BEIJING
Beijing’s best, between flights.
Beijing's 14 most popular calligraphy classes, side by side. What each one includes, what it costs, and how much of a stopover it takes.
A calm, English-taught Beijing calligraphy class where you learn brush-and-ink skills, key character meanings, and leave with your own piece.
Most Popular“We both enjoyed the workshops, very kind atmosphere and teacher is caring about the details. Highly recommend!:)”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in a small Beijing class by a patient instructor. Practice brush strokes, posture, and even a calm yin-yang reset.
“Richard was an incredible man to meet on our travels. He was so knowledgeable about the history of China and Calligraphy. We learnt so much from him. He made an extra effort to come and meet us at the subway and offered us some delicious tea and chat upon arrival. My husband and I left…”
A 3.5-hour Beijing historic walk with hutongs, Liulichang, Qianmen, and hands-on calligraphy—plus optional street-food tastings.
“It was a huge group and it wasn't what I expected, but I'm glad I went. I thought we'd do all the big stuff like Tiananmen Square, etc. and instead we went to a Hutong neighborhood but it was good, because I learned about that instead!”
Practice Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an English-speaking teacher, learn ink strokes and materials, and take home a mini skill for life.
“The class was good, he showed me how to write and learn how to do calligraphy in mandarin. Good experience!”
Brew Chinese tea, learn Guqin, and practice calligraphy in a quiet Beijing heritage workshop. Small group, 2.5 hours, $78.60.
“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.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near the Forbidden City with an English-speaking teacher in a calm studio. Choose 45 min to 2 hours.
“One of our favorite activities we have ever done! David was an amazing teacher and we had a wonderful time. We had some tea and he taught us everything — we ended up with a lovely calligraphy gift and the best memory in Beijing. Totally recommend for a fun and relaxing time!!”
Noon calligraphy in Beijing near Wangfujing. Learn Chinese brush strokes with an art teacher. Supplies included, small group, take-home work.
“The passion for calligraphy of the teacher shines through. The mood of the class was light hearted. As the group settles down from the excitement, we switched to a calming mood. The simplicity of learning to write again and feeling our brushes move on the surface of paper. Definitely recommend.”
Walk Beijing’s Hutongs with local stories, street-food stops, a courtyard visit, and a hands-on calligraphy session you take home.
A private 4-hour Beijing outing with a hands-on calligraphy lesson, a hutong walk, and dumplings or noodles, with a guide who keeps it calm.
“Really good! I really enjoyed it. The food was tasty, and the Chinese tea was excellent. This was a really fun experience!”
Hands-on Beijing tea ceremony, Guqin music, and calligraphy in a small group. Brew, play, and write, plus Hanfu photos. 3 hours.
“This cultural event in Beijing was a wonderful experience. We discovered the elegance of the traditional tea ceremony, enjoyed a private guqin concert, and even had the chance to try playing it ourselves. We also got an introduction to Chinese calligraphy, which was both fun and calming. A skilled English-Chinese translator made everything easy to…”
Learn Chinese calligraphy, fan painting, or seal carving in Liulichang, with a master artisan and small-group help for a take-home souvenir.
“Nydelig opplevelse hvis man ønsker å gjøre noe kreativt. Fin aktivitet hvis du ønsker å komme deg vekk fra de store turist plassene i Beijing. Jeg valgte stempel laging, hvor jeg hadde en utrolig bra mester, men også 3 hyggelige tolker som skulle hjelpe meg med å kommunisere med mesteren. Du får øve masse på…”
Beijing Summer Palace plus a hands-on tea or calligraphy class, guided by English staff and followed by Zha Jiang Mian lunch.
A 1-hour Chinese calligraphy session in a Beijing hutong area where beginners learn at least 10 Hanzi with included supplies and guided brush practice.
“Taking a calligraphy class from Master Guo Baoqing was my favorite experience during my 4 weeks in Beijing. Master Guo's teaching style is supportive and hands-on, which allowed me to connect with the process right away. In addition, I Read more”
Learn Tai Chi or Kung Fu near Temple of Heaven, then practice Chinese calligraphy with a brush in a 3-hour class for $95.
“Wonder experience with the family. Highly recommend even in the heat, we all really enjoyed! Definitely would do again”
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