| One Day Cultural Experiences in Beijing
With a history of more than 4000 years, China’s capital of Beijing is full of cultural opportunities. At China Reflection we offer many one-day cultural activities. Again, even though these are cultural activities, the focus of these activities still revolves more around the human aspect than it does around the actual activity. The people who teach these activities are extremely passionate about what they are doing and teaching, and have a true appreciation for their culture. China Reflection’s visitors will be working one-on-one or in small groups with all of these activities. Below is a list of options for one-day cultural experiences in Beijing. Guests can choose to do a morning option, afternoon option, or a combination of the two. We are aware that you may have a limited amount of free time in your schedule. We will try to keep the activity time for these options according to your schedule as much as possible.
Beijing Culture Options
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| Chinese Dumplings |
After preparing and eating, take a rest for the afternoon along with a recipe and your very own jiao zi making instrument for the next time you make them in your own home! |
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| Tai Chi Boxing |
China Reflection is in cooperation with a selection of instructors who practice their tai chi in the somewhat fresher morning air that the parks have to offer. |
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| Paper Cutting |
You can choose from a selection of simple designs you wish to cut, and at the end of the short course you will have your very own paper cut picture to take back with you. |
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| Market Haggling |
You can use their newly found haggling abilities to get the lowest prices and make the salesperson laugh the most. |
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| Nunchakus |
Nunchakus are quite fast and dangerous, but easy to learn a basic few steps if you have the right instructor. |
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| Constructing Kites |
Join China Reflection and local kite maker to learn how to construct your very own kite that you can take back with you and fly when you return home. |
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| Learn Diabolo |
We will visit a local park where some older diabolo masters gather everyday to practice and hone their skills. |
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| Chinese Mahjong |
Join China Reflection and some locals as they teach you how to play mahjong for an afternoon that will surely exercise your mind once more. Just watch your bets, please! |
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| Language Basics |
We will even teach a simple Chinese song, as this ability is sure to surprise just about anyone you meet in the street and can be quite useful for those uncomfortable moments you are sure to have in China. |
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If you are interested in a cultural activity that you do not see listed, please contact us. We can help.
