The 10 Best Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy Workshops in Beijing

1.Beijing Calligraphy Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 112 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $20Our pick

Meet an English-speaking teacher, often Richard, at Sun World Dynasty Hotel in Wangfujing for a 30-minute or one-hour Chinese calligraphy lesson. Learn brush control, calligraphy styles, cultural meanings, and calming practice before creating your own character artwork.

“My 11-year old daughter said this was awesome. The activity was meditative. My husband and I found the repetition of brush strokes relaxing. Richard picked us up at the hotel lobby and walked us over to the bookstore across the street, where everything was set up. He showed us how to hold the brush and exercises to prepare our hand. We created a lovely wall decoration with the character fu. He also shared with us the Confucius saying One World One Heart.”

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2.Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $20Top rated

Meet your art teacher at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing for a 30-minute to 2-hour Chinese calligraphy class. Learn posture, brush control, basic strokes, and Yin-yang ideas, then create a finished piece to take home. Instructors have included Richard, David, and Robert Lee.

“David was very attentive and we learn a lot, not only about calligraphy, but also abour chinese culture, we recomend!”

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3.Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 74 reviews · 30 minutes - 3 hours · from $9

Meet an English-speaking tea master in Beijing for a traditional ceremony lasting 30 minutes to 3 hours. Taste five teas, including oolong, Pu-erh, green, jasmine, and flower tea, while learning water temperature, steeping, and serving rituals. Richard, Feye, and other hosts may assist.

“Everything was great, very nice experience and excellent tea expert. We tried some excellent teas and bought some of them too with the help of the expert. The tea expert speaks perfect English. Recommended!”

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4.Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $5Best value

Walk Beijing’s old lanes and trading streets with an English-speaking guide, visiting Huguang Guild Hall, Liulichang, Yangmeizhu Byway, Dashilan, and Qianmen. The tour also includes a calligraphy creation element. Bring about 160 to 200 RMB for the expected tip.

“It was a huge group and it wasn't what I expected, but I'm glad I went. I thought we'd do all the big stuff like Tiananmen Square, etc. and instead we went to a Hutong neighborhood but it was good, because I learned about that instead!”

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5.Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $20

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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6.Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $78

Meet at 813 Creative Park for a 2.5-hour cultural workshop with a bilingual guide holding an M.A. in History and Sociology. Brew tea with a certified tea master, write Chinese characters, hear a Guqin performance, and play a melody yourself. Tea snacks and traditional clothing for photos are included.

“Everything was done with care—from the welcome tea to the final group photo. The calligraphy teacher helped me write my Chinese name, and I even took the paper home. It’s now framed in my apartment!”

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7.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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8.Noon Calligraphy Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $20

At Hutong Calligraphy Class near Wangfujing, you learn brush control, ink strokes, seal carvings, rice paper, and ink stones from instructors including Richard and Li. Choose a 30-minute, 1-hour, or 1.5-hour session, with supplies provided and a finished piece to take home.

“Great experience, highly recommended!!! Richard is an amazing teacher and kind person, you’ll learn a lot from him!!!”

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9.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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10.Temple Of Heaven+Tai Chi Class+Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

Spend six hours with a private English-speaking guide at the Temple of Heaven, practicing Tai Chi for 30 to 40 minutes, exploring the Echo Wall and secret Echo Stone, then learning how Central Chinese tea is prepared and served. Hotel pickup is available within Beijing’s fourth ring road.

“What an incredible tour we had with the Beijing Tour Company! From the serene tai chi class and the wonderful tour of the Temple of Heaven to the peaceful tea ceremony, it was a really great experience. And Alice was a wonderful guide—personable, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. I highly recommend her for an authentic and unforgettable Beijing experience!”

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