Dumpling Cooking Class and Local Market Tour

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Dive into the heart of Chinese food culture with our Dumpling Cooking Class and Local Market Tour. Shop fresh ingredients at a local market, then craft dumplings from scratch. Vegan options available!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

- Explore Local Market near Hutong neighborhood and shop for fresh ingredients

- Experience a true hands-on cooking class, making Dumplings start from scratch

- Explore Chinese food culture and folk custom

- Different dumpling fillings flavor for you to choose (vegan friendly)

Sample Menu

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Dumpling
The fillings of dumplings will be adjusted according to the season.  You'll have 3 delicious options to choose from!

What You Get

All ingredients and cooking materials
Welcome drink and water
English-speaking guide and instructor
Gratuities
Personal expense and any other expense not listed

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

We invite you to experience the authentic Beijing lifestyle by visiting the local fresh markets near the Hutong neighborhood right in the city center. And we will select the best quality ingredients for cooking our dumplings together. After the shopping, we will go to a traditional Beijing-style courtyard to join the dumpling cooking class. You'll make dumplings alongside other participants, but don't worry – everyone has their own materials and ingredients. You'll be immersed in a warm and intimate atmosphere, following the lead and instructions step-by-step. 

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Zhaojunsheng Vegetable Market, Da Fo Si Dong Jie, Bei Jing Shi, China, CN, 100009

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The meeting point is at the gate of the Market. If you have any problem or question to meeting our guides at the listed meeting points, please contact us for route guidance and coordination.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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US Sisters Take Cooking Class
June 22, 2025
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Hello! My sister and I took this cooking class during our China's sister trip. Learning how to make the dumplings was so much fun! It was great to tour the local market and learn about the foods na...read more

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Super fun experience! 2...
April 14, 2025
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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 ...read more

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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