Top China Cooking Classes

Glad you come eating the Chinese food to know the art behind it on this Yangshuo cooking and local market experience. Meet your expert-guide in yangshuo，and explore the busy market to study about how to choose the fresh ingredients. Next ，enjoy your hands-on cooking class：prepping staple yangshuo dishes -beer fish，and also take a cup of family tea .A choice of time slots gives you useful flexibility.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prepare Dan Dan noodles like a pro with this half-day cooking workshop. After a convenient pickup from hotels within the second ring road, travel with a guide to shop for spices at a local market. Then, head to a professional kitchen, where you’ll sip Jasmine tea and learn the secret sauce of Dan Dan noodles from an experienced chef. Savor your expertly-prepared meal and enjoy a complimentary beer before being returned to your hotel.

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.

At your professional Sichuan cooking studio, you will find a spacious, bright, and exceptionally comfortable environment centered around a large kitchen island. Your instructor is a master Sichuan chef with deep expertise. He will guide you through the finest details—from key seasonings and cooking techniques to the cultural nuances that distinguish Sichuan flavors from other Chinese culinary traditions like Shanghai, Cantonese, and Beijing. You can select one dish to master from your curated menu of 18 of Sichuan cuisine's most iconic classics. Throughout the hands-on session, you will not only learn how to perfectly prepare your chosen dish but also gain insights into the unique culinary traditions and essence of Sichuan locals. The experience culminates in the best part: savoring the delicious dish you created with your own hands.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Start by exploring a lively spice market, discovering key ingredients through fun challenges. Relax with authentic tea in a traditional teahouse. Then, learn from a master chef as you cook classic dishes in a hands-on workshop, mastering ancient techniques. Finally, savor your creations with local drinks—a perfect mix of culture, flavor and interactive fun!

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.

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.

In this experience class, you can make two local delicacies: Hong Kong-style egg tarts and custard mooncakes. Ideal for killing time. After the production is completed, you can enjoy it on the spot or take away the finished product with the packaging box. ::::::::Experience::::::::: - The instructor will teach you how to prepare two representative Hong Kong delicacies in English - The instructor will explain the history and origin of the food, and learn more about the stories of these two delicacies - The location is located in Tsim Sha Tsui, the center of Hong Kong, with convenient transportation and close to other tourist attractions - This activity is a baking class with an instructor. We also offer a self-service baking experience without an instructor. For details, please visit: https://www.viator.com/zh-TW/tours/x/y/d0-148395P1

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.

Learn to make authentic regional Chinese food during this private half-day cooking class. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the home of a local family with an English-speaking guide. Enrich your understanding of Xian culture and participate in the preparation of noodles or dumplings alongside a chef. Then, enjoy your delicious homemade meal with the pride of knowing that you helped prepare it yourself.

Most travelers want to experience the profound healing of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), but are held back by the language barrier and the fear of the unknown. The unique flavor of this experience is "Ancient Wisdom, Translated for You." This is not a standard tourist spa visit—it is a deeply authentic cultural and medical immersion. What makes us truly unique is your guide: you are accompanied not by a standard tour guide, but by a bilingual, internationally certified physician. We act as your personal cultural bridge, safely demystifying the 2,000-year-old Taoist philosophy of Yin, Yang, and Qi (vital energy). You get to step inside a premium, authentic local clinic and experience the ancient diagnostic arts of pulse and tongue reading, with absolute peace of mind knowing a trained doctor is sitting right beside you to translate every concept. It is the perfect harmony of Eastern cultural heritage, premium VIP comfort, and modern medical safety.