•Your knowledgeable local English-speaking private guide will meet you in the hotel lobby;

•An air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver will transport you throughout your tour;

•Calligraphy class and theatrical masks making class fees included.

Suggested Time Slot:

(For reference only and may vary based on actual conditions)

Duration: 3.5 hours

Note: You could also choose an afternoon option.

Itinerary Quick Look

We’re happy to tailor this private tour of Beijing to match your interests. Please note that the time frame is for reference only and may vary due to traffic conditions on the day of your tour.

Your tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby as long as the hotel is within the Fourth Ring Road in Beijing. If your hotel is outside the Fourth Ring Road, or if you need to be picked up at the train station or airport, the guide can still meet you up, but there will be an additional charge.

Calligraphy

This 5-hour private tour offers an immersive introduction to two traditional Chinese arts: calligraphy and theatrical masks making. Begin with a 1.5-hour calligraphy class in the historic Hutong district, where you'll learn the essential brush strokes and techniques used in Chinese writing. An experienced instructor will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals, giving you hands-on practice with real calligraphy brushes and ink.

Theatrical masks making

Painting Beijing Opera masks is a representative of the long-standing Chinese culture. Beijing Opera has a history of more than a hundred years in China, and is the national quintessence of China. Painting Beijing Opera masks is the finishing touch of Beijing Opera. In the masks, different colors and patterns represent different character traits of Beijing Opera actor roles. For example, yellow represents bravery and bravery, black represents justice and dignity, red represents loyalty and righteousness, and white represents treachery and so on. Coloring Beijing Opera masks is a process of personally experiencing the connotation of Chinese culture.

Inclusions

        •Private English speaking tour guide

        •An air-conditioned vehicle with a private licensed driver

        •Calligraphy class and Theatrical masks making class fee

        •Private Guide Lobby Meetup

Exclusions          

        •Meals

        •Gratuities          

        •Personal expenses

        •Overtime service fee

Additional Info.:

1. Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

2. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

4. It’s a good idea to have some local currency (CNY) for small purchases, as not all places accept international credit cards.