Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: Learn Beer Fish

Cook five Yangshuo dishes from scratch, starting at the market

A four-hour hands-on cooking class in Yangshuo where you shop at a local market with your guide to select fresh ingredients, then prep and cook beer fish, roast cabbage, fighting cucumber, fried tofu and more in a family kitchen. Private transportation is included. You choose between a 10am lunch slot or 5pm dinner slot. English-speaking guide. Bottled water, tea, coffee and snacks provided.

The experience

The class starts at the market, where your guide teaches you how to spot quality ingredients the way locals do. You walk the stalls together, learning what makes one fish or vegetable worth buying over another, then carry your selections back to the kitchen. This isn't a tour of the market. It's a working trip where you're gathering what you'll actually cook.

Once you're in the kitchen, you prep and cook five dishes: beer fish is the centerpiece, but you'll also make roast cabbage, fighting cucumber, fried tofu and family tea. Your guide walks you through each step, handling technique and timing so you understand how the flavors come together. You eat what you cook, and the meal is part of the class, not a rushed finale but the point of the whole morning or afternoon.

Private transportation picks you up and brings you back, so there's no navigating to the kitchen or figuring out how to get home afterward. You choose between a 10am lunch departure or 5pm dinner, which gives you room to fit the class around the rest of your day in Yangshuo. Bottled water, tea, coffee and snacks are included throughout.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from the kitchen.
• bottled water, coffee and tea throughout the class.
• snacks.
• lunch or dinner (the five dishes you cook).
• family tea service.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 15:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Infant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hans

Is this one for you?This is a hands-on class where you do the cooking yourself with your guide's instruction, not a demonstration you watch. It suits anyone who wants to actually learn the technique and take the skill home, and the private format means the pace and focus stay on you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is beer fish, and is it hard to make?

Beer fish is a Yangshuo staple: fresh fish cooked in a broth with beer, soy and aromatics. Your guide breaks down each step so you can follow along. The technique is straightforward once you understand the sequence and timing.

Do I need cooking experience to join this class?

No. The class is built around hands-on learning, and your guide teaches from the start. You'll be prepping and cooking the whole time, not watching a demonstration.

Can I choose what time the class starts?

Yes. You pick either the 10am lunch slot or the 5pm dinner slot when you book, depending on what fits your schedule in Yangshuo.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

Let your guide know when you arrive. The menu centers on the five dishes listed, but your guide can advise on modifications or alternatives based on what you can eat.

How does the market visit work? Do I buy the ingredients myself?

Your guide leads you through the market and shows you what to look for and how to choose. You walk together and select the ingredients as a pair. The guide handles the purchasing so you can focus on learning what makes each item worth buying.