Top Beijing Classes & Workshops

This 5-hour private tour allows you to become acquainted with Chinese calligraphy and cooking with two classes. First take a 1.5-hour calligraphy class in the Hutong area, and learn how to do the basic strokes for Chinese writing. Then, hit up the market for ingredients before popping into the home of a local family to cook up (and eat) delicious Chinese dumplings.

Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, and walk away with a special memento, when you sign up for a small-group class. Pick from four different daily class times to best suit your sightseeing schedule (a sunrise session is available for those battling jetlag), and get ready to flex your creative muscles. Learn more about the practice and try different techniques, and leave with a brand new set of skills.

Immerse yourself in a Chinese cultural activity, by having a calligraphy plus ink and brush painting experience in Beijing. This workshop lets you make your own work of art. Benefit from having both a guide and a local artist by your side, you’ll practice using the tools of the trade: brushes, ink and paper. Then try your hand at writing Chinese characters in an artistic style and paint the famous Chinese Artist's work. All necessary supplies are provided, take your completed work home as a special souvenir of your cultural experience.

Learn the game that has stood the test of time! Mahjong for Beginners is a dynamic workshop that is both informative and challenging. Our host Cheryl explains the history of Mahjong in China, as well as good strategies for winning. Under Cheryl's guidance, test your new Mahjong skills and impress your friends!

On this hands-on, private crafts workshop, you’ll get an insider’s introduction to traditional, Chinese water-and-ink painting. Create your own take-home work of art on rice paper, with personalized instruction from a well-respected local painter. Workshops include a welcome tea and door-to-door pickup from your Beijing hotel.

Enjoy a uniquely Chinese cultural experience by joining a calligraphy class. Learn about the importance of the form to Chinese culture as your teacher instructs you about ink strokes, brushes, rice paper, and more.

Soak in the scenery and history of the Great Wall of China at Jinshanling during a day hike with a professional guide. Get away from the crowds as you walk along this 3.7-mile (6-km) section of the Great Wall, passing 15 guard towers while crossing from Jinshanling to Simatai West. Observe the natural beauty of the landscape and the architectural marvels of the Ming Dynasty-era wall during your hike, which takes approximately four hours to complete. Includes round-trip transportation from Beijing, guide, and entrance fees.

Even if you’ve only got a layover in Beijing, check off one of the true wonders of the world on a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Choose between a private, transport-only transfer and an all-inclusive package with English-speaking guide, local lunch, entrance fees, and tickets to the toboggan and/or the cable car.

Take a break from busy Beijing for a full-day hike along the Great Wall of China, one of the world’s most famous monuments. Hike the section of the Great Wall from Simatai West to Jinshanling, a beautiful and less-crowded section of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See parts of the Great Wall that have been carefully restored as well as sections that have not been retouched. After the hike, have lunch at a restaurant operated by local farmers before returning to Beijing.

With a maximum of six travelers for intimacy and speed, small-group travel doesn’t get much smaller than this door-to-door tour. Say goodbye to long lines with VIP access to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall at Mutianyu; explore the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace; checkoff Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park, and the Beijing National Stadium; and enjoy two delicious lunches. Upgrade to add an evening Acrobat Show.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Beijing with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Capital International Airport or Beijing Nanyuan Airport, and relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence in Beijing. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Eat your way around Beijing’s old ‘hutong’ alleyways and courtyards on a small-group tour. Explore by private tuk-tuk and enjoy several food stops at tucked-away restaurants and homes you wouldn’t find by yourself. Taste staples like Beijing wraps, flame-grilled meats, and noodles, learn about local cuisine over unlimited beers, and enjoy a stop at a local brewery. Come hungry: your tastings amount to dinner.

