Top Taipei Classes & Workshops

This experience offers a different way to discover Yilan by connecting authentic local culture with hands-on experiences. At the tea farm, travelers do more than simply visit a tea garden—they can pick fresh tea leaves, learn traditional roasting and rolling techniques, and experience the everyday charm of rural Taiwan through local-style dress and stove-side tea making. The itinerary also combines nature and culture in a natural flow, from a quiet countryside waterfall to a scenic boat ride and a traditional cultural village. The private format allows travelers to enjoy these experiences at a more relaxed pace, with a local guide providing insight into the places and traditions along the way.

※Immersive Cultural Experience – Watch the performers’ makeup transformation and try on Chinese opera costumes before the show. ※Captivating Performances – Enjoy awe-inspiring shows that showcase 5,000 years of Chinese history through music, dance, and traditional opera. ※Visitor-Friendly – English, Japanese, and Korean subtitles provided, making it easy for everyone to follow and enjoy.

With a professional ink painting and Taiwanese calligraphy instructor, enjoy the expressive beauty of ink and experience the unique creative process of traditional ink painting. During the session, enjoy freshly brewed Taiwanese tea.

Follow in locals’ footsteps when you visit a bustling market—and learn how to make one of Taiwan’s most popular culinary delicacies—on this private tour and cooking class. After pickup from your Taipei hotel, follow your guide to one of the city’s markets, where you’ll see how locals shop and will pick up ingredients for your day of cooking. Then, head to a nearby kitchen, where you’ll learn how to make zongzi: bamboo leaf-wrapped dumplings made of sticky rice and an assortment of fillings.

Explore the ins and outs of tofu in Daxi, Taoyuan, a small township known for this Taiwanese specialty. After your pick-up from Taipei, we will head to Daxi to make your your own wooden mold for tofu production with Daxi locals, and create your own tofu. Over a gourmet lunch, you will learn how to prepare and eat the many different kinds of tofu available. After lunch, we will head to a Daxi farm to learn about the community's local agriculture.

Learn the ins and outs of Taiwanese cuisine from an expert chef during a small-group cooking session, held at a professional demonstration kitchen. Your experience includes a visit to Dongmen Market for fresh ingredients, followed by the preparation of three delicious dishes. Practice a variety of cooking methods in this hands-on class creating various Taiwanese dishes (exact menu depends on the day). Bonus: enjoy your creations for lunch!

Experience the city just like a local: start with a slice of classic Taipei, walk through the oldest market, savor traditional street food, and learn how to make Bubble Tea! • Sample unique street food throughout the tour • Learn how to make and then enjoy your very own Bubble Tea! • Explore Taipei on foot, discovering markets, meeting vendors, shop owners, and more! • Communal food tour and cooking class for 2 to 10 people • Local host Wayne was born in Taiwan and lived in Melbourne, Australia for almost 14 years

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Catherine who learned to cook by watching her mother who is a wonderful cook. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. The cooking demonstration will take place in a local home kitchen where Catherine will show you how to make 2-3 traditional Taiwanese dishes from family recipes. After the cooking demonstration, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's Taiwanese home. • Cooking demonstration in a local home • Introduction to Taiwan's heritage and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Taiwanese hospitality in a residential Neihu neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten free options available If you choose the market tour grade option, your experience will include a visit to the local Taipei street market. Catherine will introduce you to her favored vendors, local produce and together you will purchase a few ingredients for your Taiwanese cooking class.

Angela is a New York–raised, Taipei–based tea expert who moved to Taiwan in 2020 to immerse herself in local tea culture. She learned Chinese, built connections with farmers, and personally sources teas from organic, natural, and wild-farmed estates. In her Taipei tearoom, you’ll take part in a private Taiwan tea tasting of five carefully selected teas paired with local snacks. Learn how to identify flavors and aromas, refine your palate, and explore the unique tea terroirs of Taiwan. This fun and interactive Taipei tea experience blends culture, flavor, and tradition—perfect for tea lovers and curious travelers.

Take home more than just memories of tasty dishes in Taiwan, learning to make traditional Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings from scratch during this Taiwanese cooking class. Learn the craft of Taiwanese cooking first-hand with experienced instructors.

For those who want to learn about the flavors of Taiwanese cuisine, this hands-on cooking class is a great place to start. Learn how to make some of Taiwan's most popular dishes and learn the stories behind them in a small-group setting. A sample menu may include Karasumi friend rice, 3-cup chicken, and Gomi Nakamaki.

Learn how to make beloved Taiwanese dishes from an experienced chef in this enjoyable afternoon class. You'll start with learning the secrets to making juicy soup dumplings (xiao long bao) with dough made from scratch. This will be paired with learning how to make classic Taiwanese Smashed Cucumber Salad and Bubble Milk Tea. Then, you'll get to feast on your delicious creations. Every skill level is welcome.