Top China Cooking Classes

During this 4-5 hours unique Dumpling making workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Sichuan spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional Sichuan style courtyard. You’ll be treated with Sichuan local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guide to start the cooking process by a professional chef in a cozy kitchen. Finally, you can enjoy the dumplings with delicious fillings made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

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.

Learn about Chinese culture, food , sport and culinary heritage. Visit an authentic wet market and get all your fresh ingredients. Make Chinese Dumplings or pan-fried noodles, potstickers, dim sum. steamed buns...all of this are from scratch. Cook and eat your delicious Chinese Lunch and dinner. Receive free recipe cards, An awesome badminton experience for a more. Private guide for a more personalized experience. Hotel pick up and drop-off included. Vegetarian option available. Experience Beijingner's daily life across city.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Shanghai with a Xiaolongbao-making class. Head to a tea house in the center of Shanghai and enjoy a cup of Chinese tea as you learn about the history of this iconic dish. Get hands-on as you make Xiaolongbao with dim sum of Shanghai characteristics. Benefit from professional face-to-face guidance from your instructor as you learn how to make this special intangible cultural heritage pastry. Collaborate with tourists from multiple countries to create and exchange, and enrich your travel experience. Highlights 1. Discover the art of making Xiaolongbao, a traditional Chinese dumpling 2. Learn about the history of Xiaolongbao and its cultural significance 3. Enjoy a cup of Chinese tea as you learn to make Xiaolongbao 4. Get hands-on experience with professional guidance from an instructor 5. Collaborate with fellow travelers and exchange cultural experiences

These 5-6 eateries are scattered around the district, some on main streets and others tucked away in back streets, but they all cook for the locals. While visiting these food stops, you will learn a lot about the local’s lives and the family restaurants that have been making their specialties for generations. You’ll watch your food being made and learn about what makes it so special to Xi’an locals. Whether it’s sitting by an old man grilling meat over burning coals or watching dumplings being made right in front of you, whether you are shredding your own pita bread for “Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup”(Yangroupao) or listening to the sound of fresh Biangbiang noodles being made, there are always something for you to try!

In this interactive cooking class, you'll receive hands-on training from Dim Sum Chef Yin, a local expert in Chinese cuisine. You'll master the traditional techniques for making Beef Curry Sheng Jian Bao, including preparing juicy filling, kneading dough, and creating perfect wrappers. You’ll also learn how to pan-fry these buns to get a crispy, golden bottom—a signature trait of this dish. Throughout the class, you'll discover the rich history of Sheng Jian Bao and its connection to Shanghai's food culture. We also introduce you to authentic Chinese tea, which you’ll enjoy alongside your freshly made buns. This class is perfect for food lovers eager to learn new cooking skills they can recreate at home. Vegetarians are welcome—please inform us in advance of any dietary preferences, and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Skip the restaurant and eat at a local family's dining table, in their own home. +1 Chopsticks (加双筷子, "add a pair of chopsticks", what Chinese families say when a friend turns up for dinner) matches you with one of 10 vetted Shanghai host families, based on where you're staying and what you eat. How it goes: 1. Your host meets you at the door of an ordinary apartment or lane house. 2. Tea first, while the last dishes finish. 3. Six or seven dishes plus rice and soup come out of the wok one at a time, shared family-style. Your host explains each one. 4. Stay and talk. Most meals run past two hours. 5. Leave with your host's own tips: the noodle shop they go to, the market worth a morning. Every host cooks their own family's food. The sample menu below is a taste from different tables.

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.

- Step inside a real Guangzhou home and experience everyday local life - Discover the essential Cantonese aromatics — ginger, scallion & garlic - Learn how Cantonese cooking classic techniques and sauces to build flavor - Cook everything yourself in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting - Sit down for a homemade feast with Chinese tea and conversation - Small groups of 3–4 guests for a genuinely personal experience (private groups upon request)

Bake Your Own is the first baking event to experience the culture of Hong Kong. It is also one of the few cooking activities in Hong Kong for tourists. In this experience, you can learn about Hong Kong's sweet varieties and make them yourself. It is an ideal choice for killing time. After the production is completed, the finished product can be taken away along with the packaging box. ::::::::Experience::::::::: - Self-made We will provide a tablet with a detailed and detailed electronic recipe. - Self-service materials Bake Your Own is fun to do everything from drawing to packaging. - Baking Ambassador We will have baking ambassadors to help you solve problems at any time.

Learn how to make one of Xian’s famous noodle dishes, called biang biang noodles, because of the sound of the noodles when they’re made. Learn all about noodle culture on this small group tour, with a max 10 passengers. The class is about an hour. You’ll drink tea and coffee while you learn the techniques, practice cooking, and then enjoy a noodle party at the end.

