Literary, Art & Music Tours in Northern China

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.