Beijing · TEA CEREMONY EXPERIENCES

The 5 Best Tea Ceremony Experiences in Beijing

5 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Small cups, several infusions, and a lot more explanation than a tasting elsewhere would give you. These 5 sittings are priced by how many teas are poured, with a note on the ones that come with a warning about tea-house scams.

Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience - Meeting at Jian Nei Avenue
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Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

1.Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 74 reviews · 30 minutes - 3 hours · from $9Our pick

Learn the art of Chinese tea in Beijing with five teas, careful brewing, English instruction, and a 30-minute to three-hour cultural experience.

“Very Great tea ceremony in a Beautiful tea House! Everyone was very nice and we tried 6 different teas! The Guide also take Picture of you while it! They explain everything to you in detail, I can definitely recommend this experience!”

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Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy - The Guqin lesson puts an ancient instrument in your hands
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Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy

2.Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $78Top rated

Learn tea ceremony, Chinese calligraphy, and Guqin music in a small Beijing workshop led by cultural masters in English.

“I didn’t expect to feel so moved. Playing the Guqin while the master guided my fingers felt like stepping into another time. It was quiet, personal, and completely different from anything else in my itinerary.”

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Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market - How to shop Panjiayuan without losing your morning
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Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market

3.Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $88

Shop Beijing’s Panjiayuan and Hongqiao markets, learn to bargain, enjoy a tea tasting, and ride back to your hotel with a private guide.

“Lily took us on this tour and it is with her expertise and guidance that it was a magnificent day. The Beijing markets have something for everyone. We began with the Flea Market. We highly recommend this area as a place to buy original art wRead more”

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Beijing: Temple Of Heaven+Tai Chi Class+Tea Ceremony - Two hours among the Temple of Heaven’s sacred buildings
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Beijing: Temple Of Heaven+Tai Chi Class+Tea Ceremony

4.Temple Of Heaven+Tai Chi Class+Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

A six-hour private Beijing outing pairing Temple of Heaven sights with a 30-minute Tai Chi class and a traditional tea ceremony.

“What an incredible tour we had with the Beijing Tour Company! From the serene tai chi class and the wonderful tour of the Temple of Heaven to the peaceful tea ceremony, it was a really great experience. And Alice was a wonderful guide—personable, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. I highly recommend her for an authentic and unforgettable Beijing experience!”

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3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum - Two tea shops give you useful comparison
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3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum

5.3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $99

Taste eight Chinese teas, join a tea ceremony, and eat classic dim sum on a three-hour small-group tour of Beijing’s Maliandao Tea Street.

“Excellent experience with Renny, who was very warm, friendly and helpful. Started at the really vast and interesting "tea city" and had a lovely and peaceful time trying lots of teas in a tea tasting ceremony. Then had some delicious food including pork dumplings and hand pulled noodles. Left very happy and full! Would definitely recommend.”

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