Literary, Art & Music Tours in China

Enjoy a taste of Xi'an's rich cultural life and history on this private day trip around the city. Start your day with a guided tour around the famous Terracotta Warriors; you won't have to fight for your questions to get answered with your private guide accompanying you around these expansive archaeological pits. Afterward, visit Tang Bo Art Museum, home to a remarkable collection of Shaanxi paintings and folk art, and try to master the traditional Chinese art of calligraphy in an on-site calligraphy class.

Be inspired by the masters of Chinese modern art on this 2-hour walking tour of the China Art Museum in Shanghai. Explore the vast permanent exhibitions with the help of an expert guide and learn how the striking building was built for the 2010 Shanghai Expo. Admire iconic paintings by artists like Lin Fengmian, Guan Liang and Wu Guanzhong; marvel over Vermeer masterpieces on loan from Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum and see the multimedia re-creation of 'Ascending the River at Qingming Festival'.

Whether you're contemplating collecting or would just like a deeper insight into Hong Kong's vibrant art scene, this gallery walk is a must for lovers of contemporary art. Exploring in a small group with a guide, visit a representative sample of Hong Kong's 200-plus galleries in Central, Sheung Wan, and Soho. Expect to see paintings, sculptures, installations, and photography by artists from greater China and around the world.

From avant-garde architectural landmarks to vibrant artistic communities, Beijing is a thriving cultural hub. Set off in the morning from your accommodation, and travel via climate-controlled, private vehicle - you'll see numerous artistic highlights over the course of the day. Visit the National Centre for the Performing Arts (colloquially known as "the Giant Egg"), and head to the 798 Art Zone warehouse district to see contemporary galleries. Then, take in Beijing's historical architecture along Nanluoguxiang, and glimpse the striking, Rem Koolhaas-designed CCTV Headquarters.

Street art fans will thrill to this hidden art tour which offers an insight into Hong Kong that's impossible to achieve independently. Discover the works of street artists local and international on a small-group art walking tour of Hong Kong's Soho area - complete with headsets to hear your guide clearly over the hubbub and buzz.

Stray from the beaten path and see a different side of Beijing on a private 6-hour tour featuring three alternative attractions. Browse stalls selling weird and wonderful products at the Flower and Fish Market and Panjiayuan Antique Market before embracing your inner artist at the 798 Art Zone, home to contemporary art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Architecture aficionados will appreciate this custom-tailored Shanghai city tour, which covers the standout Art Deco gems. Unlike other cities, Art Deco-era buildings are scattered in different neighborhoods, making them tough to visit on your own. Know just where to go with your own personal guide as you cover lavish mansions like Woo Village and lesser-known backstreets. Upgrade to include a tasty lunch stop.

If you are fans of Chinese art, the art tour would show you traditional Chinese art and modern art when you are in Beijing with private guide and private driver . You would explore the three well-known art place/zone with your guide. China Art Museum and 798 Art Distict.  A local lunch is inclusive.

Step off the typical tourist trail, and discover some of Shanghai's coolest artistic corners - this private tour makes it simple to explore. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your guide at your centrally located hotel. Venture first to M50 - a former factory turned creative district - before exploring the vibrant Tianzifang neighborhood. You'll also visit the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre to learn about another side of the city's 20th-century artistic legacy.

Beyond Beijing's historical highlights, discover another side of the Chinese capital on this modernist architecture-themed itinerary. Set off directly from your local hotel, and explore with just a private guide for company. You'll visit the National Centre for the Performing Arts (known as the Giant Egg) and the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, and will admire numerous other city highlights, from the Beijing National Stadium (the Bird's Nest) to the CCTV Headquarters and more.

Calling all art lovers, this private 8-hour tour covers three eminent Beijing art galleries and provides insight into the Chinese capital's artistic heritage. Browse contemporary works inside the Red Gate Gallery, feast your eyes on the studios and design companies inside the 798 Art Zone, located in a decommissioned military factory, and admire artisan Chinese crafts such as jade lacquer and ceramics at the Guanfu Museum. All entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.