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September 14 - 28, 2024 Beijing - Shanxi - Xi'an, China
Artist and teacher, Qiang Huang, would like to gather a group of ambitious artists going to China in the fall of 2025 for a 15 days painting and sightseeing tour. We will enter China in Beijing (stay 4 days), then visit Shanxi province (8 days). When we are in Shanxi, we will have a five-day painting retreat at the Ancient Pingyao City, then go on to Xi'an (2 days) and back to Beijing. Please check the detailed trip Itinerary below. This trip is limited to 20 people.
The trip is provided by Qiang Huang and a China travel expert Chen Chen. Accommodation includes:
Airport picking up and seeing off services.
English-speaking tour guides throughout the trip.
14 nights in hotels with breakfast, 10 lunches, and 10 dinners.
Air-conditioned coach transportation to programed locations.
Entrance fee for all scenic spots.
Domestic airfare from Xian to Beijing
High speed train ticket from Pingyao to Xian.
International airfare and visa application are not included. We provide information for visa application.
Please check our luxurious accommodations for you.
We plan to have 6 painting sessions during this trip: One in the Summer Place in Beijing and five in Pingyao Ancient City and nearby excursions. During the painting sessions, Qiang will do a quick demo and provide comments and tips accordingly to each participating artists. At other sightseeing locations, we can do casual sketches and take photos. To prepare for the art practice, please check Qiang's information on art supplies (coming soon).
Qiang Huang is an oil painter and art educator living near Austin TX. Qiang is a Signature member of Oil Painters of America. His paintings have been juried in many OPA Exhibitions. He has been featured in many art magazines. Qiang has participated many plein air painting competitions and won many awards. He has been teaching painting workshops internationally. Qiang is also a Ph.D in physics, and developed computer tools for artists. From 2013 to 2019, Qiang has organized five successful China trips collaborated with Chen Chen.
Chen Chen is an expert at crafting unforgettable travel experiences. With over 35 years in the industry, she's organized countless trips for groups large and small – from the Smithsonian to independent adventurers. Chen Chen is known for her meticulous planning and warm personality, ensuring every detail is perfect and every traveler feels cared for. She excels at handling the unexpected with grace and efficiency, so your group can relax and enjoy the journey.
Tiananmen Square
Temple of Heaven
Sacred Way
Yugang Grottoes
Mount Wutai
Qiao’s family compound
Pingyao City
Wang’s family compound
Shuangli Temple
Terra-cotta warriors
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Itinerary for China Trip 2025
14 Sep Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Beijing for 3 nights.
o/n Guo Ji Yi Yuan Hotel
15 Sep Beijing
Visit the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. (For people who have been to Beijing before, we can arrange alternative places to visit).
(B. L. D.-Peking Duck) o/n Guo Ji Yi Yuan Hotel
16 Sep Beijing
Visit the Summer Palace and paint for the whole day.
(B. L.) o/n Guo Ji Yi Yuan Hotel
17 Sep Beijing-Datong by coach
Visit Sacred Way and the Great Wall, drive to Datong. Overnight in Datong.
(B. L. D.) o/n Datong Grand Hotel
18 Sep Datong-Wutaishan by coach
Visit Yugang Grottoes (a world Heritage site dating back to the 5th century) and
Hanging Monastery inserted on the cliff, drive to Sacred Mount Wutai
(Wutaishan). Overnight in Wutaishan for 2 nights.
(B. L. D.) o/n Hua Hui Hotel
19 Sep Wutaishan
Visit Yuantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, Pusa Ding Temple and Dailuo Ding
Temple.
(B. L. D.) o/n Hua Hui Hotel
20 Sep Wutaishan-Pingyao by coach
Today you will travel to Pingyao ancient town, one of the best preserved ancient cities in China, listed as a UNESCO World Culture Heritage Site because of its brilliant cultural magnificence. Visit Qiao’s family compound on the way to Pingyao. Overnight in Pingyao for 5 nights.
(B. L. D.) o/n Pingyao Guest House
21 Sep Pingyao
Paint in Pingyao ancient town.
(B. D.) o/n Pingyao Guest House
22 Sep Pingyao
Paint in Pingyao ancient town.
(B. D.) o/n Pingyao Guest House
23 Sep day trip to Wang’s family compound by coach
Today you will drive to paint in Wang’s family compound which is reputed as an art museum of traditional Chinese architecture and “Forbidden city in Folk”
(B. D.) o/n Pingyao Guest House
24 Sep day trip to Taigu by coach
Drive to Taigu for visit. Paint in Taigu for the whole day.
(B. L.) o/n Pingyao Guest House
25 Sep Pingyao-Xi’an by train
Drive about 15 minutes to visit Shuanglin Temple, where you will be impressed by its numerous clay figures and wooden sculptures of gods, goddesses and saints. Drive to the railway station and board on train to Xi’an. Overnight in Xi’an for 2 nights.
(B. L.) o/n Titan Times Hotel
26 Sep Xian
Visit the Terra-cotta warriors, the city wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
(B. L. D.-Dumpling dinner) o/n Titan Times Hotel
27 Sep Xi’an-Beijing, or Guilin or Shanghai by air (post extension)
Visit the Grand Mosque of Xi’an and transfer to airport for flight to Beijing, overnight
in CITIC Hotel Beijing Airport
(B. L. D) o/n CITIC Hotel Beijing Airport
28 Sep Beijing / Home
Depart for home. End of tour.
(B.)
(We also have post extension tours available. If you want to keep on traveling in China after our current event, and visit Shanghai, Guilin, Hongkong, etc., we can connect you to our other China touring packages. Please contact Qiang Huang for more information).
Forbidden City
Summer Palace
Great Wall
Hanging Monastery
Pusa Ding Temple
Pingyao City
Pingyao City
Taigu
High Speed Train
Xi'an City Wall
Grand Mosque of Xi’an
Prices:
Double (2 per room): $3950/person.
Single (1 per room): $4450/person.
Non-artist Guest (2 per room) : $3550/person.
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Registration and Payment
Register with a deposit of $300 to hold a spot. Please click the blue "Registration" button to start the process. 50% of total payment will be due on March 1, 2025, The other 50% payment will be due on July 15, 2025. We accept checks and Zelle. If you prefer to use credit card or PayPal, there will be a service charge.
Refund Policy
If you have to cancel, please notify us as soon as possible. Before March 1, 2025, Your deposit can be refunded (less $50 booking fee). Before July 15, 2025, Your balance payment can be refunded, minus the deposit. After July 15, 2025, no refund can be offered. If you can find a substitute for your spot, we will refund your payment, minus the $200 deposit.
Travel Insurance
In order to best protect yourself and your travels, we require proof of travel insurance to participate at this trip. There are several companies that offer affordable and comprehensive coverage for a variety of issues. We recommend www.traveldefenders.com and www.allianztravelinsurance.com. Proof of travel insurance will be due along with the final payment in September.
Contacts
If you need more information, please contact Qiang Huang
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