📜 Xi'an Authentic Calligraphy Experience - Dive into Ink & Brush Artistry

Hi! I'm Yunyun — born and raised in Xi'an, with over 20 years of calligraphy practice and fluent English. After experiencing diverse cultures across 50+ countries, I'm passionate about sharing the soul of Chinese Calligraphy with international friends. 

My mission: To help you connect with 3,000 years of Chinese wisdom through the art of brush and ink.

🌟 What you'll experience:

In this immersive experience, you’ll not only enjoy a traditional tea ritual, but also learn to write elegant Chinese calligraphy using authentic tools and techniques. Whether you’re a complete beginner or simply curious about the art of writing, this is a rare opportunity to connect with the spirit of ancient Chang’an through your own brushstrokes. 

🌲Learn Beautiful Chinese Characters Master basic strokes and practice meaningful characters like 一(one), 十(ten), 大(big), 小(small), 米(rice), 永(forever), 龙(dragon), 武( martial）, 爱（love） — from simple lines to expressions of dragon power, martial spirit, and love, we’ll also teach you how to write your name in Chinese characters.

📜 Discover Writing History Journey through 3,000 years of Chinese character evolution with fascinating stories and cultural insights.

🎋 Traditional Cultural Atmosphere Enjoy jasmine tea ceremony, incense ritual, and authentic Chinese scholar ambiance with local snacks.

🎨 Create Your Personal Art You will also get to pick some of your favorite words or sentences, which will be written on a fan, scroll, or bookmark—creating a one-of-a-kind piece of art that’s uniquely yours and take home!

💡 Who is this tour for?
• Beginners and culture enthusiasts curious about traditional Chinese arts seeking hands-on experience 
• Travelers and locals looking for a unique cultural activity with a personalized artistic keepsake 
• Urban dwellers seeking a moment of tranquility and mindfulness in their busy lives 
• Families and small groups of friends who want to learn about Chinese calligraphy history and techniques in a relaxed, interactive setting

👣 Experience Overview:

• 🍵 Local Tea Welcome - Traditional hospitality with tea and snacks
• 🔥 Incense Ritual - Create the perfect artistic mood
• 📚 Calligraphy History - Stories behind the ancient art
• 🖌️ Basic Techniques - Learn proper brush handling and strokes
• ✍️ Character Practice - From simple to meaningful characters
• 🎨 Art Creation - Make your personal keepsakes

✅ As the activity is hosted in a Traditional Teahouse next to Xi'an City Wall, some fees apply. 

 There is a tea fee of 58 RMB per person,
along with a calligraphy material fee of 29 RMB per person 

Included:

• Chang’an tea service with local snacks 

• All writing materials (ink, paper, inkstone) 
• Painted folding fan, Personalized bookmarks, Traditional scroll painting 

🎁 Yours to Keep:
• Painted folding fan
• Personalized bookmarks
• Traditional scroll painting

If you wish to conduct this activity at a time not on the schedule, please send a message to contact me for consultation.

Note:
Customized private tours available per your request, Tours to Terra-Cotta Army, Mount Hua, Yellow River Waterfall are also available, please feel free to ask for details!