Hands-on Incense Tablet Making: A journey into Chinese Fragrance Culture (Intangible Heritage)

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Step into the world of traditional Chinese incense culture through a hands-on crafting experience. Learn the stories behind ancient fragrances once used in rituals, medicine, and daily life, then blend natural ingredients and essential oils using time-honored methods. Shape, mold, and decorate your own incense tablet, creating a meaningful keepsake that reflects both history and personal creativity.


✨ Main Activities:

  • Cultural Introduction: Discover China’s 2,000-year incense tradition and how scents like sandalwood, musk, and amber were used in rituals, medicine, and daily life.
  • Material Preparation: Mix natural ingredients and plant-based essential oils, following traditional ratios.
  • Hands-On Shaping: Knead the fragrant clay into a smooth texture, press it into intricately carved molds (featuring symbols like bats for luck, lotus flowers for purity, or zodiac animals), and refine the edges for a polished finish.
  • Personalization: Choose from a variety of molds and customize your tablet with decorative cords or beads.


🗓️ Class Schedule:

  • Tuesday - Sunday: 9:30 - 19:00
  • Close on Monday
  • Duration: 2 hours


📍 Address:

  • Yellow historic villa, which is close to the "Wuning Road" metro station. 
  • After your booking is confirmed, we'll send the detailed address and a photo of the meeting point via WhatsApp, WeChat, or Email.


👥 Eligibility:
This activity has no age limit


ℹ️ Additional Information:

Outside food and drinks are not allowed