China · MARKETS
16 reviewed
Short version, for anyone planning a week rather than a month: the 15 market walks below are the ones to put in the calendar, each with its price, its rating and the single detail that decides it.
Mini group Xi'an day tour with Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, and a Muslim Quarter drop-off, plus lunch and tickets.
“It was nice, and well organized. Carol was a great guide. It was well paced without any outside hassle”
Explore Chengdu’s Liangjiaxiang market for Sichuan spices, then cook classic dishes with a chef at Chilli Cool and eat what you make.
“The host Lance was very friendly and welcoming, explaining about the ingredients used in Sichuan cuisine. So interesting! Mrs. Li was also very welcoming and experienced. I had a superb experience learning about the techniques oRead more”
Private Shanghai day tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yu Garden, Yuyuan bazaar and the Bund, with hotel pickup and tickets included.
“The Bund is very very beautifull place! Shure! We recommend!!!!”
Xi’an highlights in one day, with hotel pickup, Terracotta Army line skips, guided history, museum lunch, and city wall views.
“Excellent!! Celine was amazing! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing all information. We learned a lot and had a great time. Thanks for making our trip unforgettable. Highly recommended!”
Shop Lijiang’s Naxi market with Fancy, then join a small-group soup-dumping class, cook three dishes, and enjoy lunch and tea.
“Lovely experience to discover Naxi culture through food. You will learn a lot about culinary traditions at the market and cook a delicious meal that is easy to cook and to replicate at home. Fancy host I lovely and kind, I highly recommend it!”
Half-day Xi’an market and biang biang noodles class with a spice-market hunt, guided hand pulling, tea, and beer.
“I booked this class because we love oil splashed noodles and biang biang noodles, and I wanted to learn to make them. I also love having cooking classes where we each get our own station and get to put out own spin on a dish. This class iRead more”
Ride in a private tuktuk for unlimited breakfast and tastings in Xi'an’s Muslim Quarter, with a small-group local guide and a market stop.
“Buren has been the best tour guide, he showed us traditional dishes in Xi'an made by the real locals and family business shops. He is so passionate about food and gave us very nice recommendations to visit after. Thank you so much!”
Chengdu half-day class with a spice market walk and courtyard cooking, plus tea and beers. Learn Sichuan dishes with recipes.
“It is a bit expensive, but the tour is great. Lance and the chef were very nice. The tour is great, they show you the local markets and then the cooking lessons and then we eat together, that is all nice. Staff is great. Price is a bit high, but it is worth it.”
Shop a Yangshuo market with Hans, cook beer fish hands-on, and sip family tea in a 4-hour private class with transport.
“Such a fun, delicious, and cultural day! Hans met us near the market, where we found ingredients for our meal, learned about local food customs, and even sampled a bunch of things! Hans speaks excellent English, is knowledgeable, immeRead more”
Private Guangzhou food tour with Cantonese dim sum, seafood markets, Qilou old streets, Qingping herbs, and Canton Tower views.
“Perfect customised experience - our guide was attentive and very accommodating. A great tour for people who want to see Guangzhou in a limited time or people looking for a tailored experience”
Chengdu bao zi class with a spice market visit. Learn Sichuan ingredients, steam your own buns, then eat them with tea and beer.
“A great experience, the local market was fun, interesting and we got to try and use a little Chinese language. Lance our guide was great from start to finish and took lots of fabulous pictures which meant we could get with our cookery class. Read more”
Xi'an Muslim Quarter at night, 2.5 to 3 hours of real local snack hopping with an English guide plus mosque or courtyard option.
“Our guide! Noble was fun. He gave us great experience. He was very knowledgeable about the city and the history. We had a wonderful beyond biang biang meal and yummy ice cream. He helped us buy tea, jade, and got us a tuktuk ride back to our hotel. It was an overall wonderful evening.”
Half-day Sichuan mapo tofu class in Chengdu with a spice market visit, tea and beer, and a pro chef plus recipes to take home.
“It was a very cool experience! Jerry, the tour guide, was very helpful throughout the experience, even before the activity had started. Before the experience had even begun, he reached out to clarify the different workshops that Chilli Uncool hRead more”
A private backstreet and local-market walk in old Guangzhou, with pickup, public transit, and a guide who tailors the day.
“Damon was a fantastic tour guide. Communication was very easy and he tailored our tour to exactly what we were looking for. Although it was just me and my friend, he also has experience guiding larger groups. Would definitely use him again if Im looking for a tour guide in Guangzhou.”
Private Beijing markets tour to Panjiayuan and Hongqiao Pearl Market with tea tasting, hotel pickup, and guided bargaining in 4 hours.
“Lily took us on this tour and it is with her expertise and guidance that it was a magnificent day. The Beijing markets have something for everyone. We began with the Flea Market. We highly recommend this area as a place to buy original art wRead more”
