📜 Xi'an Authentic Calligraphy Experience - Write Your Story in Ancient Characters

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Xi'An

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: YunyunTours

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Registered on 26 March 2025

Hello! I'm Yunyun, the founder of YunyunTours and a local guide in Xi'an. After 6 years of overseas adventures, including leading tours on European river cruises, I've returned home to craft unique City Walks that let you explore Xi'an's history, savor local cuisine, and discover hidden stories. At YunyunTours, we offer customized inbound tours, guided city tours, cultural exchange programs, hotel reservations, and rentals for cars, electric vehicles, and bicycles. Whether you're eager to visit the Terra - cotta Army, explore the ancient City Wall, or wander through the Muslim Quarter, we've got you covered. Wechat or WhatsApp: +86 18740451857 Email: [email protected] Let’s plan your unforgettable Xi'an adventure! 😊

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hi! I'm Yunyun — born and raised in Xi'an, with 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:

Learn Beautiful Chinese Characters Master basic strokes and practice meaningful characters like 一, 十, 大, 小, 米, 永, 龙, 武, 爱 — from simple lines to expressions of dragon power, martial spirit, and love.

📜 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 Design your own hand-painted fan, personalized bookmarks, and traditional scroll painting to take home!

👣 Experience Overview:

• 🍵 Jasmine 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

✅ Everything Included:
• Jasmine tea service with local snacks

• All writing materials (ink, paper, inkstone)
• Professional calligraphy instruction

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

⭐️ IMPORTANT!
This is a premium cultural experience with fixed pricing:

Cultural Experience & Instruction Fee: 298 RMB per person
(tea service, all materials, takeaway items, 3-hour guided experience, tips included - no additional payment required)

Unlike typical walking tours, this hands-on workshop requires
premium materials and preparation, hence the set price.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Shun Cheng Xiang, Bei Lin Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China

This teahouse is located at No. 41, Shuncheng Lane, east of the South Gate of Xi'an City Wall. There is a Chinese-style doorhead with three Chinese characters "Ningshen Si 宁神司" inscribed on it.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).