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Chinese Cuisine and Culture

In this 10-day tour of China, we will take you to four culturally significant cities of China. Along the way we will learn about various aspects of Chinese culture and their cuisine. Explore the bustling byways of cosmopolitan Shanghai, where we will taste and learn to make traditional Shanghai cuisine. In capital Beijing, hike to the top of the Great Wall, as well as learn the traditional processes of Beijing roast duck. Come face to face with Terracotta Warriors on a trip to Xi'an, enjoy the Tang dynasty and dumpling banquet. And in Chengdu, meet the gentle giant panda and learn about the essence of Sichuan cuisine. You can opt for a private tour or group adventure tour based on your preference. Private trips can be booked for one to 20 travelers. Book a certain departure date, set your own pace, and enjoy personalized services from the tour leader. This is a great idea for families, friends, company employees or social clubs as there is something for everybody. If you prefer group travel, you can choose from our most adventurous trips, with international groups travelling with participants of all ages from all over the world. In this case, you or your family, friends and colleagues can book this itinerary as a private trip to China for one or more.

10 days

fromUSD 3,372

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Classical China - 9 days

On this 9-day group tour, we will uncover the highlights of China's rich history and culture. Starting in Beijing, we visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the iconic Great Wall. After travelling to Xi'an, we will see the Terracotta Warriors and explore the vibrant Muslim Quarter. In Shanghai, we will discover the serene Yu Garden, the bustling Nanjing Road, and the waterfront Bund. Our tour also includes a visit to the water town of Zhujiajiao and the Former French Concession, offering us a unique glimpse into China's past and present.

9 days

USD 2,405fromUSD 1,804

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Shanghai Old City Walking and Food Tour

5.0(4 reviews)

Walking through the old neighborhoods of Shanghai. See the remnants of the last shanty towns in the city and get acquainted with this particular episode of Shanghai's history before it disappears due to increasing urbanization. You have the option of enjoying your breakfast at a famous food street. On weekdays, people throng this place to enjoy a variety of local delicacies, such as egg pancakes, deep-fired dough sticks, rolls of sticky rice and soybean milk. If you opt for an afternoon tour instead, you can avail yourself the opportunity of enjoying the best Shanghai noodles along with various toppings. Visit the Bird Market, one of the traditional markets in the city. See old Shanghai houses and the Old City Wall along the road to the Confucius Temple. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony inside the temple premises. Select between 3 to 5 different kinds of tea during the ceremony.

3 hours

fromUSD 64

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Shanghai Acrobatic Show and Authentic Dim Sum

5.0(2 reviews)

Your stay in China is incomplete without an acrobatic show and a plate of authentic dim sums. How about both? Join us on this private, guided four-hour program for a mouthwatering plate of authentic dumplings followed by a stunning acrobatic performance. We will pick you up from your centrally located hotel in Shanghai and drive you to a popular local restaurant serving traditional Shanghai dim sums where you can enjoy soup dumplings like a local. You even have the chance to see the process involved in preparing this traditional fare. Next, head for a theatre to watch an acrobatic performance, a combination of traditional Chinese acrobatics and modern technology. Just like Shanghai, this performance has evolved over years through a constant collision between the past and the future. We will drive you back to your hotel after the tour is over.

4 hours

fromUSD 88

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A bite of Shanghai half day small group tour

5.0(2 reviews)

Savor the taste of Shanghai’s famous ‘xiaolongbao’ (soup dumplings), street wanton, steam chicken, roast duck and more during this 6-hour waking tour, combined with eating, shopping and sightseeing. You will meet your local guide at the meeting point, located on Zhonghua Rd (Shanghai's old town center). It’s the only area of the city center that has not been renovated or re-built since last century. Start early morning from local old town center and try traditional Shanghai-style breakfast just like a local. Stroll down the local wet market to experience Chinese street snack freshly, prepared in front of you. Almost all restaurants in the area are passed from generation by generation. They may not be much famous, but they keep an authentic local style and same taste for over half a century. You get a chance to try Shanghai's top 4 breakfast options, which is flat bread, deep fried, twisted dough sticks, sticky rice piece and Shanghai-style pancake. After breakfast you will continue tour to Yu Garden as the best time to visit it is early morning. You can enjoy a walk in the ancient garden before it gets crowded with tourists.Then, your tour guide will take you to see either famous fabric market or silk museum depends on you. The fabric market has many shops, which offer customized tailor-made clothes. You can choose your favorite fabric and style, hand it to a tailor and it will take 1 day and to get your order. The silk museum will show your silk history and craft work. Later, you will be make stop for lunch to try most delicious roast duck in the town. On this tour you will find out the secret of the famous Peking Duck recipe. Also, there is a chicken shop, well-known by every shanghainese for over 7 decades now - Shanghai-style Steamed Chicken. The secret recipe is from original founder. As a smart foodie person, live some space in your stomach for a dessert. At the end of the tout you'll take a walk to Xintiandi area to taste the sweets.

