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Dedicated to celebrating and sharing China's vast cultural heritage, Nan Shufang invites experts to give monthly lectures covering subjects as varied as literature, art and archaeology. To date, more than 200 lectures have enlightened guests on everything from the aesthetics of classical furniture to the kiln-firing of porcelain.

The Chinese tea ceremony is an age-old tradition where the fragrances of the selected blends complement the accompanying delicacies. Gather those nearest and dearest and spend an afternoon in thrall to the subtle elegance of tea and dim sum, a mindful respite from the clamour of everyday life.