Beijing: Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

Beijing



Learn to make dumplings in a cooking class in Beijing. Discover the history and symbolism behind dumplings, and savor your creations in a communal dinner paired with tea.

Highlights

  • Learn to knead dough, craft fillings, and shape dumplings like a local
  • Uncover the history and symbolism behind dumplings with a local guide
  • Savor your creations in a cozy, communal dinner paired with tea
  • Discover the art of dumpling making
  • Enjoy a joyful gateway to understanding China’s rich heritage

Description

To maximize your fun and save your precious vacation time, our professional chef will pre-prepare the perfectly proofed dough and fresh secret-recipe fillings every morning. This means you skip the tedious chopping and waiting, and dive straight into the most exciting part: the artistic folding, cooking, and of course, the tasting!' Discover the art of dumplings with a hands-on dumpling-making experience in Beijing. Dive into the heart of Chinese tradition and learn to knead dough, craft fillings, and shape dumplings like a local. Uncover the history and symbolism behind dumplings, from Lunar New Year traditions to regional twists. Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and roll up your sleeves, mix ingredients, and share laughter as you shape dumplings together. As the aroma of steaming dumplings fills the air, sit back and relish your handmade feast—crispy pan-fried or silky boiled—alongside stories of Beijing’s culinary secrets. Savor your creations in a cozy, communal dinner paired with tea—perfect for bonding with fellow travelers or family. Imagine golden dusk light spilling over the table, flour-dusted hands crafting edible art, and new friends toasting with steaming tea—this is more than a cooking class; it’s a memory in the making.

Includes

3-hour dumpling-making class All ingredients for dumpling making Tea pairing with the meal Other foods and beverages, beer

Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Gratuities

Important Information

  • Booking at least 12 hours in advance is required The activity starts at 16:30

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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