Day 1
Arrive in Beijing
Arrive and begin with a gentle local dinner introducing northern Chinese flavours.
Tour
A Taste of China: Food, Markets & Culture
A flavour-led journey through China, connecting imperial banquets, street snacks, dumpling culture, Sichuan spice, tea houses, markets and Shanghai’s cosmopolitan dining traditions.
11 daysBeijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – ShanghaiFood culture, hands-on experiences, city life
Why this journey
Highlights
Taste regional food cultures from Beijing roast duck to Sichuan hotpot and Shanghai snacks
Pair food with cultural sites, markets, neighbourhood walks and local stories
Try hands-on experiences such as dumpling making, tea culture or market visits
Ideal for travellers who understand a country best through its tables and kitchens
Suggested Itinerary
Day by day
This is an inspirational sample route. It can be adjusted for dates, group size, pace and special interests.
Day 2
Imperial Beijing and roast duck
Visit the Forbidden City and enjoy a classic Beijing roast duck experience with cultural context.
Day 3
Great Wall and countryside flavours
Travel to the Great Wall, then enjoy a meal that reflects northern home-style cooking.
Day 4
Hutongs, markets and train to Xi’an
Explore hutong food culture before travelling to Xi’an.
Day 5
Xi’an noodles and Muslim Quarter
Visit the Terracotta Warriors, then discover Xi’an’s hand-pulled noodles, breads and spice-rich food streets.
Day 6
Dumplings and city wall
Pair Xi’an’s ancient city wall with a dumpling or local cooking experience.
Day 7
To Chengdu
Travel to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan food culture, and begin with teahouse life or a relaxed hotpot dinner.
Day 8
Pandas, tea and Sichuan spice
Visit pandas in the morning, then explore Sichuan flavours through markets, snacks and chilli-rich dishes.
Day 9
To Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai and experience the Bund before a Shanghainese dinner.
Day 10
Shanghai breakfast and old-city snacks
Taste xiaolongbao, scallion oil noodles and sweet local desserts while exploring old streets and French Concession lanes.
Day 11
Departure
Final café, market or riverside time before departure.