BEST OF · CHINA FOOD TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food tours in China worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Shanghai Foodie’s $79 local food walk, with soup dumplings, noodles, roast duck, tea, neighborhood stops, and practical booking tips.
“TJ was great. Enjoyed all the stops. Lots of local food and the tour was well organized. The early tour is focused more on food. The evening tour is more focused on drinks.”
Taste Shanghai specialties, tea, desserts, and local life on a three-hour walking food tour through Xintiandi and the French Concession.
“Jade was an amazing tour guide! Lots of good food and lots taught about the city !”
Explore Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter by tuk-tuk, tasting local specialties, family recipes, and Xi’an craft beer on a small-group evening tour.
“It was a unique experience riding in a tuk-tuk to 5-6 places tasting local food. I loved the noodle shop, the first stop, on the tour the most. Amber was fun and professional. I can see she enjoys leading the tour. The last stop at a microbrewery was interesting. All in all, my sister and I enjoyed the tour.”
Explore Shanghai after dark with local food, regional Chinese dishes, drinks, neighborhood walks, and a small group capped at 12.
“Six stops for a wonderful variety of regional food and drink. A fun evening with Lee to guide us through our food journey.”
Explore Chengdu by tuk-tuk on a 3.5-hour food tour with Sichuan classics, local drinks, family-run eateries, and plum wine.
“We had a tour with George. He was great, he found us some amazing places to eat. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour that he planned. We were able to try things that we wouldn’t have realised would be good to order. We were able to truly enjoy the local culture with a local. 10/10”
Review of Hong Kong’s Tin Hau food tour, with roast goose, brisket noodles, dim sum, temples, market stops, value, tips, and practical advice.
“A great way to get around the HK food scene. We sampled food at places I would have walked past and never experienced. Sonya (our guide) was super knowledgeable, with great English and knows her hood well. I'd do this again as the food was sooooo delicious.”
Review of Hong Kong Island’s small-group food tour, with dim sum, wonton noodles, milk tea, roast pork, egg tart, and a Ding Ding ride.
“The tour was wonderful with the food, explanations and some sights. Our guide Alex was outstanding!!”
Taste six Cantonese specialties while walking Central and Sheung Wan, with local stories, markets, temples, and small-group guidance.
“Fun tour with great food and original choices of eatery. Yammi also provided a lot of interesting information and insights into Hong Kong life.”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs through hotpot, noodles, spring pancakes, a rare Muslim dish, craft beer, and local stories on this 3.5-hour food tour.
“Amazing! Janice was such a great guide and explained all the dishes as well as history of buildings we passed by between restaurants, she was very knowledgeable and I had an amazing time and would book it all again in a heartbeat :)”
Taste 20+ Beijing dishes, explore Dongsi Hutong, meet local food sellers, and learn old-city customs on a private four-hour walk.
“The choice of food places was so authentic. Not touristy at all. No way we could’ve had such a food experience without a guide. Lucy knew exactly what would be interesting for us. And a very interesting person to chat with as well. Learnt a lot about the area we were in as well as China at large. And, importantly, the food was great! Couldn’t eat it all! Highly recommended.”
Explore Shanghai by bike on an 11-mile small-group ride with local food, historic neighborhoods, English guidance, and Bund views.
“It was excellent! I highly recommend the tour for anyone who wants to explore the big city and know about a bit of Chinese history. Ellen the tour guid was very caring and informative. It was a great value”
Taste 15+ Beijing specialties on a private Hutong walk, with local stories, flexible food choices, drinks, and optional hotel transfers.
“We had an amazing day with Jimmy as our guide. He provided a lot of different and tasty Chinese food, but on top of that, he shared a lot of insights into Chinese life and facts about Beijing. We were very full when we left the tour, so remember to show up hungry!!”
Taste 10-plus Beijing breakfast dishes, explore hutongs and a local market, and learn about daily life on this small-group food walk.
“I want to express my gratitude for this tour and to my tour guide, Winnie, as well. She was amazing. Thank you so much for every minute we had throughout this. Highly recommended to anyone considering booking it. Just go ahead and you won't regret it.”
Taste Shanghai street food, stroll the Old Town, and cruise the Huangpu River at night with a private English-speaking guide.
“Annie was an amazing and through guide through the food in Shanghai! She was able to guide us through perfectly and asked us our preferences and gave us a great overview of Shanghai street food! Would absolutely book with her again because of her personality and ability to interact with us!!”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs over a generous breakfast of baozi, jianbing, tofu, and almond pudding on this intimate three-hour food tour.
“The breakfast tour was fantastic. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, insightful, and friendly. We started near the Lama Temple and explored the surrounding area on foot. We got to try a wide variety of dishes, including some lesser-knRead more”
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