The 15 Workshops & Classes in China That Justify the Trip Out

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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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, traditional tools, tea, and a meaningful artwork to take home.

“Richard is a great teacher. Chinese traditions are so interesting. Greatest experience 100%”

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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 culture, and create a take-home artwork in this affordable small-group calligraphy class near Wangfujing, Beijing.

“We had an amazing time! It was fun and very instructive C-: I highly recommend. Richard is very kind and patient, and also gave us lots and lots of very delicious tea!!”

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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

Learn to make Hong Kong dumplings with a local host, shop a wet market, and enjoy 10 handmade dumplings in a small cooking class.

“Really great experience, our guide/chef kept us informed and busy. The Dumplings were great, even though I made them.”

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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

Learn to shape Beijing dumplings, share a generous Chinese meal, and sip tea with local hosts in this friendly three-hour workshop.

“The food was really good and we had more than just dumplings we prepared. We had Kung pow chicken, egg, tomato, cabbage, a breaded chicken nugget. Beers, water, juice, and more. Our group was fun and we enjoyed everyone’s company. I do wish we could have made the dumpling dough. We were taught how to roll the dough properly, hold it in your hand as you fill it and pinch it in multiple different ways. This was a lot of fun.”

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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

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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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

Learn to make 10 organic Xiao Long Bao, shop a Hong Kong wet market, and cook with local guide Feliz Yau in a hands-on class.

“Feliz took us to the wet market to buy meat for the class we also tour the Temple street market and her preferred vendors. Then we went back to a Cafe to make the dragon dumplings. They turned out really good. Very worthwhile. The combo class would have been even better.”

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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 near the Forbidden City with an English-speaking teacher, tea, cultural history, and hands-on writing for all ages.

“The class was good, he showed me how to write and learn how to do calligraphy in mandarin. Good experience!”

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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 snacks 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 patient English-speaking teachers, tea, hands-on practice, and artwork to take home.

“It was so nice to leave behind the bustle, constant walking and the long entry lines of temples etc, and join Richard’s class for a calm, relaxed, meditative experience in the practice of Hutong Calligraphy. The venue in one of the high-end shopping centre off Pedestrian Street was lovely. We were served tea, a coffee shop was also on the premises for a great cappuccino, and we left with our own artwork. Highly recommended.”

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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

Train in Shaolin kungfu beside the Forbidden City, explore a 700-year-old royal temple, and learn practical self-defense in Beijing.

“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

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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Noon Calligraphy Class

13.Noon Calligraphy Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $20

Learn Chinese calligraphy in central Beijing with an art teacher, hands-on practice, cultural insight, and a finished piece to take home.

“Richard was very kind and informative during our class. We got lots of practice before our final piece which we got to take home. Highly recommend!”

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Chengdu: Cooking Class with Fresh Market Half Day Experience

14.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

15.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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