WHAT CAN YOU EXPERIENCE WITH US
Our route takes you through the southern Yangtze Delta, far from the urban bustle of Shanghai, Kunshan, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Shaoxing deep into the mystical Taihu river basin, interwoven with countless canals, and toward the Tianmu mountain range in the west. Along the way, you’ll encounter authentic craftsmanship that bridges the contrast between tradition and modernity. You’ll craft fans, paper umbrellas, and your own wooden chopsticks, and join tea farmers in the highlands. In the mornings, boats glide through the waterways, fishermen cast their nets, and the aroma of fresh noodle soup fills the air. You’ll take part in woodwork, make lanterns, and find peace in gardens and hot springs. Music, dance, and local stories awaken the senses. Insights into Chinese medicine and the traditions of the once-independent cultures of Wu and Shanyin make this journey an unforgettable experience.
Create your personalized craft journey with us or let us handpick authentic places and activities just for you.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is available with our renowned luxury resort partners and/or, upon wish, with carefully selected local families
5 / 5
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE TYPE
Private guests
DURATION FROM
5 days+
REMARK
Suitable for families with kids
Daily curated craft experiences, all local transport with hotel and airport transfers, accommodation in selected lodgings, access to hot springs, and three meals per day. Find more details in our FAQ.
Art & Artisanry
LEARN FROM TRUE MASTERS
Bamboo craftsmanship in a forest valley with local artisans (spring–autumn)
Creation and Carving of Chopsticks with Decorative Ornaments (year-round)
Lantern making from silk and bamboo in a quiet workshop (year-round)
Crafting and painting traditional silk fans and paper umbrellas (year-round)
Pottery with hand-molding in clay villages (year-round)
Local specialties of monastic medicine and Wu and Shanyin culture (year-round)
Acupuncture, cupping, and massage to experience and practice yourself (year-round)
Get an inside look at a modern Chinese high-tech company (year-round)
Young returnees combine traditional crafts with 3D modeling, laser cutting, and sustainable production. Private visits and guided tours of modern facilities (year-round)
Agriculture & Garden
GLIMPSE INTO FARMER'S LIFE
Visit to a traditional or modern silkworm farm and its silk production (April–October)
History mornings in philosophers’ courtyard gardens together with a renowned history professor (year-round)
Chinese herbal medicine in a secluded temple garden with learned monks (year-round)
Discover the complex water purification system of Lake Taihu (year-round)
Witness how drones, sensors, and digital tools help farmers use water and soil more efficiently (spring to autumn)
Writing & Silence
PRESERVED MONASTRY WISDOM
Traditional brush making from goat hair, wolf hair, and pig bristles (year-round)
Ink making from soot and water in a mountain workshop (year-round)
Calligraphy retreat in a secluded monastery (year-round)
Traditional temple construction with wooden joinery, preserved in small temple-builder villages (year-round)
Incense stick making and learning about their cultural significance (year-round)