Discover authentic activities across China's most fascinating cities
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Learn Chinese calligraphy with professional English-speaking instructors. Use traditional brush, ink, rice paper and inkstone to explore calligraphy history and create your own artwork.
Experience Peking Opera, China's national treasure. Learn basic movements, singing and face painting. Discover 200+ years of opera history and try on costumes.
Experience traditional Chinese handicrafts, learning paper-cutting and clay figurine making. Discover the history of these intangible cultural heritage crafts.
Make mini terracotta warriors by hand, learning ancient pottery techniques. Discover the history of Emperor Qin's Terracotta Army and experience 2000-year-old craftsmanship.
Learn Nanjing Baiju, a unique ancient rap art performed in Nanjing dialect. Understand its history and learn basic singing and performance techniques.
Deep dive into Chongqing hot pot culture, learn hot pot base cooking techniques. Understand the history of Jiugongge hot pot and make your own base.
Learn Chuanjiang Haozi, an ancient boatmen's work song. Understand its history and types, learn lead and chorus coordination.
Experience Northeast Errenzhuan, learn singing and performance skills. Understand its history and enjoy classic repertoire.
Learn Dunhuang mural copying at Mogao Academy. Understand mural history and use traditional mineral pigments to copy mural sections.
Learn Dunhuang colored sculpture making. Understand Mogao Grottoes sculpture history and create small colored sculptures.
Learn Tang Sancai making techniques. Understand its history and characteristics, create pottery and apply glazes.
Learn Heluo Dagu, a traditional performing art. Understand its history and schools, learn singing and drumming.