China · TEA CEREMONIES IN BEIJING
Good tea ceremonies in Beijing fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste Beijing-style Chinese tea in a guided ceremony with a friendly English tea master, sampling multiple teas and mini cups.
“Richard has been a terrific guide Our tea ceremony was lovely and very informative. Authentic happiness dumpling lunch was a joy. Calligraphy amazing. Richard is very patient with someone who has not held a paint brush for 50 years a great experience”
A small-group Chinese tea ceremony in a Beijing Hutong courtyard near the Forbidden City, with tasting, snacks, and English guidance.
“Great experience! Would recomend to any internatinal tourist wanting to experience such an interesting cultural aspect of China. We were warmly welcomed, got to taste some amazing teas, shown how the traditional cerimony is done and try it ourselves. The host was super friendly, nice and perfect english communication.”
Private Beijing market tour with tea tasting, hotel pickup, and guided bargaining at Panjiayuan and Hongqiao Pearl Market.
“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”
Beijing tea ceremony, guqin music, and calligraphy in a small group with an English guide, all for $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!”
Private Mutianyu Great Wall day trip with hotel pickup, entry tickets handled, plus a guided tea tasting and ceremony near the wall.
“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 ！”
Temple of Heaven, a Taiji class, and a Central China tea ceremony in a 6-hour private tour with skip-the-line entry.
“This was such a wonderful experience in Beijing. Visiting the Temple of Heaven was unforgettable, but the Tai Chi lesson truly made the day extraordinary. The Tea House visit was another highlight—the owner was so knowledgeable, sharing both fascinating stories and incredible teas. The best part of the entire tour, though, was Candice. She wasn’t just a guide—she felt like a friend, which made the whole experience even more special. It’s a day I will always treasure. I also want to thank the rest of the Beijing Tour Company team for their support. Amber and Kolar, your help with coordinating our two groups was greatly appreciated. We now understand why…”
3-hour tea ceremony and dim sum tasting on Beijing’s Maliandao Street with eight teas, lunch, a small-group guide, and an easy subway meetup.
“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 recommend.”
Reserve a 2-hour English-guided Chinese tea ceremony near Tiananmen, choose tea leaves, and learn the ritual at a courtyard teahouse.
“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.”
Morning Tai Chi taught in English, then a Kungfu tea tasting of 4 to 5 teas and snacks, all near public transit in Beijing.
“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”
Private Beijing hutong walk, tea tasting, and Drum Tower drum show, with hotel pickup and entrance fees included.
“Even though it was a holiday, tge tour operator found a guide for me. May did a fantastic job of telling me many interesting things and tailoring the tour to my interests. A wonderful private tour.”
Private Tiananmen night walk with Lao She Teahouse show, tea and snacks, neon Qianmen Street, 3 to 4 hours.
“Very nice and friendly person. Good to learn more about Beijing. Nice chance to see chinese culture.”
Private Beijing morning at Temple of Heaven with local tai chi, then Maliandao Tea Street tastings of five teas plus tea gift.
“A great trip and everyone truly enjoyed ourselves! This wouldn’t have been possible had it not been for the services provided by Vivie. She is very experienced and shared enriching / interesting stories of the various historical sites we visitRead more”
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