Kunming: Zhuanxin Market Tour, Cooking Class, & Temple Visit
Chamonix
Discover Yunnan's diversity on a full-day tour in Kunming. Explore Zhuanxin Market, visit the Confucian Temple, and enjoy a cooking class with the ingredients you selected.
This full-day guided market-to-table cooking experience in Kunming suits food lovers interested in Yunnan cuisine and local culture.
Highlights
- Shop for authentic recipe ingredients at Zhuanxin Market with a local expert
- Visit the Confucian Temple, a ceramics shop, and a traditional tea house
- Small-group, guide-led market-to-table experience
- Cook your own dinner from scratch using selected ingredients
Description
Start your day at the north gate of Zhuanxin Market with a cup of Yunnan coffee and an introduction to the diversity of Yunnan's 16 prefectures. Explore the market section by section, including fruit, vegetables, wild mushrooms, and cooked food, while selecting and purchasing ingredients guided by your host.
Enjoy a Yunnan-style lunch near the market and learn about Chinese dining customs and etiquette. Then visit the historic Confucian Temple, followed by stops at a ceramics shop and a traditional tea house to experience Yunnan's craft and tea culture.
Return to a private kitchen to learn basic Yunnan cooking techniques using the ingredients you selected. Prepare your own dinner from scratch, guided by your host throughout every step.
Includes
- Bilingual (Chinese/English) local guide throughout the day
- Yunnan coffee tasting at Zhuanxin Market
- Market ingredients for the cooking class (per standard recipe)
- Lunch and dinner (dinner is the dish you help prepare)
- Hands-on private cooking class
- Visits to the Confucian Temple, ceramics shop, and tea house
Excludes
- Transportation to and from the market
- Personal expenses
- Additional food and drinks
Important Information
- The tour involves walking; wear comfortable shoes
- Participants will cook, so wear clothes that can get dirty
- The full-day experience ends between 6:30 and 7:00 PM
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable shoes plus apron or casual clothes suitable for cooking.
