Classes & Workshops in Beijing

Beijing Hotpot&MorningMarket,Dumpling Making,Mahjong|Lower Rate2+ (opens in a new tab)

10 3 h

Tired of cookie-cutter cooking classes? Led by Dana with 15 years of hotel industry expertise, our private courtyard café offers a premium dual cultural experience: handmade dumpling cooking workshop + optional Chinese mahjong lesson. You’ll learn to fold perfect traditional dumplings and cook classic dishes like Kung Pao Chicken, Yangzhou Fried Rice and chili oil noodles. Our professional head chef (my husband) customizes menus for Sichuan, Cantonese or regional flavors. After cooking, you can stay to learn the rules and fun gameplay of authentic Chinese mahjong.

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Beijing Nightlife with a Local Friend Bars Social and Culture (opens in a new tab)

15 3 h

Welcome to spend a cocktail night with us! It’s one of the best ways to make new friends while traveling — and I promise, you won’t regret it! You might start your night in a traditional Chinese medicine–inspired bar, where a bartender trained in herbal mixology crafts a cocktail infused with medicinal herbs just for you. Next, step into a mystical divination bar, where a Chinese witch”reveals your fortune and blesses your cocktail according to your destiny. Before your trip, you’ll receive a personalized digital nightlife guide filled with insider tips: Beijing is full of fascinating bars — from academic bars to LGBTQ+ friendly lounges, and film-inspired hideouts. Whatever your vibe, you can freely choose which bars to visit based on your interests. Let new friendships make your journey in Beijing unforgettable!

Beijing : Tai Chi Experience in the Temple of Heaven (opens in a new tab)

13 1 h 30 min

If you are visiting China, if you are interested in oriental culture, Tai Chi is no doubt your best choice. This class offers you a indepth culture experience, you are not only instructed to learn basic Tai Chi Kungfu movements, but also helped understand authentic theory behind --Taoism, Yin Yang, Qi (internal energy), Kungfu and mindfulness etc. The class unveils the mytery of this world most popular exercise not only as a martial art, but also a way of living. How softness overcome hardness, how 1 pound can defeat 1000 kilos in application; how it uses mind to guide the flow of Qi; what its connection with the medition and mindfulness...all of this will be well illustrated in this class, it inspire you ,challenge you, direct you to explore the protential of our ourselves! (This product has been recommended by the world travel guide book "Lonely Planet"2025）

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Water Color Class in Beijing (opens in a new tab)

33 1 h 30 min

Enjoy the fascinating history of Chinese art. Discover the ancient art forms how important to people's lives until today. Practice the ancient art water color, and walk away with a special memento, Get ready to flex your creative muscles. Learn more about the practice and try different techniques, and leave with a brand new set of skills.

Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group (opens in a new tab)

113 1 h

Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, and walk away with a special memento, when you sign up for a small-group class. Pick from four different daily class times to best suit your sightseeing schedule (a sunrise session is available for those battling jetlag), and get ready to flex your creative muscles. Learn more about the practice and try different techniques, and leave with a brand new set of skills. Learn all about the ancient practice of calligraphy during this class A small-group experience ensures you receive personal instruction Pick from multiple daily class times to best suit your schedule Walk away with a new set of skills and a greater cultural understanding

Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden City (opens in a new tab)

73 1 h

Enjoy a uniquely Chinese cultural experience by joining a calligraphy class. Learn about the importance of the form to Chinese culture as your teacher instructs you about ink strokes, brushes, rice paper, and more. the best culture activity both fun for adults and kids. 1: Learn all about the ancient practice of calligraphy during this class 2: Ensures a personal experience led by an art teacher 3: Ask any questions you may have 4: Get insight into Chinese culture while practicing calligraphy

Beijing Hutong Nightlife and Local Drinking Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h 30 min

Not a typical bar crawl: This experience focuses on connection, culture, and atmosphere rather than just drinking. Explore real hutong life at night: Walk through historic alleys where old Beijing meets modern youth culture. Drink like a local: From craft beer bars to street-side convenience store drinking — experience authentic social rituals. Cultural storytelling through nightlife: Learn how traditional baijiu culture coexists with modern drinking trends. Meet people, not just places: Connect with locals and travelers from around the world in a relaxed, social setting.

