Hutong Home Cooking Class
Step into a family courtyard home deep in Beijing's historic hutong alleys and learn to make authentic northern Chinese dishes from scratch — dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, and classic Beijing specialties — under the guidance of a home cook whose recipes span three generations.
Why You'll Love This
Hands-on dumpling-making from dough to plate
Master hand-pulled noodle technique (la mian)
Cook three classic Beijing dishes from scratch
Tour a traditional hutong courtyard home
Sit down to eat with the family at their table
The Experience
Your guide meets you at your hotel and walks you through the hutong neighborhood to the family home
The hostess introduces you to the ingredients, many of which come from the local wet market that morning
You will prepare 4 dishes total: pork & chive dumplings, hand-pulled noodles with zhajiang sauce, kung pao chicken, and a seasonal vegetable stir-fry
After cooking, share the meal with the family in their courtyard — stories, tea, and a glimpse of everyday Beijing life
Includes: Hotel pickup and drop-off (within 4th Ring Road), English-speaking guide, All ingredients and cooking equipment, Full meal with the host family, Recipe cards to take home.
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