China · 2-HOUR EXPERIENCES

7 2-Hour Experiences in China That Repay a Whole Morning

7 tours  ·  from $50 a head

The shortlist you would send a friend: 7 2-hour experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you pay.

2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy with an Artist in Shanghai, China - The opening lesson: scripts, stories, and Chinese ideas about art
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2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy with an Artist in Shanghai, China

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

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

Learn Chinese calligraphy with artist Lucy in a small Shanghai workshop, practice ancient brush techniques, and take home a personalized folding fan.

“Lucie was an excellent guide and teacher, with some great hands training for doing calligraphy. She showed us how to do the characters we selected, then helped refine our technique, each of us leaving with a nice example of the handiwork. I highly recommend the diversion from the usual sight seeing activities!”

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2-Hour “Ancient & Modern” Beijing Sidecar Tour (Day /Night) - Bell and Drum Towers: a fast look at Beijing’s central axis
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2-Hour “Ancient & Modern” Beijing Sidecar Tour (Day /Night)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $89

See Beijing by sidecar, from hutongs and Houhai to the Forbidden City moat, Workers’ Stadium, CCTV, and Ming City Wall Park.

“First of all, John was very punctual in picking me up from my hotel, and at the end of the tour very flexible in where I wanted to be dropped off. It was really nice to see the Hutong area and the CBD from a motorcycle side car, while John tRead more”

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Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Shanghai's Jewish Ghetto - Key points to know before booking
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Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Shanghai’s Jewish Ghetto

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

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

Review of Shanghai’s private Jewish Ghetto walking tour, covering Ohel Moishe Synagogue, Huoshan Park, local homes, Xiahai Temple, and tour value.

“Annie was our guide for this tour. She gave us explicit directions as to where to meet her, She was prompt and provided a great tour of the area.Her english is excellent and the information helped us to see the ghetto, its history, different ethnic groups from Iraq, Iran, Russia and others who were provided asylum during very dark periods in history. She is very knowledgeable and took us not only to the complex which houses the Jewish history in Shanghai, but the old synagogoue and was even able to bring us into homes where they lived. I would highly recommend this tour! rj freeman, salem, ma”

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2-Hour Beijing Private Forbidden City Tour: History & Highlights - Entering the Palace Museum and Forbidden City
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2-Hour Beijing Private Forbidden City Tour: History & Highlights

2-Hour Private Chinese Ink and Brush Painting Workshop in Shanghai - Why this class feels different from a standard art activity
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2-Hour Private Chinese Ink and Brush Painting Workshop in Shanghai

5.2-Hour Private Chinese Ink and Brush Painting Workshop in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $118

Learn Chinese ink painting in a private Shanghai studio with hotel pickup, tea, expert instruction, translation, and your own artwork to take home.

“This tour was terrific! Our teacher Ms. Zhang taught us about Chinese painting styles and patiently walked us through the basics of composition. We then painted some flowers to take home. As we painted, we drank tea and listed to the sRead more”

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Private 2-Hour Shanghai Lanes and Alleyways Walking Tour - Walking through old courtyard lanes
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Private 2-Hour Shanghai Lanes and Alleyways Walking Tour

6.Private 2-Hour Shanghai Lanes and Alleyways Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $123

Explore Shanghai’s nongtangs, meet longtime residents, sample street food, and see everyday life beyond the Bund on a private two-hour walk.

“excellent tour we loved every thing about it, our guide Zoe was the best she explained everything so clear. loved it so much and would use your company again if we come to Shanghai again.”

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