Beijing Private Tai Chi Class (opens in a new tab)

22 1 h 30 min

This is a culture-based experience class. Under the instruction of our grand masters, you’ll not only study the basic gestures of Tai Chi or Kung Fu forms, but also be inspired to understand the important oriental culture component- Taoism, Yin Yang , Qi (internal energy)and the essense of martial arts. In our Tai Chi class you will learn how to introduce “ qi” through Tai Chi movments,simple but useful methods that helps relief tension in our body and mind. Standing meditation, pushing hands will also be introduced to complete your understanding towards it.

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Beijing Private Tai Chi Class and Bike Tour at Houhai Lake (opens in a new tab)

1 3 h – 4 h

Pick up from your Beijing city hotel, enjoy a memorable 1 hour Tai Chi class on the banks of the Shicha Hai Lake. Practice some basic Tai Chi movements with a master, learns through clear communication, practice and feedback. Then glide around Houhai Lake and Hutong allays on a leisurely bike tour. Beijing city hotel pick up is included.

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Local Beijing Hutong Walking Tour with a Local Guide (English) (opens in a new tab)

2 h – 3 h

Visiting Beijing for the first time but overwhelmed with Chinese characters? Want to bring your family and kids together to experience authentic Beijing food while considering the price? This is your choice. We design food for kids while maximising the experience for adults. For first time visitors, you will learn all about Beijing's food culture and the daily life of the hutong people. Everything about the payment and map apps, social media that you must use when travelling in China. You will dine in local restaurants, hear the stories behind the family canteens and learn about the process and history of each food preparation. Tour guide tina has been living in the city for 17 years and has served more than 1000 guests. Her professionalism and approachability have earned her numerous positive reviews from guests, especially families travelling with children. Once she even introduced the stories of the hutongs while pushing a baby pram!

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Private Beijing Hutong Home Visit: Calligraphy, Dumplings & Lunch (opens in a new tab)

9 4 h 30 min

Rather than only walking through Beijing’s hutongs, guests spend time inside a real local family home. This private experience combines a guided Shichahai neighborhood walk with two hands-on traditions: Chinese calligraphy and dumpling making. A private English-speaking guide interprets the activities and conversations with the host family, helping guests understand both historic hutong culture and everyday life in Beijing today. Guests share a generous home-cooked lunch and leave with their own calligraphy artwork.

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Calligraphy and Dumpling Cooking Classes Private Half Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 3 h

During this private 4-hour tour, you will spend a quality time in learning Chinese calligraphy and how to make dumplings in Beijing style. In addition, you will walk through Hutongs (old Beijing neighborhood) and local market where you can experience the real local life in Beijing. Tasty family dumpling lunch, calligraphy class fee, private guide  are all inclusive. 2 Different options can be chosen based on your situation .

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Beijing Tai Chi and Tea Ceremony Experience (opens in a new tab)

5 3 h

Tai Chi, needless to say , is the most popular Chinese style exercise and can be seen practiced almost in every corner of the world. But very few can realize it actually carry the indigenous Chinese culture: Taoism. It aims to improve body's decent Qi through series of relaxation work. Once you have the Qi flow throughout your entire body freely, it will largely improve the overall health level and achieve a wonderful state of harmony between man and nature, bring a qualitative leap in thinking and cognition. Chinese tea is the most important drink for Taoist, as it can enhance the Shen, as well as cultivate great moral conduct and a stable temperament for the practitioner. Chinese tea also greatly assists with the internal cultivation of Tao.Tea drinking is also an indispensable drink in people’s daily diet, offering great health benefits in addition to promoting peace and self-reflection.

