Top China Classes & Workshops

Learn the basics of tai chi during a private class in Beijing. Your expert instructor explains the foundation of tai chi, a Chinese martial art that is said to benefit the body’s overall health. Hear about the philosophy of Taoism, and yin and yang, then practice some slow deliberate movements combined with deep breathing and focus, the essence of tai chi.

Every Chinese city has its own specialties and staples, and Yangshuo is no exception: Its signature beer fish is known around the country. Learn to cook authentic Chinese dishes, including local favorites, during this small-group experience. Start with an atmospheric trip to the bustling market to choose your ingredients. After a cup of tea, get hands-on prepping a mix of local and pan-Chinese eats.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Zhang Yimou, Impression Sanjie Liu is a spectacular show performed by a cast of 600 in a natural theater that takes advantage of the surreal karst landscape of Yangshuo. Pre-book your tickets to guarantee your admission to the show, and upgrade to round-trip transfers from Yangshuo county hotels for a seamless experience.

Tired of cookie-cutter cooking classes? Led by Dana with 15 years of hotel industry expertise, our private courtyard café offers a premium dual cultural experience: handmade dumpling cooking workshop + optional Chinese mahjong lesson. You’ll learn to fold perfect traditional dumplings and cook classic dishes like Kung Pao Chicken, Yangzhou Fried Rice and chili oil noodles. Our professional head chef (my husband) customizes menus for Sichuan, Cantonese or regional flavors. After cooking, you can stay to learn the rules and fun gameplay of authentic Chinese mahjong.

Eating is one of the great pleasures of visiting China. Learn how to take the experience back home with you in this private dim sum cooking class in Shanghai's French Concession. Under your instructor's guidance, gain a deeper understanding of flavors and techniques as you learn how to make your choice of two bite-size treats, including dumplings, egg rolls, and desserts.

The Naxi people have shaped Lijiang but it can be hard to discover their culture. Get hands-on with this minority group’s distinctive cuisine during this small-group cooking class, led by a local family. Shop at Lijiang’s oldest market then continue to a professional cooking studio in a courtyard home. Prepare and eat three different dishes—with snacks, tea, and water—as a photographer records your experience, ensuring you have memories to share.

Learn the ancient Chinese art form of calligraphy and create a unique souvenir with this small-group calligraphy class with a local artist. Discover the history of Chinese calligraphy, learn how to use the tools and basic writing technique, then create your own piece of art in the form of a traditional folding fan decorated with calligraphy.

This is the ideal pick for foodie travelers who are keen to expand their Chinese cooking skills. Rather than just watching online videos, enjoy a much more immersive experience that starts with a visit to a local spice market. Learn about Sichuan spices and local ingredients, then take part in a cooking class that focuses on “Bao Zi” steamed buns. At the end, enjoy your tasty creations with drinks.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Beijing with this private transfer service. Avoid shared shuttles and long taxi lines after your flight, and meet your driver directly at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX). Relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence in Beijing with a private tour designed for your group size.

Learn to paint elegant Chinese artwork in this private ink and brush painting workshop in Shanghai. This is the art of shui mo, or water and ink. Your instructor and local guide/translator will help share the techniques with you. You’ll be collected from your hotel in downtown Shanghai and taken to the workshop in the French Concession. Enjoy tea, painting, and relaxing today in this class lasting two to three hours.

Visit the Great Wall on this tour from Beijing with a private driver. Get picked up at your hotel and travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less crowded section. Explore independently and hike along the wall to see its many panoramic views at your own pace. Optional extras include a cable car ride and toboggan ride. Customize the start time of this private tour to suit your schedule.

Not a typical bar crawl: This experience focuses on connection, culture, and atmosphere rather than just drinking. Explore real hutong life at night: Walk through historic alleys where old Beijing meets modern youth culture. Drink like a local: From craft beer bars to street-side convenience store drinking — experience authentic social rituals. Cultural storytelling through nightlife: Learn how traditional baijiu culture coexists with modern drinking trends. Meet people, not just places: Connect with locals and travelers from around the world in a relaxed, social setting.

