Keelung Market & Dumpling Workshop 


Tour Highlights

Dumplings

  • Hands-On Xiao Long Bao Workshop

market tour

  • Explore Huílóng Market with a Local Guide

  • Immerse in Keelung’s Culinary Culture

  • Perfect for Curious Travelers & Foodies

  • Small Group Class for a Personalized Experience

Step into the heart of local life with a culinary and cultural experience in Keelung. You’ll begin with a guided walk through Huílóng Market, where you’ll learn about seasonal ingredients and Taiwanese market culture. Then, join a hands-on cooking workshop to learn how to make Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) from scratch.

This experience is perfect for curious travelers and food lovers seeking authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences just 30 minutes from Taipei.

Louisa Coffee - No. 66, Rener Rd, Ren’ai District, Keelung City, Taiwan 200
  • Meet at Louisa Coffee – Keelung Ren’er Branch (基隆仁二店) or a designated alternative location (as arranged)
  • Huílóng Market Guided Tour

Dive into the sights, sounds, and flavors of Huílóng Market, a lively hub of local life. Learn about traditional ingredients, unique snacks, and Keelung’s vibrant food culture from a local guide.

  • Dumpling Cooking Class

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on dumpling-making session! Learn time-honored techniques, shape your own dumplings, and hear stories behind this iconic dish in a warm, interactive setting.

  • Eat, Share, & Wrap-Up

Savor your delicious handmade dumplings, chat with your host during a relaxed Q&A, snap photos, and wrap up the experience with a full heart and belly.

Options:

Keelung Port (Cruise Terminal - We can meet you at the port and begin the tour with a leisurely walk along the scenic harbor before heading to the market.

We can also arrange a hotel pickup for you upon request. A 4-seat car costs 600–800 TWD in total, and the travel time is approximately 30–40 minutes.

  • Please wear comfortable footwear and bring an umbrella/waterproof
  • Explore Huílóng Market with a Local Guide
  • Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) – handmade from dough to filling
  • Keelung-style tofu bag soup (a comforting regional dish with Fuzhou roots)
  • Wheel cakes (traditional sweet snack with custard or red bean or taro)
  • Includes recipe sheet and video tutorial for you to recreate the dishes of Xiao Long Bao at home.
  • Transportation to and from the tour meeting point
  • Personal expenses
  • Please arrive at the designated meeting point no later than 10 minutes before the start time of the tour
  • You will receive the confirmation of your booking's availability within 24 hours. Once confirmed, please present your booking reference number at the cooking school.

  • Kindly let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements or any food allergies at the time of booking
  • To be accepted onto the tour, please present your booking voucher (in either printed or electronic format) when checking in for the tour
  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity
 
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