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Beijing
Unleash Your Inner Artist: Watercolor Class in Historic Beijing
90
Overview
Water Color Class in Beijing explores ancient Chinese art, revealing its enduring significance. This 1.5-hour class, suitable for all skill levels, provides art supplies, expert instruction, and hands-on practice with watercolor techniques. Create a personal memento and develop new artistic skills in a small group setting. 
Highlights
Explore Ancient Techniques: Discover traditional Chinese watercolor methods passed down through generations, offering a unique artistic perspective.
Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalized instruction and attention in an intimate class setting, perfect for all skill levels.
Create a Cherished Keepsake: Craft your own watercolor masterpiece to take home, a tangible reminder of your artistic journey in Beijing.
All Supplies Included: Focus on your creativity without worrying about materials – everything you need is provided for a seamless experience.
Sentiment Analysis
Engaging instructor
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Relaxing atmosphere
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Hands-on experience
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Cultural immersion
Location accessibility issues mentioned
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Limited class time cited by some
Review Summary
People find this Water Color Class in Beijing highly rewarding, praising the knowledgeable and supportive instructor and the authentic experience of learning traditional Chinese art techniques. Many highlight the calm and encouraging teaching style and the chance to practice different brushes and colors. Some reviews mention the positive atmosphere and unique cultural insight. Negative points are rare but include the activity not being suitable for those with mobility issues or serious health conditions.
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Beijing
$20
Beijing Chinese Calligraphy Class: Create Your Own Art!
5.0
(104 reviews)
Duration: 60
minutes
Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group in Beijing offers a chance to learn a relaxing and ancient art. This class is great for anyone who wants to try something new and creative while visiting China. With a small group, everyone gets personal help from the teacher. Pick from different class times during the day to fit the schedule. Even early risers can enjoy a sunrise class!
During the class, people will learn about calligraphy and try different ways to write. They will also get to take home a special reminder of their time learning this art. This class gives people new skills and a better understanding of Chinese culture. The class is located close to Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, making it easy to find.
This experience includes all the calligraphy supplies needed for the class and a good art teacher. It does not include tips, taxi or subway costs, shopping money, or anything else not listed.
Beijing
$138
Beijing's Best: Private Great Wall, Forbidden City Tour
5.0
(2688 reviews)
Private All-Inclusive Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall lets visitors discover Beijing's most famous sights in a single day. This private tour is perfect for travelers who want a personal and in-depth experience of the city's rich history and culture.
The tour starts at Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square, and continues to the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Here, visitors will explore key areas such as Chang'an Street, The Great Hall of the People, Forbidden City Highlights, the Imperial Garden, and the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The tour concludes with a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Guests can ascend the wall by round-trip cable car or chairlift, and descend via toboggan for an added thrill.
This all-inclusive tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a private car with a driver, a professional guide, bottled water, lunch, local taxes, and round-trip cable car or chairlift tickets and toboggan ride at the Great Wall. Gratuities and souvenirs are not included.
Beijing
$92
Mutianyu Great Wall: Private Trip with English Driver
5.0
(864 reviews)
Duration: 480
minutes
Experience the majestic Mutianyu Great Wall on a private day trip. This tour offers a personal escape to one of the Great Wall's best-preserved and less-crowded sections. See the Wall snake across the mountains, surrounded by beautiful forests and pastures that change colors with the seasons.
The adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Beijing. Relax in a private, air-conditioned vehicle as the driver whisks travelers away to Mutianyu, approximately 1.5 hours outside the city. Once at the Wall, travelers have the freedom to explore and hike as long as they wish. The Mutianyu section is famous for its stunning views and historical importance, offering a memorable and less touristy Great Wall experience. The driver speaks basic English for easy communication.
This private tour includes hotel pick up and drop-off, bottled water, Great Wall entrance fee, and shuttle bus ride. Please note that meals, tour guides, and tickets for the cable car/chairlift/toboggan are not included. Gratuities are also excluded.
Beijing
$25
Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour: Easy Roundtrip from Beijing
5.0
(1135 reviews)
Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour offers a simple way to see the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Ride a comfortable bus from Beijing to the famous Mutianyu section.
Visitors get lots of time to walk and explore this old, restored part of the wall. Mutianyu is known as one of the prettiest parts of the Great Wall. It looks like it did a long time ago. The hills around the wall have nice-smelling pine and cypress trees.
Choose the option to enjoy a tasty local lunch before the bus ride back to Beijing. This tour includes free tea and snacks, a tour guide who speaks English or Spanish, tickets to the Great Wall, a shuttle to take people up and down the mountain, and the bus ride there and back. This tour does not include tips or the cable car/toboggan.
Beijing
$75
Beijing's Best Hutong Food Tour: Hidden Gems & Local Beer
4.9
(1097 reviews)
Duration: 210
minutes
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants takes you on a tasty adventure through Beijing's oldest neighborhoods! Forget the tourist traps. This tour explores hidden hutong alleys, where real Beijingers eat.
Imagine strolling through the historic Shichahai Hutongs, stopping at family-run eateries that have been around for generations. Taste the yummy food of the Han, Mongol, and Muslim people. This tour stops at places like the Rooftop Hotpot near the Bell Tower, where you can enjoy tasty dishes with a view, and Yan Family's Beijing Noodles, where the noodles are made with love. Another stop is at a Family-Run Spring Pancake Restaurant, serving up delicate and delicious pancakes.
This small-group walking tour includes unlimited beer and sodas to quench your thirst as the local English-speaking guide shows the way. Enjoy four food stops, adding up to a big dinner, and a pint of local craft beer. This experience excludes gratuities. It's a fun and delicious way to see the real Beijing!
Beijing
$330
Beijing 2-Day Private Tour: Top 6 Highlights, All-Inclusive
5.0
(461 reviews)
Duration: 2880
minutes
Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour lets visitors explore the best of Beijing in a short amount of time. This private car tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary, ideal for those seeking a comprehensive cultural experience.
Travelers can expect to visit iconic landmarks such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven, delving into China's rich history and imperial past. The tour also includes a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best-preserved sections, where one can ascend by cable car or chairlift and descend via toboggan. The tour offers a glimpse into traditional Beijing life with a visit to the Hutongs, and relaxation at the serene Summer Palace.
This all-inclusive tour covers all entrance fees, lunch, roundtrip transport via cable car, chairlift, or toboggan, and hotel pick-up and drop-off. An English-speaking guide is included, with options for Spanish, German, Italian, or French-speaking guides available for an additional fee. Note that accommodation and dinner are excluded, as well as gratuities for the guide and driver.
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