Hutong Calligraphy Crafts and Dumpling Making in a Local Home




Explore Beijing's hutongs, learn dumpling making, calligraphy, and hear fascinating local stories. Experience authentic daily life and culture in a cozy home setting. Join us today!
Experience Details
Step into a real Beijing courtyard, not a tourist restaurant, and learn to make dumplings from scratch with a local host who grew up in these hutongs. You’ll hear stories of Beijing’s hidden alleys, discover daily life behind the grey walls, and share a meal the way locals do. This is not just a cooking class, but a warm, hands-on culture exchange that connects you with the heartbeat of old Beijing.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
What You’ll Experience
Start Time
Meeting & Pickup
Guo Moruo Residence, Qian Hai Xi Jie, Bei Jing Shi, China, CN, 100035
Open in Google MapsThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.
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