China · DUMPLING CLASSES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 dumpling classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Xi'an’s Great Tang Dynasty Night Show with optional dumpling dinner and easy pickup, plus English and Chinese screen help.
“Excellent show. Impressive performance, full of color, rich in history. Dumplings were great (I love most of them). Sides were great too, they even gave a second round for my kids. It started a little bit later tho but it worth it.”
Shop for organic pork or vegan ingredients at a Hong Kong market, then make 10 dumplings by hand in a small class.
“An excellent experience! Got to tour a wet market and learned about local foods, and the class itself was super fun and easy to follow! Would definitely recommend for anyone who likes to cook.”
Hands-on Beijing dumpling making with an English guide, tea and communal dinner, plus beer. 3 hours. Start 16:30.
“We really enjoyed this activity and I would highly recommend it to travelers who, beyond a simple sightseeing experience, want to truly immerse themselves in everyday Chinese life. Everything was explained very clearly, step by step, and the final dinner — including beer or other drinks — was a real highlight. In addition to the dumplings we prepared ourselves, they also served us several traditional local dishes, all of them absolutely delicious.”
Cook Beijing dumplings and classic Chinese dishes live on Zoom with Chef Miss Li, clear ingredients list, vegan options, tailored guidance.
“Thank you Sunflower for teaching us how to make beautiful traditional pork dumplings. The perfect Chinese New Year activity! It was so much fun for not only my husband and I but also the kids! The dumplings were delicious and we loved Read more”
Join an organic Xiao Long Bao class in Hong Kong, starting at Jordan MTR, with a market walk and 10 handmade dumplings to take home in skills.
“Fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Dumplings came out *amazing* and it was a great way to see a side of Hong Kong beyond just the major tourist destinations.”
Make dumplings with Bonnie in a Jing'an home, tea and snacks included, vegan-friendly prep, plus practical Shanghai tips. 3.5 hours.
“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.”
Shanghai xiaolongbao cooking class on Changshu Road. Make broth-filled dumplings, steam and pan-fry, and take home the recipe.
“Overall a great, fun, and educational experience! We did this with our two kids, ages 9 and 6. We learned a lot about the technique of making xiao long bao, and also enjoyed the intimate, natural setting. My only suggestion is that the first half Read more”
Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty Palace dinner theater brings Wu Zetian to life with music, dance, and optional dumpling or royal banquet add-ons.
“I booked simply and quickly, the guide we were carrying interested you and explained how I did it and surprised you for its simplicity.Auto-translated”
Shanghai family dumpling making with Jing'an market, vegan friendly options, Chinese food tasting, TCM, and local travel tips.
“Totally recommend! The dumpling making experience with Bonnie was really amazing and authentic. She also told us something about the history of the dumplings and gave us insights into the different flavors all around China. Even though we spent quite a long time in China we learned a lot new things in flavor and craft. The atmosphere was familial, she and her auntie showed us every step very detailed and we had a lot of fun. Would definitely book it again and support her small business!”
Xi'an evening with the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show plus a dumpling banquet, hotel pickup, and guided transport for $109.
“Excellent dancing & singing performances. Food was just ok. Our guide, Bruce took good care of us. Recommended.”
Hands-on Shanghai soup dumplings in a Shikumen lane house kitchen. Choose vegan or pork, learn the 18-fold, steam and eat.
“Very well and kind advised cooking class with a good recipe.”
Hutong rickshaw ride, Lama and Confucius temples, dumpling class with a local family, and a cricket fighting game, plus Drum Tower views.
“Lily was our guide and we have a fantastic time with her from the time we met her ..making the dumplings were just awesome food was great highly recommend this trip ..:”
Private Beijing night tour with Mr. Shi’s dumplings, Great Leap Brewing beer, and a moonlit Houhai Lake walk, with hotel pickup.
“This private tour was nothing short of AMAZING. Our tour guide was so sweet and incredibly knowledgeable. After spending a few hours with her she felt like family! We were able to see parts of Beijing we never would have found. Highly HIGHLY recommend scheduling this tour, you won’t be disappointed!”
Private Xi'an dumpling cooking class with hotel pickup, wet market shopping, and a family meal. Cook dumplings plus two Xi'an dishes.
“When we returned from China (Beijing and Xi'an) and our friends asked us what the highlight of our trip was, we told them the four-to-five hours we spent with the local family learning to make dumplings, cooking a few traditional dishes, sharing a (large) meal, and discussiRead more”
Tour a local wet market, learn dumplings and 2 dishes in a family home, then eat your work with included pickup in Beijing.
“Catherine gave me a terrific time. From providing transport to and from my hotel (vital in a city of traffic problems) to making sure I understood the process. Her family and team were very welcoming and helpful. I strongly recommend her lessons.”
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