Beijing · DUMPLING & COOKING CLASSES
12 reviewed
Below are the 12 best dumpling & cooking classes in Beijing right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s there for a reason.
Hands-on Beijing dumpling class at 16:30: knead, fill, fold, then eat communal dumplings with tea and beer in 3 hours.
“Beautiful experience in a traditional Hudong! Erik and his colleague made us feel at home, we’ll try to remake them at home :)”
Cook Beijing dumplings and classic Chinese dishes on Zoom with Chef Miss Li, get an ingredients list ahead, and learn from scratch recipes.
“It has been a fantastic experience to cook with Sunflower. She had sent the ingredient list the a few days before with some comments about substitution for in the case I wouldn't have found all the ingredients I needed for the three meals Read more”
Ride Beijing’s hutongs by bike with a private guide, enjoy dumplings, a Drum Tower drum show, plus scenic bridges and tea.
“Our Beijing hutong bike tour with sunflower was fantastic. Sunflower was very responsive throughout the booking process and happy to help us personalize our bike tour to meet all of our requested stops. I scheduled a private group toRead more”
Private Beijing tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Hutong walking, and Summer Palace, with hotel pickup and a dumpling-making lunch.
“Erica is a very attentive tour guide. She took a lot of great photos and had a lot of information about each location.”
Private Beijing lesson in calligraphy, a hutong walk, plus dumplings or noodles and tea. Meet near Wangfujing for a calm 4-hour cultural break.
“After very enjoyable and relaxing caligrafy class we went to a very tasty dumpling place. Vegeterian dumplings also available . Very tasty.”
Private VIP Beijing tour covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall plus a Din Tai Fung dumpling lunch.
“I was to be in Beijing for just one day. I found individual and group tours. Leo Chu From U China Travel Ltd. called to quote the cost of a single person tour. I found it was double of a group tour. After much thought, I decided it was the best way to see and experience the ciRead more”
Private Beijing night tour with Mr. Shi’s dumplings, Great Leap Brewing beer, and Houhai lake moonlight. Pickup, dinner, and beer included.
“If you want to experience the real Beijing beyond the usual tourist spots this tour is a must. You wonder around a beautiful lake and real neighborhood where people live work and play. You see a gorgeous temple and then eat some of the best dumplings in Beijing in a fun aRead more”
Private hutong culture tour in Beijing with rickshaw, dumpling cooking with a local family, cricket fighting, and Drum Tower views.
“Lily was our guide and we have a fantastic time with her from the time we met her ..making the dumplings were just awesome food was great highly recommend this trip ..:”
Shop a Hutong-area market, then make Beijing dumplings from scratch in a courtyard cooking class with vegan-friendly fillings.
“Super fun experience! 2 young girls from Beijing with excellent English. We went to a local market together to get groceries and made the Dumplings from scratch. Beautiful building that we prepped and cooked in.”
Private Beijing day: Temple of Heaven, Drum Tower, Lama Temple, Hutong rickshaw by Houhai Lake, plus dumpling making with hotel pickup.
“Our tour guide Cathy, was excellent - friendly, attentive, very knowledgeable and helped us all day. We thoroughly enjoyed the local lunch and making dumplings. She told us about a show - she organized the tickets too. The driver was always on time. She also gave us a gift of a bowl set. So sweet of her.”
Private dumpling class in Catherine’s Beijing home with wet market stop, hands-on folding lessons, and two local dishes. Pickup included.
“Wanted a unique experience for my children to visit a local's home to learn dumpling making and hopefully immerse them in local culture. Was not disappointed. Catherine planned the visit well and accommodated our requests even the lRead more”
Learn hand-pulled Xi’an noodles on Zoom with Chef Sunflower Li. Vegan option, flexible timing, and real technique in 2 hours.
