Top China Cooking Classes

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.

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.

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.

Sichuan Hotpot has a history of at least 1700 years. Today Sichuan Hotpots have been increased in category to include the "Red Pot" (Spicy hotpot flavor with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns), the “White Pot” (Non-spicy hotpot flavor with broth) and ‘Double Pot’ (Including the first two). With the help of your guide, you will be cooking both the spicy hotpot and the Non-spicy pot and learn to cut and set dishes with decorations, which will be guided by a professional chef. This experience will have a very unique local market visit as well, you will try to learn and taste the different foods in this beautiful city.

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.

Biang biang noodles are one of the iconic dishes from Xi’an. Learn to make them yourself with this half-day small-group cooking class of easy difficulty. Visit a spice market to learn about and gather ingredients, then learn to make the noodles in a traditional Chinese courtyard, while enjoying local tea. Afterwards, enjoy your creations with beer or other beverages.

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.

•Hyper-Local Immersion: Explore a vibrant market, favorite among Shanghai locals. •Crash Course in Chinese: Learn essential "market mandarin" to interact with vendors and ask for those "free scallions." •Hands-on Cooking: Move beyond the demo—every guest prepares their own signature dish from scratch. •Small-Group Intimacy: Enjoy a personalized experience with plenty of time for photos, stories, and social sharing.

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.

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.

Welcome to the Warm Home of Shanghai！ Join an immersive dumpling-making experience, enjoy Chinese cuisine, forge cultural connections and receive free travel guidance of Shanghai and surrounding. Craft Your Own Dumplings, under the guidance of a passionate Shanghai homemaker, you'll roll out dough, shape wrappers, and mix fillings to create your very own delicious dumplings. Each dumpling carries our welcome and blessings, making you feel at home even in a foreign land. Cultural Exchange, Lifelong Friendship ‍‍‍ During this experience, you're not just a tourist but a part of our family. We look forward to sharing our stories with you, learning about your cultural background, and together building a bridge of friendship.

Learn to prepare Xian cuisine during this private cooking class. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the home of a local family with an English-speaking guide and cook authentic regional dishes like dumplings or hot pot. During this fun food-centric outing, you’ll visit two local markets and feast on your delicious meal.

Authentic Flavor, fun hands-on experience. we teach you the real techniques of Chinese cuisine. Our class is fully customizable to your cravings, 100% hands-on, and taught in fluent English. You leave with a delicious meal and the skill to recreate genuine flavors in your home kitchen.

More than a walking tour, this is an invitation to discover Dali through the eyes of someone who has made it home. As a newcomer to Dali, I’ll take you beyond the usual tourist trails and into the rhythms of everyday life here. Wander through the untamed forests of Cangshan Mountain, forage for wild mushrooms and wild tea leaves, then return to my home to share tea, stories and the centuries-old wisdom of Chinese tea culture. Explore the colours, flavours and characters of a traditional market, before winding down the afternoon in a tranquil Japanese-style tea house. A beautiful blend of nature, gentle adventure, local discoveries, tea and food culture, and meaningful human connections. Not simply a tour of places, but a glimpse into the way life is lived in Dali.

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.

Soup dumpling is a signature dish of Shanghai. Immerse yourself in local culinary traditions, and learn to make vegan versions of this classic dish, in this small-group cooking class in Shanghai. Get hands-on instruction and learn the different steps to making this iconic dish from scratch, then enjoy the dumplings you made together.

Local food market shopping and bargaining · Learn to cook most popular Sichuan food step by step · Learn Chinese food culture stories behind it · Enjoy the food you made in a unique home-style garden restaurant · Recipes for your cooking

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.

Learn to make traditional Chinese dumplings using fresh organic ingredients in a small-group hands-on cooking class. Begin with a market walk guided by a local host to explore authentic ingredients, then prepare and boil your own dumplings. Vegan options are available upon request, making this class suitable for all food lovers.

Discover the flavors of Sichuan with hands-on cooking experience at the Sichuan Cuisine Museum in Chengdu. Explore the museum’s culinary exhibits,traditional cooking tools and the centuries-old craft of making Pixian chili bean paste,one of the essential seasonings of Sichuan cuisine.Learn about local food traditions and visit the Kitchen God Temple. Put on a chef’s uniform and learn to cook authentic Sichuan dishes with guidance from experience local chefs. Choose between two experiences: -Learn a Skill:Prepare Kung Pao Chicken and explore Sichuan’s culinary traditions,with unlimited local snacks tasing during designated serving hours. -Play with Sichuan Cuisine:Prepare three classic dishes-Kung Pao Chicken,Mapo Tofu and panda-shaped steamed dumplings.Enjoy your meal and drinks,receive chef feedback,a Rookie Master Chef certificate and recipes.Unlimited local snacks are also included during serving hours. Cooking activities,dining arrangements and benefits vary by package.

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.

Uncover the secrets behind Sinchuan cuisine on a 4-hour cooking class in Chengdu. Under the guidance of a local chef, learn the techniques required to make delicious delicacies like Kung Pao chicken and dumplings while gaining insight into the complex flavors of Sichuan food. Afterwards, sit down to feast upon the fruits of your labor with your fellow food lovers. Return home with recipe cards to impress friends and family with your new found knowledge.

A slow, hands-on introduction to Chinese culture where you learn by doing. Small groups, personal guidance, and a peaceful setting inside a vegetarian restaurant make this a relaxed and authentic experience.