Chinese Cuisine and Culture

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10 daysDuration

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1 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Shanghai, China

Chengdu, China

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Highlights

Hiking on the top of the Great Wall

Taste and learn to make traditional Shanghai cuisine

Face to face with Terracotta Warriors

Study and discuss the essence of Sichuan cuisine

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Uncover China’s rich culinary traditions and cultural wonders on the "Chinese Cuisine and Culture" tour—a 10-day journey through Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an, and Chengdu. Ideal for experienced travelers with a passion for gastronomy, this trip offers hands-on cooking classes, tastings, and immersive sightseeing.

Savor Shanghai’s vibrant markets and learn the secrets of traditional cuisine, then hike the Great Wall and master Beijing’s iconic roast duck. Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, indulge in a dumpling banquet, and enjoy a taste of Tang dynasty grandeur. In Chengdu, meet giant pandas and dive into the fiery flavors of Sichuan.

Whether you choose a private tour for a personalized pace or join an international group, the real highlight is the tour’s blend of food and culture—offering a mouthwatering, deeply engaging introduction to China’s heritage. For gourmands and culture seekers, this package delivers a memorable, flavor-packed adventure.

day 1Arrive in Shanghai and group meeting

Nimen Hao! Welcome to China. Blending 21st-century architecture with old-world character, Shanghai pulses with the beat of new China. Your adventure begins with a group meeting at 6 pm. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask reception where it will take place.
Settle into your hotel and get a feel for this vibrant city, its bright lights, fevered trade and frenetic pace. The evening is free for your first exploration of the city. Perhaps get a taste of Shanghai’s eclectic food scene, which draws influence from far beyond China’s walls.
As a cutting-edge global city, the food of Shanghai is an exciting blend of traditional and international flavours. Given Shanghai's location on the East China Sea, as well as the region's extensive network of rivers, lakes and canals, both seafood and freshwater produce are also common.

day 2Shanghai

day 3Shanghai to Beijing

day 4Beijing

day 5Beijing to Xi’an

day 6Xi’an

day 7Xi’an to Chengdu

day 8Chengdu

day 9Chengdu

day 10Chengdu departure

What's Included

8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 3 Dinners

Private bus and entrance tickets for the excursions

Yuyuan Garden and Old Shanghai street walking tour in Shanghai

Shanghai dumpling cooking class

Tian'anmen Square & Forbidden City in Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing

Muslim Quarter walking tour and Cycle on the City Wall in Xian

Terracotta Army in Xian

Chengdu market visit and Sichuan Cooking Class

Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base

Travel agency liability insurance

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