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A display of various necklaces and bracelets, including beaded and metallic items, with a red sign and a book in the foreground. 1
A traditional tea set with a teapot, cups, and decorative items on a woven mat. 2
A hanging ornament with a floral design and a bead. 3
A person grinding herbs in a mortar and pestle, with wooden boxes of herbs and a bottle of oil on a wooden table. 4
A room with a table displaying various items, a bookshelf filled with books and decorative objects, and a window overlooking a cityscape. 5

Shanghai Downtown: Chinese ancient Incense-Making experience

By LocalLore
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 300 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Craft your own aromatic 'Xiang Pai' using ancient herbal recipes
  • Discover how ancient Chinese people used scents to boost focus and romance
  • Take home a functional piece of Chinese history to freshen your space
  • All materials used in the workshop are 100% natural and free from additives
  • Air conditioning is provided in workshops and the course is beginner-friendly.

Activity location

    • Shanghai
    • Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 中国上海市徐汇区徐家汇华山路2108地铁临 邮政编码: 200030 | Xujiahui Station Road subway station , Exit No.16 （Metro 1，9，11）
    • Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China

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Shanghai Downtown: Chinese ancient Incense-Making experience

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 300.11 x 1 AdultRM 300.11
Total
Price is RM 300.11

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    2-hour workshop
  • Inclusions
    Standard incense plaque
  • Inclusions
    Chinese-style afternoon tea
  • Exclusions
    Transportation
  • Exclusions
    Tips for the guide（optional）

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Strong fragrances
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 7 years, People over 80 years, People over 95 years, People with a cold, People with altitude sickness

What you can expect

  • Discover the magic of Chinese incense—a 3,000-year-old art that blends nature, wellness, and culture. In this 2-hour workshop, craft your own aromatic ‘Xiang Pai’ (scented plaque), a traditional Chinese non-material cultural heritage technique.

    Select your preferred spices to craft a traditional Chinese incense plaque, with a basic hanging cord included. Your handmade plaque can freshen your car, closet, or workspace with ancient herbal recipes (like calming sandalwood or refreshing osmanthus).

    Hear stories about how ancient Chinese people used these scents to boost focus and romance.

    • The courses will be closed from October 27-30, November 8-9, November 22, and November 29 are currently unavailable for booking. All other dates remain open.
    • The classroom moved to Xujiahui Area since 1st October！

Location

Activity location

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    • Shanghai
    • Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 中国上海市徐汇区徐家汇华山路2108地铁临 邮政编码: 200030 | Xujiahui Station Road subway station , Exit No.16 （Metro 1，9，11）
    • Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China