Hands-on Veggie Dumpling Workshop in Shanghai

5.0 (21 reviews) Shanghai, China
Duration1h 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 6 travelers

Overview

A slow, hands-on introduction to Chinese culture where you learn by doing. Small groups, personal guidance, and a peaceful setting inside a vegetarian restaurant make this a relaxed and authentic experience.

Options

Extended Workshop

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Extended 2.5h workshop for more time to develop your skills and make more dumplings to eat or take home.

Workshop + Vegetarian Set

Nine-Dish Seasonal Veggie Set: A balanced vegetarian meal featuring nine seasonal dishes, whole-grain rice, a warming soup, and house Zen tea.

1h Hands-on Veggie Dumpling Workshop in Shanghai

What's included

  • All ingredients and materials
  • Use of kitchen appliances and tools
  • Written instructions to take home
  • Certificate of participation
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Additional food or drinks outside the workshop

What to expect

You’ll join a hands-on dumpling-making workshop where you’ll learn how to prepare and fold traditional Chinese dumplings from scratch. Your instructor will introduce the ingredients and demonstrate two classic dumpling-folding styles.

Step by step, you’ll practice shaping your own dumplings and learn techniques you can use with any filling in the future. After making your dumplings, they’ll be steamed on site, and you’ll have the chance to taste what you’ve created.

The session is beginner-friendly, designed for small groups, and held in a relaxed setting inside a vegetarian restaurant, a fun and interactive way to experience Chinese food culture beyond simply eating.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Chinatown Cultural Center is at 新华路 359,长宁区,上海, located inside Wgt Veggie 五观堂素食. Please arrive a few minutes early and inform the receptionist you are here for a cultural workshop, you will be guided to the workshop room. Please contact us if you can’t find the place.

End point

The Chinatown Cultural Center is at 新华路 359,长宁区,上海, located inside Wgt Veggie 五观堂素食. Please arrive a few minutes early and inform the receptionist you are here for a cultural workshop, you will be guided to the workshop room. Please contact us if you can’t find the place.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

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