Qingmai Chufang Thai Cooking Class & River Cruise in Chiang Mai | Thailand

About this tour

Discover the art of creating delicious Thai cuisine under the guidance of an expert Mandarin-speaking chef at Qingmai Chufang. Then, embark on a leisure river cruise and admire Chiang Mai’s scenic landscape.

• Join a Thai cooking class conducted ONLY in Mandarin and exclusive for foreigners, hosted by Galangal Cooking Studio
• Easily locate the class in the city center for convenient access and hassle-free commuting
• Learn the art of Thai cuisine in a serene atmosphere surrounded by towering trees and a lush vegetable garden
• Enjoy delicious food in a comfortable air-conditioned environment for a delightful dining experience

— What You Can Expect —

Elevate your culinary skills at Qingmai Chufang (Chiang Mai Kitchen), which specializes in offering high-quality Mandarin-speaking only Thai cooking courses in Chiang Mai. Experience the art of Thai cuisine in one of the three kitchens, accommodating 34–38 customers simultaneously. 

Nestled amidst trees, this beautiful location seamlessly blends rural charm with urban convenience. Complete with a vegetable garden, the surroundings provide a tranquil atmosphere for your culinary journey. 

Choose between the air-conditioned dining room or outdoor tables as you are guided by well-trained Mandarin-speaking instructors to ensure you receive an unparalleled and immersive culinary experience.

— Important Info —

• This cooking class is ONLY conducted in Mandarin
• Sessions: 2:30 pm–7:30 pm
• Location: Galangal Cooking Studio
• Address: 366 Thanon Charoenrajd, Tambon Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
• If the class has fewer than 4 people, the school has the right to cancel the booking
• Pick-up time: Please wait in the hotel lobby 5-10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. The driver will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time
• Pick-up point: Hotels in the old city, Nimmandhaemin Road, Maya, Sirimongkrajan Road, Wat Ket Road, Santitham, Chang Pheuk, Changklan, Changmoi, Thapae, Chiangmai Gate and Huay Keaw road from Kad Suan Keaw till Maya
• There are extra charges for hotels outside of the area mentioned. Please contact the Galangal Cooking Studio for the fee or more information
• You can arrange your transportation by Grab, Bolt, or Drive-In application to come directly to the cooking studio if you want

— Additional Info —

• Please provide your hotel’s name and address when booking
• If your hotel is outside the pick-up range, please proceed to one of the following pick-up points. The exact pick-up time will be provided once the booking is confirmed
  – McDonald’s Thapae Gate Branch
  Address: 17/1 Kotchasarn Road, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
  – Starbucks in front of Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center
  Address: 55, Moo 5, Huay Kaew Road, Chang Phuak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
• This product doesn’t allow accompanying guests
• The participants must be 6 years old and above

— Menu —

• Food menu (eat at the school)
  – Thai tea
  – Street noodle
• Take Away Food (lunch box)
  – Mango sticky rice
  – Stir-fried Indian curry with shrimp
  – Fresh spring rolls

— Schedule —

• 2:30 pm–3:00 pm. Pick-up time
• 3:00 pm–3:30 pm. Local market tour
• 4:00 pm: Class starts
• 4:00 pm–5:00 pm. Learn to make Thai tea and street noodles, followed by a savory feast of noodles (15–30 minutes)
• 5:00 pm–6:00 pm. Learn to make fresh spring rolls, Indian curry shrimp, and mango sticky rice. Then, pack your delicious food to take with you
• 5:50 pm: Participants are blessed and sprinkled with holy water by a monk
• 6:30 pm: River Cruise (45–60 minutes)
  – During the cruise, staff will provide a historical overview of Chiang Mai and the Mae Ping River
• 7:30 pm: Return to your hotel