4 hours

fromUSD 75

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One Day Zhangjiajie Mini Group Tour to Grand Canyon

5.0(1 review)

7:30 to 8:30am Hotel Pick-up In the morning, our guide will meet you at your self-booked hotel near the East Gate of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Wulingyuan District or in downtown Zhangjiajie. fter gathering all the fellow members, let’s set off for Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, enjoying the reputation of the “museum of Zhangjiajie landform”. Stop 1: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge In Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, waterfalls, streams and springs can be seen everywhere in the deep valleys covered with dense vegetation, which is why it was also called Massive Springs Gorge in the past. In terms of length and height, the bridge ranks first in the world. It is all laid with 99 pieces of transparent glass, and walking on it seems to be suspended between heaven and earth. Standing on it not only allows you to admire the depth and vastness of the Canyon and the rolling mountains in the distance, but also a great test of your courage. Lunch Break Today’s lunch is not included. If you have trouble choosing a restaurant, ask our guide to recommend some with authentic taste, reasonable prices and a clean environment. Stop 2: Tianmen Mountain (Heaven's Gate) After a short break at noon, you will be escorted downtown to the lower cableway station of Tianmen Mountain, A little bit further on, what comes into view will be the vast expanses of rice fields and farmhouses with curling smokes, and then the lush virgin forests. Start your sightseeing at the top with a thrilling walk on the cliffside Glass Skywalk. Then ride the 7-level escalator down to witness the iconic Tianmen Cave. Hotel Drop-off Your fascinating Zhangjiajie group tour to the Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain comes to an end now, and our guide will send you back to your hotel. For more unmissable sights around Zhangjiajie like Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Ancient Town, feel free to contact our travel consultants to tailor an exclusive tour for you.

10 hours

fromUSD 74

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Food Market & Chinese Diet Tour

Chinese medicine recognized the connection between food and health many years before the first frozen yogurt drink went on sale in the West. It is now accepted wisdom in the West that food and health are related. Traditional Chinese medicine, however, has long recognized a relationship between food and overall well being, and specific foods will often be recommended as part of the treatment for certain disorders. In China food therapy is a practice in the belief of healing through the use of natural foods instead of, or in addition to medications. The best way to learn this philosophy and practice of Chinese medicine is to join us for a visit to the largest open air food market in Shanghai which has survived till today against the trend of air conditioned supermarkets. If you want to experience the sights and smells of a wet market which hasn't really changed much over the years this is a must visit site. Here you will find fresh vegetables from local farms, homemade stinky tofu, live chickens, birds, eggs, live fishes, and an array of spices which gives Chinese food its distinctive taste. See whether you can spot any century eggs while walking around the market. Here you will also find fresh Chinese fruits, tea and kitchenware. You may get a feel of old Shanghai while walking through the narrow lanes listening to the vendors yelling out their bargains after the morning rush. This huge wet market is one of the few spots relatively untouched by tourists with a vast expanse of fresh produce. In the end of the tour, we will also walk into the hidden backstreets of the old town to learn about its interesting history and the way local lives.

2 hours

fromUSD 48

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Shanghai Late afternoon Sichuan lifestyle experience

Experience the Sichuan lifestyle on this unique late afternoon tour. You will be picked up at 4 p.m. in your hotel lobby and head to Yu Garden. The garden covers a significant space and includes many pavilions, plants, rockery and other buildings of interest that will take you back to the time of the Ming Dynasty. Then, enjoy a delicious local dinner while watching a Chinese face-changing show. For dinner, there are 2 options: hot pot or Sichuan cuisine. The performance style is known for its unique face changing act. You will see the actor change their facial makeup in seconds to show the different emotions of the character. After dinner, try a Chuan-style ear cleaning and massage, a unique custom in the area. The technician will clean your ear and use special techniques to promote your health and well-being! After the tour, get dropped off at your hotel.

