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1 2 h
Experience the interesting Beijing cooking class and famous Temple of Heaven within short half day. Chinese food is famous all over the world, and you also realize variety of ingredients when you cook it. Chinese cuisine is very delicious and there are lots of details for you to learn.
65 1 h 30 min
Learn about Chinese culture, food, and culinary heritage. Enjoy an authentic cooking class online with your very own private teacher. Make Chinese dumplings, potstickers, fried noodles, Kung Pao chicken, Mapo Tofu, or bok choy with mushrooms, all of which are made from scratch. Cook and eat your delicious home cooked meal. Vegan options are available. A truly fun and memorable experience for adults and kids.
1 2 h 30 min
What makes this activity truly special is its flexibility and personalization. Instead of taking you to a fixed store, we offer a digital guide to Beijing’s diverse tea scene, with thousands of shops across styles — from minimalist modern spaces to centuries-old courtyards, international fusion tea shop to mystical-themed stores can do spells. You choose the ones that speak to you, and we’ll help you explore them — like a friend showing you their city, not a tour operator following a route or a fixed tea store. Even after the tea ceremony, the experience doesn’t have to end. If you feel a connection with your local friends, you’re welcome to continue the afternoon together — stroll through a nearby hutong, visit a teahouse, or simply keep chatting over another cup. This isn’t just a tea session — it’s an invitation to local friendship and cultural exchange, made unforgettable by the people you meet.
58 2 h 30 min
In just 2.5 hours, you’ll gain insight, memories, and skills that no museum or show can offer. ✔️ Step into the soul of Chinese culture Far from crowds and clichés—this is a rare, quiet sanctuary where tradition still lives and breathes. ✔️ The core of Chinese civilization—in your hands · Brew and taste real Chinese tea with a national tea master · Write meaningful Chinese characters in traditional calligraphy · Play a full melody on the Guqin, China’s most revered ancient instrument ✔️ Not a show. Not for tourists. Led by national-level cultural masters, guided in English, designed for those who want more than sightseeing. ✔️ Only here, only with us This experience exists nowhere else in Beijing. If you skip this, you’re missing the most meaningful part of your journey.
1 h 30 min
Peking Opera has a 200-year history and is considered a national treasure. In the heart of Beijing's city center (near Qianmen), there sits a Yangtze-style park built during Emperor Qianlong's reign, and our activity takes place in a Peking Opera theater within this park. You can tour the traditional opera theater stage for free and try on Peking Opera costumes (additional cost of $41). You'll spend 1.5 hours here, creating your own Peking Opera facial mask souvenir to take home as a memento of Beijing's traditional culture.
1 40 min
1. Step into the heart of Beijing’s hutong life, just moments from the Forbidden City and traditional Peking Opera theaters. 2. Experience an authentic Chinese tea ceremony inside a teahouse transformed from a traditional courtyard house. 3. Enjoy a vivid cultural introduction through tea, conversation, and the timeless spirit of Chinese hospitality.
4 1 h
Enjoy a private one-hour Chinese calligraphy class in a Beijing hutong near Ciqikou Station. Your English-speaking instructor introduces the brush, ink, paper, basic strokes, and the meaning behind simple Chinese characters before guiding your group to write your own calligraphy piece. The class is beginner-friendly, calm, and hands-on, making it a good cultural break for families, students, and first-time visitors who want to understand Chinese writing through practice instead of a lecture. All practice materials are prepared at the activity location, so you can focus on the experience and take your finished work with you.
16 1 h 30 min
We will learn where Beijing's favourite street food comes from, and then go onto making our own delicious creations and becoming legendary jian bing chefs! Our experiences are all about the good times...It's the only reason we exist. This experience puts our favourite food on the stage with our new flavours and fillings to make them our own! If you like food and would like to learn how to make this tasty food with ease, then this is for you.
2 h
In the early morning, we'll jog around the ancient city walls of the Forbidden City, which has over 600 years of history, and take photos at the famous corner towers. After an invigorating 8-kilometer run (distance and pace can be adjusted to your preference), you deserve to start your day with a delicious energy boost! We'll visit a time-honored establishment with over 90 years of history to enjoy an authentic local breakfast! 1. Historical Immersion: Run around the 600-year-old Forbidden City walls through Beijing's historic streets. 2. Flexible Exercise: 8km route (two 4km laps) at 6-7 min/km pace, suitable for all running levels. 3. Local Breakfast: Enjoy traditional Beijing breakfast at a 97-year-old establishment, including authentic douzhir.
5 1 h
The Acrobats Show at the Regal Palace Theater (Qin Le Gong Theater) is amazing with unbelievable Price. You just spend only one fifth of the price to have the VIP seat comparing with other Theater, which allows you a wonderful and closer distance to the performers, creating an immersive experience. China is the home of acrobatics, The show is fabulous and you can trace back to 2000 years ago. And it is definitely worth every penny you spend.
