Four foreign students from Ocean University of China were invited to explore the unique charm of traditional Chinese food on Aug 3 at Sanshenglou restaurant, a century-old brand in Qingdao, Shandong province.

The foreign students sampled some traditional Chinese pasta and learned how to make steamed dumplings, and other traditional pasta snacks, including fried dumplings or guotie.

A foreign student from Ocean University of China learns how to make dumplings under the direction of a senior pastry chef at Sanshenglou restaurant on Aug 3 in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/Qingdao News]

A foreign student from Ocean University of China learns how to make steamed dumplings filled with minced meat and gravy on Aug 3 at Sanshenglou restaurant. [Photo/Qingdao News]

Foreign students try their hands at making traditional Chinese pasta on Aug 3 at Sanshenglou restaurant. [Photo/Qingdao News]