See one of the world’s great monuments up close on a full-day tour to the Jinshaling section of the Great Wall of China. Travel about 2.5 hours from Beijing to reach the remote area, which promises a more relaxed experience away from the crowds. Accompanied by your tour assistant, hike along the Great Wall at Jinshaling for 3.5 hours, taking in the impressive architecture, intricate brickwork and stunning views. Have lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Beijing. Your tour includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Visit the Great Wall on this tour from Beijing with a private driver. Get picked up at your hotel and travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less crowded section. Explore independently and hike along the wall to see its many panoramic views at your own pace. Optional extras include a cable car ride and toboggan ride. Customize the start time of this private tour to suit your schedule.

See three of the top attractions in and around Beijing with a guide on this full-day private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off is included, as well as entrance fees, lunch, and a ticket for the round-trip cable car or toboggan ride at the Great Wall.

This is a wonderful way to start a day in Beijing. Enjoy the ultimate stress-free experience without any transport to organize as hotel pickup and drop-off included. You’ll travel with a guide to the Temple of Heaven Park and watch locals taking part in their daily exercises. After exploring the park, you’ll have the rare opportunity to take part in a Tai Chi lesson with a Tai Chi Master. After your lesson, you’ll be able to walk into the Temple of Heaven, as admission tickets are provided.

Pick up from your Beijing city hotel, enjoy a memorable 1 hour Tai Chi class on the banks of the Shicha Hai Lake. Practice some basic Tai Chi movements with a master, learns through clear communication, practice and feedback. Then glide around Houhai Lake and Hutong allays on a leisurely bike tour. Beijing city hotel pick up is included.

Wherever you are in the world, savor a delicious introduction to China’s culture, food and heritage with this private online Chinese cooking class over Facetime or Zoom. Schedule your class for a slot that works for your time zone, pick your dish—vegan options are available—then shop for the ingredients you need. Perfect for solos, couples, families and groups of friends—or anyone who’d like to discover Chinese food and travel virtually.

We will learn where Beijing's favourite street food comes from, and then go onto making our own delicious creations and becoming legendary jian bing chefs! Our experiences are all about the good times...It's the only reason we exist. This experience puts our favourite food on the stage with our new flavours and fillings to make them our own! If you like food and would like to learn how to make this tasty food with ease, then this is for you.

‘Are you an art-enthusiast? Would you be interested in diving into the world of calligraphy? Learning the ancient Chinese art will give you the experience of how creative minds in this culture have expressed themselves.’ Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, and walk away with a special memento, when you sign up for a small-group class. Pick from four different daily class times to best suit your sightseeing schedule (a sunrise session is available for those battling jetlag), and get ready to flex your creative muscles. Learn more about the practice and try different techniques, and leave with a brand new set of skills. Learn all about the ancient practice of calligraphy during this class A small-group experience ensures you receive personal instruction Pick from multiple daily class times to best suit your schedule Walk away with a new set of skills and a greater cultural understanding.

Learn the basics of tai chi during a one-hour private class in Beijing. Your expert instructor explains the foundation of tai chi, a Chinese martial art that is said to benefit the body’s overall health. Hear about the philosophy of Taoism, and yin and yang, then practice some slow deliberate movements combined with deep breathing and focus, the essence of tai chi.

This combination tour includes a tai chi class where you will learn about the health benefits of this martial arts practice, as well as some basic gestures. Then visit the Temple of Heaven, a complex of religious building used for harvest ceremonies during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Skip the logistical and language hassles of China transport and enjoy rare access to typical rural lives on this door-to-door private combo tour. First, gain VIP access to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a famously beautiful stretch of the wall, and explore independently. Next, visit a local farmer in their home, learn how to prepare authentic northern Chinese dumplings, and feast on a meal you’ve made yourself.

Get a unique perspective on the Great Wall of China when visiting Beijing in the winter. Combine the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, a picturesque and less-visited section, with an afternoon of skiing at Huaibei Ski Resort on this package tour. Enjoy personalized service with a private guide and convenient round trip travel from your hotel.

This 5-hour private tour allows you to become acquainted with Chinese calligraphy and cooking with two classes. First take a 1.5-hour calligraphy class in the Hutong area, and learn how to do the basic strokes for Chinese writing. Then, hit up the market for ingredients before popping into the home of a local family to cook up (and eat) delicious Chinese dumplings.