Family Fun, All

Tenon & Mortise Workshop with a Local Hutong Family

Family Fun, All

Tenon & Mortise Workshop with a Local Hutong Family

Family Fun, All

Tenon & Mortise Workshop with a Local Hutong Family

Family Fun, All

Tenon & Mortise Workshop with a Local Hutong Family

  • Destination

    Beijing

  • Trip duration

    0.5 day

  • Price

    From 620 cny

  • Min/Max travelers

    Min. 4

Authentic Cultural Immersion

  • Master the traditional tenon and mortise woodworking technique used to build China’s most iconic structures
  • Learn from expert craftsmen in a genuine hutong workshop setting
  • Take home your handcrafted wooden creation as a unique souvenir
  • Private tour with English-speaking guide for personalized attention

Historical Heritage Experience

  • Explore 300-year-old hutong architecture from three imperial dynasties
  • Learn ancient nail-free construction techniques behind the Forbidden City
  • 4-hour hands-on workshop combining history and traditional craftsmanship
Day 1

Traditional Woodwork Workshop in the Hutongs

Step into Beijing's ancient hutongs and discover the architectural secrets that have shaped China's capital for over 300 years. In this immersive hands-on workshop, learn the traditional craft of tenon and mortise - an age-old building technique that required no nails or metal, yet was strong enough to construct the hutongs, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. Experience the remarkable skills of ancient Chinese craftsmen as you create your own wooden masterpiece using techniques passed down through the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.

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