Top Dali Classes & Workshops

Rice and Friends Chinese Cooking School was established in 2011 and was the first cookery school to open in Dali,Yunnan,a beautiful old town on the footsteps of the Himalayas. We organize a series of Chinese cooking courses in a relaxing and fun atmosphere. All courses are completely hands-on in a beautiful open kitchen setting on our roof terrace facing the Cang Mountain. Our English-speaking teacher has an extensive knowledge of Chinese ingredients and cooking methods which she takes pleasure in sharing with you every day. Come and join us for an authentic cooking experience. At the end of the course, you might feel it is more than a cooking course. It is like a journey about local culture or it is like a cooking party with all the old and new friends. What will it be like for you? Find it out:-)

We are a sustainable tour company that advocates for a better world, emphasizing on delicious plant-based cuisine and a greener plastic free lifestyle. We bring our guests to exuberant local markets in the rich cultural streets of China, that are hidden and unexplored to many, giving them the opportunity to savor traditional vegan snacks and flavorsome dishes. We aim to highlight and promote local sustainable businesses and traditions to support traditional crafts and help others to experience in-depth traditional Yunnan culture off the beaten path. Yunnan is one of the most important social sights in all of China and an absolute must-see for people who come to visit China. It has a preserved environment filled with flowering plants of multiple colors and an ancient folk culture that relies on keeping a stable, healthy environment. The cultural heritage of Yunnan depends mainly on indigenous people who continue to practice natural customs.

We are a sustainable tour company that advocates for a better world, emphasizing on delicious plant-based cuisine and a greener plastic free lifestyle. We bring our guests to exuberant local markets in the rich cultural streets of China, that are hidden and unexplored to many, giving them the opportunity to savor traditional vegan snacks and flavorsome dishes. We aim to highlight and promote local sustainable businesses and traditions to support traditional crafts and help others to experience in-depth traditional Yunnan culture off the beaten path. Yunnan is one of the most important social sights in all of China and an absolute must-see for people who come to visit China. It has a preserved environment filled with flowering plants of multiple colors and an ancient folk culture that relies on keeping a stable, healthy environment. The cultural heritage of Yunnan depends mainly on indigenous people who continue to practice natural customs.

Price Varies By Group Size 1 guest, 1700 RMB per person 2-3 guests,1200 RMB per person 4-5 guests, 900 RMB per person We are a sustainable tour company that advocates for a better world, emphasizing on delicious plant-based cuisine and a greener plastic free lifestyle. We bring our guests to exuberant local markets in the rich cultural streets of China, that are hidden and unexplored to many, giving them the opportunity to savor traditional vegan snacks and flavorsome dishes. We aim to highlight and promote local sustainable businesses and traditions to support traditional crafts and help others to experience in-depth traditional Yunnan culture off the beaten path. Yunnan is one of the most important social sights in all of China and an absolute must-see for people who come to visit China. It has a preserved environment filled with flowering plants of multiple colors and an ancient folk culture that relies on keeping a stable, healthy environment.