5 hours

fromUSD 170

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An Afternoon in Yu Garden & Shanghai French Concession

Explore oases of greenery and architectural beauty located in chaotic Shanghai during this seven-hour, guided tour. Your tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel according to the starting time and drive you to Yu Garden, an enchanting sight that date back to the Ming dynasty. Yu Garden, also known as Yuyuan Garden, is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape gardening and includes halls, springs and other buildings dating back to the Ming dynasty. If time allows, we will visit an antiques market after that. Next, attend a traditional Chinese tea ceremony which includes tasting three different kinds of tea and then make your way to Shanghai French Concession, an area characterized by beautiful, tree-lined streets and weathered European architecture. Pass by the legendary mobster Big Eared Du’s house as well as Sun Yat-sen’s residence among other landmarks. Dine in a famous restaurant and taste the best Beijing duck in the town before heading back to your accommodation.

7 hours

fromUSD 180

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Essence of China: Ancient Wonder and Pandas

Discover the heart of China on this unforgettable 10-day journey, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with cutting-edge modernity. Begin your adventure in Beijing, where the grandeur of the Forbidden City and the timeless majesty of the Great Wall bring imperial history vividly to life. Travel to Xi’an to unravel the mystery of the Terracotta Warriors and explore the city’s rich cultural heritage. Continue to Chengdu, where you’ll encounter giant pandas in their natural habitat and soak in the relaxed rhythm of tea house culture. Conclude your journey in Shanghai, a dynamic metropolis where past and future converge—from the historic charm of shikumen alleyways to the glittering skyline of the Bund.

10 days

fromUSD 2,479

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Dana | Traveled in September

5.0 - Excellent

Loved the tea ceremony at the temple

Lynn, the tour guide, was amazing! Felt like a relaxing morning walking around and talking to a friend. The insect market was very interesting, but the highlight for me was Confucius Temple and the Tea ceremony - its a must try while in Shanghai. Definitely recommend the tour!

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Phillip | Traveled in September

5.0 - Excellent

Excellent tour

Excellent tour with Cindy, precisely what I wanted: see a few authentic places without feeling like a tourist, and being taken care of wonderfully by a local. Also, even after the tour, I could ask Cindy for advice and recommendations and she was very helpful. I highly recommend this tour.

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Julian | Traveled in September

5.0 - Excellent

Amazing tour and wonderful experience of a lifetime

In Shanghai, you will see skyscrapers and the Bund, but Shanghai has more to offer. Try Cindy's tour and immerse yourself in cultural quirks like stories about cricket fighting, common people's housings that contrast the skyscrapers, and a tour through the cultural rich Confucius-Temple. While at it, you will eat tremendous, delicious food and receive a memorable tea ceremony. Highly recommended if you want to experience a different Shanghai. Thank you Cindy!

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Lisa Marie | Traveled in August

5.0 - Excellent

One of my most favorite days!

I loved my tour with Lynn. Doing this tour with her was like exploring on foot with a good friend. Lynn was so informative and accommodating. Seeing the old Shanghai was pretty special and I loved all the food we tasted along the way. Thank you so much! I was in Shanghai on business and I would highly recommend this tour, I'd love to do it again with my husband and kids.

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Antonio F | Traveled in August

5.0 - Excellent

Awesome Old Shanghai

Walking through the old streets in Shanghai with a few foods tasting across the way, and a visit to the traditional markets, as well as tea ceremony on Confucius temple, we learnt about its philosophy. The guide was an excellent communicator and was very understanding.

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Jane Cheslo | Traveled in July

5.0 - Excellent

Resourceful, prompt and enthusiastic guide.

My sister, daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Lynn. Her bubbly personality enhanced our evening! The dim sum was delicious. Traffic was lighter than expected so we arrived at the theater before it was open. Lynn improvised a short walking tour of the historic neighborhood around the theater to pass the time. Our driver was also prompt and professional. We felt very safe in the busy Shanghai traffic. Seatbelts were easily accessible, which is not always the case in China. The car was very clean and comfortable. We would absolutely book again.

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