• North Guanfang Hu Tong - Step into a peaceful Beijing courtyard home for a hands-on journey into Chinese culture.

1 Choose Your Craft

Pick one or two crafts to learn:

Calligraphy: Hold the brush, write your name, try a poem.
Paper Cutting: Create red paper symbols for luck.
Ink Painting: Paint bamboo, plum blossoms, or landscapes.
Opera Mask Painting: Paint masks, learn character stories.
Kite Making: Decorate a traditional kite to take home.

Your instructor guides you step-by-step, sharing cultural stories behind each art form.

2 Dumpling Making
Learn to make Chinese dumplings, fold your own, and enjoy a fresh dumpling meal with tea while chatting about local life in Beijing.

3 Tea and Stories
Enjoy traditional tea while hearing stories about the neighborhood, local traditions, and modern Beijing.

You’ll leave with your crafts, new skills, and a deeper connection to Chinese culture.

• Bottled water

Experience an authentic Beijing courtyard, away from tourist spots, and learn the art of dumpling-making from a local host who was raised in these hutongs. Listen to tales of Beijing’s secret alleys, explore life behind the grey walls, and enjoy a meal in true local fashion. This is more than a cooking class; it’s an engaging cultural exchange that immerses you in the essence of old Beijing.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.