Hands-on Veggie Dumpling Workshop in Shanghai

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Max 6 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
Chinese, English
Location
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group size
Max 6 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
Chinese, English

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 US$53.90  per guest
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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.
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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.
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359 Xin Hua Lu, Xin Hua Lu, Shang Hai Shi, China, CN, 200052

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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.
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J9368GDalanpAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Delicious Date in Shanghai

We wanted to try something more interactive than sightseeing, and this dumpling class was a really nice way to spend a relaxed afternoon together. The chef showed us step by step how to make the dough and then fold the dumplings, and we had plenty of time to practise. It was not easy at the begining but by the end, we were quite proud of what we had made. Afterwards, the dumplings were steamed and we got to sit down and eat them together. They were fresh and delicious, and somehow tasted even be...read more

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U5268IFtomhAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Fun Activity for Families

A few of us parents brought our children to the dumpling-making class together, and it was a great fun afternoon for everyone. The kids were excited to get involved, especially learning how to fill and fold their own dumplings. The instructors were very patient with the children and gave everyone plenty of time to practise. The children were so proud seeing a whole table filled with dumplings they had made themselves. At the end, everything was steamed and we got to enjoy our creations together....read more

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secondr2026August 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Fun Date Activity in Shanghai

My partner and I joined the dumpling-making class together and had a great time. We wanted to do something a little more hands-on than the usual sightseeing, and this was a great way to spend an afternoon together. The instructor was friendly and patient, showing us how to prepare and wrap the dumplings step by step. We definitely weren’t very good at the beginning, but after making quite a few, our dumplings started looking much better! It became a bit of a friendly competition to see who could...read more

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Response from ViatorAugust 21, 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you both enjoyed the dumpling-making competition and had fun learning together, and we hope the experience remains a special memory from your time in Shanghai.

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again0August 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Lovely Cultural Activity

I came here with my daughter, and we had such a fun and enjoyable time together. We had tried making dumplings at home before, but we always struggled with the wrapping and could never quite get them to look right. During the class, we had plenty of time to practise the different wrapping and folding techniques. The instructor was very patient and showed us where we had been going wrong. After making quite a few dumplings, we could really see the improvement, which was very satisfying. It was a ...read more

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Response from ViatorAugust 21, 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you and your daughter enjoyed learning the different dumpling-folding techniques together, and we hope your next dumpling-making session at home turns out beautifully!

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38evenjAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Fun After-Work Team Building Activity

Our company is based nearby, and we booked the dumpling workshop as a small after-work team building activity. It turned out to be a great choice, relaxed, interactive, and much more fun than simply going out for dinner together. The staff were friendly and patient. There was plenty of laughing and comparing whose dumplings looked the best! Once everything was steamed, we sat down together and ate what we had made, which made a very satisfying dinner after work. It was a nice way to unwind, do s...read more