2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy Class in Xian
Tour Overview
Chinese calligraphy is a unique aspect of traditional Chinese art. Mastering Chinese calligraphy is not just about acquiring skills; You will also appreciate the inherent beauty of Chinese characters.
During this 2-hour Chinese calligraphy course in Xiāan, you and your family (including kids) will get to know the “Four Treasures of the Study”: the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. Under the expert guidance of a master calligrapher, you’ll know basic Chinese characters and experience the pictographic culture of Chinese characters; Practice foundational strokes and try to write simple Chinese characters such as “ä½ å„½ (hello)”; and Learn to write your Chinese name (if you don’t have one, you may ask your teacher to create a unique Chinese name for you).
This Xian Chinese calligraphy class is designed for all levels. You can not only learn about the most important tools related to Chinese calligraphy, but also gain a deeper understanding of Chinese calligraphy art.
Travel destination: Xian
Suitable for: Culture Lovers, Students, Families
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Appreciate authentic Chinese calligraphy worksāā by a master āālocal calligrapher in Xianāā.
- Master the Four Treasures of Chinese Calligraphyā: Gain knowledge of the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone ā essential tools āāfor your Xian calligraphy classāā.
- Learn foundational Chinese calligraphy techniques through personalized 1-to-1 instruction from an expert āācalligrapher āā.
- Create your own Chinese calligraphy artworkā, transforming practice into tangible cultural souvenirs.
- Discover the inner relationship between brushstrokes and breathing rhythms ā a core principle of traditional āācalligraphy classes in Chineseāā philosophy.
Your private tour guide and driver will meet your family at your hotel lobby at the confirmed time and escort you to the Chinese calligraphy class. We handpick 3 distinctive sites for reference where your children could take the class: Yanyuan Garden in Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Museum of Stone Steles, and Tangbo Art Museum. If they are all open, you can choose one of them. If only one of them is open, we have no choice.
Yanyuan Garden
The garden is located in the Small Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area. It is 20 20-minute drive from the Bell Tower. Besides the calligraphy learning, you could pay a visit to the exhibition hall of Xi’an Museum and the ancient Chinese-style courtyard of Small Wilde Goose Pagoda. There is no entrance fee unless you climb the Small Wild Goose Pagoda.
Beilin Museum (Museum of Stone Steles)
Beilin Museum near Bell Tower is called the No.1 library of stone books in China. The museum collects large quantities of inscribed steles made from the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) to the Qing Dynasty (1616-1912). The steles bear both Chinese calligraphy art and traditional Chinese literature content. And the steles also explain the mainstream culture transmission method in ancient China. If you are a fan of Chinese history and culture, a visit to the Beilin Museum after the end of a calligraphy class is a great opportunity to gain some insight into the art of Chinese calligraphy.
Tangbo Art Museum
Tangbo Art Museum is located close to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Exhibits in the museum are small in scale, but each exhibit is interesting and exquisite. Chinese calligraphy learning is part of the museum visit.
Kindly Notes:
1. It’s no problem if you have no idea about Chinese calligraphy before, as long as you are enthusiastic and willing to hold a brush.
2. Please take care when taking the calligraphy class. The ink and writing brush may smear your clothes.
Tour Price Per Person ($=USD)
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
