BEIJING · TEA TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 15 beijing tea tours worth booking. A short list of the ones travellers come home raving about, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Join a traditional Beijing tea ceremony for $9. Taste oolong, pu-erh, green, jasmine, and flower tea while learning water temps and steeping.
Most Popular“Very lovely experience! We liked it a lot. Thanks to our Russian-speaking tea master Kostya for the ceremony!”
Hands-on Beijing dumplings at 16:30: knead dough, shape pleats, learn symbolism, then eat with tea and beer.
“Great experience, it was super fun to prepare the dumplings with the chef and Harrison. The chef is super skilled which was quite impressive. Then of course we ate what we prepared and it was delicious. I recommend !”
A calm, hands-on Beijing workshop with tea tasting, Guqin music practice, and calligraphy in a private heritage venue.
“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!”
Sip classic Chinese teas in a Beijing Hutong courtyard near the Forbidden City. Small group, one pot, snacks, and real local conversation.
“The tea ceremony was an unforgettable experience. We learned how to brew tea properly so that it tastes good and has health benefits. It turns out that for tea to taste good, it is not enough to pour boiling water over and wait 3 minutes for it to brew. I have just acquired a valuable…”
Private Beijing markets tour with Panjiayuan antiques, Hongqiao Pearl tea tasting, and guide-led bargaining with hotel pickup.
“Had a great time exploring the markets in Beijing. Very interesting to see local goods and unique items we never knew about. Our tour guide, Lucy, was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of insight, not just about the items at the marketRead more”
Skip ticket lines on Beijing’s Mutianyu Great Wall, then enjoy a guided tea tasting with six types of tea on a private day trip.
“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 ！”
Beijing tea, Guqin music, and calligraphy in one calm 2–3 hour session on Huagong Road. English guide, mobile ticket. $15.
“Forget the usual dinner date—this was way more special. Sipping tea, listening to live music, and writing calligraphy for each other made it an unforgettable evening. If you want something authentic and intimate, this is it!”
Temple of Heaven, a short Tai Chi class, and a traditional tea ceremony in Beijing, with hotel pickup and skip-the-line entry.
“Excellent experience!! The Tai Chi class was so fun and informative. Simon is an incredible guide and knows so much about Temple of Heaven as well as China’s history. Highlight of the trip was the tea ceremony where we had really wonderful teas. Really engaging and would go again.”
Traditional Beijing tea ceremony with a tea master and 5 mini cups of oolong, pu-erh, jasmine, and more. 30 minutes, mobile ticket, $9.90.
“Amazing experience! Very friendly staff and also very knowledgeable. Richard and the tea master were very lovely. 100% recommend!”
A 3-hour Maliandao Street tea tasting and dimsum lunch in a small group, with eight teas, a tea ceremony, and a market stroll.
“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…”
A small-group 3-hour Beijing culture lesson blending tea ritual, hands-on Guqin music, and Chinese calligraphy, plus Hanfu and photos.
“My family and I came to China for the first time and wanted to experience something unique. The sound of the guqin is truly distinctive—its deep and mellow tones bring a sense of peace to the heart. We also got to create our own calligraphy pieces—such fun! A single activity with four different experiences—highly recommended!”
Tea, Guqin music, and hands-on calligraphy in a small Beijing group, with Hanfu, photos, and a $79 cultural package.
“This cultural event in Beijing was a wonderful experience. We discovered the elegance of the traditional tea ceremony, enjoyed a private guqin concert, and even had the chance to try playing it ourselves. We also got an introduction to Chinese calligraphy, which was both fun and calming. A skilled English-Chinese translator made everything easy to…”
Reserve a spot near Tiananmen for an English-led Chinese tea ceremony. Learn the steps, pick tea leaves, and taste delicious tea.
“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.”
Beijing Summer Palace plus either Kung Fu Tea or calligraphy. English guide, lunch included, and you skip ticket lines in one 7-hour day.
Join a 3-hour Beijing Tai Chi class and kungfu tea tasting near Qianmen, learning Taoist basics with an English instructor and tea master.
“This was a wonderful experience for both the Tai Chi and Tea tasting/ceremony. Both were very informative, Eric was amazing and very humble and took us around after the class for the tea corner. Alice was very very sweet! The teas we tRead more”
