BEIJING
Beijing’s best, between flights.
Beijing's 12 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.
“Our teacher Richard took great care of us with our calligraphy lesson. We were late as our bus back from the Great Wall was late, and even though we missed 40 mins, Richard stayed late and started our 1.5hr lesson when we arrived. Be mindful that the location on Viator is not the exact location.…”
A 3.5-hour Beijing historic walk with hutongs, Liulichang, Qianmen, and hands-on calligraphy—plus optional street-food tastings.
“An amazing walking tour experience with Kris! The tour is super well organized and structured, she explained very well in each stop, with a great blend of history, culture, anecdotes, hidden gems and even food and drink tasting. 100% recommended! Can't wait for their walking tours in Shanghai!”
Practice Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an English-speaking teacher, learn ink strokes and materials, and take home a mini skill for life.
“Wonderful experience to learn just a little about the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy. My wife, daughter and I learned to do some characters and after we had gotten better we painted the characters on a decorative board that we were able Read more”
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.
“It was an amazing experience with Richard, he was very kind hearted. We started by drinking some tea and talking. Sharing experiences and afterwards started the lesson, which was amazing. He showed every step of the way which helped a lot to understand better.”
Noon calligraphy in Beijing near Wangfujing. Learn Chinese brush strokes with an art teacher. Supplies included, small group, take-home work.
“Great experience, highly recommended!!! Richard is an amazing teacher and kind person, you’ll learn a lot from him!!!”
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.
“My family and I came to China for the first time and wanted to experience something unique. The sound of the guqin is truly distinctive—its deep and mellow tones bring a sense of peace to the heart. We also got to create our own calligraphy pieces—such fun! A single activity with four different experiences—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.
“Such a great moment. We’re so happy we booked this experienced with Bruce and his friend, they were patient and encouraging with us. We recommend !”
Beijing Summer Palace plus a hands-on tea or calligraphy class, guided by English staff and followed by Zha Jiang Mian lunch.
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