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Offered languages
- English
- Shop like a local:
Explore a real wet market and pick your own ingredients, just like Chinese home cooks do every day
- Discover Chinese food culture:
Learn about unique local ingredients, seasonal eating, and the philosophy behind everyday Chinese meals
- Cook authentic home-style dishes:
We teach what Chinese people actually eat at home — not just restaurant version
- Truly hands-on: Chop, stir, fry, taste — you do every step yourself, guided with care
- Understand flavors, not just follow recipes: Learn the meaning behind ingredients and techniques
- Immersive & intimate: It’s personal, local, and real — like being welcomed into someone’s kitchen, not a tourist class
- Cultural connection through food:
Leave with a full belly and a deeper understanding of Chinese daily life
Example Menu
Main
Kung Pao Chicken
Chicken stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns and peanuts in a sweet-tangy sauce. Spicy, savory, and unmistakably Sichuan.
Main
Handmade Dumplings
Learn how to prepare and fold traditional Chinese dumplings by hand, from making the filling to creating your own delicious dumplings.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
- Metro: Line 10, Exit 1 - Walk 7 min: go straight, turn left on Wulumuqi Middle Rd, market on your left. - Taxi: say “wu zhong ji shi”
What to expect
1) Wet Market Tour
Visit a lively local market with a guide
Learn about key Chinese ingredients, seasonal products, and local food culture
Discover how locals shop and choose the freshest ingredients
Experience buying ingredients yourself — just like a local!
2) Cooking Class
Cook one main dish and make traditional Chinese dumplings
(e.g. Kung Pao Chicken + Handmade Dumplings)
Learn home-style cooking techniques and how to balance Chinese flavors
Create your own meal with fresh ingredients selected from the market
Vegetarian or have dietary restrictions? We offer customized menus
Suitable for all skill levels — beginners are welcome!
More than just a cooking class, this experience offers a deeper look into Chinese food culture. From exploring a local market and selecting ingredients to cooking and enjoying your own creations, you’ll experience Chinese cuisine in the most authentic way — from market to table.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Due to operational inconvenience, using a wheelchair may affect the overall experience.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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