Overview

Step into the heart of Chinese daily life with a cooking class that goes far beyond recipes. Start by shopping like a local in a bustling wet market, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on kitchen experience — chopping, stirring, frying, and tasting at every step. Guided with care, you’ll cook authentic home-style dishes and leave not only with a full belly but also a deeper connection to Chinese culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Language: English
Ages 12-99

Highlights

  • Shop for fresh ingredients in a local wet market
  • Learn about seasonal eating and Chinese food philosophy
  • Cook authentic home-style dishes with expert guidance
  • Enjoy an intimate, immersive experience
  • Take home both skills and cultural insights

What’s Included

  • Private English tour guide
  • Visit to local wet market
  • Guided cooking activities

What’s Not Included

  • Transportation to meeting point

Meeting Point

  • Xuhui Wuzhong Vegetable Market, 1501 Zhong Shan Xi Lu, Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200051

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Public Transportation

  • Metro: Line 10, Exit 1 – Walk 7 min: go straight, turn left on Wulumuqi Middle Rd, market on your left.

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before your experience begins.
  • Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time are non-refundable.

Accessibility

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation

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