China · FOOD
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These are the 15 best food experiences in China right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs and which city it starts from. Number one is at the top for a reason.
A 3-hour small-group food walk through central Shanghai, sampling soup dumplings, noodles, duck, tea, and more for $79.
“We had such a wonderful evening sampling a wide variety of delicious Chinese food! We tried everything from local Shanghainese cuisine to Xinjiang specialties to Michelin-starred modern Cantonese dishes. Our lovely guides, Kurt and JRead more”
Walk Beijing’s hutongs for four local food stops, unlimited beer and soda, and a craft beer pint at a brewery.
“This was a great evening! Tasted all the famous dishes of Beijing and discovered restaurants I would never have found myself. As a solo adventurer the company was lovely too. Janice was very informative and friendly. Thanks so much Janice!”
Tuk-tuk your way through Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter for 4 to 5 local food stops, dinner, and unlimited drinks, then end at a craft brewery.
“Buren provided an exceptional tour experience during my time in Xian, ensuring my every need was taken care of. His extensive knowledge, friendly demeanor, and attention to detail truly enhanced my visit. Not only did he offer insightful commentary about the city's rich history and culture, but he also introduced me to some amazing local cuisine. A fantastic guide and a delightful companion - my trip to Xian was truly unforgettable thanks to Buren!”
Shanghai night food tour with local guides, regional tastings, beer and yellow wine, plus xiaolongbao lessons near Jing’an.
“Thomas was a fantastic guide. We ended up being a small group of 4, which worked out really well for us as we were able to ask lots of questions and get to know one another well. I'm vegetarian but in spite of that, was able to sample a variety of dishes & was stuffed before we even got to our final stop! Great way to try food from different regions in smaller restaurants we would never have found by ourselves!”
Tuktuk through Chengdu’s local Sichuan eats, with 4 to 5 tastings, unlimited beer and soda, and a plum-wine finish in a retro bar.
“Chino our guide is a real foodie and shared his knowledge of food which extended far over the local cuisine. We ate great food and a lot of it... It was also a sweet moment to talk english and meet others who do, since in this time there are practically no tourists in town.”
Shanghai French Concession food crawl with 10+ classic dishes, unlimited local beer and sodas, and a craft beer finish in 3.5 hours.
“What a fun way to get to see the French Comcession area of Shanghai! We are sooooo much food and each dish was absolutely delicious. Our guide, Cloris, was friendly and very knowledgeable - we had no idea it was her first tour as she was very confident and knew so much about each local restaurant. Make sure you arrive hungry!”
A 3.5-hour hutong food walk tasting Beijing hotpot, famous noodles, a rare Muslim dish, spring pancakes, and craft beer.
“Stop everything and book this tour. It was one of the top highlights of our time in Beijing. Yoyo was our guide and she made it even more special. Great history and she has a huge passion for food and took us to places that felt off the beaten track. We never felt rushed but still fit in a lot. Great to walk through the hutongs in the evening. The meat pie and the noodles were epic. Loved trying the beer and baiju wine. Thanks Yoyo for sharing Beijing with us. Please arrive hungry! Highly recommended.”
Half-day vintage bike tour of Shanghai Old Town, Fazang Temple and a wet market, with coffee-pastry breakfast and local tasting.
“We were given a great insight into the lifestyle of Shanghai people with a real glimpse of 'old' Shanghai. Touring on bikes with an excellent guide and a small group of like-minded tourists made this a most pleasurable experience.”
Taste 20+ Beijing dishes on a private hutong food walk, meet shop owners, and learn old-city cuisine in Dongsi and LongFuSi.
“This tour was amazing! We walked the streets of a vibrant Hutong and tried local foods specific to Beijing. To try these local foods in non tourist areas was such a treat. Our guide Allen was so helpful and funny, and treated us to so many different dishes. Would highly recommend this tour if you want local food experiences.”
Late-night Shanghai French Concession tasting with Xintiandi, Zhaozhou Road street bites, craft beer, and enough food for dinner.
“The guide was very friendly. It was clear he put a lot of effort in planning this tour and choosing the restaurants.”
Small-group Shanghai breakfast crawl in Xiangyang Park and the former French Concession, with dumplings, bao, noodles, bubble waffles, and tea.
“Great food tour led by Li. Great experience sampling local and authentic delights and an engaging and interesting tour. Li was great in his explanations and navigation and made the whole tour entertaining”
Half-day bike and local food tour in Shanghai, covering the French Concession, Xintiandi, Old Town, and the Bund with bike rental and meals.
“I had a lovely biking tour in Shanghai with guide Ellen. I don't eat meat so Ellen was kind enough to find some vegetarian alternatives. There's a bit of walking involved as well which was nice, but the bikes are very comfortable and of good quality. Ellen was very good at signalling while biking so we knew where to go, it felt safe and was very enjoyable!”
Taste Beijing hutong breakfasts on a 3-hour small-group walk, sampling 10+ bites across local stalls and markets near Dongcheng.
“The breakfast tour in Beijing was an excellent way to experience a variety of local breakfast dishes in a short timeframe. Walking through the Hutongs was lots fun and broke up the eating a bit. Lynn was our guide. She was friendly and informative. It’s a great way to spend the morning in Beijing and sample lots of dishes efficiently.”
Small-group bike tour of Shanghai with snacks, bike and helmet included. Ride 11 miles through French Concession, Bund, and Xintiandi.
“I arrived 4 days early to participate in a guided tour of China. I had 4 days in Shanghai to do my own thing. I pre booked two tours on consecutive days before I left Australia. I had the misfortune of my baggage being delayed. In the end I had Read more”
Private Shanghai street food walk plus a Huangpu River night cruise, with a guide who helps you order and eat like locals.
“Annie our guide was a fantastic person to share an evening with over eating to our hearts delight . She is charming well versed and enjoyable to be with - as if she were a long lost friend . You must do this tour”
