12 Tea Ceremonies in Beijing to Build a Day Around

1.Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 74 reviews · 30 minutes - 3 hours · from $9Our pick

Learn Chinese tea traditions in Beijing with five teas, expert brewing tips, and an English-speaking host for just $9.

“We had a lovely experience at this tea ceremony. They were very accommodating. We were late, but they still served us. They even offered us complimentary welcome gifts. Feye was also a great host! She had a great sense of humor, comprehensive knowledge about Chinese tea, and did so all in English! I would recommend this to a friend, and come again!”

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2.Beijing Culture: Tea Ceremony, Heritage Instrument & Calligraphy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $78Top rated

Brew tea, write Chinese calligraphy, and play the Guqin in a small, thoughtful Beijing workshop led by cultural masters.

“Unlike museums where you just look at artifacts, here you touch the culture. You write with a brush, drink the tea you brew, and feel the strings of a thousand-year-old instrument. Totally unforgettable.”

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3.Chinese Tea ceremony in Beijing Hutong courtyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Sip Chinese tea in a Beijing hutong courtyard near the Forbidden City, with local hosts, snacks, tea lessons, and a small-group setting.

“The Chinese tea ceremony in a traditional Hutong courtyard was such a special experience. I enjoyed two unique teas and learned so much about Chinese tea culture — including which teas to drink in which season, how they affect the body, and the deeper meaning behind the ceremony itself. It was peaceful, informative, and beautifully presented. We ended the experience with a short walk to a hidden Hutong just steps from the Forbidden City — a perfect way to soak in the atmosphere and history of Beijing. Truly a memorable and authentic moment. Highly recommended!”

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4.Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $88

Shop Beijing’s Panjiayuan and Hongqiao markets, taste tea, learn to bargain, and enjoy private hotel transfers in four focused hours.

“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”

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5.Mutianyu Great Wall and Tea House Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $98

Review of Beijing’s private Mutianyu Great Wall and tea house tour, with hotel pickup, tea ceremony, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“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 ！”

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6.Temple Of Heaven+Tai Chi Class+Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

Explore Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, learn Tai Chi, and join a traditional tea ceremony on this calm, private six-hour tour.

“Excellent experience!! The Tai Chi class was so fun and informative. Simon is an incredible guide and knows so much about Temple of Heaven as well as China’s history. Highlight of the trip was the tea ceremony where we had really wonderful teas. Really engaging and would go again.”

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7.3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $99

Taste eight Chinese teas, join a tea ceremony, and enjoy dim sum on Beijing’s Maliandao Street in a practical three-hour small-group tour.

“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.”

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8.Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $9

Taste five Chinese teas in a 30-minute Beijing ceremony, learn proper brewing, and enjoy a friendly cultural experience for just $9.90.

“Amazing experience! Very friendly staff and also very knowledgeable. Richard and the tea master were very lovely. 100% recommend!”

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9.Beijing Tai Chi and Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $95

Learn Tai Chi, Taoist wellness, and Chinese tea culture in a private three-hour Beijing experience with English-speaking guides.

“Tai Chi is such a beautiful way to learn about heath and our self’s. It was great to start the morning with Eric’s class, practicing presence (mind, eyes and body). It is relaxing and fun in the same time. Eric is a great master and specks fluenRead more”

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10.Private Tour to the Temple of Heaven and Tea tasting at the Maliandao Tea city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $117

Explore Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, watch local morning life, and taste five Chinese teas on a private 7 to 8 hour tour.

“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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11.Beijing：Learn Calligraphy & Enjoy Kung Fu Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Learn Beijing calligraphy or Kung Fu tea with an English-speaking teacher, taste tea and snacks, and take home a handmade cultural keepsake.

“Charlotte nous a tres bien accueilli dans cette salle remplie de theieres, de tasses et de thés : ce decor donne une tres bonne ambiance, un bonne energie pour cette experience. Elle nous a donne de nombreuses explications et a repondu a toute notre curiosité. je recommande chaudement”

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12.Private Beijing Tour to Fayuan Temple with Tea Tasting at Maliandao Tea Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $117

Visit Beijing’s Fayuan Temple, taste four to five Chinese teas, and shop Maliandao Tea Street on a private half-day tour.

“We had a fantastic time with Vivie on our tour! The temple was beautiful and we tried so many types of Chinese teas. Vivie taught us a lot about the tea and tea culture in China. It was a highlight of our trip to Beijing!”

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