2 10 h
Learn about Chinese culture, food , sport and culinary heritage. Visit an authentic wet market and get all your fresh ingredients. Make Chinese Dumplings or pan-fried noodles, potstickers, dim sum. steamed buns...all of this are from scratch. Cook and eat your delicious Chinese Lunch and dinner. Receive free recipe cards, An awesome badminton experience for a more. Private guide for a more personalized experience. Hotel pick up and drop-off included. Vegetarian option available. Experience Beijingner's daily life across city.
1 3 h
Be touch the life of local residents, what else is more suitable than going to Temple of Heaven Park? This private tour leads you to see the local people’s morning excise in the park and then have 1 hour Tai Chi lesson with a master Tai Chi in it. Finally visiting the Temple of Heaven. Guide service and all tickets are both included.
1 4 h
Explore Beijing with a private photographer-guide who helps you see the city and come home with strong travel photos. Your route can be shaped around classic landmarks, hutongs, local streets, or scenic viewpoints, with guidance on angles, timing, posing, and cultural context along the way. Choose the duration that fits your plans: the 4-hour, 6-hour, and 8-hour options include different numbers of final digital photos. Transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and advanced retouching are not included, so travelers can keep the experience flexible and choose taxis or public transport as needed.
2 3 h 30 min
Have you ever watched Crazy Rich Asians and found yourself intrigued by that intense Mahjong scene? Or perhaps you heard Julia Roberts talk about her love for playing Mahjong and thought, What’s so special about it? Now’s your chance to find out! Whether you're a curious beginner or a passionate fan of the game, this experience welcomes all levels. Join us in the heart of old Beijing’s local neighborhoods, where Mahjong isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. You’ll learn to play from friendly locals, find a Mahjong buddy, and immerse yourself in a social scene full of strategy, laughter, trickery, shouting, and even dramatic high-fives. Even better, science suggests Mahjong may help improve memory and prevent cognitive decline—but honestly, most people play for the thrill of winning and the joy of connection, haha. Come and see for yourself what makes Mahjong so addictive—and who knows, you might just become the next King or Queen of the tiles!
1 h
Experiencing a traditional Chinese tea ceremony to feel the culture of Chinese tea inside original hutong area beside Forbidden City. Our workshop is located right beside Fobidden City east gate. If you are interested in original local life and culture, we are surrounded by hutong with hundreds of years history,you will be dived into the historic circumstances of hutong life , feel and learn about Chinese tea culture and Beijing dialect culture You could communicate with original Beijinger to have a deep understanding about Beijing
3 h
1)Immerse yourself in Chinese tea culture with a traditional tea ceremony 2)Taste all five major types of Chinese tea: green, white, oolong, and black 3)Learn the 7-step Chinese brewing ritual and the reasons behind each step 4)Make two milk teas from scratch and experience the modern tea lifestyle 5)Enjoy iconic Chinese pastries from Daoxiangcun, Beijing's beloved shop
2 h
A real courtyard, not a stage set. 93 Courtyard Museum is an authentically preserved century-old siheyuan — not a tourist replica, but a living piece of Beijing's architectural heritage. You make, you don't watch. Every workshop is hands-on from start to finish. No passive demonstrations. You leave with a finished piece you created yourself. Learn from an artisan, not a tour guide. Real techniques, real stories, real patience. Private and intimate. Groups are capped at 4–8 people. No crowded rooms, no rushed rotations. You get genuine one-on-one guidance at your own pace. Six crafts, your choice. More options available to choose from on-site. Tucked in a quiet hutong lane far from the crowds, this is a side of Beijing most visitors never find. No experience required. Just curiosity. All instruction is in English, and every step is guided. A souvenir with a story. Your handmade creation is packaged for travel — and it means more than anything you'd buy in a shop.
2 1 h 30 min
Delve into the world of Chinese metaphysics through a personalized consultation in the heart of Beijing. This intimate experience utilizes 5 Elements and personal Feng Shui analysis to reveal your dominant and deficient elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—guiding you towards greater balance. Participants receive a tailored wellness roadmap, including suggestions for supplements and lifestyle changes to enhance personal energy. Each consultation is complemented by a premium coffee or tea service, creating a harmonious blend of East and West. Leave with a deeper understanding of your inner energy map and a practical kit to maintain equilibrium long after your visit.
4 h
This private tour allows you to become acquainted with Chinese calligraphy and cooking with two classes. First take one hour calligraphy class in the Hutong area, and learn how to do the basic strokes for Chinese writing. Then, hit up the market for ingredients before popping into the home of a local family to cook up (and eat) delicious Chinese dumplings. Private guide and driver , hotel pick up and drop off all included.
1 h
Learn to cook Kung Pao Chicken in this online cooking class, led by an experienced cook. You can learn from anywhere in the world. Just get your ingredients, and get ready to cook. You’ll learn chopping and cooking techniques, and be able to cook this for friends and family any time. Note there is a vegan option, if you’d rather cook that version. Plan on around one hour for this lesson Buy your ingredients before so you’re ready to go Vegetarians and vegans can be accommodated Learn about Sichuanese cooking from your chef
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