A hands-on class run above Cloud 9 Restaurant on West Street, beginning with a chef-led visit to a market near Yangshuo Park to select vegetables and meat, then returning to the restaurant kitchen to cook 3-4 dishes. Typical dishes include Yangshuo beer fish, shredded cucumber with sauce, and kung pao chicken. Morning and afternoon sessions run most of the year, with a single afternoon session in December, January, and February.
Cloud 9 Cooking School Yangshuo is a hands-on cooking class run above Cloud 9 Restaurant on West Street in Yangshuo, one of the longer-running cooking schools in the town's tourist district. The class begins with a chef-led visit to a market near Yangshuo Park, where participants select fresh vegetables and meat for the dishes they will cook, learning to identify local produce and typical market pricing along the way. The group then returns to the restaurant's kitchen above West Street to cook three to four dishes under the chef's guidance, typically including Yangshuo beer fish, a local specialty of fish braised with local beer, tomatoes, and chilies, alongside shredded cucumber with a vinegar-based sauce and kung pao chicken. The class runs roughly three hours including the market visit, with the market browsing balanced against a longer hands-on cooking segment in the kitchen; the finished dishes are eaten together as the group's meal, so the balance leans savoury across all courses with no dedicated sweet dish. Ingredients, kitchen use, and the shared meal of the cooked dishes are included; transit to and from accommodation is not. Morning and afternoon sessions run for most of the year in small groups typical of a restaurant-based cooking school, with a single afternoon session offered during the quieter winter months of December, January, and February. Instruction is given in English alongside Mandarin, and dietary substitutions, such as omitting fish or reducing chili, can usually be requested when the class is booked, though vegetarian versions depend on market availability that day.
| Price | $14 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours |
Good to know
- Operator
- Cloud 9 Restaurant
Highlights
- Guided market visit near Yangshuo Park to select ingredients
- Hands-on preparation of Yangshuo beer fish
- Shredded cucumber with vinegar sauce and kung pao chicken cooked from scratch
- Kitchen sessions held above Cloud 9 Restaurant on West Street
- Shared meal of all cooked dishes at the end of class
Tips for visiting
- Arrive on an empty stomach, since the class ends with eating all three to four cooked dishes as a full meal
- Mention fish or shellfish allergies when booking, since Yangshuo beer fish is a core dish in the standard menu
- Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that can handle kitchen splashes and market walking
- Book morning sessions in advance during peak travel seasons, as small class sizes fill quickly
- Note that only a single afternoon session runs in December, January, and February, so winter visitors should confirm timing ahead
When to visit
Morning sessions in spring or autumn allow the coolest conditions for the market visit; winter visitors should confirm the single available afternoon session ahead of booking.
Accessibility
The class is held in a restaurant kitchen above ground-floor West Street, reached by stairs, which may not suit visitors with mobility limitations.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the class take place?
The class is run above Cloud 9 Restaurant on West Street in Yangshuo, with a preceding market visit near Yangshuo Park.
What dishes are cooked in the class?
Participants typically cook three to four dishes, commonly Yangshuo beer fish, shredded cucumber with sauce, and kung pao chicken.
Is the class offered year-round?
Morning and afternoon sessions run most of the year, but only a single afternoon session is offered in December, January, and February.
Can vegetarian or allergy-friendly substitutions be made?
Substitutions such as omitting fish or reducing chili can usually be requested at booking, though vegetarian options depend on what is available at the market that day.
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Cloud 9 Cooking School Yangshuo
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