Top 15 Beijing Tea Experiences

1.Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 74 reviews · 30 minutes - 3 hours · from $9Our pick

Meet an English-speaking tea master in Beijing for a hands-on Chinese tea ceremony. You will smell the leaves, watch careful brewing, and taste five mini cups, with Oolong, Pu-erh, green, jasmine, and flower teas often featured. Some sessions also offer calligraphy or help from hosts such as Richard Li and Feye.

“The activity was really great. The voucher picked me up of the meeting point and The tea master spoke very good English and was really friendly. We would to this again!”

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2.Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Meet your English-speaking guide at 16:30, then learn to roll wrappers, fill and shape dumplings before eating them with tea, beer, and other Chinese dishes. Hosts such as Eric, Jenny, Janine, and Leo are known for patient instruction and warm hospitality. The dough or fillings may be partly prepared in advance.

“My wife and I had an amazing time at this dumpling-making class! The instructor was patient and fun, the steps were easy to follow, and the fillings were delicious. We met some great people and left with full stomachs, new friends, and folding skills we can actually use at home. Highly recommend!”

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3.Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $78Top rated

Spend 2.5 hours at Beijing’s 813 Creative Park learning tea ritual, calligraphy, and Guqin music. A bilingual guide with an M.A. in History and Sociology explains the customs, while master artists lead the hands-on sessions. Groups are limited to eight, with traditional clothing available for photos.

“Everything was done with care—from the welcome tea to the final group photo. The calligraphy teacher helped me write my Chinese name, and I even took the paper home. It’s now framed in my apartment!”

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4.Chinese Tea ceremony in Beijing Hutong courtyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Join Limeng and her hosts at Bayi Teahouse for a one-hour Chinese tea ceremony in a traditional hutong courtyard near the Forbidden City. Choose from green, black, wulong, or Pu’Er tea, learn how to brew and serve it, sample snacks, and talk with local residents whose family has lived in the area for generations.

“a very interesting activity! You learn about the different kind of teas and how to properly prepare, drink them according to the Chinese culture. Everyone was super friendly and I had very great time!”

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5.Beijing Culture Event: Tradition Music, Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $15

Meet near Huagong Road for a 2 to 3-hour session led in English, with tea ceremony, live guqin music from a Beijing Guqin Association expert, beginner playing practice, and Chinese calligraphy. Groups are capped at 12, and you return to the meeting point.

“For the price, I didn’t expect such a detailed and high-quality experience! The ambiance, the knowledge of the instructor, and the way every part—tea, music, and calligraphy—connected so smoothly made it feel much more premium than what we paid. If you want an authentic cultural experience without spending a fortune, this is it!”

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6.Mutianyu Great Wall and Tea House Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $98

Travel from your central Beijing hotel to Mutianyu in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver. Walk the restored and ruined wall for about three hours, then enjoy a 45-minute tea ceremony featuring six Chinese teas. Linda may guide the visit when available.

“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 ！”

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7.Temple Of Heaven+Tai Chi Class+Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide at the Temple of Heaven, practice Tai Chi for 30 to 40 minutes, then visit a nearby tea house. Guides such as Candice, Alice, Simon, Jaki, Jackie, and Lisa have led this private experience, which includes hotel pickup within Beijing’s fourth ring road.

“What an incredible tour we had with the Beijing Tour Company! From the serene tai chi class and the wonderful tour of the Temple of Heaven to the peaceful tea ceremony, it was a really great experience. And Alice was a wonderful guide—personable, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. I highly recommend her for an authentic and unforgettable Beijing experience!”

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8.3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $99

Meet your guide near Wanzi Subway Station for a three-hour visit to Maliandao Tea Street. Taste eight teas during a tea ceremony, browse two tea shops, then eat dimsum including soup buns, shrimp ravioli, vermicelli rolls, and more. Guide Renny may lead the experience.

“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.”

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9.Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $9

Meet a tea master near Chang An Grand Theater for a 30-minute Beijing tea ceremony. You will taste five mini cups, including Oolong, Pu-erh, green, jasmine, and flower tea, while learning the careful steps behind Chinese tea culture. Richard and the tea master welcome participants, with optional tea shopping afterward.

“Amazing experience! Very friendly staff and also very knowledgeable. Richard and the tea master were very lovely. 100% recommend!”

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10.Beijing Hands-On Culture Tour: Tea, Instrument, Calligraphy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $15

Spend about three hours at a private Beijing art center learning tea ritual, Guqin music, and Chinese calligraphy. English-speaking masters guide your practice, with Hanfu rental, photos, tea, and souvenirs included. Sylvia can help you find the center from the metro.

“An unexpected gem! Our family of 5, ages 11-40 absolutely loved this experience! My kids & husband were not so excited when I told them what I had booked us in for, but by the end of the experience they couldn’t stop raving about how much fun they had!! It was a really rich cultural experience, very personalised, thoughtful, & immersive. We met many experts of the arts and emerging artists (young children) who stole our hearts with their talent & positive enthusiasm. We loved how genuine & wholesome the entire experience was. We felt like we had been taken into a local community with arms wide open, ready to…”

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11.Chinese Culture Tea Ceremony Reservation Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $7Best value

You reserve a two-hour Chinese tea ceremony at a traditional teahouse near Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, and Yonghe Temple. An English-speaking instructor guides you through warming cups, releasing tea fragrance, brewing, and serving. The $7 fee covers the reservation only, not tea or teahouse spending.

“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.”

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12.Beijing Tai Chi and Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $95

Start at 9:00 am near Jixiaolan Former Residence for an hour of Tai Chi with Eric, including Taoist ideas, relaxation, basic forms, and self-massage. Then join Alice for 4 to 5 Chinese teas, local snacks, tea-quality tips, and a Kungfu tea ceremony in a private group setting.

“Tai Chi is such a beautiful way to learn about heath and our self’s. It was great to start the morning with Eric’s class, practicing presence (mind, eyes and body). It is relaxing and fun in the same time. Eric is a great master and specks fluenRead more”

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13.3-Hour Private Hutong Walking Tour with Drum Show at Drum Tower and Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $72

Meet your private guide at your Beijing hotel for a 2 to 3-hour walk through Houhai, Yinding Bridge, and Yandai Xie Street. Climb Drum Tower for a live performance, then enjoy tea tasting inside Bell Tower. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“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.”

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14.Private Tour to the Temple of Heaven and Tea tasting at the Maliandao Tea city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $117

Spend 7 to 8 hours with an English-speaking guide at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven and Maliandao Tea City. See morning Tai Chi, singing, and dancing, then taste green, black, white, oolong, and Pu’er teas. Private transport, hotel pickup, and two tea gifts are included.

“Vivie Pan is definitely your best choice in Beijing. We have booked the day tour to visit the Temple of Heaven and Maliandao Tea City. It's the most memorable day of our Beijing trip. Even our children loved Vivie so much. Highly recommend!!!”

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15.Private Tour: Tiananmen Area Night Walk with Lao She Teahouse Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $79

Meet your private guide at your downtown Beijing hotel at 5:00pm for an evening walk past Tiananmen Square, the Gate of Heavenly Peace, Qianmen Street, and Dashilan. Finish with tea, snacks, and a traditional performance at Lao She Teahouse. Taxi costs to the starting point are extra.

“We had a great time with our guide Lucy. We started at the Square and the Gate of Forbidden City before walking to the Tiananmen Area to eat some local Food which Was great!!! Lucy told very nice and interesting things about the history of Beijing. The Teahouse Show was Read more”

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