The 10 Best Lessons & Workshops in Beijing, China

May 28, 2021 Venice Greaves

Welcome to a capital city whose story goes back at least 3000 years. In Beijing, you'll find a wealth of history, both ancient (the Hall of Preserving Harmony, Summer Palace, Forbidden City) and more recent (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Tiananmen Square). For the best market experience, choose the Dirt Market over the touristy Silk Market. A visit to the Great Wall, the longest manmade structure in the world, is absolutely essential.
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1. Hutong cuisine Cooking School (Beijing Cooking School)

A unit No. 35 Dengcao Hutong, Beijing China +86 10 8401 4788 [email protected] http://www.beijingcookingschool.com/
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5.0 based on 175 reviews

Hutong cuisine Cooking School (Beijing Cooking School)

Book class: Please go to our schedule page, you can see our curriculum arrangement and please choose which class you would like to join. 8:45 am - 9:15am: Condiments class 9:15 am - 10:30 pm Market tour 10:30 am - 1:30pm Cooking class: A trip to China wouldn't be complete without exploring its cuisine. Deepen your experience by learning how to cook authentic local dishes, then sit down to enjoy them with your host. 6:30PM - 9:30PM The Chef's Table (Dinner) If you come to China this gourmet paradise, do not forget to explore its food culture.the best way to do that is by getting up close to the people who cook it. Book yourself into a Chef’s Kitchen dinner to watch Chef Chao as he prepares a classic Chinese dinner. You’ll pick up some important Chinese cooking techniques, learn more about the country and its food culture, and then, finally, enjoy the delicious food together - all in a private traditional Peking courtyard house setting.

Reviewed By ks1927

I took the dumpling class (and condiment lesson). Chao was a terrific teacher -- patient, knowledgeble, and very skilled instructor. And the dumplings were delicious! Highly recommended.

2. The Hutong - Culture Exchange Center

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The Hutong - Culture Exchange Center

The Hutong is Beijing's premier culture exchange center in the heart of the capital. From cooking classes to tea workshops, to walking tours for the intellectually curious traveler, and much more.

3. China Culture Center (CCC) & CCC Travel

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5.0 based on 107 reviews

China Culture Center (CCC) & CCC Travel

The China Culture Center & its CCC Travel plan and organize a diverse range of cultural events (lectures, courses, travel & tours etc.) for those who wish to better understand and experience China as well as Asia and their rich culture. The CCC provides expatriates living in China as well as visitors touring China and rest of Asia, an opportunity to gather authentic, in-depth explanations and to visit many sites not commonly seen by tourists.

4. Cultural Keys Chinese Culture Centre

No.191, Xiaopu North Street,Xiaopu Village, Songzhuang, Tongzhou District, Beijing 101118 China +86 10 8959 5202 [email protected] http://www.culturalkeys.cn
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Cultural Keys Chinese Culture Centre

Cultural Keys Chinese Culture Centre helps visitors and residents get more out of their time in China by providing unique and authentic cultural experiences, from traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting workshops to kung fu courses and cultural heritage tours. No matter your reason for being interested in this fascinating country and its culture, Cultural Keys can help you not just see China, but experience it too.

Reviewed By kobusvan

If you're looking for genuine Feiyue, this is the place. Cultural Keys are easy to find and they offer excellent service. There are many different styles of Feiyue to choose from, martial arts clothing and memorabilia. And if they don't happen to have your size or style in stock, AJ will order them for you. You can also order beautiful bespoke calligraphy wall hangings from them. AJ is also the founder of Cultural Keys who offers unique classes, services, and information about life and culture in China from calligraphy to martial arts.

