Traditional Dim Sum Cooking and Tasting Class

Step into Hengshan Hotel, an Art Deco gem by designer Minutti. Once a top Shanghai state guesthouse for leaders, now enjoy a dim sum class: taste classics and make your own with expert guidance.
Immerse yourself in the elegance of Shanghai's golden age and the art of its cuisine with a hands-on dim sum experience that blends tasting, making, and timeless sophistication. Your journey begins inside the historic Hengshan Hotel — an architectural gem designed by French architect Minutti in the distinctive Art Deco style. Rising 15 stories with its signature stepped wings, the hotel has been a landmark of prestige since the 1950s, once ranked among Shanghai's top six state guesthouses and having welcomed numerous heads of state and luminaries.

In this refined setting, you'll meet your instructor — a world-class dim sum master who has won multiple international culinary awards and was once personally commissioned as a private dim sum chef by a former head of state. With decades of expertise and a passion for preserving authentic flavors, your instructor has dazzled palates from royal banquets to global gastronomy stages. Under their expert, step-by-step guidance, you'll be introduced to the fundamentals of traditional Chinese dim sum — from delicate Xiaolongbao and golden Wontons to the sweet allure of Tanghulu. Discover the secrets behind classic fillings, dough preparation, shaping techniques, and steaming methods. Designed for both beginners and passionate food lovers, this experience offers a memorable, delectable voyage into Shanghai's local food traditions. By the end of the class, you'll carry not only new culinary skills but also a deeper appreciation for Chinese dim sum culture — and the unforgettable satisfaction of enjoying the dishes you've created yourself.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.