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A person writing Chinese calligraphy on paper. 1
A workspace with an easel, art supplies, and a window with a view. 2
A bottle of Mars whiskey and a sign with Japanese characters. 3
A person writing Chinese calligraphy on paper with a brush. 4
A stack of paper bags. 5
By Shanghai Glopen Travel Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿6,002 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover the origins of Chinese characters and their evolution
    • Learn about the “Four Treasures of the Study” and their uses
    • Practice the basic strokes of seal script and create your own character
    • Craft a personalised badge to take home as a keepsake
    • Experience the unique textures and qualities of materials like xuan paper

Activity location

    • Shanghai
    • Shanghai, Shang Hai Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 中国上海市长宁区 邮政编码: 200050 | Zhongshan Park Station (Lines 2, 3, and 4), Exit 8
    • Chang Ning Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China

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Shanghai: Chinese Culture and Calligraphy Experience

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
฿6,001.87 x 1 Adult฿6,001.87
Total
Price is ฿6,001.87
Until Sun, 11 Oct
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Cultural decoding of Chinese characters
  • Inclusions
    Learning about the Four Treasures of the Study
  • Inclusions
    Understanding the Six Principles of Chinese character formation
  • Inclusions
    Practice of basic strokes of seal script
  • Inclusions
    Creative practice to invent a Chinese character
  • Inclusions
    Souvenir creation of a personalised badge
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the workshop location

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years

What you can expect

  • Immerse yourself in the rich history of Chinese characters, tracing their evolution from oracle bone script to modern regular script. Discover how the shapes and meanings have transformed over time.

    Learn about the “Four Treasures of the Study” (brush, ink, paper, and inkstone), and experience the unique textures and qualities of materials such as xuan paper, bamboo slips, and silk.

    Understand the “Six Principles” of Chinese character formation, and practice the basic strokes of seal script, including horizontal, vertical, and curved lines.

    Choose one of the “Six Principles” to invent your own Chinese character, combining cultural knowledge with personal imagination. Write your character and craft a personalised badge to take home as a keepsake.

Location

Activity location

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    • Shanghai
    • Shanghai, Shang Hai Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 中国上海市长宁区 邮政编码: 200050 | Zhongshan Park Station (Lines 2, 3, and 4), Exit 8
    • Chang Ning Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China