Absolutely lovely experience. Our guide went through the rules (printed out for us in English), we then went on and made a few rounds playing with open tiles, before finally playing for real, albeit with some well needed support. A local friend sat in to make the setting (minimum 4 players) complete. They were very nice, and we had so much fun playing Mahjong together. We order Oolong tea to make the session complete. We highly recommend this Mahjong experience.
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Catherine_W
September 10, 2026 · via Viator
Best Mahjong Experience
I was looking for something I could do solo and have always wanted to learn to play. And the experience didn’t disappoint! It was the perfect opportunity to learn the game, interact with locals, and enjoy amazing tea… Everything about it was lovely!
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catherinewX4203DY
September 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Super fun experience!
Such a fun experience. I was trying to find something to do solo on a day where my husband wasn’t going to be tied up with work and it was perfect. The location was easy to get to and everyone is so nice and welcoming. If you’re looking for a fun authentic experience, whether your traveling solo or in a small group, you should absolutely book!
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C7215OSwilll
August 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Mahjong Shanghai
Jenny was very lovely. And we had a great time playing mahjong
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jeanhI7068XG
August 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Mahjong
I had such a fun mahjong experience in Shanghai! It was my first time learning how to play, and the whole experience felt very authentic and memorable. The instructor was friendly, patient, and explained everything clearly, which made it easy to follow even as a beginner.
I especially loved that it wasn’t just about learning the rules. It was a fun way to experience a little piece of local culture while visiting Shanghai. We laughed a lot, learned a lot, and by the end I actually felt like I understood what I was doing! 🀄️
Definitely one of the highlights of my Shanghai trip. I would highly recommend this experience, especially if you’re looking for something unique and different from the usual sightseeing activities.
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Katie_P
July 14, 2026 · via Viator
Fantastic Experience!
A fantastic way to spend a rainy afternoon in the French Concession. Amber was an excellent teacher and the teahouse was great! Our favourite experience of our time in Shanghai.
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katiepX8688IL
July 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic way to spend an afternoon
Our favorite activity in Shanghai! Amber was a fantastic host and teacher and the tea house was great too! An excellent way to spend a rainy day in the city and get to see another side of the French Concession.
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eddiek719
March 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
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Best mahjong experience out there, with friendly hosts, good equipment, ambient location, and perfect communication. I recommend to travelers wanting to experience the shanghai mahjong culture
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bkhurt
March 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Learning mah-jongg in Shanghai, China
We have recently started playing the game in the United States and since we were coming to China, we thought how fun that would be to come and learn from the professional professionals where the game started and we had a great time doing it. They were very accommodating, very friendly and very willing to teach us how to play.
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149karenj
October 20, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
For the HU (Win!)
On a drizzling afternoon, I walked into a cozy tea house and had the BEST time learning how to play Shanghai mahjong with Jenny and her friends. She (patiently) first introduced me to the basics and provided a handout that I was able to use and take notes on (she also graciously sent a pdf after the class). She carefully explained all the tiles, what PUNG, KONG, CHEW operations were, and then we proceeded to play with open tiles until I better understood how everything worked - from how to properly start to how to build my tile sets. After a couple of open rounds, we played 'for real' with continued assistance from Jenny or one of the master mahjong players (who happens to be one of the tea proprietors). What can I say...I had so much fun (and the Fujian tea served was phenomenal!) that we played for longer than anticipated. The 'ok one last game' turned into many more 'one last game' and it got more fun and exciting as she started to teach me how to score points! As a solo traveler, Jenny and her friends made me feel comfortable and at ease - like one of the friends. She also provided some great local restaurant recommendations. Overall...MUST DO in Shanghai!