Private Chinese Tea and Calligraphy in Historic Shanghai Villa

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Set in a historic Shanghai villa with a private Chinese-style garden, this experience combines Chinese tea culture with traditional calligraphy in an intimate setting. Guests enjoy a guided tea tasting, learn about Chinese tea traditions, and receive a personalized Chinese name based on the sound or meaning of their original name. They will then practice writing their new Chinese name in calligraphy with guidance from an experienced instructor, creating a meaningful keepsake and a more personal connection to Chinese culture.

What's Included

Chinese tea tasting and traditional tea service
Chinese calligraphy experience with personalized Chinese name creation
Hotel pickup, drop-off, and transportation to and from the meeting point are not included.
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please enter Lane 44 from Fuxing West Road and walk to No. 1. Shanyu Caoshe (Rose Villa) is on the 1st floor. Please look for the Shanyu Caoshe / Rose Villa entrance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Guests will begin with a Chinese tea culture experience, learning about different types of Chinese tea, traditional tea utensils, brewing methods, and tasting etiquette. Guided by a professional tea instructor, guests will taste selected Chinese teas and learn how tea is connected to Chinese daily life, hospitality, and culture.

Guests will then take part in a traditional Chinese calligraphy experience. With guidance from an experienced instructor, they will learn about Chinese characters, brush techniques, and the basics of calligraphy. The instructor will also help each guest create a personalized Chinese name based on the sound or meaning of their original name, and guests will practice writing their new Chinese name in calligraphy.

Guests can take their handwritten Chinese name home as a personal keepsake.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Shan Yu Cao She(Rose Villa)

Tags

Historical Tours
Cooking Classes
Art Classes
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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