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. In this 2-hour Chinese calligraphy course in Xian, you (and your kids) will learn about the basic knowledge of the most important tools related to Chinese calligraphy – writing brush, ink, paper, and ink stone. Under the guidance of a calligrapher, you will know basic Chinese characters and experience the pictographic culture of Chinese characters.
Travel destination: Xian
Suitable for: Culture Lovers, Students
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Appreciate calligraphy works by local calligraphers.
- Get basic knowledge of the writing brush, ink, paper, and ink stone. The most important tools related to Chinese calligraphy.
- Learn about basic writing skills from calligraphers. The calligraphy will give you a one-to-one instruction.
- Create your works of art with the help of a calligrapher.
- Appreciate the inner relationship between writing and breathing.
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. You are free to choose one from them:
Yanyuan Garden
The Garden is located in the Small Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area. It is 20 minutes drive from 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 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:
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.
Please take care when taking the calligraphy class. The ink and writing brush may smear your jacket.
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.
Price includes
- Air-condition car and licensed driver
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fee
- Private calligraphy class
- One bottle of water per person per day
Price excludes
- Meal (If you need lunch or dinner arranged by us, please advise in advance.)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (recommended)
