Calligraphy and Dumpling Cooking Classes Private Half Day Tour

Summary

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. 

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

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

  • Lunch ( cooked by yourself in the local family)

  • Professional English speaking guide

  • Hotel pick up and drop off

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

  • Gratuities (Recommend for excellent service )

  • Taxi fee and Private driver ( If option " Tour only" is selected)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Leo’s Guide & Driver Service

About operator:

Leo's Tour Guide & Driver Service . We are a registered and professional tour and driver company based in Beijing. We provide professional guide and driver service .Our tours are about seeing, learning, experiencing and making memories. Our goal is to give you a safe, wonderful, and relaxing vacation while in China. We will share our tradition, culture and history with you. You can make your own plan as well, so please feel free to contact us and we will try our best to give you the best service and suggestions. Any special plans or number of people is not a problem. Plus we don't have any hidden fees. No shopping or factory stop.

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