DUMPLINGS, CULTURE & MORE

Chicago

Jan 29

Written By Mariah Manzano

ABOUT

This docent-guided walking tour will be led by a member of The Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute.

Your tour will include a tour of Chinatown; a Dumpling Making Class; and a light meal - don’t let this fool you, nobody will go home hungry and; a tour of Chinatown.

Explore the rich culture and history of Chinatown. Our exclusive tour provides an inside look at Chinatown’s greatest treasures. On your walking tour, you will visit several landmarks, including, but not limited to the Nine Dragon Wall, the Chinese Buddhist Temple, Chinatown Mural, Pui Tak Center and more.

After your tour, you will learn how to make dumplings and enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch.

Did you know? Dating back to the Song Dynasty, these delicious dumplings are one of China’s oldest and most popular dishes. While they are eaten year-round, dumplings are a particularly important food during the Chinese New Year. Their resemblance to yuan bao, a mode of currency during the Ming dynasty, makes them a symbol of prosperity and wealth.

GROUP RATES

Dumpling Making Class, lunch and 90-minute guided tour of Chinatown: approximately 3 hours

$70 (Tour guide gratuity not included).

Group minimum is 15 guests.

Dumpling Making Class, lunch and 60-minute guided tour of Chinatown: approximately 2.5 hours

$65 (Tour guide gratuity not included).

Group minimum is 15 guests.

* The tour of Chinatown is a walking tour. Bus tours are possible, but not recommended. If you wish to have a bus tour, please provide several dates for us to find a tour guide for you.

SPECIAL ADD ONS AVAILABLE

$20: Kite, Fan or Umbrella Painting (30-40 minute session)

$15: Paper Cutting (30-minute session)