Highlights
- Explore an authentic local Shanghai market
- Make and eat your own Chinese dumplings
- Learn to play Mahjong from scratch
- Enjoy 45 minutes of fun Chinese language games
- Receive all ingredients and activity materials
Description
Spend Half a Day Like a Local in Shanghai
Explore a Real Local Shanghai Market
Instead of looking at China from a tour bus, you'll walk through a place where local residents actually shop for their daily meals.
You'll see vegetables, fruit, meat, seafood, spices, tofu and other everyday Chinese ingredients.
Your local host will introduce interesting foods and explain how they are commonly used in Chinese cooking.
You'll also learn simple Chinese words and expressions related to food and shopping.
You can ask questions, take photos and experience the sounds, smells and energy of a real Shanghai neighborhood.
This isn't a commercial shopping stop.
You're exploring the market the way locals do.
Make & Eat Your Own Chinese Dumplings
After the market, discover one of China's most beloved foods — dumplings, or Jiaozi.
Your host will show you how dumplings are prepared, filled and folded.
Choose your filling, make your own dumplings and try different folding techniques.
Don't worry if your first dumpling looks like a flower, a pillow or something completely mysterious.
That's part of the fun!
While cooking, you'll also learn about Chinese dumpling traditions, popular fillings and when Chinese families traditionally enjoy dumplings.
Then sit down together and enjoy the best part:
Eating what you made!
Learn Mahjong the Fun Way
Next, discover one of China's most famous social games — Mahjong.
Never played before?
Perfect.
Your host will explain the basics from the beginning and guide you through a beginner-friendly game.
This isn't a serious Mahjong tournament.
It's a fun way to understand a game that has been part of Chinese social life for generations.
Expect some confusion.
Expect some laughter.
And don't be surprised if you suddenly become very competitive!
45-Minute Chinese Language Games
Forget traditional Chinese lessons.
Instead, learn Chinese through games, challenges and real-life situations.
During the 45-minute interactive session, you'll practice useful expressions that travelers can actually use.
You won't become fluent in 45 minutes — and that's not the goal.
The goal is to have fun, learn something useful and become more comfortable interacting with Chinese people.
Discover Everyday Shanghai
Shanghai isn't only skyscrapers, shopping malls and famous landmarks.
This experience gives you a small window into that everyday world.
Instead of simply watching Chinese culture, you'll participate in it.
Your host will also share funny stories and interesting insights about Chinese food, social customs, table manners and everyday life.
Private Pickup
Enjoy convenient private pickup and drop-off within the designated Shanghai service area.
Your host will pick you up, take you to the local market and activity location.
There are no commercial shopping stops.
The market visit is part of the cultural experience.
Don't Just See China. Experience It.
Shop. Cook. Play. Speak. Laugh. Connect.
Includes
English-speaking local host
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off within Shanghai service area
Dumpling-making experience
All dumpling ingredients
Food tasting / dumplings you prepare
Mahjong experience
45-minute Chinese language games
Cultural explanations and local stories
Bottled water
Activity materials
No shopping stops
Excludes
Personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Additional food or drinks not mentioned above
Pickup/drop-off outside the designated service area
Gratuities
Important Information
- No Chinese language experience is required
No Mahjong experience is required
No cooking experience is required
The experience is conducted primarily in English
Chinese phrases are introduced through games and conversation
Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended
The experience includes walking through a local market
The experience includes sitting, standing and hands-on activities
Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking
Vegetarian or other dietary options should be requested in advance
Market purchases are optional and not included
The local market visit is a cultural experience, not a commercial shopping stop
Hotel pickup and drop-off are available within the designated Shanghai service area
Travel time may vary depending on Shanghai traffic
The experience is private unless otherwise specified
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
