You will discover some of Beijing’s most history filled and picturesque hutongs (alley ways) such as Guozijian, Fangjia hutong , Beiluogu Xiang and the drum tower quarter through the lens of your camera !
Our expert photographer, a long-term Beijing resident, will share both the history of the...
One mouth tells stories of thousands of years; a pair of hands operates millions of soldiers. This is how the shadow puppeteer works.»
Reviving the traditional atmosphere of a tea house, you will be introduced to this ancient art form by the troupe and a bilingual hostess.
After that, a...
Chinese acrobats are world renowned for their amazing skills and exemplary precision. However, few have had the opportunity to see how these acrobats train, what their daily life is like, understand the social background of the recruits and how their career typically pans out. By visiting the...
A unique chance to witness a training session of the fighters of China’s top Gong Fu show.
In the historic park at the Temple of Heaven (summer) or in their theater (winter).
You will then be invited to practice several standard moves, taught by the troupes Master.
And finally…watch a Kung-fu...
Peking opera is a national treasure with a history of 200 years. Its richness of repertoire, great number of artists, performances, audiences and profound influence are incomparable in China.
It is a synthesis of stylized action, singing, dialogue, mime, acrobatic fighting and dancing that...
Kites have a long history of diverse uses in China, from marking military outposts to a means of courting a lady from afar.
Learn how to make kites then fly them in small groups. Teams of 2 and 3 will decorate kites that have already been assembled, then participate in a kite-flying competition.
Chinese cooking is based on millenary philosophical and medicinal principles.
Come and participate in this interactive learning kitchen/classroom to embrace what the Chinese have known for thousands of years - what you eat flows into every part of your life.
Learn about the basic principles of a...
Tai Chi is the most practiced martial art in the world today. Its roots lie in the combat techniques of ancient Chinese dynasties.
Tai Chi can be seen as much as a philosophy as a martial art form: soft will overcome hard, from perfect stillness comes perfect motion, to use force against force is...
