The 4 2-Hour Experiences in China That Earn Their Price

1.2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy with an Artist in Shanghai, China

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $50Our pick

Learn Chinese calligraphy in English in Shanghai, make a folding fan with your chosen character, and leave with a handmade souvenir.

“It was an excellent introduction to Chinese calligraphy and I enjoyed it so much that I have asked for more lessons. Lucy was flexible in her teaching approach and happy to answer questions and adapt to my needs and interests. For example, I wanted to do the final piece of art in regular script rather than seal script. Lucy’s studio is spacious and calming, an ideal place to study calligraphy. Lucy was extremely generous with her time, giving considerably more than the two hour time slot. Her enthusiasm and love of the subject really shows. I also appreciated her ability to answer my questions about the pieces of calligraphy we…”

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2.2-Hour “Ancient & Modern” Beijing Sidecar Tour (Day /Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $89

A 2-hour sidecar ride that mixes Beijing’s old landmarks and hutongs with modern skyline stops, snacks, drinks, and great photo timing.

“I highly recommend Beijing sidecar tour on your first day visiting Beijing. John was waiting for us at it hotel and we had a fantastic 2 hours with him exploring the city. This is a great way to get your bearings straight and to understand the city lRead more”

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3.Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Shanghai’s Jewish Ghetto

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $131

Private 2-hour Shanghai walk through the Jewish ghetto, from the Ohel Moishe Synagogue museum to Huoshan Park, local life, and Xiahai Temple.

“Walking around the area of Hongkou is so interesting because of it's history in relation to Jewish refugees and because it gives you an insight into life in the suburbs in Shanghai today. Prior to meeting our tour guide, Annie, we had some time to spare so we wandered around the area a little by ourselves. The people of the area are friendly and didn't seem to mind us stopping and watching them go about their daily lives. When we met Annie, we knew we had hit the jackpot! Annie is everything you want in a tour guide. She was knowledgeable about the area and it's history, interested in us…”

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4.2-Hour Beijing Private Jingshan Coal Hill Park and Beihai Park Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $66

Private 2-hour walk through Jingshan and Beihai parks with pickup, entrance fees included, and big views of Beijing’s historic center.

“Our group should be notified that the pagoda at Beihai Park was closed on Monday before booking this tour. The tour is great for viewing the forbidden city from the top view, admiring the gardens covered with various flowers, and the small lakes.”

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