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Xi'an Calligraphy Experience - Write Your Ancient Story

Name: Xi'an Calligraphy Experience - Write Your Ancient Story
Start: 2025-07-09T14:00:00Z
Location: Xiangxi

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What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Xiangxi

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Language

English

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Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Embark on a Xi’an culinary journey by Tuk Tuk! Savor unique local dishes, explore the historic Muslim Quarter, and enjoy spectacular views of city landmarks. Perfect for food lovers!

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

️ Hands-on Cultural Creation - Unlike typical sightseeing tours, you'll actively create authentic Chinese artworks using traditional brush and ink techniques.

Complete Traditional Experience - From jasmine tea ceremony to incense ritual, experience how ancient Chinese scholars practiced calligraphy in authentic cultural atmosphere.

Personal Expert Guide - Learn from a native Xi'an travel planner with 20+ years of calligraphy practice who combines cultural knowledge with international perspective from 50+ countries.

Meaningful Takeaways - Leave with your own hand-painted fan, personalized bookmarks, and scroll painting - not just photos, but art you created yourself.

3,000-Year Journey - Discover how characters evolved from oracle bones to modern script through engaging storytelling and hands-on practice.

✍️ Progressive Learning - Master meaningful characters like 龙 (dragon), 武 (martial), 爱 (love) that connect you to Chinese philosophy and culture.

What You Get

Painted folding fan • Personalized bookmarks • Traditional scroll painting

All writing materials (ink, paper, inkstone)

Jasmin Tea & Snacks

Gratuities

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Xi'an

Our authentic calligraphy studio welcomes you with a traditional jasmine tea ceremony and incense ritual. Here you'll learn the fundamentals of Chinese brush painting in an atmosphere that recreates how ancient scholars practiced this art. The space is designed with traditional Chinese décor, complete with calligraphy scrolls, wooden furniture, and all the tools of the "Four Treasures of Study" - brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Xi'an

Discover 3,000 years of Chinese writing evolution through our interactive character wall display. I'll guide you through the fascinating transformation of characters like "家" (home) from ancient oracle bones to modern script, explaining the cultural stories behind each evolution. You'll see real examples of different dynasty writing styles and understand how Chinese characters carry both meaning and art.

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Xi'an

At your personal practice station, you'll master the art of brush handling and learn to write meaningful Chinese characters. Starting with basic strokes, you'll progress to writing characters like 一, 十, 大, 小, 米, 永, 龙, 武, 爱. Each character teaches specific techniques while connecting you to Chinese philosophy. I provide one-on-one guidance to ensure proper technique and cultural understanding.

1 hour 10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Xi'an

Create your unique takeaway artworks in this hands-on creative session. You'll design and paint your own folding fan with chosen Chinese characters, craft personalized bookmarks with your Chinese name, and create a traditional scroll painting. All materials and tools are provided, and I'll guide you through each step to ensure beautiful results. These authentic pieces become your personal connection to Chinese culture.

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Shuncheng Alley, Shun Cheng Xiang, Shan Xi Sheng, China, CN, 710008

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This teahouse is located at No. 41, Shuncheng Lane, east of the South Gate of Xi'an City Wall. There is a Chinese-style doorhead with three Chinese characters "Ningshen Si 宁神司" inscribed on it.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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Please note that the time is in China Standard Time.

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

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(65 - 100)

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(17 - 64)

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July

2025

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Please note that the time is in China Standard Time.

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

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What You’ll Experience

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Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyCancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.Read more

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Read more