4 Craft Workshops in Shanghai That Earn the Early Start

1.2-Hour Private Chinese Ink and Brush Painting Workshop in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $118Our pick

Meet a local guide such as Eric, Lucy, or Sunny for downtown pickup and a private Chinese ink painting class in a Pudong studio. Learn the Four Treasures, practice brush strokes with an artist such as Ms. Zhang, sip tea, and paint a flower, bamboo, or orchid to take home. The class lasts about two hours.

“This tour was terrific! Our teacher Ms. Zhang taught us about Chinese painting styles and patiently walked us through the basics of composition. We then painted some flowers to take home. As we painted, we drank tea and listed to the sRead more”

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3.Zhujiajiao Water Town: Boat Ride, Opt for Hands-on Dumpling Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $158

Travel from Shanghai to 1,700-year-old Zhujiajiao with a private guide such as Portia, Sophia, or Mia. Cruise past old homes and bridges, visit a garden and temple, sample local snacks, and add a hands-on dumpling meal in a local home. Choose metro transport or a private car with hotel pickup.

“Amazing trip!! Portia was an incredible tour guide who went above and beyond. She was knowledgeable, super personable and made sure we were having a great time the whole time. Her English was also exceptional. The dumpling Read more”

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