5. Beijing Tai Chi or Kung Fu Experience Class

Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China +86 135 0103 8913 [email protected] http://www.sanfengtaichi.com
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Beijing Tai Chi or Kung Fu Experience Class

The class teaches in English or Chinese by our renowned grand Tai Chi or Kung Fu Masters. In the class you will be introduced and learn or experience: Yin,Yang & Taoist theory behind Tai Chi; The methods to improve our body's internal "Qi"(energy)that used to fight illness and relief our daily stress; 9 moves elementary Tai Chi form; Tai Chi relaxation exercise; Standing meditation; Kung Fu form & Qin Na (joint locking) techniques etc.

6. Beijinger Kitchen Cooking Class

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Beijinger Kitchen Cooking Class

Our cooking experience include: 1.Visit a traditional and beautiful local market to experience vivid life atmosphere of Beijing 2.Do a hand-on cooking class(to cook at least 5 dishes) with a top chef who comes from 5-star hotel or famous restaurant in Beijing 3.To enjoy a wonderful lunch/dinner in a quiet and private house in Hutong Please email us(Email addrese in our website)

7. Hutong Calligraphy Class

1F,Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing. 50 Wangfujing Avenue, Beijing 100006 China +86 134 3966 4959 [email protected] http://www.hutongcalligraphy.com
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Hutong Calligraphy Class

Hutong Calligraphy class offer the Chinese traditional culture leaning experience of adults and children especially. The Hutong Calligraphy Teachers has worked on the calligraphy tours for over 2 years. There are 3 professors and 2 teachers for calligraphy lessons and water color art tour. We received over 500students already. We pride ourselves in maintaining a We look forward to meet you soon.

Reviewed By JDIBRY

I work in Beijing, and when my family came to visit, I arranged a 3-hour painting class with Richard. Both my sixteen year-old cousin and 60 year-old mother greatly enjoyed the workshop. They found Richard's class informative and inspiring. My family felt the experience of discovering what it means to paint with the entire body and mind was inspiring. After class, he had lunch with my family and helped them get a taxi back to their hotel. This was incredibly helpful to me, because I was at work. All in all, my cousin and mother found Richard kind and passionate, and we all recommend Richard's classes.

8. The Beijing Mindfulness Centre

NO. 44 Qianyongkang Hutong, Beijing 100007 China +86 10 6403 4923 [email protected] http://beijingmindfulness.com
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The Beijing Mindfulness Centre

Come for the mindfulness experience and enjoy the traditional cultural setting! This is guaranteed to be a unique experience during your trip. Beijing Mindfulness Centre dedicates to provide a safe and inspiring environment for learning and growth in your mindfulness journey. The vision of Beijing Mindfulness Centre is to foster authenticity, diversity and creativity and create an exchange platform for practitioners with diverse backgrounds in mindfulness and integrated wellness. Our mindful journey started in a peaceful courtyard in Qian Yongkang Hutong. We are only open for events so please visit our website for details.

9. The Orchid Lodge

No.66 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010 China +86 10 8565 9295 [email protected] https://www.theorchidbeijing.com/the-orchid-lodge/#after_full_slider_1
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The Orchid Lodge

The Lodge is our hidden multi-purpose dining and event space, nestled within The Orchid hotel’s Area 66. This is where all our fun weekly cooking classes happen, and also where we hold private functions and parties. The Lodge can host up to 32 people, and our cooking classes are fit for everyone, regardless of age or skill level!

Reviewed By angelinamax - Beijing, China

Excellent organisation! That was more like tasting class, since making noodles is so simple, they showed us how to make some other Chinese food

10. Chinese Kung Fu & Calligraphy Learning Class

Tiantan East Li, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China +86 135 0103 8913 [email protected] http://www.sanfengtaichi.com
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Chinese Kung Fu & Calligraphy Learning Class

The word "Kung Fu" in Chinese also refers to "Time" which means to become a Kung Fu master must be through years of Time-consuming practice. This Chinese Kung Fu class is hold near the Temple of Heaven, and will provide you a special and unique experience during your visit to Beijing. It's a small group class and very family friendly! After learning Chinese Kung Fu, you will continue a 90-minute Chinese Calligraphy class.

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