Top Eastern China Classes & Workshops

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 more than a Mahjong class—it's a cultural journey in the heart of Shanghai's Former French Concession. Held in a local Chinese tea bar hidden in a real local neighborhood, this experience offers an authentic setting where you can learn Mahjong with a professional instructor. It’s the perfect mix of learning, culture, and relaxation. With English translation provided, even complete beginners will feel confident as they discover Mahjong’s rules, play on automatic Mahjong tables, and explore the game’s rich history and social meaning in Chinese life. ✅ Hands-on Mahjong learning for all levels ✅ A rare look into everyday Chinese leisure life ✅ A perfect balance of learning and playing ✅ Fun, social, and culturally enriching Don’t just visit Shanghai—experience it like a local. After Mahjong class, you can have a walk around Former French Concession such as famous Tianzifang nearby. Book now and join us for Mahjong, tea, and stories you’ll never forget.

Explore the intricate world of Chinese art and culture in a hands-on silk fan painting workshop, set in a tranquil studio near Jing’an Temple. Over three engaging hours, delve into the historical significance of Chinese painting while using traditional tools and techniques to create your own masterpiece. This workshop offers an intimate atmosphere, ensuring personalized attention as you sip on tea and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and passion for learning.

Escape the urban rush in a serene Shanghai park. Train under Master John – an elite instructor whose rare skills come from 15+ years mastering Tai Chi, Wing Chun, and Sanda under China’s national team coaches. Why Choose This Experience: UNIQUE ACCESS: Learn from a coach who trained Gary Locke (Former US Commerce Secretary) and Fortune 500 giants like Volkswagen, Goldman Sachs & Air France. TWO ICONIC ARTS: Flow through Tai Chi’s meditative movements or master Wing Chun’s lightning defenses. Want both? Add the second(add-on) session! ELITE TECHNIQUES: John teaches rare combat applications – from Tai Chi’s soft-power throws to Wing Chun’s close-quarter strikes – honed through championship wins. NO PRIOR SKILLS NEEDED: Patient, personalized corrections adapt to all levels. Your Session Includes: Warm-ups Master John’s live demonstrations Hands-on practice with posture refinement Power drills & self-defense applications Qigong energy work & standing meditation (Zhan Zhuang)

Expert Guidance: The instructor is highly knowledgeable, with deep expertise in Dunhuang art and culture. Customizable Designs: Choose from a wide range of traditional mural patterns—majestic Buddhas, graceful Bodhisattvas, or mythical creatures like the Nine-colored Deer from ancient Chinese folktales. Hands-on Experience: You'll use authentic materials such as mineral pigments, clay boards, and traditional tools to recreate historic art in a peaceful, meditative setting. Cultural Immersion: The quiet, serene classroom atmosphere offers a rare chance to connect deeply with China’s spiritual and artistic traditions.

A calm, hands-on introduction to a traditional Chinese craft, focused on patience, rhythm, and meaning. Small group sizes allow for personal guidance in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Take a private cooking class in the home of your chef-instructor to learn about Chinese cuisine and experience daily life in Shanghai. Start with hotel pickup and a guided market tour that includes samples of popular snacks. Then head to your instructor’s home for a hands-on cooking lesson. Afterward, enjoy a lunch or dinner that you helped to make, accompanied by lively conversation.

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.

It is a chance to sit comfortably, rest your legs, and immerse yourself in a quiet moment of creation. Through the craft of Luodian, you will gain a genuine understanding of Chinese history and culture in a relaxed setting. The process is completely beginner-friendly—no artistic skill is required. By the end of the session, you will have not just a rested body and mind, but a beautiful, unique accessory made by your own hands to remember your journey.

Learn to paint elegant Chinese artwork in this ink and brush painting workshop in Shanghai. This is the art of shui mo, or water and ink. Your instructor and translator will help to 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.

Highlights of the Experience: · Led by a local, certified, fun, English-speaking master chef · Explore a vibrant wet market to immerse yourself in local freshness · Master the art of making two types of traditional Chinese dumplings · Unveil the secrets of stir-frying technique with a fiery Chinese wok · Learn to prepare two iconic Chinese dishes with special stories behind · Discover the mysteries behind traditional Chinese dressings and sauces · Have a delightful Chinese tea tasting to perfectly pair with your meal · Enjoy complimentary soft drinks and beer (and Chinese liquor if you are keen!) · Leave with exclusive recipes and surprise gifts as memorable takeaways · And more！

This is not a typical tea tasting; it is a curated, hands-on workshop designed to decode Chinese tea culture through a multidimensional lens of Art, Science, and Humanity, bringing both intellectually satisfying and sensorially delightful. Our Uniqueness: 1. Depth Over Demonstration: A Fusion of Fun, Interaction, and Knowledge * Beyond the Sip: Guests personally operate different traditional tea utensils, learning the precise techniques for various teas. 2. Superior Quality & Exclusive Access * Premium Teas Only: We serve superior-grade teas that are a class above the standard offerings found in tourist shops. * An Oasis of Calm: The experience is held in a serene, traditional-style tea room located in central Shanghai. 3. Expert Guidance with a Unique Perspective * Cultural Bridge Builder: Your guide is a tea expert, he also brings over 15 years of experience in cross-cultural exchange.

