A mother and daughter from Poland joined our vegetarian Chinese cooking class during their family trip to China. From practicing knife skills to discovering authentic Chinese vegetarian dishes, the afternoon became much more than just a cooking lesson—it was a chance to slow down, laugh together, and experience Chinese food culture.

Some travel memories don't end when the trip is over.

A year after joining our Shanghai soup dumpling class—and later returning for a second workshop during the same trip—one guest came back to Shanghai once again. This time, we created a completely new experience combining a local market visit, Chinese home cooking, and another round of her favorite soup dumplings, with a few extra surprises along the way.

Flying home to Australia after traveling in Italy, Nick and April decided to spend five days in Shanghai during their stopover. Their second day in China turned into an unforgettable soup dumpling experience—and a new appreciation for Chinese food, high-speed rail, and local life.