Wok Walk Market Tour and Chinese Cooking Class with Locals

Shanghai, China
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

- 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

What's included

  • Enjoy the meal you cooked — one main dish and one staple — right after class! Prefer to take it home? No problem, we’re happy to provide takeaway boxes upon request.
  • Tips are not included. While not required in China, they’re appreciated as a way to support and encourage our great guides. Feel free to tip — 100% of it goes directly to your guide.

What to expect

Discover the heart of Chinese cuisine through a two-part hands-on experience:

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

- 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”

End point

- 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”

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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