TEA TOURS · BEIJING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 beijing tea tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste five Chinese teas, learn traditional brewing, and meet an English-speaking tea master in Beijing for just $9.
“Very lovely experience! We liked it a lot. Thanks to our Russian-speaking tea master Kostya for the ceremony!”
Review of Beijing’s intimate tea, Guqin, and calligraphy workshop, with practical advice on value, timing, transport, and who should book.
“I didn’t expect to feel so moved. Playing the Guqin while the master guided my fingers felt like stepping into another time. It was quiet, personal, and completely different from anything else in my itinerary.”
Sip Chinese tea in a Beijing hutong courtyard near the Forbidden City, learn local customs, and meet a friendly multigenerational host.
“We are not such tea lovers, but the tea was really tasty, and we mostly enjoyed our two hosts and the conversation we had. We learned a lot about the tea rituals and the history of Beijing.”
A three-hour Beijing cultural experience combining tea ceremony, guqin music, hands-on calligraphy, and expert instruction for $15.
“Forget the usual dinner date—this was way more special. Sipping tea, listening to live music, and writing calligraphy for each other made it an unforgettable evening. If you want something authentic and intimate, this is it!”
Review of Beijing’s private Mutianyu Great Wall and tea house tour, with transport, costs, timing, inclusions, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Linda our tour guide is excellent ! She took the time to explain the history and the facts behind building of the Great Wall . Highly recommend ！”
Review of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven tour with private guide, Tai Chi class, tea ceremony, transport details, price value, and booking tips.
“It was a nice experience, very calm and pleasant. We enjoyed our day with our guide.”
Taste eight Chinese teas, learn tea traditions, and share a dim sum meal on Beijing’s Maliandao Street in a friendly three-hour tour.
“Excellent experience with Renny, who was very warm, friendly and helpful. Started at the really vast and interesting "tea city" and had a lovely and peaceful time trying lots of teas in a tea tasting ceremony. Then had some delicious food including pork dumplings and hand pulled noodles. Left very happy and full! Would definitely recommend.”
Review of Beijing’s 30-minute Chinese tea ceremony, with tea tasting, cultural insight, pricing, meeting details, and practical booking advice.
“Amazing experience! Very friendly staff and also very knowledgeable. Richard and the tea master were very lovely. 100% recommend!”
Review of Beijing’s hands-on tea, guqin, calligraphy, and Hanfu experience, with practical advice on value, timing, access, and who will enjoy it.
“We hadden deze activiteit met onze twee dochters van 9 en 14 jaar geboekt en iedereen heeft er volop van genoten. Echt een aanrader als je wat meer over de Chinese cultuur wilt leren. Fantastische vonden wij dat je deze kunstvormen op één plaats kunt ervaren en iedere sessie zit perfect qua timing. Echt een aanrader! Wij vonden het fantastisch!”
Reserve a traditional tea ceremony near Tiananmen, choose your tea, and learn Chinese tea customs with an English-speaking instructor.
“It was very interesting and informative. It was nice to get a little insight into the culture. Our hosts were very friendly and welcoming. We would do it again, although the price is not cheap.”
Practice beginner Tai Chi with Eric, then taste Chinese teas and learn Kungfu tea ceremony with Alice in central Beijing.
“This Tai chi class was an amazing experience! The teacher Eric was an excellent instructor, he was very kind and patient, he checked my experience level and organized the lesson based on it. I am a beginner and he explained the basic forms Read more”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs, Houhai Lake, Drum Tower drumming, Yandai Xie Street, and a tea ceremony on a private walking tour.
“Even though it was a holiday, tge tour operator found a guide for me. May did a fantastic job of telling me many interesting things and tailoring the tour to my interests. A wonderful private tour.”
Visit Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, watch morning Tai Chi, and taste five Chinese teas at Maliandao Tea City with a private guide.
“The temple of heaven is beautiful. We enjoyed learning about the history and culture that is still vivid in this place. Vivie took us to to the best spots to take pictures and later to try local foods. Great tour.”
Learn Beijing calligraphy or Kung Fu tea with English-speaking teachers, tea, snacks, and a take-home artwork for $48.
“Charlotte nous a tres bien accueilli dans cette salle remplie de theieres, de tasses et de thés : ce decor donne une tres bonne ambiance, un bonne energie pour cette experience. Elle nous a donne de nombreuses explications et a repondu a toute notre curiosité. je recommande chaudement”
Review of Beijing’s private spiritual tour: three temples, Chinese lunch, tea ceremony, private transport, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Fascinating tour of three temples representing Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. Great lunch at a local restaurant where we experienced the food of our guide's youth, which is exactly what we wanted. Tea ceremony was a bit rushed, as if the presenter was morRead more”
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