Learn to make baozi, a type of filled bun, during this half-day small-group cooking class. Visit a spice market to learn about and gather ingredients, then learn to make Chinese dough and the buns from scratch in a traditional Chinese courtyard, while enjoying local tea. Afterwards, enjoy your creations with beer or other beverages.

A type of zither, the 7-string guqin has been played in China for more than 2,000 years, and was long a favorite of scholars and literati. Discover its magical tones during this intimate private class. You'll learn the instrument's history, discover a type of Chinese musical notation, discover some basic playing techniques, and maybe master a short song. Chinese traditional clothing is on hand to make your pictures really pop.

You will learn three very authentic vegetarian dishes from Chengdu. These are home-style dishes that almost every Chengdu household makes. The ingredients are easy to find and the methods are simple, so even if you have no cooking experience, you can give them a try. Why should you take my vegetarian cooking class? - These are vegetarian dishes with Chengdu characteristics. I want to show that vegetarian food doesn't have to be bland—it can be delicious, full of flavor, and has the characteristics of Chengdu - You'll come to a local's home, not a commercial kitchen. Not only will you learn to cook, but you'll also get a real glimpse into the daily life of locals. - The recipes I teach you were passed down from my mother, so you won't find them anywhere else. - I'm not a vegetarian, but I do enjoy vegetarian food. I hope you'll come and experience a non-vegetarian's take on vegetarian dishes.

Make the most of your time in Beijing and combine culture, exercise, and sightseeing on this private half-day combo tour. Enjoy a private tai chi class where you will learn about the health benefits of this martial arts practice, as well as some basic gestures. Then visit the Temple of Heaven, a complex of religious building used for harvest ceremonies during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Enjoy drinks and socialize at top spots. Discover the Shanghai nightlife that earned the highest praise. Experience the bars and crowds that make our reviews unbeatable. Your epic night starts here! Experience the vibrant nightlife of Shanghai on a guided pub crawl. Meet new friends as you explore the city’s top bars and clubs. Enjoy a night of fun, drinks, and dancing in one of the world’s most exciting cities. This pub crawl features loads of fun and lots of interesting talks with fellow travelers and locals, while having opportunity to enjoy a variety of drinks in our hand-picked highly-rated bars (all with unique & distinctive ambiance) in Shanghai. The tour size is purposefully kept small so your local guide will be able to pay attention to every participant's interest and need, and always make sure everyone highly engaged and have chance chat with your guide, have fun with other participants and mingle with local bar visitors.

Tea is an integral part of Hong Kong’s culture. Learn to taste and pair high-quality teas with different foods during a tea workshop that lets you sample a range of premium Chinese teas, including green, red, and oolong. Use all of your five senses to explore each tea in a fun and interactive, and get recommendations for other teas you might like.

Immerse yourself in Hong Kong’s culinary culture with a small-group cooking class and market visit that teaches the art of making Xiao Long Bao—steamed soup dumplings filled with organic pork or vegetarian alternatives. Start with a guided market walk before learning to make dough, prepare the filling, and fold dumplings by hand. Each person makes 10 dumplings to enjoy.

Escape the crowds at other sections of the Great Wall and soak in the scenery and history at Jinshanling during a small-group self-guided day hike from Beijing. Walk a 3.7-mile (6-kilometer) section from East Five Window Tower to Brick Crenel, with the option to enjoy daytime or sunset views With water, admission tickets, and round-trip transit from Beijing included, logistics are made simple.

Discover the rich history of the Jinshanling Great Wall on a day trip from Beijing, and enjoy the views as you go. One of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall of China, the historic walkway was built on the Jinshanling mountains, which lend themselves to photo-worthy vistas. After your visit, savor lunch in a nearby restaurant, then relax on your return to Beijing. No unwelcome factory or tourist shop visits are included in the itinerary.

Take advantage of a long layover at the Beijing airport and spend the time visiting the Great Wall and a Beijing attraction on a private layover tour. Get picked up at the airport or a nearby hotel and head to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall to explore, then head to your choice of attractions, such as the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, hutongs, and more.

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