The 4 Best Market and Shopping Tours in Beijing

1.Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $20Our pick

Meet your English-speaking teacher, such as Richard, at the Wangfujing calligraphy class inside the Hilton Beijing Wangfujing area. You’ll learn about brushes, ink, rice paper, seal carvings, and Chinese characters, then practice writing your own. Sessions range from 30 minutes to 2 hours.

“Wonderful experience to learn just a little about the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy. My wife, daughter and I learned to do some characters and after we had gotten better we painted the characters on a decorative board that we were able Read more”

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2.Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class Nearby Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $35

Meet your English-speaking calligraphy teacher at Sunworld Dynasty Hotel near Wangfujing and East Gate of the Forbidden City. In 45 minutes to two hours, you’ll learn brush posture, basic strokes, and character forms, then create a red-cardboard artwork to take home.

“Richard is very excellent and calm teacher. We felt so welcome that we extended our workshop for another 2 hours! We would do it again!”

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3.Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $88

Spend four flexible hours with a private English-speaking guide at Panjiayuan Antique Market and Hongqiao Pearl Market. Browse 3,000 stalls, taste tea, learn bargaining tactics, shop for souvenirs, and choose lunch before a private ride back to your hotel.

“Good way to do bargain shopping with a helpful local. We have bought many wonderful souvenirs and products for reasonable prices. This is highly recommended for those who need help bargaining Chinese style.”

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4.Beijing Exclusive Private Shopping Tour: Curated Just for You

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $118

Spend 5 to 6 private hours shopping Beijing your way. Your guide handles transport, market navigation, bargaining help, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Choose stops such as Silk Street, Hongqiao Market, Panjiayuan, Liulichang, glasses shops, Xi Dan, Nanluoguxiang, or Maliandao Tea Street.

“Good preparation on what you are looking for and where you want to go is important”

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