Asian Art Museum: China
Join the Asian Art Museum for an exclusive visit to China with the Barbara Bass Bakar Director and CEO Dr. Jay Xu. Taking you beyond the Museum walls, this journey will give you the opportunity to explore the archeological dig sites of the Phoenix Kingdoms exhibition in the Wuhan area, immerse yourself in the ancient Chinese cultures of Chengdu and Lijiang, and conclude your travels in the contemporary capital of Shanghai. Travelers will also participate in unique experiences including private viewings of museum vault collections, artist studios, and in-home visits with local collectors.
Highlights:
- Hubei Provincial Museum
- Cruise along the Xiling Gorge on a daytrip to Yichang
- Jinsha Museum
- Sanxingdui Museum
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Wuhou Temple & Kuan Zhai Alley
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Yuhu village & Naxi stone houses
- Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Shanghai Museum East Contemporary art scenes including galleries, artists, and collectors
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Details:
Arrival date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 (travel Friday, November 8)
Departure date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
This experience is priced at US $11,280 per person in a shared double room and US $13,790 for a single traveler.
Most meals included, along with house wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Travel with a knowledgeable guide present throughout the journey, as well as local guides at each destination.
Accommodations at luxury hotels.
Travel within China, including airport transfers, as well as fees, gratuities, and baggage porter services.
Please note:
- Airfare to and from China is not included.
- Travel is limited to 24 guests. Reservations will be processed on a first come, first serve basis.
- Tibet Add-on: Optional extension to Tibet available. Nexus members can join the extension trip to Tibet without participating in the China trip; however priority will be given to travelers attending the main tour to China. More information on Tibet can be found below.
Day-by-Day Itinerary:
(Subject to change)
Day 1 | Nov 9 | Wuhan
Activities: Early morning flight arrivals; Travelers may take the day to relax or participate in optional art visits in the afternoon.
Hotel: Wuhan Marriott Hotel Wuchang
Day 2 | Nov 10 | Yichang day trip
Activities: Travel by train on a scenic voyage to Yichang. Enjoy lunch in Yichang, followed by a cruise along the Xiling Gorge before returning to Wuhan by train.
Hotel: Wuhan Marriott Hotel Wuchang
Day 3 | Nov 11 | Wuhan
Activities: Contemporary artist and collection visits; Private after-hours viewing of Hubei Provincial Museum.
Hotel: Wuhan Marriott Hotel Wuchang
Day 4 | Nov 12 | Travel/Chengdu
Activities: Flight from Wuhan to Chengdu in morning; Afternoon option to either relax or visit Chengdu Museum; Evening private viewing at the Jinsha Museum
Hotel: The Temple House Chengdu
Day 5 | Nov 13 | Chengdu/Sanxingdui
Activities: Contemporary artist and collection visits; Day excursion to Sanxingdui with private viewing of Sanxingdui Museum
Hotel: The Temple House Chengdu
Day 6 | Nov 14 | Chengdu/Travel/Lijiang
Activities: Visit to Chengdu Panda Center; Wuhou Temple & Kuan Zhai Alley; Flight from Chengdu to Lijiang
Hotel: Amandayan Lijiang
Day 7 | Nov 15 | Lijiang
Activities: Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain; Visit Yuhu village & Rock Museum
Hotel: Amandayan Lijiang
Day 8 | Nov 16 | Lijiang
Activities: Day excursion to visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Free time at Lijiang Old Town
Hotel: Amandayan Lijiang
Day 9 | Nov 17 | Travel/Shanghai
Activities: Flight from Lijiang to Shanghai; Private viewing at the Shanghai Museum East; Drinks reception in museum rooftop garden hosted by the director
Hotel: The Peninsula Shanghai
Day 10 | Nov 18 | Shanghai
Activities: Visit local contemporary art scenes, including galleries, museums, artists, collectors
Hotel: The Peninsula Shanghai
Day 11 | Nov 19 | Shanghai
Departures/Tibet Add-On Begins
Optional Tibet Extension — Details:
Arrival date: Nov 19, 2024
Departure date: Nov 24, 2024
This experience is priced at US $3,308 per person in a shared double room and US $4,008 for a single traveler.
Most meals included, along with house wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Travel with a knowledgeable guide present throughout the journey, as well as local Tibetan guide.
Accommodations at luxury hotels.
Airfare from Shanghai to Lhasa included, as well as travel within Tibet, including airport transfers, fees, gratuities, and baggage porter services.
Please note:
- International airfare from China is not included.
- This journey requires a minimum of 10 participants to register.
- Nexus members can join the extension trip to Tibet without participating in the China trip; however priority will be given to travelers attending the main tour to China.
Day 1 | Nov 19 | Travel Shanghai to Lhasa, 11,995 ft above sea level
Activities: Flight from Shanghai to Lhasa (Via Xi’an); depart at 06:40; arrive at 15:10
On the way to the hotel, enjoy the heart-beating highland view along the Yarlong Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra). Get full rest for acclimatization.
Hotel: St Regis Lhasa
Day 2 | Nov 20 | Lhasa
Activities: Morning visit to Jokhang Temple, the Holy temple in the Tibetan Buddhist world.
Visit Woeser Zedro tea house, a favorite of local Tibetans.
Visit the Sera Monastery where we see lively debates by monks.
Visit Tibetan Hospital to see Tibetan traditional medicine and the astronomical calendar centre.
Hotel: St Regis Lhasa
Day 3 | Nov 21 | Lhasa
Activities: Venture up the Potola Palace, winter residence for the successive Dalai Lamas and one of the most charismatic structures every built in Tibet. It is an awe-inspiring experience.
Visit Nenang Monastery and its Ancient Documents Research Institute, where the "Pawo Rinpochi (Living Buddha)" of the Red Hats of the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism has been seated for generations. At present, the monastery is presided over by the 11th Pawo Rinpoche.
Hotel: St Regis Lhasa
Day 4 | Nov 22 | Shigatse
Activities: Journey to another area of Tibet, Shigatse, making several stops along the way.
Appreciate the holy Lake of Yamdrok Yumtso, see the Karola Glacier, and visit the historical city Gyantse.
Visit Pelkhor monastery for its famous Kumbum Pagoda, the only one in Tibet to contain different Tibetan Buddhist sects.
Visit with a Tibetan family for a glimpse of everyday Tibetan life.
Overnight stay at Shigatse.
Hotel: Hilton Shigatse
Day 5 | Nov 23 | Lhasa
Activities: Visit Pachen Lama's seat, the great Tashilumpo monastery.
Visit the Local Market.
Continue your journey back to Lhasa. En route, visit Nyimo Tibetan incense products, where local incense producers will instruct you in how to try making your own incense products.
Hotel: St Regis Lhasa
Day 6 | Nov 24 | Lhasa/Departures
Please reach out to Zelda@destinationchina.com.cn for more details for both trips. Once you book online, Zelda will e-mail you with credit card authorization form or bank wire transfer information for payment. Please note that there will be 3.5% bank surcharge for credit card payment.
Reservations will be processed on a first come, first served basis. All programming may change and is subject to availability of hosts, collectors and artists.