Beijing · WORKSHOPS
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Below are the 15 best workshops in Beijing right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s there for a reason.
A calm, hands-on Beijing calligraphy class in Wangfujing. Learn brush strokes, key scripts, and character meaning in 30 to 60 minutes.
“Richard was very professional in teaching us the principles of his art. Although we didn’t have much time he was very flexible regarding our timing and managed to give us a very interesting course. We recommend this activity!”
Small group Chinese calligraphy in Beijing: brush technique, Yin-yang inner peace, included supplies, and a take home artwork near Wangfujing.
“We had an amazing time! It was fun and very instructive C-: I highly recommend. Richard is very kind and patient, and also gave us lots and lots of very delicious tea!!”
Join a 3-hour Beijing dumpling workshop at 16:30. Learn dough, fillings, and folding, then enjoy tea, beer, and more.
“Such a fun evening! The hosts were lovely and went out of their way to make it an enjoyable evening. Delicious food and tea. Really nice to make a share a meal together.”
Zoom in from anywhere for Chef Miss Li to learn Beijing dumplings and Chinese dishes from scratch, with an ingredients list sent ahead.
“Thank you Sunflower for teaching us how to make beautiful traditional pork dumplings. The perfect Chinese New Year activity! It was so much fun for not only my husband and I but also the kids! The dumplings were delicious and we loved Read more”
A short, small-group calligraphy class in downtown Beijing near Wangfujing, taught in English with ink, brushes, and lots of hands-on practice.
“The class was good, he showed me how to write and learn how to do calligraphy in mandarin. Good experience!”
Learn Chinese calligraphy near the Forbidden City in a calm, English-taught class in Wangfujing, with take-home art and brush.
“I had a great experience and extended for another 45 minutes. Richard was a great teacher and it was a brilliant opportunity to escape the busyness and relax and learn a new skill.”
Practice Shaolin-inspired kungfu in a 700-year-old hutong temple by the Forbidden City, with English guides and practical self-defense, $45.
“Everything was wonderful! The teacher is amazing and so patient, I’ll continue practicing this. Limeng, you are incredible! Ps: I love my kung fu uniform”
Noon in Beijing calligraphy class in Wangfujing. Learn ink strokes, seal carving, and make a take-home piece with an art teacher.
“The passion for calligraphy of the teacher shines through. The mood of the class was light hearted. As the group settles down from the excitement, we switched to a calming mood. The simplicity of learning to write again and feeling our brushes move on the surface of paper. Definitely recommend.”
Learn Chinese watercolor art on a traditional fan in Beijing with Richard Li, small group size, supplies included, and flexible start times.
“I enjoyed getting so much individual attention and using authentic materials. A great travel experience and wonderful keepsakes”
A beginner-friendly **private Tai Chi** class in Beijing near Tian Tan, led by English-speaking masters, with meditation and self-massage.
“We had the privilege of joining a private Tai Chi session during our stay in Beijing — and it was far more than just a physical activity. Guided by an incredibly skilled and insightful master, the class gently unfolded into a lesson in movemeRead more”
Private Beijing jian bing street food workshop with Dom in a hutong setting. Make savory and sweet versions, learn the technique, eat well.
“On the ground knowledge makes this tour company a must for touring Bejing & trying Hutong experiences.”
Train in Beijing kung fu basics in a 90-minute group class near the Temple of Heaven, led by a high-level master, with a private-group feel.
“A great class with impressive surroundings at the temple of heaven. We hugely enjoyed our time spent practising Kung Fu with kung fu master Liu. He was a kind, enthusiastic teacher with great English. It was a defining moment of our trip. ORead more”
Beginner Tai chi at the Temple of Heaven with an English-speaking master, 9-step form, meditation, push hands, and self massage. 1.5 hours.
“The private lesson with the master Taichi Eric was a great experience. He is a very polite person, speaks very well English and have a impressive knowledge on Taichi. Start learning Taichi with him was great pleasure. He gave me some very good advices and makes me curious to learn more Taichi what I already did. So I can fully recommend him to sneak in Taichi or even to learn it seriously.”
Private Beijing calligraphy class, hutong walk, and dumplings or noodles in a 4-hour experience near Wangfujing. Handy guide pickup.
“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.”
Beijing wet market tour and dumpling-making in a family kitchen, with hotel pickup, English guide, tea tasting, and a full lunch or dinner.
“Peter was GREAT! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. He is extremely well traveled and easily draws cross cultural comparisons. The visit to the wet market was fun. Our dumpling teacher was engaging and informative. With that said, a tour that was listed as approximately 5 hours lasted under 3. It was certainly long enough but, had we known the true duration, we would have made other plans for the rest of the day.”