Move beyond surface-level sightseeing and dive deep into authentic Chinese culture with a fresh, hands-on art experience! At China Culture Land, you can directly engage with traditional art by choosing your own creative path: opt for the vibrant, bold colors of Intangible Cultural Heritage Peasant Painting, or try traditional Freehand (Xieyi) Painting—which feels like watercolor but carries a profoundly different Eastern spirit. Uncover the stories behind every brushstroke, and take home more than just photos: leave with a truly special, one-of-a-kind souvenir crafted by your own hands.

By fusing traditional Chinese elements into photography, the craft of picturesque photography inherits and carries forward the traditional Chinese culture, turning photography into painting-like art piece. ?Carefully overlapping the photographs with elaborate Chinese realistic style painting and adjusting the tone, we converge dreams with reality. By shining classic lights into modern photographs, fusing photography and Chinese classic art into one, we promise to turn the real you into a piece of art. Recommend to contact us by email or cell phone first before you put your order.

Learn to make Shanghai’s signature dumpling, xiao long bao, in this cooking class in Shanghai. These are called soup dumplings, because they have a broth inside the dumpling itself. Your teacher will be a passionate foodie, who will show you the technique involved. You’ll make some yourself, and cook them two ways. At the end, eat them together, and leave with a full belly and the recipe.

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 local guide, have fun with other participants and mingle with local bar visitors.

Discover the vibrant nightlife of Shanghai with a unique bar crawl through the historic Former French Concession. This experience blends social drinking and traditional Chinese culture, starting with local craft beers and the engaging game of 'Liar’s Dice.' Enjoy personalized cocktails informed by a professional TCM pulse reading, designed to enhance your Qi. Guided by a lively English-speaking host, this journey transforms strangers into friends while enjoying drinks that honor ancient wellness traditions. - Unique bar crawl in Shanghai's historic Former French Concession - Engage in the legendary drinking game 'Liar’s Dice' - Experience personalized cocktails based on a TCM pulse reading - Led by an entertaining English-speaking local host

•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.

• Taste a seasonal house tea plus five Chinese tea profiles in one 90-minute session • Learn from an English-speaking tea host in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting • Compare Longjing, Smoked Souchong, Tie Guan Yin, Rock Tea, and White Peony • Explore aroma, brewing, region, craft, texture, and aftertaste without needing prior tea knowledge • Enjoy traditional Chinese cha dian / light tea snacks with the tasting • Small group format with a maximum of 4 guests per session • Hosted in nimThé's current popup space

This is a Chinese Tea Culture experience suitable for all levels, including beginners. In this trip, you can learn Chinese tea systematically. Not only can you see, feel and taste those fine tea to find your favorite, but also you can relax and enjoy the tea ceremony offered by our professionals at Tianshan Tea City, complete with a detailed presentation. You’ll explore at least six types of premium teas, engaging in an in-depth tasting journey that lets you discover each tea’s unique characteristics. After this trip, you will be equipped with basic Chinese Tea knowledge, which enables you to tell the categories and the quality of Chinese Tea. Also, with the guide of our professionals, you will have the chance to make tea by yourself just like a tea expert! First Sip of Tea: Your first taste of Chinese tea culture, where every sip begins a journey into tradition and discovery.

This experience is unique because it combines： - Song Dynasty Tea Whisking (Dian Cha) - Tasting & Brewing different Traditional Chinese Teas - Authentic Chinese Ambiance Unlike standard tea tastings, it offers hands-on brewing, a serene traditional space, and the optional chance to wear Hanfu for a fully immersive experience. It’s a perfect blend of history, flavor, and culture!

Travelers can experience the Chinese Cheongsam outfits, the Bund (Hema) Photo Studio will take photos for them and make the photos into pictorial photography. PLEASE CONTACT US AT FIRST TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO TAKE PHOTOS BECAUSE THE PRICES ARE DIFFERENT DEPENDS ON THE NUMBER OF DRESSES AND PICTURES. By fusing traditional Chinese elements into photography, the craft of picturesque photography inherits and carries forward the traditional Chinese culture, turning photography into painting-like art piece. ?Carefully overlapping the photographs with elaborate Chinese realistic style painting and adjusting the tone, we converge dreams with reality. By shining classic lights into modern photographs, fusing photography and Chinese classic art into one, we promise to turn the real you into a piece of art. Recommend to contact us by email or cell phone first before you put your order.

A Unique Dive into Ancient Chinese Wisdom" Personalized Experience: Unlike generic workshops, our activity focuses on your personal life—be it relationships, career, wealth, or life direction. Hands-On Learning: You won’t just observe; you’ll actively engage in analyzing your own destiny chart with expert guidance. Authentic Knowledge: Learn from seasoned practitioners who bring years of experience in Qi Men Dun Jia, offering insights rarely found in books. Modern Applications of Ancient Wisdom: Discover how this ancient system can be applied to solve modern-day challenges, making it both practical and transformative. Interactive and Intimate Setting: Our small group size ensures individual attention and a deeper connection with the material. This is more than a class—it’s a journey into the heart of Chinese metaphysics, tailored just for you. Don’t miss the chance to uncover the secrets of your destiny!