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Xiaolongbao Cooking Class with Instructor

Learn to make Xiaolongbao, a traditional Chinese dumpling, in a traditional Shanghai alleyway. Enjoy a cup of Chinese tea as you learn about the history of Xiaolongbao and its cultural significance.

Culture Local Life Cooking

Xuhui District
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4.9 (32 reviews)
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Highlights

  • Discover the art of making Xiaolongbao, a traditional Chinese dumpling

  • Learn about the history of Xiaolongbao and its cultural significance

  • Enjoy a cup of Chinese tea as you learn to make Xiaolongbao

  • Get hands-on experience with professional guidance from an instructor

  • Collaborate with fellow travelers and exchange cultural experiences

Descriptions

🥟 Knead, Fold, and Taste a Living Tradition in a Hidden Alleyway


🍵 A Quiet Beginning in the Heart of the City

Slip away from Shanghai's towering skyline and into a traditional alleyway tucked in the city's center. Here, the rhythm slows. Sink into a seat and wrap your hands around a cup of warm Chinese tea as your instructor shares the story behind the city's most iconic dish. This isn't a rushed lecture—it's a moment to breathe, to listen, and to feel the weight of a culinary craft passed down through generations.


👐 Hands in the Dough, Heart in the Craft

Now, it's your turn. Roll up your sleeves and feel the delicate give of the dough beneath your palms. Under professional, face-to-face guidance, you'll learn to shape xiao long bao—those impossibly thin-skinned pouches of savory broth—alongside other dim sum of Shanghai character. Your instructor is by your side, adjusting your fingers, sharing the quiet secrets of this special intangible cultural heritage pastry. No experience needed. No rushed steps. Just the quiet pride of creating something beautiful with your own hands.


🌍 A Table Shared Across Cultures

You won't do this alone. Knead, fold, and laugh alongside fellow travelers from around the world. Share the stumble of a torn wrapper, the triumph of a perfect pleat, the stories that cross borders more easily than recipes. This is collaboration without pressure—a natural, joyful exchange that turns strangers into companions and enriches your journey in ways a postcard never could. 🥢✨

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What's Included

✅ Xiaolongbao making class

✅ Professional face-to-face guidance

✅ Chinese famous tea

​Itinerary

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Important information

🔔 Know before you go

  • The course lasts for 2-3 hours;

  • Minimum reservation of one person;

  • Classes can start with 4 or more people;

  • Located in a tea house in the center of Shanghai;

  • Morning or afternoon sessions available

User Reviews

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Nicole White - United States

July 4, 2025

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Can I give 6 stars?? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was hands down the best thing we did in Shanghai. Anna was so funny and skilled — made the 2 hours fly by. The tea house is gorgeous and cool, the dumplings were divine, and we made friends with people from 3 continents. Summer heat who?? We were living our best dumpling life!! 🥟🌏💯

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Stephanie Moore - Canada

June 26, 2025

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Brought my whole family (kids 9 and 13) to this class in late June and it was a huge hit. Lily was amazing with the kids — gave them simpler tasks like rolling the dough balls while adults tackled the pleating. The AC was strong, the cold tea kept coming, and the pace was just right for short attention spans. The kids were so proud of their lumpy little dumplings. We all agreed it was way more fun than another museum. The whole thing ran about 2 hours including eating time. Practical tip: there's a great boba tea place two doors down that the kids loved for a post-class treat. If you're traveling with family in summer, this is a no-brainer.

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Emma Johansson - Sweden

June 19, 2025

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AIR-CONDITIONED HEAVEN!! 🧊🥟 After melting in the Shanghai summer heat, walking into this cool tea house was everything. Anna was FANTASTIC — energetic, hilarious, and a legit dumpling master. Made the best xiaolongbao of my life (yes, mine!). Ice-cold tea + hot fresh dumplings = summer perfection! ❄️🔥🥟

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Brandon Harris - United States

June 7, 2025

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Smart move booking this for a sweltering August afternoon. The tea house had powerful AC and the cold brew tea was so refreshing. Sophia was energetic despite the heat and kept everyone engaged. The hands-on portion is genuinely hands-on — you're not just watching, you're doing every step. The filling was perfectly seasoned (they shared the recipe!), and learning the pleat fold was surprisingly meditative. We sat with travelers from 4 different countries and ended up exchanging Instagram handles. The instructor also gave us a list of recommended local eats nearby, which we used for the rest of our trip. A few things to know: the alleyway can be a bit hard to spot — look for the tea house sign with Chinese characters. And wear shorts/light clothes, the kitchen area does get warm when all the steamers are going.

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Hana Kim - Korea

May 9, 2025

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Still dreaming about these dumplings!! 😍 Mr. Zhang was incredible — so knowledgeable and encouraging. The class is in the cutest traditional tea house and the spring light through the windows was gorgeous. If you're in Shanghai you HAVE to do this. Zero regrets, 100% deliciousness! ✨🥟🌸

Price per Person: USD 229

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