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Traditional Chinese cultural workshop taking place inside a hutong art studio in Beijing.

Culture Experiences in Beijing

Hands-on workshops in traditional Chinese arts — including calligraphy, fan painting, and stone seal carving — held in a peaceful hutong studio.

Carving a personalized Chinese stone seal during a workshop in a Beijing hutong studio.

Seal Carving

Design and carve your own personalized Chinese stone seal with step-by-step guidance from an expert instructor.

$59

Practicing traditional Chinese calligraphy with a brush in a Beijing hutong studio.

Calligraphy

Learn brush techniques and create your own Chinese character artwork in a calm hutong calligraphy studio.

$59

Hand painting a traditional Chinese silk fan during a workshop in a Beijing hutong studio.

Fan Painting

Paint a traditional Chinese silk fan using classical brushwork techniques, guided by a local instructor.

$59

Why Choose Our Cultural Experiences

Our cultural workshops focus on authentic techniques, relaxed learning, and hands-on creativity — all guided by patient local instructors inside peaceful hutong studios.

Traditional hutong art studio in Beijing used for cultural workshops.

Authentic Hutong Studio Environment

Experience traditional Chinese arts in a quiet hutong studio, surrounded by local culture and everyday Beijing life — a setting that makes every workshop feel genuine and immersive.

Beginner-Friendly, Hands-On Learning

All workshops are designed for beginners. Our instructors teach step-by-step techniques, allowing you to relax, learn comfortably, and enjoy the creative process.

Instructor guiding a beginner during a traditional Chinese art workshop in Beijing.
Handmade artwork created during a Chinese cultural workshop in Beijing.

Create Your Own Artwork to Take Home

Whether it’s a carved stone seal, a hand-painted fan, or a calligraphy piece, you’ll complete a meaningful artwork that becomes a unique Beijing souvenir.

Small Groups for a Personalized Experience

We keep our groups small to ensure everyone receives personal guidance. This creates a peaceful, focused learning environment perfect for cultural experiences.

Small group learning traditional Chinese arts during a cultural workshop in Beijing.

What You’ll Learn

The workshop introduces essential techniques of traditional Chinese art — from brush control and ink use to carving methods and aesthetic composition.
You’ll leave with your own handmade artwork and a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.

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About Our Cultural Experiences

Beijing’s hutongs provide the perfect setting for learning traditional Chinese arts.
Our cultural workshops — seal carving, calligraphy, and fan painting — are designed for beginners and guided by local artists.
In each session, you’ll explore classical techniques, create your own artwork, and experience a relaxed, hands-on introduction to Chinese culture.

Traditional Chinese brush and art materials arranged inside a Beijing hutong studio.

Ready to Explore Chinese Culture?

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