The 15 Best Workshops in China

Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit

/ August 8, 2026

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

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

Walk Liangjiaxiang spice market with a guide, then cook classic Sichuan dishes with Chef Jerry. Includes meals, drinks, and recipes.

“This activity was truly the highlight of our entire trip. We spent a wonderful afternoon starting with a visit to the local market with the lovely Litchichi, who guided us through the stalls and introduced us to fruits we had never tasted before. Read more”

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Beijing Calligraphy Class

/ August 8, 2026

2.Beijing Calligraphy Class

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

Beijing calligraphy class in Wangfujing with English instruction. Try brush, ink stone and rice paper, learn Chinese styles and take home art.

“I had a great time, the teacher Richard was amazing snd very knowledgeable. I learned a lot, thank you. Definitely one of my favourite activities I did in Beijing.”

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Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group

/ August 8, 2026

3.Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group

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

Learn Chinese calligraphy in Beijing with a small-group lesson near Wangfujing. Practice brush basics, philosophy, and take home your work.

“Richard has a lot of love and experience for the Chinese calligraphy. It came through during the 4 hours he spent with us. He was patient and a good teacher for beginners!”

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Organic Chinese Dumpling Class with Market Walk

/ August 10, 2026

4.Organic Chinese Dumpling Class with Market Walk

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

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.”

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Beijing: Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

/ August 8, 2026

5.Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

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

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.”

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Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef

/ August 24, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $20

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”

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Organic Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumpling Class & Market Walk

/ August 24, 2026

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

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

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.”

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Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden City

/ August 8, 2026

8.Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $20

Practice Chinese calligraphy in Beijing's Wangfujing hutong area with an English-speaking teacher, supplies included, small-group class for kids and adults.

“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

/ August 26, 2026

9.Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $65

Join a 90-minute Hong Kong tea tasting in Chai Wan with four premium teas, gongfu brewing practice, and food pairings for $65.60.

“Very informative and fun. We learned a lot about tea and tea preparation. Vivian was an amazing hostess.”

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Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class Nearby Forbidden City

/ August 26, 2026

10.Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class Nearby Forbidden City

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

Learn Chinese calligraphy near the Forbidden City with an English teacher in a calm studio. Choose 45 minutes to 2 hours, with supplies.

“We had an amazing experience in the calligraphy class with David. He was incredibly attentive, patient, and made everyone feel comfortable, no matter their skill level. We had an unexpected issue and had to reschedule—he was super flexible and kind about it. On top of that, he even gave us a lovely gift at the end of the class! Truly went above and beyond. Highly recommend this class to anyone interested in calligraphy!”

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Chinese Kungfu class in old temple beside Forbidden Ci

/ August 27, 2026

11.Chinese Kungfu class in old temple beside Forbidden Ci

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

Learn traditional Chinese kungfu in a 700-year hutong temple by the Forbidden City east gate, with English translation, practice suits, and self-defense.

“Was lucky enough to have a one to one class. Enjoyed every second and would definitely do again. Highly recommended. Do not miss this.”

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Noon Calligraphy Class

/ August 28, 2026

12.Noon Calligraphy Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $20

Noon calligraphy class in Beijing near Wangfujing. Learn brush strokes, ink, rice paper, and seal ideas in a small group for $20.

“The passion for calligraphy of the teacher shines through. The mood of the class was light hearted. As the group settles down from the excitement, we switched to a calming mood. The simplicity of learning to write again and feeling our brushes move on the surface of paper. Definitely recommend.”

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Chengdu: Cooking Class with Fresh Market Half Day Experience

/ August 8, 2026

13.Cooking Class with Fresh Market Half Day Experience

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

Chengdu cooking class with a spice market visit, Sichuan tea, and hands-on workshop cooking for your own 5 dishes, incl. meals.

“It is a bit expensive, but the tour is great. Lance and the chef were very nice. The tour is great, they show you the local markets and then the cooking lessons and then we eat together, that is all nice. Staff is great. Price is a bit high, but it is worth it.”

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Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip

/ August 8, 2026

14.Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $45

Yangshuo market trip and hands-on cooking class with guide Hans. Shop fresh ingredients, cook beer fish, and sip family tea.

“I had an amazing time during this cooking workshop with Hans in Yangshuo! The day started with a local breakfast and a trip to the market, where we picked out fresh vegetables and a live catfish for the famous local dish: beer fish. We even sRead more”

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Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai

/ September 3, 2026

15.Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $173

VIP seats on a Huangpu night cruise plus a Din Tai Fung xiaolongbao dinner, with private guide and downtown hotel pickup in Shanghai.

“Very overpriced. River cruise was nice but pretty generic. The Dim Sum place was a chain and we got there super late, so they were about to close. Minimal explanation from our tour guide about the history of the city.”

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