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The 15 most popular workshops right now, with prices, durations, and what to expect from each one on the day.
Shop Liangjiaxiang spices in Chengdu, learn Sichuan wok skills with a chef, then eat your own dishes with drinks in a small group.
“Really interesting walk around a tucked away local wet market and cooking together in the beautiful and homely kitchen space. Really recommend- you’ll learn so much!”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing at Wangfujing. English-led 30–60 minute class with tools, scripts, and a meaningful character for $20.
“We loved this activity! Richard was so friendly and a great instructor!”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in Beijing with small-group instruction, brush techniques, and a take-home memento near Wangfujing.
“Richard has a lot of love and experience for the Chinese calligraphy. It came through during the 4 hours he spent with us. He was patient and a good teacher for beginners!”
Organic Chinese dumplings start with a Jordan market walk, then you make and eat 10 handmade dumplings in a small class.
“The whole experience was great. The walk through the market was informative and the class was very enjoyable. The instructions were clear and the hands-on experience was especially good. Felis is a great teacher.”
A 3-hour Beijing dumpling workshop with English coaching, tea pairing, and plenty of food plus beer, $35 per person starting 16:30.
“Wonderful moment with Julie and Rachel ! The food was delicious, thank you very much !”
Cook Beijing-style dumplings and more on Zoom with Chef Miss Li. Vegan options, ingredients list in advance, tailored teaching for $20.
“I enjoyed very much learning to prepare dumplings and they turned out better than expected! It was so nice hearing all your anecdotes about family meal traditions! The ingredients list sent in advance was clear and instructions easy to follow, also well equipped with the two cameras. Thank you for this fun experience!”
Join a Jordan-area market walk and organic xiao long bao class. Make wrappers from scratch, then eat 10 dumplings each.
“Feliz took us to the wet market to buy meat for the class we also tour the Temple street market and her preferred vendors. Then we went back to a Cafe to make the dragon dumplings. They turned out really good. Very worthwhile. The combo class would have been even better.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in Beijing’s Wangfujing hutong area with an English-speaking teacher, tea, and hands-on practice using real tools.
“It's in a bookstore and it's air-conditioned and you get tea . You also get a history of calligraphy and how old the practice is. I learned a lot and it was lots of fun and I'm coming back”
Sip four premium Chinese teas in Chai Wan. Learn gongfu pouring, pair with snacks, and use all five senses to match flavors.
“We explored the area and discovered this tea house. The experience was extremely positive and rewarding. We were able to deepen our knowledge of tea. We are very grateful for this experience and heartily recommend it to others. Vivian is truly an expert in what she does and how she conveys information to guests💚”
Beijing Wangfujing calligraphy class near the Forbidden City. Learn brush strokes and make your own artwork in 45–120 minutes.
“It was the perfect calligraphy class in Beijing. Relaxing environment and much patience. Also a very calm atmosphere to practice. Highly recommended it!”
Train in traditional Chinese kungfu in a 700-year hutong beside the Forbidden City, with English coaching, practical self-defense, and optional tea.
“what an absolutely fantastic experience!!! Both the instructor and translator were both lovely and outstanding. I loved this experience and they catered it to my needs and interests within Kung Fu. Highly recommend!”
Learn Chinese calligraphy in downtown Beijing with an art teacher, included supplies, and a small-group class that fits your schedule.
“Richard was very kind and informative during our class. We got lots of practice before our final piece which we got to take home. Highly recommend!”
Chengdu half-day: spice market walk, tea ceremony, chef-led Sichuan cooking, then eat your dishes with recipes and beverages.
“If you like cooking and Chinese kitchen, this experience is a must in Chengdu! The market tour with the two guides - Lance and Lichi, who speak perfectly English - is very interesting, they taught us many things about Chinese food and culture. Ling, the chef, was a great teacher! And the food was delicious…”
Shop a Yangshuo market with Hans, then cook Yangshuo beer fish and enjoy family tea in a 4-hour private class with lunch.
“Excellent experience to learn more about Asian cuisine. The purchase in the market and the subsequent cooking has turned out to be a surprise with an excellent taste result. Hans, a great host and good cook, fun and extraordinary person. This is a very, very recommended activity.Auto-translated”
VIP Class Huangpu River cruise, Bund and Pudong night views, and a Din Tai Fung xiaolongbao dinner with private guide transfers in Shanghai.
“Sunny is a wonderful guide. Our group (traveling for business) had a fantastic time. Highly recommended this tour!”
