Half Day Chinese Ancient Guqin Experience
Chengdu, China
2 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do
TOUCH THE TREASURE OF HISTORY OF 3000 YEARS!
Highlights
Touch the treasure of time via the 3000-year-old Guqin, an old-fashion typical Chinese musical instrument.
Quick Facts about Chinese Traditional Music Instrumental Guqin
Guqin, known as "Seven-stringed Zither," has a history of over 3,000 years and represents China’s foremost solo musical instrument tradition. It is proclaimed on the Second Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This ancient instrument is inseparable from Chinese intellectual history. Guqin playing developed as an elite art form, practiced by noblemen and scholars in intimate settings, and was therefore never intended for public performance. Furthermore, the guqin was one of the four arts – along with calligraphy, painting and an ancient form of chess – those Chinese scholars were expected to master. According to tradition, twenty years of training were required to attain proficiency.
What's Included?
- Local English-speaking guide
- Rent for the Guqin
- Venue fee for the learning how to play the Guqin
- Commission for the Guqin masters and translation services (if necessary)
- Tea and coffee
- Small group tour (less than 4 people)
What's Not Included?
- Transportation
- Gratuity and tips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Lalaland Chengdu
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Guide Options
- Guide - English
Customer Reviews
Great experience for solo travellers
2024-12-27
I had a great time!!! The Guqin teacher was very talented and patient. I wanted to be taught a different song to the one that was prepared and there was no issue with that. Overall, highly recommend, even if you go solo:)