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“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 in a small Beijing class by a patient instructor. Practice brush strokes, posture, and even a calm yin-yang reset.
“David was very attentive and we learn a lot, not only about calligraphy, but also abour chinese culture, we recomend!”
A 3.5-hour Beijing historic walk with hutongs, Liulichang, Qianmen, and hands-on calligraphy—plus optional street-food tastings.
“Hao was an excellent guide. Despite the cold weather, Hao kept us moving and provided so much information and insight during our time with her. We would highly recommend Hao and the tour to anyone interested in knowing more about the off the beaten path parts of Beijing.”
Practice Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an English-speaking teacher, learn ink strokes and materials, and take home a mini skill for life.
“Very nice and authentic experience. Richard is a very good teacher, and we had a very good adventure in this class. We recommend! Thank you.”
Brew Chinese tea, learn Guqin, and practice calligraphy in a quiet Beijing heritage workshop. Small group, 2.5 hours, $78.60.
“Everything was done with care—from the welcome tea to the final group photo. The calligraphy teacher helped me write my Chinese name, and I even took the paper home. It’s now framed in my apartment!”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near the Forbidden City with an English-speaking teacher in a calm studio. Choose 45 min to 2 hours.
“I was wonderfully guided by Richard in a very calm environment. He gave me the space and time to explore calligraphy while learning about some basic shapes. Definitely recommend”
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.
“Super nice calligraphy class, the guide was very kind and teach to us the basic of chinese calligraphy, we got some backround infos about the history, some jokes ;) we tried dumplings and saw some piece of Hutong.”
Hands-on Beijing tea ceremony, Guqin music, and calligraphy in a small group. Brew, play, and write, plus Hanfu photos. 3 hours.
“This is SO amazing! I like the gorgeous dress and the calligraphy part. Learned how to write my name and “blessing” in Chinese ahaha. Highly recommended.”
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.
“Our guide Eric was very friendly and the Kung Fu master and the lady there were adorable. Weather was rainy, so the kung fu lesson and calligraphy was in their kung fu studio - not in Temple of Heaven as the description said. But that didn't bother us at all! Especially calligraphy was super fun!”
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