Calligraphy and Dumpling Cooking Classes Half Day Private Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This private tour allows you to become acquainted with Chinese calligraphy and cooking with two classes. First take one 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. Private guide and driver , hotel pick up and drop off all included.

Example Menu

Starter

Dumpling

You will learn how to make dumpling and eat it made by yourself.

What's Included

Private English speaking guide and driver
Dumpling for lunch ( Cooked by yourself in the local family)
Hotel pick up and drop off
Tolls, gas ,parking fee and No limited bottled water
Calligraphy Class fee
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick you up from hotel. Hotel location within 4th ring road Beijing.

What to expect

This private tour only for you or your family . Your private guide can meet you at hotel lobby.
To touch and learn Chinese culture , meet and talk local people in Beijing.
The start time based on your hotel location and your request.
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 lunch ,we head to 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.
The end , back to you hotel with your guide and driver .

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by Beijing Private Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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