Summary
Description
Join us on a richly immersive 24-day journey through China’s historic ceramic heartlands. From a serene cruise on Hangzhou’s West Lake to hands-on workshops in Yixing and Jingdezhen—the two most iconic centres of Chinese pottery—you’ll gain a deep appreciation for the artistry and tradition behind ceramics.
Highlights include a 3-day teapot-making workshop in Yixing, and glass-blowing sessions in Jingdezhen, visits to ancient kilns and museums, plus cultural landmarks such as Hangzhou West Lake, Beijing Forbidden City and Great Wall plus Impression West Lake performance in Hangzhou and Acrobatic Show in Beijing. This tour blends creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural depth with comfortable accommodation and guided exploration, making it perfect for artists, enthusiasts, and curious travelers alike.
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Itinerary
Inclusions
1. China Eastern Airlines return economy air-ticket Sydney – Shanghai//Beijing – Shanghai – Sydney with airport tax and fuel surcharge.
2. China domestic flight Jingdezhen – Beijing with airport taxes.
3. Bullet train tickets from Hangzhou – Yixing and Yixing – Jingdezhen on the 2nd class seat.
4. Transfers and transport by air-conditioned coach.
5. Twenty-two-night accommodation at the indicated hotels or similar.
6. Ceramics training and workshop in Yixing and Jingdezhen.
7. Sightseeing tours with entrance fees.
8. Meals as stated in the itinerary.
9. Evening performances in Hangzhou & Beijing.
10. English-speaking guide in Hangzhou and Beijing.
11. Gratuities to guide and driver.
12. China visa fee and handling fee.
Exclusions
1. Travel insurance.
2. Beverage.
3. Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
4. Personal expensive.
5. The clay mud and baking fee (the mud is 6yuan per kilo and baking fee is 40yuan per small piece).