Which are the best cultural experiences in China?

 

Expats Holidays knows that you might have already enjoyed some of the activities during your stay in China, but maybe there are some other cultural experiences in China that you wouldn’t want to miss before you leave!

 

Chinese Tea Picking

China is famous for its tea. In China, the tea plant can be harvested anywhere from once to as many as 6 or 7 times per year. Normally you will ride to the terraced tea field where you can experience the tea picking. After the tea-picking, you will fry and dry the tea leaves by yourselves under the instruction by a local tea making master.

 

 

Chinese shadow puppetry

Chinese shadow puppetry is an incredible artistry and even though the setup is pretty simple, it has been a delight for audiences of all ages for generations. You only need a light source, a projection surface and a puppet and you’re on your way to becoming a shadow puppeteer.

 

 

Wear a Chinese Qipao

Revisit the 1920s while wearing an authentic traditional Chinese Qipao! It resembles the highest standards for Chinese women and is made of silk with thick laces at the sleeves, a collar and two uniformly wide edges. Walk with charm and grace in this tight-fitting embroidered dress.

 

 

Chinese Traditional Handicrafts

Learn various traditional Chinese handicrafts, such as paper cutting, kitemaking, miniature sculpture painting, Chinese knotting, or sculpting. These handicrafts are an integral part of the Chinese culture and make wonderful, unforgettable gifts.

 

 

Panda keeper

As a panda keeper, you will not only clean up the bamboo, pick up droppings and wash the enclosures, you’ll also observe and understand the panda’s status and its living conditions. Spend 2 hours with plenty of activities in the Dujiangyan Panda Base.

 

 

Enjoy Beijing opera

As one of the classic art forms of imperial China, Beijing Opera is a staple of cultural tradition in the modern era. Reflecting the opulence and dramatic storytelling from as far back as the mid Qing Dynasty (late 18th century), the actors and actresses keep the history of China alive with their vivid costumes and lilting voices.

 

 

Chinese Cooking Lessons

Put your culinary skills to the test with our Chinese cooking classes. Discover some of China’s many cuisines and learn how to create them yourself.

 

 

Learn Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese Calligraphy is a traditional form of writing characters from the Chinese language through the use of ink and a brush. It is a tradition that is rooted in China through centuries of practice.

 

 

Dry farming

Many local villages have been already using plaque bamboo sieves to dry their crops in the ancient times. Every harvest season, the colorful filled drying racks surrounded by ancient structures make up a splendid autumn landscape.

 

 

Can you think of any other Chinese cultural experience? If Expats Holidyas has not mentioned it above, please feel free to comment below to share your idea! BOOK NOW!