Water Color Class in Beijing

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Beijing, China

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Lee_N ·

Dec 2025

We had a wonderful time and sipped jasmine tea as we painted our own fans. Unforgettable memories sitting with family. Thank you.

· Jessica_F ·

Aug 2025

Li was an excellent instructor, he gave lots of tips and helped us to make the best watercolor painting we could. We liked it so much that we stayed to take another class with him and learn Chinese calligraphy. Great experience, would do again.

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Overview

Chinese art has a long and distinguished history that continues to this day. Enjoy an enriching encounter with local culture, enhance your creativity, and create a very special souvenir when you join this small-group water color painting class. Whatever your age and experience level, the intimate group size ensures personal attention from your instructor, guaranteeing you leave with new skills—as well as a beautiful fan.

Learn about Chinese art traditions the hands-on way, through practice
Take home your own custom-designed fan, the perfect Beijing souvenir
A wide range of start times lets you plan your day and fit more in
Great choice for travelers who want a break from sightseeing

What's Included

Excellent Art Teacher
1.5 hour Water Color Class
Art supplies and materials
Instructor’s fee

Gratuities
Any other expenses that not listed as included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 王府井东街8号邮政编码: 100006
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel lobby ADD: No.8 Wangfujing Dongjie Dong Cheng District Direction: 1:Taxi to Hilton Wangfujing Hotel 2: Subway Subway Line 8, Get off at Jin Hutong Exit B （金鱼胡同出口Ｂ) To the left hand side waking 30 meters, at the 1st traffic light, go across road, walking 100 meters

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hutong Calligraphy Class&life Awakening Tour

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 28 reviews

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It’s simple but not easy. Wonderful experience!

Lee_N, Dec 2025

We had a wonderful time and sipped jasmine tea as we painted our own fans. Unforgettable memories sitting with family. Thank you.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks Dear for your very kind review and your encouragement! All the best to your family! One World One ❤️ We are looking forward to seeing you again. 随时欢迎您和家人、朋友再一次来体验东方哲学和文化的魅力。 All the best to you from One World One ❤️ Group!!!🌹🌹🌹

Very nice

xhp22dsj5h, Nov 2025

Very nice. Much more difficult than it looks and makes you appreciate the art form more. Had a fun time.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Great class and unique way to spend time in Beijing

Stephanie_F, Oct 2025

Richard was a great patient instructor who was on time and very kind. This is a great way to spend a couple of hours in Beijing.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Lee was a very good...

Susan_S, Sep 2025

Lee was a very good instructor - calm, patient and clear. The experience was new for me but very enjoyable.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Excellent experience

Jessica_F, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Therapeutic and fun class!

Gail_B, Jul 2025

Richard was very patient and communicated well! We learned some simple water color techniques and painted a lovely fan after practicing the techniques. It was very calming after 2 days of touring around crowded Beijing for 2 days.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Great experience

Ann_G, Jan 2025

We had a very interesting time with Richard learning basic watercolour techniques with some Zen moments. Lots of fun suits everyone...not as easy as it looks!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thanks for your very kind review. One World One ❤️ We are looking forward to seeing you again. 随时欢迎您和家人、朋友再一次来体验东方哲学和文化的魅力。 All the best to you. Richard

Everything went very...

Celia_H, Nov 2024

Everything went very well, it was a very relaxing activity we did with a friend. The teacher explained us well how to do it and added some very interesting cultural insights. We enjoyed it very much!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thanks for your very kind review. One World One ❤️ We are looking forward to seeing you again. 随时欢迎您和朋友再一次来体验东方哲学和文化的魅力。 All the best to you and your husband. Richard

Perfect beginner painting class

Valerie_L, Oct 2024

I highly recommend this water colour class in Beijing. For anyone who loves art and want to experience a quintessentially Chinese experience, this class leads you through several artworks. You get to use different brushes and colours. Richard, the instructor, is very supportive and guides you through the practice with calm and encouragement.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thanks for your very kind review. One World One ❤️ We are looking forward to seeing you again.

Wonderful time learning Chinese water color painting

Serene_Y, Apr 2024

I was the only student and the teacher was so patient with me! He spent more than 1.5 hours teaching me! I thoroughly enjoyed the class and would like to recommend newbies like me who are interested in Chinese water color painting to sign up for the class