Cooking Classes in China: The 15 Best Kitchens

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 Chengdu’s Liangjiaxiang market, learn Sichuan cooking with local chefs, and enjoy the meal you prepare in this four-hour class.

“This was truly one of the best tours I've ever been on my whole life! Firstly, Im a solo traveler and sometimes finding tours for just one person can be a little difficult because most companies need at least two people for to be financially feasiblRead more”

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Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $20Best value

Learn to make authentic Beijing dumplings, noodles, buns, and more with Chef Sunflower Li in a flexible private Zoom cooking class.

“We had an absolutely amazing cooking class with Sunflower. It was both fun and very informative. We learned how to make authentic dumplings, Kung Pao chicken, and bok choy with mushrooms. We felt like we were in her home in Beijing Read more”

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Lijiang Naxi Cuisine Cooking Class & Market Visit

3.Lijiang Naxi Cuisine Cooking Class & Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $59

Cook three Naxi dishes, shop Lijiang’s local market, and share a family-hosted meal in this small-group culinary experience.

“For tourists wanting to experience the actual culture of Lijiang outside of the commercialized Gucheng, this class is for you. Fancy is extremely knowledgeable about all the things in the locals’ market and was able to answer all of our questiRead more”

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Half-Day Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles Cooking with a Market Visit

4.Half-Day Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles Cooking with a Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $75

Learn Xi’an’s biang biang noodles, shop a local spice market, and cook in a traditional courtyard during this friendly half-day class.

“Anyone interested in cooking and looking to up their noodle game MUST book this class. The host is incredibly fun, inviting, and kind. I would happily do another experience with her in the future. We started our day with a tour of the marRead more”

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Chengdu: Cooking Class with Fresh Market Half Day Experience

5.Cooking Class with Fresh Market Half Day Experience

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

Learn Sichuan cooking, shop a Chengdu spice market, and enjoy a chef-led meal in this friendly 4.5-hour food experience.

“We had an amazing experience with the cooking class and market tour in Chengdu! The meeting point was easy to find, and everything went smoothly. Our guide, Lance, spoke excellent English, which made communication very easy. The market visit was fantastic – Lance explained and showed us so much about the local ingredients and culture. After that, the cooking part was really fun and engaging. The food we made was absolutely delicious, and we got to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Additionally, we received all the recipes and materials, so we can try making the dishes at home. We highly recommend this cooking class! It was an unforgettable experience.”

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Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip

6.Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $45

Explore Yangshuo’s market, choose fresh ingredients, and cook beer fish with Hans in a private four-hour Chinese food experience.

“Hans was punctual, arriving exactly on time, and we began with a journey through a local Yangshuo market. We had a small bite to eat, then picked up some "happy water" and ingredients for the class. Throughout the experience, Hans shaRead more”

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Shanghai-Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan

7.Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Make dumplings with a Shanghai family, share local dishes, and get personal city tips in this warm, small-group cooking experience.

“Bonnie was extremely nice and taught us well. It was a very cozy atmosphere and we had a great experience. We got to try different chinese foods in addition to the dumplings we made.”

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Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai

8.Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $88

Make two classic dim sum dishes in a private Shanghai cooking class with expert guidance, fresh ingredients, and a meal you prepare yourself.

“I haven't seen cooking class prices this low anywhere, and Mike was so good! Witty, didn't rush us, clearly thought out how he'd explain everything beforehand, very patient with our distractable teen who divided into halves three times, and Read more”

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Half-Day steamed Buns Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit

9.Half-Day steamed Buns Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $80

Explore a Chengdu spice market, learn Sichuan cooking, and make steamed Bao Zi buns in this friendly four-hour class.

“A great experience, the local market was fun, interesting and we got to try and use a little Chinese language. Lance our guide was great from start to finish and took lots of fabulous pictures which meant we could get with our cookery class. Read more”

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Hong Kong Market Walking Tour & Chinese Cooking Class

10.Hong Kong Market Walking Tour & Chinese Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $131

Explore Ngau Tau Kok market, shop for fresh ingredients, and cook a three-course Chinese meal in this hands-on Hong Kong food tour.

“This food tour/cooking class was one of the most memorable experiences on our trip to Hong Kong. Bill was an amazing host - very friendly and knowledgable. Cooking authentic Chinese dishes was a lot of fun. The food was excellent even with our beginner dumpling making skills! There was plenty of food, so bring your appetite and be prepared to take home leftovers!”

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Half-Day Professional Mapo Tofu Cooking with a Local Market Visit

11.Half-Day Professional Mapo Tofu Cooking with a Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $69

Cook Sichuan-style mapo tofu, visit a Chengdu spice market, and enjoy tea, drinks, recipes, and round-trip transport in a small group.

“It was a very cool experience! Jerry, the tour guide, was very helpful throughout the experience, even before the activity had started. Before the experience had even begun, he reached out to clarify the different workshops that Chilli Uncool hRead more”

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Half-Day Sichuan Cooking Class Experience in Chengdu

12.Half-Day Sichuan Cooking Class Experience in Chengdu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · from $83

Learn Sichuan cooking in Chengdu with a local chef, prepare four dishes, enjoy dinner, and take home recipes in a small group.

“Nice and interesting cooking class, Pretty expensive our group was just the two of us, so the cooking class was at the chef his home.”

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China’s Favourite Street Food Cooking Workshop

13.China’s Favourite Street Food Cooking Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $80

Learn to make Beijing jian bing in a private 90-minute workshop with Dom, flexible fillings, local food stories, and hands-on cooking.

“Such a fun workshop. Dom explained the history of Jian Bings with an entertaining story, then the technique of making them and was there to help when needed. There was a plentiful assortment of fillings to use, from traditional savoury to sweet chocolate and banana. Read more”

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Private Home Cooking Class with Shanghai Mama

14.Private Home Cooking Class with Shanghai Mama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $199

Explore a Shanghai wet market, taste local snacks, and cook at home with a Shanghai family during this private four-hour food tour.

“Wonderful experience, delightful guides. Very friendly, pleasant and knowledgeable about food (at market & during cooking) and China in general. Food market had interesting selection, some very good, others a little much for those not Read more”

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2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings

15.2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $98

Learn to make Shanghai xiaolongbao from dough to table in a friendly 2.5-hour class with tea, local culture, and vegan options.

“We had a great time at this xiaolongbao cooking class. A very enjoyable experience and definitely a worthwhile addition to the trip. Teacher, CiCi, was a great, would highly recommend”

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