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By Ping's Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp187.169 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy in a 45-minute lesson experience
    • Receive hands-on guidance from an experienced teacher
    • Discover the history and philosophy behind this ancient art form
    • Create your own calligraphy piece on a fan to take home
    • Experience the meditative and calming effects of calligraphy

Activity location

    • Xi'an
    • Xi'an, Shan Xi Sheng, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Dongmen Meibo City, 1 东大街新城区西安市陕西省中国710000 | Please meet your teacher in front of hotel lobby of Country Inn & Suites Xi'an Bell Towers: No 1, Dongda jie street. Chinese name and address: 丽怡酒店(东大街1号东门美博城)
    • Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China

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Xi'an: Chinese Calligraphy Class & Custom Calligraphy Fan

  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
Rp187.169 x 1 AdultRp187.169
Total
Price is Rp187.169
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    45-minute calligraphy less
  • Inclusions
    Hands-on guidance from a calligraphy instructor
  • Inclusions
    Opportunity to inscribe characters onto a fan
  • Inclusions
    Take home your Art fan
  • Inclusions
    East-West painting & calligraphy: differences and appreciation guidance
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the calligraphy and painting centre
  • Exclusions
    a second 45‑minute session
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Visually impaired people

What you can expect

  • Meet your teacher at our painting and calligraphy centre, conveniently located city centre just near the City Wall's East Gate. Your journey into Chinese calligraphy begins with a 45‑minute immersive session—starting with an expert introduction to the art's history and techniques, followed by hands‑on, personalised guidance. Your instructor will walk you through every detail: how to hold the brush, dip it in ink, and control the pressure and rhythm that give each stroke its character.

    Feel the weight of an instrument that has carried the voice of Chinese civilisation for over five thousand years. As the brush touches the rice paper, let the flow of ink connect you to a living culture—one that has never ceased to evolve, yet remains deeply rooted in its timeless traditions.

    After your practice, choose your finest characters and inscribe them onto a plain fan. Take home more than a souvenir—this is your personal imprint of China, a keepsake painted entirely by your own hand.

    The full experience lasts 45 minutes, leaving you plenty of time to explore city centre afterwards. If you wish to go deeper, simply request an additional 45‑minute session (at an extra charge).

    As a complimentary bonus, your teacher will also introduce you to traditional Chinese painting—both gongbi (meticulous fine‑brush work) and xieyi (freehand brushwork)—giving you a richer understanding of Chinese aesthetics. You'll have the chance to compare Eastern and Western artistic sensibilities side by side. And you are welcome to browse our gallery at your leisure, where calligraphy and painting pieces are on display for your enjoyment.

Location

Activity location

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    • Xi'an
    • Xi'an, Shan Xi Sheng, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Dongmen Meibo City, 1 东大街新城区西安市陕西省中国710000 | Please meet your teacher in front of hotel lobby of Country Inn & Suites Xi'an Bell Towers: No 1, Dongda jie street. Chinese name and address: 丽怡酒店(东大街1号东门美博城)
    • Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China