Visit Nansuo Village and Huxian Peasant Painting Museum

This 1-day Xi'an study tour goes to Nansuo Village in Huyi District, formerly Hu County, and the Huxian Peasant Painting Museum. It is made for student groups and culture travelers who want a hands-on look at a grassroots Chinese art form.

The draw is Huxian peasant painting, a national intangible cultural heritage born in Hu County in the 1950s, known for bold color and rural scenes. Visitors meet a local farmer painter, Mr. Zhang Qingyi, and try basic brush and composition in a village studio session.

The day stays inside Xi'an's hinterland with a short drive and returns the same evening, keeping it simple for school logistics. LinkedTours arranges bilingual guiding and a teacher-to-student ratio suited to the group's grade level.

• Nansuo Village (Huyi) — A typical northern Chinese village in former Hu County where visitors meet a local farmer painter and watch works made.

• Huxian Peasant Painting — A grassroots art form born in Hu County in the 1950s, known for bold color and rural-life scenes.

• Farmer painting class — Learn basic brush and composition from Mr. Zhang Qingyi, a village artist, during a hands-on session.

• Huxian Peasant Painting Museum — Displays award-winning peasant paintings and documents the movement's history in Shaanxi.

• Rural courtyard life — See a north-China farmyard and daily village routines off the main tourist trail.

• Study-tour format — Suited to student groups with a teacher-to-student ratio set by LinkedTours and bilingual guiding on request.

• Huyi heritage — Formerly Hu County, a cradle of Shaanxi peasant art listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in China.

• Same-day return — The trip stays near Xi'an and returns the same evening, easing accommodation and safety for school groups.

Price Includes

• Private English-speaking local guide for the whole itinerary
• Air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver (seat class sized to your group)
• Hotel accommodation (0 night(s), 4-star / quality twin-share)
• Meals as specified — approx. 1 lunches & dinners (breakfast hotel-included)
• All listed entrance fees, including shuttle / eco-bus / cable-car where applicable
• 1 bottle of water per person per day, tour headsets (groups of 6+), local service
• VAT (6%) and service fee, per the V8 quoting standard

Price Excludes

• International & domestic airfare to / within China
• China tourist visa fee and any extension fees
• Travel insurance (comprehensive cover strongly recommended)
• Tips / gratuities for guide and driver
• Single-room supplement and hotel upgrade
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone, mini-bar, etc.)

Student and leisure visitors generally need a Chinese visa; Singapore and Malaysia have 30-day mutual visa-free entry, and Canada, Australia, and the UK get 30-day visa-free entry until 31 Dec 2026, while 57 countries qualify for 240-hour visa-free transit via Xi'an.

Spring and autumn give the best light for painting and photos; the day is low-effort with a short drive and a seated art session, ideal for middle- and high-school groups. Wear clothes that can stain, bring a notebook, and book student groups 2-4 weeks ahead with LinkedTours managing ratio and return-to-hotel safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is this peasant-painting tour for?

A: It is built for student groups and culture travelers who want a hands-on look at Huxian peasant painting, a national intangible cultural heritage from former Hu County.

Q: Do I need a visa as a student?

A: Most student groups need a Chinese visa, but Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, Australia, and the UK have short-term visa-free entry as noted for other routes.

Q: Will we actually paint?

A: Yes, a local farmer painter, Mr. Zhang Qingyi, leads a basic brush-and-composition session in a Nansuo Village studio during the visit.

Q: What grades fit best?

A: Middle- and high-school groups gain the most, with LinkedTours setting the teacher-to-student ratio and managing the same-day return to Xi'an.