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4-Hour Private Tour of Calligraphy Class, Hutong and Dumplings (opens in a new tab)

12 4 h

Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, and walk away with a special memento, Choose between morning class or afternoon class. Stroll though the authentic village. Savor a delightful Beijing style noodles.

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Tiananmen Square Hands on Experience Chinese Seal Carving (opens in a new tab)

4 2 h

1.Create your artwork together with your professional and welcoming artisan 2.Explore the essence of Chinese culture through hands-on experience 3.Just 10 mins walk from Tiananmen Square and 3 mins walk from Dashila 4.Enjoy your workshop in a vibrant Hutong filled with all kinds of stylish shops 5.Bring home your seal, a silk-covered box, and red paste as memorable keepsake

Tai Chi & Chinese Calligraphy Experience Class in Beijing (opens in a new tab)

3 3 h

Tai Chi is a Chinese exercise that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. A multitude of training forms exist from traditional to modern. Tai Chi is believed to have mental and physical health benefits to improve postures, balance, flexibility and strength. Modern practices of Tai Chi often include sequences of slow movements coordinated with deep breathing and mental attention. A high level of concentration is usually involved, and sessions are intensely focused and quiet. learning Chinese Tai Chi, you will continue a 90-minute Chinese Calligraphy class.

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall& Hutong Food Tour with Acrobatic Show (opens in a new tab)

10 h

Experience the best of Beijing with Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour, the Beijing Hutong Food Tour and the amazing Beijing Acrobatic Show Performance. This unique tour combines culinary exploration, cultural immersion, and the wonders of the Mutianyu Great Wall. Tour Highlights: 1,Mutianyu Great Wall: Explore the best-preserved section of the Great Wall, enjoying breathtaking views. 2,Hutong Food Tour: Walk in the locals life and eat like a real Beijinger. 3,Beijing Acrobatic Show: This is very famous in China, you will never forget it. 4,Cultural Immersion: Wander through ancient hutongs and interact with locals. 5,Private Tour: Personalized attention from a professional English-speaking guide. 6,Round-Trip Transportation: Private transport for a hassle-free experience. Enjoy a seamless blend of culinary excellence, cultural appreciation, and natural beauty for an unforgettable Beijing experience.

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Temple of Heaven Guided Tour with In-park Tai Chi Class (opens in a new tab)

7 3 h

This 3-hour tour includes a 1-hour Tai Chi class and the tour of the Temple of Heaven. The temple is located in the southeast of Beijing downtown with a very exquisite design. In the past dynasties of ancient China, emperors would hold ceremony of worshiping the Heaven and pray for favorable weather and abundant harvests. The main building in the temple is the "Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest". Note: Your tour can be started from either 9am or 2pm. Preferably in the morning since it appears to be more lively and more things to see in The Temple of Heaven. Highlight - visit the local citizen's most popular exercise place, see their various exercise forms - follow the English speaking excellent Tai Chi master learn authentic Tai Chi forms - In-depth culture-based martial art study, understand the indigenous philosophies- Taoism, Yiching, Ying Yang ideas etc.

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Beijing Private Walking and Rickshaw Tour: Deep in the Hutongs (opens in a new tab)

1 3 h

Explore the Beijing Hutongs in depth by join this 3 hour private tour, get a wonderful glimpse into traditional Beijing lifestyle and culture. Tour start from the Drum and Bell Towers in Beijing, combine walking and rickshaw experience. When visit the courtyard family, 30 minutes culture class will make the tour really fun, you can choose to learn Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting or mask painting.

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Chinese Kungfu Class Beside Fobbiden City (opens in a new tab)

4 1 h

Professional kungfu teacher who has been trained since 5 years old. Learn original Chinese kungfu with us instead of shows on movie. We will teach you the difference between Chinese kungfu and normal boxing . Also we will present you the usage of kungfu in real life instead of competition contest