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“The lesson was very mindful, peaceful and interacting. I enjoyed it to the fullest. Total recommend!”
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!”
Beijing dumpling-making workshop with an English guide. Knead, fill, and pleat, then eat with tea and beer for $35.
“This was so much fun! Eric and Lan were so nice, helpful and good fun. This was a great introduction into Chinese culture and the food was delicious. There was heaps of food, we tried some Chinese tea, desserts main meals and a tonne of dumplings. I highly recommend this activity! The meeting point is…”
Cook Beijing-style dumplings and other Chinese favorites on Zoom with Chef Miss Li, using a pre-arriving ingredient list tailored to you.
“I enjoyed very much learning to prepare dumplings and they turned out better than expected! It was so nice hearing all your anecdotes about family meal traditions! The ingredients list sent in advance was clear and instructions easy to follow, also well equipped with the two cameras. Thank you for this fun experience!”
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.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near the Forbidden City with an English-speaking teacher in a calm studio. Choose 45 min to 2 hours.
“Very interesting and beautiful class of calligraphy with Richard, we are very happy that we took the class!”
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.
“The overall experience was excellent. The guide (Mason) was polite, friendly and takes care of us during the whole tour. Would highly recommend him as the guide to my family and friends if they are to visit Shanghai.”
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.
“Such a fun workshop. Dom explained the history of Jian Bings with an entertaining story, then the technique of making them and was there to help when needed. There was a plentiful assortment of fillings to use, from traditional savoury to sweet chocolate and banana. Read more”
Private tai chi lesson in Beijing near Temple of Heaven. Learn 9-step form, meditation, push hands, and self-massage for $58.
“Eric is a wonderful instructor! I knew nothing about Tai Chi other than it looks beautiful and relaxing. Eric taught me some of the basic concepts in Tai Chi and some of the basic moves in an introductory lesson. He made the lesson interesting and fun. I would highly recommend this lesson to anyone who…”
90-minute Chinese Kung Fu class in Beijing near Temple of Heaven: stances, five-stance form, joint locks, and self-defense.
“Keeping the interest levels of adults through 6 years old is no easy task but our guide knocked it jour of the park! He was fun, engaging and attentive to the whole of the group. Must do on trips!”
Private beginner Tai Chi on the Temple of Heaven grounds with English-speaking masters, 9-step form practice, Qi focus, meditation, and self-massage.
“La nostra esperienza è stata davvero ottima: non avevamo mai praticato tai-chi prima della lezione ed il Maestro ci ha fatto un’interessante introduzione teorico-pratica da cui si può partire con il proprio percorso. Davvero consigliata!”
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.”
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