Modern In Denver presents our first international modern design tour in conjunction with our friends at Access Asia Tours (AAT). Our visit to China to photograph and write content for the spring issue was such an amazing experience that we wanted to invite our readers to join us. This one-of-a-kind small group tour features the highlight attractions, modern design and architecture, cultural explorations, culinary delights and so much more in six of China’s greatest cities throughout a two-week tour led by China travel experts. Our first tailor-made tour gives a unique opportunity to experience the international world of design, art and architecture for our modern design and architecture enthusiasts, as well as Chinese culture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, culinary delights, fine accommodations, and much more. Click the link below to book your trip and see China with stays in 4-star hotels, personal tour guides, and language translators.
Your grand China tour begins in Beijing. Enjoy an exploration of the beauty of the imperial city and meetings with urban Chinese residents. Visit the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Great Wall – all UNESCO World heritage sites.
Then travel by air to Shanghai, China’s most populous city and economic powerhouse. The European Bund still retains the glamour of the colonial era; modern western pubs and bars and boutiques scatter all around the center of Shanghai. Visit the traditional Yuyuan Garden and explore the new and old parts of Shanghai.
Next, take a high-speed train to the ancient city of Suzhou where gardens centuries old still remain. See their pavilions, rockery hills, miniature waterfalls, pond-sized lakes filled with colored carp and lotus leaves. Suzhou is also noted for its silk embroidery and the Grand Canal.
Your tour itinerary also includes Guilin, Yangshuo and Longsheng, the south China region of picturesque karsts mountains rising from rice paddies. This is one of the most idyllic landscapes of China, and your cruise down the Li River will reveal its beauties at each bend of the river.
Spend an optional day touring Shenzhen, the 4th largest city and “Silicon Valley” of China, with booming development and incredible modern design present throughout the city.
Alternatively, remain in Hong Kong for a free day at your leisure. Fly home from Shenzhen and arrive the same day.
Day One – Depart from North America
Days Two – Five – Beijing Touring
Day Six – Shanhaiguan – Qinhuangdao – Beidaihe
Day Seven – Shanghai Pudong
Day Eight – Shanghai Touring
Day Nine – Suzhou
Day Ten – Guilin – Yangshuo
Day Eleven – Yangshuo
Day Twelve – Shenzhen
Day Thirteen – Shenzhen
Day Fourteen – Departure
Transfer to the Shenzhen Airport for your home-bound flight.
Included in the above prices are hotel accommodations with breakfast, touring domestic taxes, all sightseeing activities and events listed in the itinerary, specified meals and bottled water, private professional English-speaking local tour guide, and air-conditioned vehicles for sightseeing.
Not included in the travel package are airfare, visa processing (AAT offers at discount for this expense), trip cancellation and insurance, gratuities, and items not listed on the itinerary.
