Shanghai Cultural Craft Workshop: Make Your Own Chinese Gift Shanghai Cultural Craft Workshop w/ Shanghai Snacks Tasting

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about Chinese traditional craftsmanship and create your own Chinese-style gift. Take home a handmade souvenir. Please book at least 3 days in advance.
Step into the heart of Chinese culture through an immersive heritage craft experience in the center of Shanghai’s Former French Concession. Explore centuries-old Chinese intangible cultural heritage and create your own handmade treasures.

Choose from traditional crafts such as Make Your Own Chinese Knot, Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Jewelry DIY, Gold Foil Burning Art Experience, Song Brocade & Pearl Fan Crafting, Han Dynasty Tile End Rubbing Experience, Bamboo Weaving Wind Chime Experience, Seal Incense Art Experience, Ancient Papermaking Experience, Blue-and-White Porcelain Paper-Cutting, imperial-style diancui pieces, antique incense plaques, Song brocade decorations, lacquer fans, and Chinese Calligraphy. Each piece reflects the philosophy of “crafting with heart” and allows you to engage in a cultural dialogue beyond words.

Options to choose:

Option 1: Workshop Only – Meet your guide at Exit 1, Dapuqiao Station, Metro Line 9 and enjoy the workshop.

Option 2: Workshop plus Local Snack Tasting. This option includes a guided tasting of authentic Shanghai snacks, adding a flavorful layer to your cultural experience.

What You’ll Experience:

1. Hands-On Crafting & Cultural Insights: Learn from skilled artisans while discovering the history, symbolism, and cultural significance behind each craft. Immerse yourself in the beauty of China’s intangible heritage.

2. Take Home Your Handmade Gift: Leave with a personally crafted souvenir — a meaningful keepsake filled with Chinese culture and artistry.

3. Guided Shanghai Snack Tasting (if choose with Local Snack Tasting): Enjoy a curated selection of local Shanghai treats, led by a knowledgeable guide, and experience the city’s unique culinary culture.

Join us for a truly unique cultural journey that goes beyond sightseeing. Learn, create, and experience the art of Chinese heritage like never before!

Note: This workshop is by reservation only. Please book at least 3 days in advance to secure your spot.

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.