6 Hour Culinary Lessons For Rice Dumplings In Taiwan
Description
Take a private lesson from locals on how to make a Northern style rice dumpling or Zongzi (粽子) from scratch. Head to the traditional markets to experience the vibe of Taipei city, discover the beauty and history of Taiwanese cuisines, and go home with your first and very own Zongzi.
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What is the best way to deeply visit a country? The answer is visiting traditional market or family. Take a private lesson from locals on how to make a Northern style rice dumpling (粽子) from scratch.
Professional private tour guide will bring you to the traditional market to experience the vibe of Taipei city, discover the beauty and history of Taiwanese cuisines, including different kinds of vegetables, sea food, meats, local snacks, freshly harvested fruits and how Taiwanese sales, bargain, gossip, among others.
We not only learn local culture, but also buy the ingredients which rice dumpling needs at here.
After traditional market, make your first rice dumpling at local family's home.
The history of rice dumpling can be traced back to 476 BC. It was often served during Dragon Boat Festival. It is made from rice with a variety of ingredients wrapped in bamboo leaves.
What's Included
Food tasting
Professional licensed guide services
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Downtown Taipei hotels only)
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Private culinary lesson
Ingredients of rice dumpling
Tourist Insurance
What's Excluded
Gratuities (optional)
Accommodation
Personal expenses
Any item not mentioned in the itinerary
Know before you go
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Price USD 380 is for a group of 3 people or less
Price USD 480 is for a group of 4-7 people
Dress code is smart casual
The finished work of rice dumpling can be taken away for snack later
The duration is about 6 hours and please arrange the start time between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm due to the opening hour of traditional market
All itinerary is in Taipei city
Meeting Point
Taipei, Taiwan
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 4 | USD 100 Per Group |
This is a group tour |