China · FOOD
The 15 best food experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
3-hour Central Shanghai street food tour for $79, with small groups, soup dumplings, roasted duck, and tea.
“Jade was a very fun and friendly tour guide, taking us to five amazing stops with a variety of great unique, local cuisine. It’s always fun to go to places you wouldn’t normally discover on your own.”
Walk Beijing’s hutongs on a small-group food and beer tour with four meal stops, unlimited local beer and soda, plus a craft pint.
“This was such a great walking food tour! Tony, our tour guide, was a pro! He was social, he shared proper technique on how to eat certain foods, and definitely made sure that all on the tour were properly served! It was a great food introduction to Beijing and would highly recommend and invite others to book this tour!”
Shanghai local food in 3 hours: Xintiandi dumpling soup, Huaihai Road stops, tea tasting, and shikumen architecture for $79.
“Our guide was great and friendly. There was a nice mix of different food, local places that you wouldnt find alone and explanation about the food and China itself. By the end of the tour I was full which I appreciate from food tours that give you variety and quantity. Worth it to try local food in a short time, or even just to find local shanghai places.”
Tuk-tuk through Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter to 4-5 tastings, dinner, and unlimited beer, then finish with a craft pint at Xian Brewery.
“Amazing food tasting experience in Xi An with our expert and friendly guide Buren! Buren is a real foodie just like us, his English is perfect, and he took us to the best places around the Muslim neighborhood. He explained everything, tailored the experience to our liking and even stopped along the way every time I wanted to taste something. I would definitely recommend this tour!!”
A 3-hour small-group Shanghai night food tour through Changning and Jing'an, with included bites, drinks, and a hands-on xiaolongbao moment.
“This was a fun night with about a dozen people led by an American studying in Shanghai. We got to try many different dishes. At the end our guide stayed with us to help us get a taxi. We had no luck so he called the Chinese equivalent of Read more”
Chengdu in a tuk-tuk. A small-group dinner tour with Sichuan snacks, crepes, chaoshou wontons, drinks, and a retro plum wine finale.
“Chino our guide is a real foodie and shared his knowledge of food which extended far over the local cuisine. We ate great food and a lot of it... It was also a sweet moment to talk english and meet others who do, since in this time there are practically no tourists in town.”
Shanghai French Concession food crawl with 10+ dishes, unlimited local beer and soda, plus craft beer finale in a small group for $75.
“What a fun way to get to see the French Comcession area of Shanghai! We are sooooo much food and each dish was absolutely delicious. Our guide, Cloris, was friendly and very knowledgeable - we had no idea it was her first tour as she was very confident and knew so much about each local restaurant. Make sure you arrive hungry!”
Taste your way through Tin Hau with 7+ local bites, tea and water included, plus temples, parks, a wet market, and smart history.
“This was an amazing introduction to Hong Kong food and culture. Sandy was our tour guide and kept us filled with good food and facts. We hit a number of popular spots for egg noodle soup, roasted goose, pineapple bun & milk tea, and finRead more”
A small-group Hong Kong Island food tour with yum cha, wonton noodles, milk tea, char siu, and egg tarts plus local neighborhood walks.
“The tour was great, Jane had much knowledge about the food (which was awesome) and Hong Kong. Highly recommend this tour!”
Small-group Hong Kong food tour in Central and Sheung Wan, tasting dim sum, noodles, roast meat, desserts, and market snacks with a local guide.
“I’ve been on many food tours around the world and liked, but didn’t love this one. The stops were just a few and could have provided more variety. That said, our guide, Ed, was great and informative.”
3.5-hour Beijing hutong food tour from Shichahai with mutton hotpot, craft beer, rare Muslim dishes, noodles, and spring pancakes.
“This was a great tour! Excellent guide Grisle, very knowledgeable and friendly. We visited four restaurants and learned so much about the culture, both in the restaurants and in the streets round about them. Variety of dishes, authentic and very tasty! Tried a couple of local beers and rice wine too. No negatives.”
Half-day Shanghai Old Town bike tour with food tastings. Ride Old Town, French Concession, Fuxing Park, plus a temple and wet market.
“Awesome morning bike tour! Everything was perfect including the weather. Claire was a delightful, knowledgeable tour guide. I / we look forward to signing up for the afternoon bike tour!”
Taste 20+ Beijing dishes in historic hutongs with a private guide, local shop stops, and a smart food pace, plus pickup options.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this local food tour! Our guide, Kassie, was very knowledgeable and her joyful personality made it such a great experience. We tried many local foods we would not have tried otherwise. Kassie made great selections and was always thoughtful to ask about our preferences. We enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it! Kassie will deliver an amazing local experience that will leave you full of great food and memories.”
A late-night French Concession Shanghai food tour with multiple stops, beer tastings, and real local dishes, guided by English-speaking locals.
“This was a fantastic tour to experience food like a local. Our guide, TJ, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly knew the area well. I especially appreciated how flexible the tour was—unlike others I’ve been on with set stops and strict time limits, TJ was open to adjusting based on our interests. If we wanted to stay longer at one place or move on more quickly, she made it work. That flexibility made the experience feel much more relaxed and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
A small-group Shanghai street breakfast walk with dumplings, noodles, soup dumplings, and sweets, plus park rituals in Xiangyang Park.
“It's worth dragging yourself out of bed at 7am to savour dumplings in brooth and all that follows. If you are staying in or near the French Concession this is a must-do tour. It gives you the confidence to take on the daunting prospect of orderRead more”
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