Follow in the footsteps of Liang Qichao and Lin Huiyin — China's most celebrated architectural historians. Study Tang, Liao, and Jin dynasty architecture with expert guides in China's architectural treasure house.
Shanxi province holds China's richest collection of ancient architecture — from 1,000-year-old wooden pagodas to magnificent Tang dynasty temples. The region preserves over 70% of China's ancient wooden architecture.
This 6-day program follows the pioneering route of Liang Qichao and Lin Huiyin, who first systematically studied and documented Shanxi's architectural heritage in the 1920s. Expert architectural historians guide you through these living museums.
Learn from PhD-level architectural historians who have dedicated their careers to studying these structures.
Visit multiple UNESCO sites including the Yungang Grottoes and the ancient city of Pingyao.
Privileged access to areas not typically open to the public, including restoration workshops.
Boutique hotel in Pingyao's ancient walled city. Sleep inside a UNESCO World Heritage site.
All meals featuring authentic Shanxi cuisine, including the famous刀削面 (dao xiao mian).
6 days / 5 nights. Year-round departures.
Maximum 12 travelers. 1:4 ratio ensures intimate access to expert guides.
