Near Beijing’s Garden, guests can enjoy several distinctive cultural experiences. First, the Morning Calligraphy Workshop takes place in a riverside pavilion, led by master calligraphers. Participants practice brush writing surrounded by ancient trees, embodying the refined spirit of traditional literati culture.
Second, the nightly Garden Illumination Show, starting at 7 PM, uses advanced lighting technology to recreate Qing Dynasty garden banquets, accompanied by live guqin music, creating a mesmerizing time-travel atmosphere.
Additionally, the Peking Opera Percussion Workshop allows visitors to play traditional instruments and learn basic movements, even performing in a mini stage show. There’s also a Tea Ceremony Experience held in the Plum Pavilion, featuring tea harvested from the garden itself, with instruction on Song Dynasty tea preparation and appreciation of antique tea wares.
All experiences are led by expert guides and deeply rooted in the garden’s historical context, offering profound insight into Beijing’s status as a pinnacle of imperial horticultural design and cultural heritage.