Uncover the secrets of Cantonese cuisine in a hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to create Lo Mai Gai a cherished dim sum dish. Guided by a bilingual chef, prepare fragrant sticky rice and savory fillings, and master the traditional art of folding them into beautiful lotus leaf parcels. Enjoy the aromatic flavors as you steam your creation and savor it afterward. Additionally, refresh your palate with a tasting of traditional Cantonese Cooling Tea, completing your culinary experience with techniques and recipes to recreate this authentic dish at home.

The extremely big is called “Tai”, the extremely far is called “Chi”. We will invite local Taichi master to bring you a class in the Taoist temple, to show you the charm of yielding in Taichi - from advance to retreat, from one inspiration to another expiration. After Taichi, we will arrange a relaxing Tea experience for you, to delight your tougue and spirit by feeling the charm of local tea ceremony.

Learn how to make traditional Chinese steamed dumplings in this three hour small group cooking class. You’ll learn how to marinate the meat (or choose a vegetarian version), and then fold the dumplings in different ways. Also make a delicious sauce to dip them into. Learn about the local ingredients used, and the best techniques for steaming. Enjoy them as a group at the end.

The world of Chinese tea is as complex and nuanced as fine French wine. Whether you’re a seasoned sipper or looking for the perfect souvenir, kickstart your understanding with this in-depth, small-group workshop. Try five different teas paired with traditional nibbles and learn how to prepare them like a pro in a classically elegant tearoom in downtown Shanghai. It’s an enriching encounter with tea’s flavors, cultures, science, and art.

The city of Chengdu is known for its mouthwatering hot and spicy cuisine. In the “City of Gastronomy”, food is something you can not miss. Rather than going to a restaurant and get lost from the Chinese menu, you can also have a private dining experience with Chilli Cool. This private dining experience offers you an opportunity to enjoy authentic Sichuanese cuisine at Chilli Cool House. Instead of going to a restaurant, you can enjoy a more interesting and immersive experience -Optional participatory cooking and dining activities. It will be a great way to socialize with a group of friends or families, learn new cooking techniques, and try a variety of dishes, you can set up your own lunch/dinner based on more than 50+ dishes. This is a completely personal experience, private dining room, private kitchen, unlimited beers, and drinks are all provided. We can also help prepare surprises in advance, like Birthday surprise or Anniversary surprise.

Yangshuo is fantastic place to explore in China. This full day tour in Yangshuo will let you enjoy the cooking class, climb up the Xianggong Mountain, take a local boat on the Li River in Xingping, and watch the amazing Impression Sanjie Liu Light Show. Pick up from your centrally located Yangshuo hotel is at 9am.

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

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!

Dive into Xi’an’s culture in a half-day workshop! Craft chewy Biangbiang noodles from scratch in a hidden courtyard, guided by a local chef. Master writing the 56-stroke “Biang” character with calligraphy. Sip fragrant teas, learn Mahjong, and chat with hosts about local life. End your day feasting on handmade noodles and regional dishes, accompanied by traditional music.

1. Step into the heart of Beijing’s hutong life, just moments from the Forbidden City and traditional Peking Opera theaters. 2. Experience an authentic Chinese tea ceremony inside a teahouse transformed from a traditional courtyard house. 3. Enjoy a vivid cultural introduction through tea, conversation, and the timeless spirit of Chinese hospitality.

Discover your own preferences across five Chinese tea profiles, rather than needing to know what to order in advance. A seasonal welcome tea opens the session, followed by a hosted exploration of aroma, flavour, texture and the stories behind the cups, with traditional Chinese tea snacks. Your host brews and makes the differences approachable, connecting origin and processing to what you can smell and taste. A maximum of four guests keeps the conversation personal and gives you space to ask questions. This 90-minute experience is for a broad introduction and comparison across five teas. Our 60-minute Three-Tea Tasting instead focuses on the changing character of three teas through successive infusions. Both welcome beginners at TINGTAI in M50 Creative Park. Minimum booking: 2 guests. Maximum group size: 4 guests per session.

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.

Enjoy an immersive cultural experience in Shanghai that brings together two of China’s most beloved traditions: handmade dumplings and authentic tea tasting. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to make one type of traditional Chinese dim sum—Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings), Boiled Dumplings, or Pan-fried Dumplings—followed by a guided tasting of all six major Chinese tea categories. Ideal for travelers seeking a meaningful cultural activity, this experience combines cooking, tasting, storytelling, and cross-cultural interaction.