Immerse yourself in Beijing’s culture with a family visit to Catherine’s home. Learn to make dumplings and other local dishes, explore the market, and enjoy a cultural dinner experience.
Immerse yourself in Beijing’s culture with a family visit to Catherine’s home. Learn to make dumplings and other local dishes, explore the market, and enjoy a cultural dinner experience.
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Beijing - Your personal driver will greet you in the hotel lobby in the morning. Before visiting a local family, your hostess will guide you through the nearby wet market.
Upon reaching the local family’s home, you will begin preparing your own dumpling meal along with two local dishes. You will learn how to make fillings, create dumpling wrappers,…
- Beijing - Your personal driver will greet you in the hotel lobby in the morning. Before visiting a local family, your hostess will guide you through the nearby wet market.
Upon reaching the local family’s home, you will begin preparing your own dumpling meal along with two local dishes. You will learn how to make fillings, create dumpling wrappers, and fold them beautifully. Dumplings are not the only dish on the menu; you will also learn to cook two more delightful dishes to enhance the meal with local flavors (Kung Pao Chicken and Sweet and Sour Pork or scrambled egg with tomato; Sautéed soy sauce cabbage or green bean pork).
Engaging conversations are always part of the dining experience. While sipping tea, the hostess will share her personal experiences and would be delighted to hear your stories as well. Please select your preferred options when booking, and ensure to inform us of any food allergies or special dietary requests in advance.

- Transfer
- All the Drinks
- Gas, toll & parking lot fees
- Lunch or Dinner
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Dumpling Making Learning
- English-speaking tour guide service fee
- Transfer
- All the Drinks
- Gas, toll & parking lot fees
- Lunch or Dinner
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Dumpling Making Learning
- English-speaking tour guide service fee
- Gratuity to the guide and driver (for good service)
- Gratuity to the guide and driver (for good service)
Welcome to Catherine’s home! Here, you will become part of her family and immediately experience the warmth and hospitality of the local people. The market is a fascinating place to observe the daily lives of locals, where Catherine will introduce you to traditional pastries, local seasonings, and health teas and infusions, explaining their benefits….
Welcome to Catherine’s home! Here, you will become part of her family and immediately experience the warmth and hospitality of the local people. The market is a fascinating place to observe the daily lives of locals, where Catherine will introduce you to traditional pastries, local seasonings, and health teas and infusions, explaining their benefits. You will have the chance to learn how to make dumplings and two other local dishes, and later enjoy the meal you prepared yourself. During this enjoyable visit with a local family, there will also be an opportunity to converse with their children in English, Chinese, or even through body language! This is truly a wonderful cultural dining experience to enhance your stay in Beijing.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Pls inform us your food allergy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.