Beijing · WORKSHOPS
Brush, dough, tea or paper-cut, usually two hours and usually indoors, which is why they carry the winter. These 15 are compared on group size, how much you take home and whether the price includes materials.
Learn Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an English-speaking teacher, traditional tools, tea, and a meaningful artwork to take home.
“The course was fantastic! Richard explained each character we worked on with great clarity and passion. It was a truly enjoyable experience, one we’d highly recommend to everyone, and it’s ideal also for kids!”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near Wangfujing with patient teachers, tea, cultural insight, and a personal artwork to take home.
“Really fun experience! Richard was kind and attentive. He made the class really fun and enjoyable. It was great to learn calligraphy and we would recommend for anyone wanting a fun experience whilst learning some history.”
Make Beijing dumplings by hand, learn their symbolism, and share a generous tea-paired meal with local English-speaking hosts.
“Great experience, it was super fun to prepare the dumplings with the chef and Harrison. The chef is super skilled which was quite impressive. Then of course we ate what we prepared and it was delicious. I recommend !”
Cook Beijing dumplings, noodles, dim sum, or kung pao chicken live with Chef Sunflower Li in a flexible private Zoom class.
“We had an absolutely amazing cooking class with Sunflower. It was both fun and very informative. We learned how to make authentic dumplings, Kung Pao chicken, and bok choy with mushrooms. We felt like we were in her home in Beijing Read more”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near Wangfujing with an English-speaking teacher, tea, ink, brushes, and rice paper in a relaxed one-hour class.
“It's in a bookstore and it's air-conditioned and you get tea . You also get a history of calligraphy and how old the practice is. I learned a lot and it was lots of fun and I'm coming back”
Practice Chinese calligraphy with patient English-speaking teachers near Wangfujing and the Forbidden City, then take home your own artwork.
“It was amazing experience! You should visit this definitely.”
Train in Shaolin kungfu beside Beijing’s Forbidden City, explore a 700-year-old royal temple hutong, and learn practical self-defense.
“what an absolutely fantastic experience!!! Both the instructor and translator were both lovely and outstanding. I loved this experience and they catered it to my needs and interests within Kung Fu. Highly recommend!”
Learn Chinese brushwork, seal carving, ink, and culture in a relaxed Beijing calligraphy class near Wangfujing for $20.
“Great experience, highly recommended!!! Richard is an amazing teacher and kind person, you’ll learn a lot from him!!!”
Pair Shanghai’s VIP Huangpu River night cruise with Din Tai Fung soup dumplings, a private guide, and hotel transfers.
“The overall experience was excellent. The guide (Mason) was polite, friendly and takes care of us during the whole tour. Would highly recommend him as the guide to my family and friends if they are to visit Shanghai.”
Make Beijing-style jian bing with Dom in a private 90-minute workshop, choosing traditional or sweet fillings and learning a street-food classic.
“Such a fun workshop. Dom explained the history of Jian Bings with an entertaining story, then the technique of making them and was there to help when needed. There was a plentiful assortment of fillings to use, from traditional savoury to sweet chocolate and banana. Read more”
Learn beginner tai chi, Taoist ideas, meditation, push hands, and self-massage in a private 90-minute Beijing class.
“Eric is a wonderful instructor! I knew nothing about Tai Chi other than it looks beautiful and relaxing. Eric taught me some of the basic concepts in Tai Chi and some of the basic moves in an introductory lesson. He made the lesson interesting and fun. I would highly recommend this lesson to anyone who is interested inTai Chi, beginner or expert. 10/10.”
Learn beginner Tai Chi with an English-speaking master near Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, including Yin Yang, meditation, push hands, and self-massage.
“I never head such a good experiance with Tai Chi. Taichi Eric von explain everything perfect. To join this class changes your life. Afterwards you see your life more clearly. So it starts with relaxathion of your body, and then even your mind and thinking slow down to silence. That is, what everyone needs. Nico”
Make dumplings with a Beijing family, shop a local wet market, taste tea, and cook classic Chinese dishes in a five-hour food tour.
“Peter was GREAT! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. He is extremely well traveled and easily draws cross cultural comparisons. The visit to the wet market was fun. Our dumpling teacher was engaging and informative. With that said, a tour that was listed as approximately 5 hours lasted under 3. It was certainly long enough but, had we known the true duration, we would have made other plans for the rest of the day.”
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!”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs by rickshaw, make dumplings with a local family, watch cricket fighting, and see the city from the Drum Tower.
“Lily was our guide and we have a fantastic time with her from the time we met her ..making the dumplings were just awesome food was great highly recommend this trip ..:”
Pick a wall, a palace or a lane.
