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4-Hour Private Calligraphy Class & Hutong Tour: Learn and Savor Authentic Dumplings
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9 Ratings
Dong Cheng Qu
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.
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.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hutong Calligraphy Class - A friendly Art Teacher will greet you at the Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel lobby. Choose between a Morning Class or an Afternoon Class to fit your schedule. The Hutong Calligraphy is located in downtown Beijing, in the Wangfujing area. The Calligraphy class address is No.8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dong Cheng District,…
- Hutong Calligraphy Class - A friendly Art Teacher will greet you at the Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel lobby. Choose between a Morning Class or an Afternoon Class to fit your schedule. The Hutong Calligraphy is located in downtown Beijing, in the Wangfujing area. The Calligraphy class address is No.8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, China. 北京东城区王府井东街8号. This course not only helps you learn Chinese calligraphy but also introduces the wisdom of ancient Chinese Yin-yang theory to find inner peace. Enjoy a 1.5-hour calligraphy class. Gain insight into Chinese culture while practicing calligraphy with a patient teacher. Stroll through the zigzag hutongs that are untouched by tourists and learn about Chinese culture and daily life. Finally, savor authentic Beijing-style dumplings. You will then be transferred to the subway station, or you can choose to stay and explore the downtown Wangfujing area at your leisure.
What's Included
- Expert Calligraphy Instructor
- Choice of Dumplings or Noodles
- 1.5-Hour Calligraphy Lesson
- Scenic Hutong Walking Tour
- Expert Calligraphy Instructor
- Choice of Dumplings or Noodles
- 1.5-Hour Calligraphy Lesson
- Scenic Hutong Walking Tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Taxi and subway fare
- Personal shopping expense
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
- Gratuities
- Taxi and subway fare
- Personal shopping expense
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
Location
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
王府井东街
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel lobby
ADD: No.8 Wangfujing Dongjie Dong Cheng District
Direction:
1:Taxi to Hilton Wangfujing Hotel
2: Subway
Subway Line 8, Get off at Jin Hutong Exit B （金鱼胡同出口Ｂ) To the left hand side waking 30 meters, at the 1st traffic light, go across road, walking 100 meters
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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X7767vdmariak
May 23, 2025
Enjoyed it a lot - After very enjoyable and relaxing caligrafy class we went to a very tasty dumpling place. Vegeterian dumplings also available . Very tasty.
After that we went to a tea house for tea ceremony. All the explanations about the teas and how to make them available in English and also russian language by a nice funny guy.
After that you can also purchase the tea and spaciel cups at the store there.
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Kirillkq7184hz
May 23, 2025
A must have attraction! - Richard took care of us, it all started with a calligraphy master class, we practiced and created a peraonal canvas with ancient Chinese letters. Then he took us to a historic dumplings place, which was very tastey, friendly and nice. The staff even gave us forks (because not all of us could use chopsticks), then we went to a tea ceremony which was outstanding! We tried many different types of tea. For me as a real tea lover it was thrilling, we bought many products in this spot: traditional black, white, jasminm fruit, jenshenm, golden eyeborw tea and a tea set.
Thanks to Richard for the patiencem knowledge and selection of amaIng spots.
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Static_vanguard
May 23, 2025
Calligraphy + dumplings + tea ceremony - Really good! I really enjoyed it. The food was tasty, and the Chinese tea was excellent. This was a really fun experience!
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Freedom553604
May 18, 2025
Great day at the Calligraphy class in Beijing - Thank you Richard for a great day. Loved the Calligraphy class, walk through the Hutong and the Tea ceremony. We learnt a lot and had a great day. Can highly recommend to anyone for a fun day and you come home with an awesome calligraphy panting you made yourself!!
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662meelisr
May 10, 2025
Time Well Spent: Brushwork, Dumplings and Tea - Richard’s class was a wonderful hands-on introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy. I learned how to properly hold and maneuver the brush, as well as the importance of mindful breathing while practicing. The entire experience was thoroughly enjoyable.
After the class, Richard’s assistant, Estella, guided me on a tour through the hutongs, bringing the area to life with her insights into their rich history and modern significance. We stopped at a charming dumpling restaurant offering a wide variety of delicious options. The hutong tour culminated in a tea tasting session, which was both delightful and informative.
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Daytrip58707452026
May 8, 2025
A perfect introduction to Chinese calligraphy by a true expert! - Richard is a calm, professional and patient teacher. He is not the kind of person who will explain you the most difficult Chinese character for show-off, but instead he will teach you the whole philosophy of calligraphy, the right technique, in a calm but fun environment. It's ideal for an introduction to calligraphy (if yo have 0 knowledge), but his deep skills make him also a good teacher also advanced learners who want to deepen their calligraphy knowledge!
My experience: during Covid times, in 2022, we organized together calligraphy classes for expatriate families with kids, as tourists couldn't come to China at that time. They really appreciated his resilience and good vibes. Richard was very positive, always thinking "It will get better soon" :). After China reopened to tourism, he kept working hard and teaching with passion! If you are visiting Beijing, don't miss his classes! As a native Beijinger himself, he is also the perfect guide to make you understand better the local culture and history
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Tonyav793
Apr 13, 2025
Great tour! - That’s a great tour! Richard is very smart, patient and professional! That was an interesting experience. Strongly recommend it if you plan to visit Beijing
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Annebc7021ns
Mar 18, 2025
Very good 👍 - Super great experience and very nice instructor. I was alone and he took a lot of time and explained well. Can only recommend 😁👍
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Sunshine54036041287
Apr 7, 2024
Incredible experience!!! - Richard (our teacher) was amazing at teaching us the art of calligraphy. He’s very patient, full of joy and has made us laugh a lot! He makes sure, this experience is a memorable one. Highly recommend the private lesson as you can take your time and learn at your own pace!
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