Calligraphy and Dumpling Cooking Classes Private Half Day Tour

5.0
(2 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

During this private 4-hour tour, you will spend a quality time in learning Chinese calligraphy and how to make dumplings in Beijing style. In addition, you will walk through Hutongs (old Beijing neighborhood) and local market where you can experience the real local life in Beijing. Tasty family dumpling lunch, calligraphy class fee, private guide  are all inclusive. 2 Different options can be chosen based on your situation .

What's Included

Calligraphy class and Dumpling cooking class fee
Hotel pick up and drop off
Professional English speaking guide
Lunch ( cooked by yourself in the local family)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities (Recommend for excellent service )
Taxi fee and Private driver ( If option " Tour only" is selected)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The hotel pick-up and drop off area should be within the 4th ring road of Beijing. For further distance, there might be an extra cost for the transfer which you'll be notified by your travel advisor.

What to expect

Meet your private guide in your hotel lobby . we would advise reasonable time according to your condition and request. Your guide would get Uber taxi depend on your number of travelers. ( Your own cost)

If you choose "Tour With Private Driver" option, then the tour will include private driver. 

Attend your calligraphy class. Upon arrival, you'll be served some Chinese tea, and get to know the history of Chinese calligraphy. Then, you will start to learn the basic strokes and some interesting Chinese characters. The class lasts around 1.5 hours.

Continue your tour to old Beijing residential area as well as the local wet market where you will discover the real life of locals. Then, your guide will take you to a local family to start your fun dumping cooking class. Besides dumplings, you will be served some other tasty local dishes.

After your tour is finished, your guide could help you get taxi and drop you somewhere you need. 

If option " Tour With Private Driver " is selected, your would  be transferred back to your hotel by private driver. 

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please provide the tour operator with your special requests at "special requirement", your tour operator will also contact you just in case
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Leo's Guide & Driver Service

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Art Tours
Cooking Classes
Classic Car Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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