Beijing: Market Tour & 3-Dish Chinese Cooking Class

Beijing, China
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Explore a local Beijing food market, then learn to cook three Chinese dishes with a former executive chef. Choose your own dishes, get hands-on in the kitchen and enjoy a delicious meal.

- Explore a local food market and discover Chinese ingredients and seasonings.

- Choose one main, one light dish and one soup or dessert from nine options.

- Practise different Chinese cooking techniques with a professional chef.

- Prepare and enjoy three dishes with hands-on guidance and English support.

- Take home English recipes to recreate your favourite dishes.

Options

Full Cooking Experience

Full cooking experience: Includes an individual cooking portion, choice of 3 dishes, hands-on cooking, shared meal and take-home recipes.

Accompanying Person

Accompanying person: For a guest accompanying a full participant. Includes the market visit, joining the cooking experience and shared meal, but n

What's included

  • Full recipes for the dishes you prepare
  • Tea and light refreshments
  • 3 dishes of your choice from 9 menu options
  • Local food market visit
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Separate ingredient portions for companions

What to expect

Discover the flavours of Chinese cuisine in this hands-on Beijing cooking class, combining a local food market visit with a fun, practical cooking experience.

Explore a local market filled with fresh vegetables, spices and everyday Chinese ingredients. Discover the sauces and seasonings behind China's distinctive flavours, including a few you may never have encountered before.

Back in the kitchen, put what you've discovered into practice. With an executive chef, choose three dishes from nine options, including Chinese mains, vegetables, traditional soups and desserts.

Get hands-on with Chinese cooking techniques, from mixing sauces and preparing ingredients to stir-frying, steaming or frying, depending on your dishes. There's plenty to taste and learn, with tips you can use at home.

Once everything is ready, enjoy your freshly cooked meal while sharing stories about food, culture and everyday life in China.

Take home English recipes for your chosen dishes, new cooking skills and memorable moments from Beijing.

Vegetarian options are available with advance notice. Please tell us about any food allergies or dietary requirements before class.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Exit B, Qingnianlu Subway Station (Subway Line 6)

End point

Exit B, Qingnianlu Subway Station (Subway Line 6)

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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