Top Beijing Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

While in Beijing, have a calligraphy class, walk through the hutongs, and then enjoy a tasty bowl of Beijing-style noodles. You’ll meet your art teacher, who will take you and your private group to the studio for a 1.5 hour lesson. Afterwards, walk around the village and hear the history of the hutong area. Finally you’ll sit down to a well-earned bowl of Beijing style noodles.

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 how to make China's own take on the humble crepe—jian bing—with this private cooking class, just for you and your party. Your instructor will show you how to make jian bing from scratch, with the option to add a variety of fillings and flavors to suit your personal tastes.

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.

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.

If you love to travel like a local, see Beijing through fresh eyes with a martial arts class followed by a calligraphy lesson. Greet your instructor and small group at the gates of the Temple of Heaven then study either tai chi, with its slow, relaxing movements, or fast-paced, dramatic kung fu. Once you’re done, pick up a brush and learn the fine art of Chinese characters.

Learn to paint with ink and brush and write calligraphy in this three hour workshop in Beijing. Your art teacher will show you technique and explain the history. All materials will be provided for you. You just need to experiment, practice, and end up with a beautiful painting to take home with you. Enjoy a cup of Chinese tea to round out the experience.

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.

1. get into a very local market to see the real life of local people and try some snacks 2. learn how to make dumpling 3. taken photos with traditional clothes

Spend two hours in Beijing learning the traditional art of Chinese calligraphy. Under the expert eye of a master calligrapher, you’ll practice using the tools of the trade: brushes, ink and paper. Settle into a quiet studio where the ambiance encourages a contemplative mindset. Then try your hand at writing Chinese characters in an artistic style. Take your completed calligraphy work home as a special souvenir of your cultural experience.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn to make dumplings in this three hour cooking class, located in the hutong neighborhoods of Beijing. You’ll also have a trip to the market to look at the local ingredients and do some shopping. Later you’ll return to the class, get some demos and instructions on how to make dumplings, and then make some. Enjoy them together in a party setting, after.