Hutong Calligraphy Crafts and Dumpling Making in a Local Home

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Step into a real Beijing courtyard, not a tourist restaurant, and learn to make dumplings from scratch with a local host who grew up in these hutongs. You’ll hear stories of Beijing’s hidden alleys, discover daily life behind the grey walls, and share a meal the way locals do. This is not just a cooking class, but a warm, hands-on culture exchange that connects you with the heartbeat of old Beijing.

What's Included

Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

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

Hotel pickup is available within a 2 km radius of the Guo Moruo Former Residence for private bookings (2+ pax). Please wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before the activity start time. If you are staying outside this area, we will meet at the designated meeting point.

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Meeting point

Please arrive 10 minutes early at Guo Moruo Former Residence. Look for a guide holding a ‘Beijing Traditional Arts & Cooking Class’ sign. If you are delayed, please message us on WhatsApp/WeChat.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into a peaceful Beijing courtyard home for a hands-on journey into Chinese culture.

1 Choose Your Craft

Pick one or two crafts to learn:

Calligraphy: Hold the brush, write your name, try a poem.
Paper Cutting: Create red paper symbols for luck.
Ink Painting: Paint bamboo, plum blossoms, or landscapes.
Opera Mask Painting: Paint masks, learn character stories.
Kite Making: Decorate a traditional kite to take home.

Your instructor guides you step-by-step, sharing cultural stories behind each art form.

2 Dumpling Making
Learn to make Chinese dumplings, fold your own, and enjoy a fresh dumpling meal with tea while chatting about local life in Beijing.

3 Tea and Stories
Enjoy traditional tea while hearing stories about the neighborhood, local traditions, and modern Beijing.

You’ll leave with your crafts, new skills, and a deeper connection to Chinese culture.

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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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Cooking Classes
Art Classes
Painting Classes
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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

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