BEIJING
Beijing’s best, between flights.
Beijing's 15 most popular workshops, 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 is very friendly and making the class very enjoyable. Time flies when practicing writing. We will be able to write a word and bring it back home after practice. So don’t worry.”
Beijing dumpling-making workshop with an English guide. Knead, fill, and pleat, then eat with tea and beer for $35.
“Heyang and his sister are excellent teachers. I booked this knowing nothing about how to make dumplings. But they guide you through the entire process and the meaning of dumplings in Chinese culture and cuisine. We made dozens of both meat and vegetable dumplings. I got to chat with the other participants as the dumplings…”
Cook Beijing-style dumplings and other Chinese favorites on Zoom with Chef Miss Li, using a pre-arriving ingredient list tailored to you.
“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”
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!”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near the Forbidden City with an English-speaking teacher in a calm studio. Choose 45 min to 2 hours.
“We had an amazing experience in the calligraphy class with David. He was incredibly attentive, patient, and made everyone feel comfortable, no matter their skill level. We had an unexpected issue and had to reschedule—he was super flexible and kind about it. On top of that, he even gave us a lovely gift at the…”
Train kungfu in a 700-year hutong temple beside the Forbidden City east gate, with English help, Shaolin basics, and practical moves.
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!!!”
A private VIP Huangpu River night cruise plus Din Tai Fung xiaolongbao dinner in Shanghai, with hotel pickup and a guide to pace it all.
“Sunny is a wonderful guide. Our group (traveling for business) had a fantastic time. Highly recommended this tour!”
Learn Chinese watercolor techniques on a traditional fan in Beijing with a small-group class, then take home your custom fan. $65.
“Very nice. Much more difficult than it looks and makes you appreciate the art form more. Had a fun time.”
Learn to make Beijing jian bing from scratch in a private 1.5-hour workshop, guided by Dom, with savory and sweet fillings to customize.
“I did the jian bing workshop with some of my friends in September. It was a ton of fun! I really enjoyed getting to make as many jian bings as I wanted and getting to both make the dough and cook it on the pan myself. I definitely needed a few tries to get the…”
Private tai chi lesson in Beijing near Temple of Heaven. Learn 9-step form, meditation, push hands, and self-massage for $58.
“Had a great time learning tai chi in the Park. The teacher was informative a few all had a great time! I loved being in the area with others learning t”
90-minute Chinese Kung Fu class in Beijing near Temple of Heaven: stances, five-stance form, joint locks, and self-defense.
“We had a great experience at the kung fu course. Our kung fu master waited for us in time in front of the temple of Heaven area. We went inside the area and performed the course in the shade of some trees. We did not only learn the kRead more”
Private beginner Tai Chi on the Temple of Heaven grounds with English-speaking masters, 9-step form practice, Qi focus, meditation, and self-massage.
“This was such a lovely experience. Eric has so much knowledge about tai chi and is a really great teacher - he is very patient and gave me a much better understanding of tai chi, now I really want to learn more. He also speaks amazing English!! I didn’t want the lesson to end and…”
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!”
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