China · DINNER EXPERIENCES
Good dinner experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Old Beijing Dinner Tour: small-group hutong walk, hotpot and dumpling tastings with beer, then a rice wine flight at season’s end.
“This tour was exceptional! The places, the food, the people! I strongly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Beijing!”
Cruise Shanghai’s Huangpu River at night with skip-the-line tickets, then enjoy a Xinjiang halal dinner in Pudong with menu help.
“Our experience in Shanghai was absolutely incredible, thanks to our fantastic guide, Queena. From the moment we met, she was friendly, organized, and full of fascinating knowledge about the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems. We went to the River Cruise and to a very nice and delicious dinner. She introduced us to delicious local food we never would’ve found on our own. I would recommend this guide if you want a truly memorable and personalized experience in Shanghai!”
3-hour Huangpu River night cruise with private pickup and English guide, then Xinjiang halal dinner in Pudong.
“The experience was fabulous and there isn’t anything that I would say could be better. Caroline our guide was so friendly and welcoming with extensive knowledge of the area and tour. She also has a fantastic sense of humour. Shen our driver was extremely polite and drove very well. We felt safe for the entire trip. We highly recommend this experience especially if you like a more personal service like we do.”
Xi’an Tang Dynasty show with optional dumpling dinner and private transfer, English captions, and Muslim or vegetarian-friendly dining.
“There’s only one word for the tang dynasty show- mesmerising!! The dancers and production values were top notch and the musicians were amaaazing!! Our driver was punctual and smooth and there’s an opportunity to take photos with the performers after the show. The venue is gorgeous- the toilets especially were all western style toilets with beautiful basins for handwashing, and super clean! We had the dumpling meal- some of the dumplings were…. Interesting… but the plum juice was delicious and we were all full afterwards. This was a wonderful way to end our stay in Xi’an, highly recommend!”
Enjoy a 60-minute Huangpu River VIP night cruise in Shanghai with hotel pickup, private guide, and optional local dinner off the boat.
“In addition to the breathtaking river and city view, our guide Mason gave detail introduction about the city, history and buildings while the cruise moved along the river. The private hotel transfer with VIP seating helped to avoid traffic hassles in and skip line during boarding. We enjoyed the tour and the service. Thank you.”
Private full-day trip from Shanghai to Wuzhen and Xitang with guide, boat cruise, lunch, riverside dinner, and sunset night sights.
“Our guide, Bella, and our driver were very accommodating and patient with us. Lunch was fantastic as we were able to try the delicious local food. Thank you for the wonderful experience!”
VIP Shanghai Bund cruise with a guided Huangpu River night tour and an authentic local dinner featuring xiao long bao, duck, and more.
“Great activity! Shanghai by night is stunning. Our tour guide Linda was very nice and shared a lot of facts about the city with us. Pick-up from/to the hotel was also great.”
Lunch or dinner at Shanghai Tower, with a 65 km/h elevator ride, 118th and 119th-floor views, and a fixed menu.
“Pass fast, ominięcie olbrzymiej kolejki.. nie podobali się Chińczycy.. są głośni i niekulturalni.. wszędzie się wpychali”
Private 4-hour Beijing night tour with hotel pickup, illuminated landmarks, and a Hutong street dinner from Sichuan to lamb kebabs.
“We had an afternoon-overnight layover in Beijing. Our guide, Charlie, met us (with car and driver) at PEK arrivals. A good tour, good food and a dropoff at our airport hotel.”
Private VIP Huangpu night cruise with Bund views and a Din Tai Fung xiaolongbao dinner, including downtown hotel pickup and guide.
“The overall experience was excellent. The guide (Mason) was polite, friendly and takes care of us during the whole tour. Would highly recommend him as the guide to my family and friends if they are to visit Shanghai.”
Shanghai night Huangpu River cruise with buffet dinner, hotel pickup, and skyline views of the Bund, Peace Hotel, and major towers.
“Very nice night cruise - the tour guide was lovely and nice and knowledgeable, helping us take lots of group photos. Beautiful night scenery of the river and Shanghai. Thanks!”
Private Chongqing day with Nan: Liziba suspended metro, sky rope bridge, cable car, Hongya Cave lights, hotpot, and included photos.
Private Temple of Heaven tour in Beijing with expert guide, optional acrobatics show and Peking duck dinner, flexible transfers.
“Absolutely fantastic tour! Mina, our tour guide, made this experience perfect. First, she made it convenient to meet her outside the gate and had all tickets ready for different attractions within the temple of heaven. Her tour was both enjoyable and educational, and at an appropriate pace, showing us the key highlights and responding to all our questions. At the end, she was kind enough to recommend places for food and shopping in Beijing. Overall, it was an excellent experience and would definitely recommend.”
Private Shanghai night tour with Huangpu River cruise, local neighborhood dinner, and optional Shanghai Tower or Oriental Pearl views, from $126.
“We had a wonderful and truly magical evening with our private guide, Jenny! She first took us to a great restaurant in the Shanghai Tower, then on a night cruise along the Huangpu River to admire the magnificent Shanghai skyline. The views were absolutely stunning! Jenny was very friendly, always smiling, and shared so many interesting facts about the city’s history and culture. Everything was perfectly organized — we really enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended!”
Private Chengdu half-day with hotel pickup, Sichuan hot pot dinner, and Shu Feng Ya Yun opera with Rolling Light and Changing Faces.
“What a great night we enjoyed hot pot. The cultural show magical”
Pick a landmark, a landscape or a meal, and start the trip there.
