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Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit

1.Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · from $90Our pick

Explore a Chengdu market, taste local spices, and cook classic Sichuan dishes with a chef in this hands-on four-hour food tour.

“We loved this cooking experience and it was a highlight of our time in Chengdu! We were met promptly outside the metro station, taken to a local market where we did some food shopping (paid by our guide Lance), tried making dumplings at a market stall and had a go at ordering food in Chinese. We then had some snacks and tea at the kitchen before getting stuck in making three dishes which were a pork dish, tofu dish and salad. We enjoyed the cooking and settled down to eat together and critique our dishes. The Chilli Cool team were so friendly, spoke excellent English and their kitchen was beautifully…”

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Beijing Calligraphy Class

2.Beijing Calligraphy Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 112 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $20Best value

Learn Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an English-speaking teacher, hands-on brush practice, cultural insight, and a keepsake for $20.

“Richard was a great teacher! Definitely one of my favorite activities in Beijing”

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Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group

3.Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $20

Learn brush technique, Chinese philosophy, and create a take-home calligraphy keepsake in this friendly Beijing small-group class.

“This was an awesome way to dip into the cultural side of Beijing.Learning they ways of writing.He was nice and he explained happiness and taught me and my children something new!!! It was fun and challenging. I say if you need an acRead more”

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Organic Chinese Dumpling Class with Market Walk

4.Organic Chinese Dumpling Class with Market Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $100

Make Hong Kong dumplings from scratch, shop a Jordan market with a local host, and enjoy 10 handmade dumplings in a small cooking class.

“We loved walking through the market and learning more about food found in Hong Kong. Learning to make dumplings and spending time as a family was perfect!!”

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Beijing: Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

5.Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Shape Beijing dumplings with a local guide, learn their cultural meaning, then enjoy a generous tea-paired meal for $35.

“This was so much fun! Eric and Lan were so nice, helpful and good fun. This was a great introduction into Chinese culture and the food was delicious. There was heaps of food, we tried some Chinese tea, desserts main meals and a tonne of dumplings. I highly recommend this activity! The meeting point is the lobby of the Scared Hotel. It’s right next to the pin provided on the map.”

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Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef

6.Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $20

Cook authentic Beijing dumplings, noodles, dim sum, or kung pao chicken live with Chef Sunflower Li in a flexible private Zoom class.

“It’s such a pleasure the cooking classes with chef Miss Sunflowerli. She is warm, patient, attentive and explains so well all the steps. Oh, the dumplings were delicious ! Thank you !”

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Organic Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumpling Class & Market Walk

7.Organic Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumpling Class & Market Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $136

Make 10 Xiao Long Bao from scratch, shop a Hong Kong wet market, and learn local cooking tips in a small-group class.

“We had a great time, toured the market, bought our meat, and then learned how to make and eat the dumplings. She was a great teacher and they were delicious.”

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Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden City

8.Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $20

Practice Chinese calligraphy in a small Wangfujing class with an English-speaking teacher, tea, cultural context, and materials included.

“Wonderful experience to learn just a little about the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy. My wife, daughter and I learned to do some characters and after we had gotten better we painted the characters on a decorative board that we were able Read more”

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Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

9.Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $65

Taste four premium Chinese teas, learn gongfu brewing, and pair green, red, and oolong teas with sweets in Hong Kong.

“I loved this experience. We tried four different teas and learned about how to brew and serve a proper cup of tea. Oue tea master was knowledgeable, engaging and most of all, kind. She helped us get a taxi back to our hotel and waited with us until it arrived.”

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Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class Nearby Forbidden City

10.Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class Nearby Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $35

Learn Chinese calligraphy near Beijing’s Forbidden City with a patient English-speaking teacher, tea, supplies, and a take-home artwork.

“One of our favorite activities we have ever done! David was an amazing teacher and we had a wonderful time. We had some tea and he taught us everything — we ended up with a lovely calligraphy gift and the best memory in Beijing. Totally recommend for a fun and relaxing time!!”

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Chinese Kungfu class in old temple beside Forbidden Ci

11.Chinese Kungfu class in old temple beside Forbidden Ci

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 3 days · from $45

Learn practical Shaolin kung fu in a 700-year-old royal temple beside Beijing’s Forbidden City, with English translation and flexible booking.

“Incredible opportunity to have a lesson outside an ancient Chinese landmark by a professional. Really liked how he corrected us and made sure we did it correctly. Highlight of the trip for sure. Thank you!”

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Lijiang Naxi Cuisine Cooking Class & Market Visit

12.Lijiang Naxi Cuisine Cooking Class & Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $59

Explore Lijiang’s Naxi market, shop with a local family, and cook three dishes in this friendly small-group class for $59.

“The cooking class with Fancy was very insightful and fun. Along with making traditional recipes, we also got to experience the local market, native foods & drinks and more. Fancy is able to speak many languages and was able to cleRead more”

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Chengdu: Cooking Class with Fresh Market Half Day Experience

13.Cooking Class with Fresh Market Half Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $82

Explore Chengdu’s spice market, learn Sichuan cooking with a local chef, and enjoy your own dishes in this friendly half-day class.

“This cooking class was one of the most meaningful experiences I had in Chengdu. It's run by a small, passionate team who go out of their way to make you feel welcome and at home. The day started with a stroll through a local market, where Lance, our guide, explained everything in great detail. His English is excellent and he made sure nothing was lost in translation, even though the chef didn't speak English. Back at their cozy kitchen, the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. What impressed me most was how effortlessly they adapted the entire menu to be fully vegan just for me. No hassle, no shortcuts, just real…”

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