Shanghai: Market Explore, Dumpling Making, and Mahjong Game

Explore a local market, learn to make homemade dumplings, try Mahjong and casual Chinese games. Immerse yourself in authentic local life on a laid-back off-the-beaten-path Shanghai experience.
Spend Half a Day Like a Local in Shanghai

Explore a Real Local Shanghai Market

Instead of looking at China from a tour bus, you'll walk through a place where local residents actually shop for their daily meals.

You'll see vegetables, fruit, meat, seafood, spices, tofu and other everyday Chinese ingredients.

Your local host will introduce interesting foods and explain how they are commonly used in Chinese cooking.

You'll also learn simple Chinese words and expressions related to food and shopping.

You can ask questions, take photos and experience the sounds, smells and energy of a real Shanghai neighborhood.

This isn't a commercial shopping stop.

You're exploring the market the way locals do.

Make & Eat Your Own Chinese Dumplings

After the market, discover one of China's most beloved foods — dumplings, or Jiaozi.

Your host will show you how dumplings are prepared, filled and folded.

Choose your filling, make your own dumplings and try different folding techniques.

Don't worry if your first dumpling looks like a flower, a pillow or something completely mysterious.

That's part of the fun!

While cooking, you'll also learn about Chinese dumpling traditions, popular fillings and when Chinese families traditionally enjoy dumplings.

Then sit down together and enjoy the best part:

Eating what you made!

Learn Mahjong the Fun Way

Next, discover one of China's most famous social games — Mahjong.

Never played before?

Perfect.

Your host will explain the basics from the beginning and guide you through a beginner-friendly game.

This isn't a serious Mahjong tournament.

It's a fun way to understand a game that has been part of Chinese social life for generations.

Expect some confusion.

Expect some laughter.

And don't be surprised if you suddenly become very competitive!

️ 45-Minute Chinese Language Games

Forget traditional Chinese lessons.

Instead, learn Chinese through games, challenges and real-life situations.

During the 45-minute interactive session, you'll practice useful expressions that travelers can actually use.

You won't become fluent in 45 minutes — and that's not the goal.

The goal is to have fun, learn something useful and become more comfortable interacting with Chinese people.

Discover Everyday Shanghai

Shanghai isn't only skyscrapers, shopping malls and famous landmarks.

This experience gives you a small window into that everyday world.

Instead of simply watching Chinese culture, you'll participate in it.

Your host will also share funny stories and interesting insights about Chinese food, social customs, table manners and everyday life.

Private Pickup
Enjoy convenient private pickup and drop-off within the designated Shanghai service area.

Your host will pick you up, take you to the local market and activity location.

There are no commercial shopping stops.

The market visit is part of the cultural experience.

Don't Just See China. Experience It.

Shop. Cook. Play. Speak. Laugh. Connect.

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.