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15 Craft Workshops in China to Build a Day Around

50 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $20

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 craft workshops justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.

Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit - Chilli Cool’s Kitchen: hands-on Sichuan technique in a small group
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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

Shop Sichuan ingredients at Liangjiaxiang, learn spice basics with a local guide, then cook classic Chengdu dishes with a chef in a clean, hands-on kitchen.

“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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Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group - The “One-Hour Feel” of a Small-Group Workshop
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Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group

3.Chinese Calligraphy Class for Small Group

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

Small-group Chinese calligraphy near Wangfujing in Beijing. Practice brush strokes, learn posture and philosophy, and take home artwork.

“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 - The market walk: how you shop like a local
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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

Shop at a Hong Kong market and learn organic Chinese dumplings hands-on, led by Feliz, with veggie options and a tasty sit-down meal.

“This was a fun and interactive excursion with Feliz to the markets and then to the restaurant to make our Dumplings from scratch. They were delicious! Feliz was wonderful and very knowledgeable!”

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Beijing: Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea - From Hotel Lobby to Flour Workstation: What Happens First
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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

Beijing dumpling workshop where you knead, fill, fold, then eat your creations with tea and beer in 3 hours for $35.

“I really enjoyed this activity! The girls are very nice and funny and informative:)) It was great to talk to locals and experience a part of their culture-dumpling making The food at the tea tasted amazing-I would definetly recommend this activity to any foreigner trying to learn more about China and their culture!”

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Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef - The Three-Day Ingredient List That Makes or Breaks Class Night
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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

Cook Beijing-style dumplings and classic Chinese dishes live on Zoom with Chef Miss Li, with ingredient lists arriving early and flexible timing.

“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 - Organic pork and vegan filling options that actually affect the class
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Organic Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumpling Class & Market Walk

Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden City - Price and time, and why $20 can be good value
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Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class by Forbidden City

Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop - Four teas, one tasting method: how gung-fu changes what you notice
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Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

9.Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $65

Tea tasting workshop in Hong Kong. Sip four teas with gung-fu skills, learn food pairings, and try nuts, chocolate, and flower honey toast.

“We explored the area and discovered this tea house. The experience was extremely positive and rewarding. We were able to deepen our knowledge of tea. We are very grateful for this experience and heartily recommend it to others. Vivian is truly an expert in what she does and how she conveys information to guests💚”

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Beijing Wangfujing Calligraphy Class Nearby Forbidden City - Finding the Sun World Dynasty meeting point, the easy way
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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 in Beijing Wangfujing near the Forbidden City. Pick 45 min to 2 hours, practice brush strokes, take home art.

“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 - The 1-hour kung fu class, what you actually do
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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

1-hour Shaolin kung fu and self-defense drills in a centuries-old hutong by the Forbidden City, with English support and optional tea.

“Amazing experience, to try hands on KungFu with the master. Limeng was very nice, she helped me understand the fundamentals and did the translation with the master. It was a perfect initiation to the martial art, the master taught me self defense and attack movements for a girl which is helpful to know. I recommend 100%, it was a perfect way to get to know more about the martial arts and the culture during a visit in China”

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Chengdu: Cooking Class with Fresh Market Half Day Experience - Where to meet near Metro Line 6, and why it matters
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Chengdu: Cooking Class with Fresh Market Half Day Experience

13.Cooking Class with Fresh Market Half Day Experience

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

Half-day Chengdu cooking class with a spice market walk, Sichuan tea, and chef-led wok cooking, all with recipes and included meals.

“This class allowed me to make some of my (now) favorite dishes with just the right amount of support from the guide , chef, and classmates. Jerry, the guide and our chef were personable and informative. We got to know each other and had a wonderful experience. I learned so much about local foods, spices, tea, meat, vegetables and fruits. I highly recommend this for foodies and anyone who wants to learn more about the outstanding cuisine in Chengdu.”

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Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai - Stop 1: The Bund Walk, Colonial Streets Without the Overload
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Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai

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

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

Private VIP Huangpu night cruise with Bund views and a Din Tai Fung xiaolongbao dinner, including downtown hotel pickup and guide.

“The overall experience was excellent. The guide (Mason) was polite, friendly and takes care of us during the whole tour. Would highly recommend him as the guide to my family and friends if they are to visit Shanghai.”

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Private Cooking Class: Make Your Own Dim Sum In Shanghai

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $88

Private 2-hour dim sum cooking class in Shanghai’s French Concession. Choose 2 dishes, learn techniques, then eat what you make.

“We made locally flavored soup dumplings and egg rolls at a very nicely set up kitchen. The room is a little tricky to find from the street....not many signs. However, once you get inside, it's done in an industrial style kitchen, the cook and teacher speaks good English and is very patient to help you with some delicious recipes!”

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