One Day Huxian Peasant Painting Tour

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

If you are into paintings, especially folk painting art, this day trip is perfect for you. You will have a personal tour guide, who accompanies you and introduce you about the origin, development and the statuesque of this modern folk art. You will see hundreds of masterpieces that are actually made from local peasants. If you are lucky, you might be able to view a local master finish one work. Meanwhile, your guide will lead you to enjoy an authentic local food in a farmer’s house. If you are interested, you may purchase one or pieces to collect.

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking tour guide service
Parking Fees
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please leave your hotel name and address when you book this trip. Any hotels located outside the city will cause extra compensation.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
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    Your tour guide will meet you at 7:30 a.m and you will have a day trip to Huxian county, a peasant painting paradise. This trip will open your horizon with all kinds of peasant paintings and local cultural & customs. Located in the southwest of Xian city, Huxian county is one of three side centers designed in the Xian International Metropolis Blueprint. It’s also famous for peasant paintings, traditional poems, and drum dance. The Peasant Painting is originated from traditional paper cutting and embroidery art in 1950s. Since the 1970s, it grows more popular and becomes one of the most influential hometown for peasant painting through the whole country, even in the world. In 1988, Huxian is officially named as “Hometown for China Modern Folk Painting”. In the last two decades, Huxian Peasant has produced about 30,000 masterpieces, of which over 1500 works were published in national periodicals, 428 paintings has been awarded in various art gallery, over 4500 pieces were displayed in other countries and regions, and over 18700 pieces were collected by foreign museums and private collectors. Sometimes, it is gifted to other state head as a token of friendship. Perhaps attributing to the long history and civilization of Xian city, the folklore art in this land was particularly featured with foreign essence and daily life. The topics are in various kinds and the painting itself are very vivid. The peasants were not only painting with their hands, but more importantly with their heart full of love for where they live.From its composition, color, style, and pattern, you can see the profound culture integrated with modern art. Just like the western folk song, the peasant painting aims to express the people’s passion and pursuit for better life. Nowadays, Huxian Peasant Paintings is gaining more fame with its distinct features of passionate color, rich imagination, simple style and common people-friendliness. If you ever take metro in China, you will see peasant painting everywhere. During the tour, you will have lunch at one of the farmers house and enjoy the most authentic local peasant food. After the tour, you will be transferred back to Xian city for rest.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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