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Are you ready for an unforgettable plein air painting retreat?

Whenever people think of China, the first thing that pops into mind is the Great Wall or the Forbidden City.

But in the eyes of an artist? It brings a completely different thought.

I spent a month in China in 2024. What I found changed how I think about landscape painting.

Plein air painting retreat in China
Simatai Great Wall in Beijing, China at sunset

When you stand there with a brush in your hand, you realize why this place has captivated artists for generations.

The shapes don’t follow Western rules.

The depth stacks differently.

The scale makes you rethink everything you know about composition.

I want you to experience that for yourself this November.

That’s why I’m inviting you to join me November 6–22, 2026, for a painting expedition through China’s most visually powerful landscapes.

From the Great Wall to the mist-shrouded karst peaks of Guilin, through ancient river villages, and into the urban contrasts of Shanghai…

Plein air painting retreat in China

Each location offers subject matter on a scale rarely encountered elsewhere.

The journey is designed around sustained time at the easel, with logistics handled so you can focus fully on painting.

If that sounds like the kind of plein air painting retreat you’ve been waiting for… reserve your spot now at www.pleinairtrip.com/china.


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