Shanghai: Soup Dumpling Class, Bamboo Weaving & Tea Ceremony

Shanghai Soup Dumpling and Cultural Workshop

This full-day experience in Shanghai suits all ages and focuses on cooking, traditional crafts, and tea culture.

Highlights

• Savor Shanghai flavors by learning to make Soup Dumplings
• Explore a local wet market to discover fresh ingredients
• Enjoy a family-style lunch with handmade dumplings and additional dishes
• Create a bamboo brooch using traditional weaving techniques
• Experience a Chinese tea ceremony sampling six distinct varieties

Description

Begin your day at a neighborhood wet market to learn about fresh ingredients and essential Chinese cooking items.

Next, participate in a hands-on Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumpling) masterclass. Prepare the dough and wrappers, select pork or vegetarian fillings, and master folding and steaming techniques.

Following the class, enjoy a family-style lunch featuring your steamed dumplings, two signature dishes (one meat and one vegetable), and steamed rice, with a cultural exchange and Q&A session.

In the afternoon, create a bamboo brooch using traditional weaving methods passed down through generations. This workshop has been featured in the Japanese travel guide series “Chikyu no Arukikata” by Aruco for its authentic cultural value.

Finish the day with a Chinese tea ceremony, tasting six distinct tea varieties and exploring their cultural significance.

Includes

• Xiao Long Bao masterclass
• Bamboo weaving workshop
• Chinese banquet lunch
• Chinese tea ceremony
• Local market tour

Excludes

• Personal transportation fees

Important Information

• Suitable for all ages
• Vegetarian options available for the dumpling masterclass

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available for cancellations up to 24 hours in advance.

Book in advance and bring comfortable clothing for market walking and workshop activities. Morning sessions offer the freshest market visits.