Beijing · TEA CEREMONY AND CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

The 15 Best Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy Workshops in Beijing

23 tours  ·  from $5

Three pours from the same leaves, and a brush held upright for the first time. The 15 below are compared on how long they run, whether an English-speaking host is included and what you take home.

Beijing Calligraphy Class - Meeting your teacher in Wangfujing
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Beijing Calligraphy Class

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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Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group - The opening exercise: slowing down before the brush
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Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group

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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Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience - Meeting the tea master near Chang An Grand Theater
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Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

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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Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation - Starting at Huguang Guild Hall
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Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation

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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Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden City - Finding the class in Wangfujing
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Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden City

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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Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy - Tea ceremony: a calm start with real participation
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Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy

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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Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class Nearby Forbidden City - Meeting at Sunworld Dynasty Hotel
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Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class Nearby Forbidden City

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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Noon Calligraphy Class - Why Chinese calligraphy makes a good Beijing activity
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Noon Calligraphy Class

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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Chinese Tea ceremony in Beijing Hutong courtyard - What happens during the tea ceremony
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Chinese Tea ceremony in Beijing Hutong courtyard

9.Chinese Tea ceremony in Beijing Hutong courtyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Meet near Beijing’s Forbidden City for a one-hour tea ceremony in a traditional hutong courtyard. Choose from green, black, oolong, and Pu’er tea, learn how to brew and drink it, enjoy snacks, and talk with local hosts whose family has lived in the area for generations.

“I really really loved this experience! Limeng is such a lovely person and a great host. We had a great talk and she told me a lot about the Hutangs and the ancient tea ceremony. Would recommended this to anybody who’s staying in Beijing for a little bit - this will definitely be an enriching experience :)”

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Discover Old Beijing: Hutong Walking Tour & Calligraphy - Hutongs, courtyards, and the people behind old Beijing
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Discover Old Beijing: Hutong Walking Tour & Calligraphy

10.Discover Old Beijing: Hutong Walking Tour & Calligraphy

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 24 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $25

Spend 3.5 hours walking old Beijing with an English-speaking guide, from Huguang Guild Opera Theatre through hutongs, Yangmeizhu Byway, Dashilan, and Qianmen. Visit a courtyard, stop for street snacks, and make free Chinese calligraphy to take home. Guides Shery and Carrie have both earned praise for clear storytelling.

“This was the most amazing tour. So much information, our guides were incredible. A great value, would highly recommend!!”

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Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market - Who will enjoy this four-hour outing
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Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market

11.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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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Tea House Private Tour - Private pickup and the long road from Beijing
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Tea House Private Tour

12.Mutianyu Great Wall and Tea House Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $98

Travel by private car from central Beijing to Mutianyu, walk the restored Great Wall for about three hours, then join a 45-minute tea ceremony with six teas. Linda may guide your visit, while an English-speaking driver handles the route, pickup, and return.

“Linda our tour guide is excellent ! She took the time to explain the history and the facts behind building of the Great Wall . Highly recommend !”

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4-Hour Private Tour of Calligraphy Class, Hutong and Dumplings - A calm start with brush, ink, and breathing
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4-Hour Private Tour of Calligraphy Class, Hutong and Dumplings

13.4-Hour Private Tour of Calligraphy Class, Hutong and Dumplings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $68

Spend four hours in Beijing with a private group, beginning with a 1.5-hour calligraphy lesson from teacher Richard. Then walk through hutongs, discuss Chinese culture, and eat dumplings or Beijing-style noodles. Meeting details should be confirmed because the information lists both Wangfujing and Beianhe Station.

“Super nice calligraphy class, the guide was very kind and teach to us the basic of chinese calligraphy, we got some backround infos about the history, some jokes ;) we tried dumplings and saw some piece of Hutong.”

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Beijing: Temple Of Heaven+Tai Chi Class+Tea Ceremony - Learning Tai Chi among morning exercisers
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Beijing: Temple Of Heaven+Tai Chi Class+Tea Ceremony

14.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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3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum - Comparing eight Chinese teas in one sitting
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3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum

15.3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $99

Meet guide Renny near Wanzi Subway Station for a three-hour visit to Maliandao Tea Street. Taste eight teas in two shops, watch a tea ceremony, then eat soup buns, rice rolls, chicken feet, shrimp raviolis, and more.

“Excellent experience with Renny, who was very warm, friendly and helpful. Started at the really vast and interesting "tea city" and had a lovely and peaceful time trying lots of teas in a tea tasting ceremony. Then had some delicious food including pork dumplings and hand pulled noodles. Left very happy and full! Would definitely recommend.”

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