Starting in Beijing, Beijing veteran Mark discovers the city’s creative hot spots and hidden gems, from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the 798 Art District, to Huguosi Hutong for local eats and underground music scene at gui.
VISIT THE OPPOSITE HOUSEIn Shanghai, Michael takes us to see the fashionable, creative and sustainable sides of this ever-evolving city, from innovative sustainable fashion brands to one-star Michelin vegetarian restaurant, to old-school tailoring and one of the city's top contemporary art museums.
VISIT THE MIDDLE HOUSEOur journey then takes us to Chengdu where Simon, GM of The Temple House, shows us the traditional side of the city’s culture with Sichuan cuisine and a visit to the Shu Embroidery Museum to learn about the ancient craft of embroidery, and explores the new, meeting up with contemporary urban artist Fansack and even checking out Chengdu’s burgeoning hip hop scene.
VISIT THE TEMPLE HOUSEOver in Hong Kong, The Upper House has created five different excursions around the city led by the most knowledgable Guest Experience team members: The Explorer, The Food Guru, The Connoisseur, The Shopping Diva and The Local. Join us for an experience curated to your personal passions.
VISIT THE UPPER HOUSEChef Li Dong from Jing Yaa Tang dove into the tropical province’s distinctive flavours and local heritage across Lingshui, Wanning and Haikou to inspire his next menu.
Read MoreCuisine and culture collide at The Opposite House with the opening of our retro-cool Sichuan hangout Superfly and modern Italian eatery Frasca.
Read MoreDesigned by Piero Lissoni, the bold and characterful design of The Middle House is a celebration of Shanghainese craftmanship and Italian ingenuity.
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