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 Calligraphy Class was very nice! I found it interesting to learn what the lettering means and how to paint it. Thank you!”
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.
“Very knowledgeable and interesting stories of life past and present of Chinese lifestyle. We sampled street food and enjoyed the hustle of Qianmen pedestrian street a must if time is limited”
Practice Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an English-speaking teacher, learn ink strokes and materials, and take home a mini skill for life.
“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”
Brew Chinese tea, learn Guqin, and practice calligraphy in a quiet Beijing heritage workshop. Small group, 2.5 hours, $78.60.
“Unlike museums where you just look at artifacts, here you touch the culture. You write with a brush, drink the tea you brew, and feel the strings of a thousand-year-old instrument. Totally unforgettable.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near the Forbidden City with an English-speaking teacher in a calm studio. Choose 45 min to 2 hours.
“Great to learn calligraphy from Richard, it was baby steps until the final boss - drawing on the canvas. Happy to see this kind of activity is preserved and introduced to us that are not that familiar with it.”
Noon calligraphy in Beijing near Wangfujing. Learn Chinese brush strokes with an art teacher. Supplies included, small group, take-home work.
“Richard was very kind and informative during our class. We got lots of practice before our final piece which we got to take home. Highly 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.
“After very enjoyable and relaxing caligrafy class we went to a very tasty dumpling place. Vegeterian dumplings also available . Very tasty.”
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.
“The instructor was very helpful and supportive”
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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