Private Beijing Hutong Calligraphy Class

5.0 (4 reviews) Beijing, China
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Duration1h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Enjoy a private one-hour Chinese calligraphy class in a Beijing hutong near Ciqikou Station. Your English-speaking instructor introduces the brush, ink, paper, basic strokes, and the meaning behind simple Chinese characters before guiding your group to write your own calligraphy piece. The class is beginner-friendly, calm, and hands-on, making it a good cultural break for families, students, and first-time visitors who want to understand Chinese writing through practice instead of a lecture. All practice materials are prepared at the activity location, so you can focus on the experience and take your finished work with you.

What's included

  • Entry/Admission - Hutong Calligraphy Experiences
  • English-speaking instructor/guide
  • Brush, ink, paper, and practice materials
  • Private 1-hour calligraphy class
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off; taxi, subway, or other transportation
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

This private one-hour calligraphy class introduces travelers to Chinese brush writing in a calm hutong setting near Ciqikou Station. Your instructor explains the basic tools - brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - then demonstrates simple strokes, character structure, and the cultural meaning behind selected Chinese characters. Travelers practice step by step and create a finished calligraphy piece to take away. The activity is suitable for beginners, families, students, and culture-focused visitors who want a short hands-on experience between sightseeing stops.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at No. 71 Ciqikou Dajie, near Exit D of Ciqikou Station on Metro Lines 5 and 7. Look for the entrance with bamboo. If arriving by taxi, show the driver: 北京东城区磁器口大街71号.

End point

Meet at No. 71 Ciqikou Dajie, near Exit D of Ciqikou Station on Metro Lines 5 and 7. Look for the entrance with bamboo. If arriving by taxi, show the driver: 北京东城区磁器口大街71号.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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