Adventure Tours
China Real Food Tour
From €2,230pp with lots of inclusions
- Depart From
- Tour starts in Chengdu, China
- Departure Date
- Departures throughout the year
- Duration
- 10 days
- Destination
- China
- Price
- From €2,230pp with lots of inclusions
Slurp and crunch your way from Beijing to Hong Kong on this wonderful 10-day Food Tour, with lots of inclusions, activities and tastings.
Uncover the vibrant flavours of China on this 10-day Real Food Adventure – with a side of iconic sites and cultural experiences for good measure. Start in Beijing, where you’ll feast like a Ming dynasty emperor at a Peking duck banquet, eat street food like a local and explore a stretch of the iconic Great Wall.
Take a high-speed bullet train to Xi’an to meet farmers, make hand-pulled noodles and sample Hui specialties in the centuries-old Muslim Quarter. Then, head to Chengdu for spicy Sichuan hot pot and a visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Finish in Hong Kong with dim sum, wet markets and the dazzling Symphony of Lights show at Victoria Harbour.
- Chinese cuisine includes lots of meat and seafood. For vegetarians and vegans, we recommend reviewing the itinerary and inclusions to ensure that you'll be able to fully participate and enjoy the trip. We also have many China trips that can accommodate a range of dietary requirements.
- China’s world-class sites and experiences draw large numbers of local and international travellers. We recommend a little patience and comfortable shoes as you may need to wait before entering popular locations on your itinerary.
- We suggest packing relatively lightly for this trip, as you’ll need to be able to comfortably carry your own luggage. This includes to and from accommodation, and on and off trains.
- Day 1 • Beijing
- Day 2 • Beijing
- Day 3 • Great Wall - Beijing
- Day 4 • Xi'an
- Day 5 • Xi'an
- Day 6 • Chengdu
- Day 7 • Chengdu
- Day 8 • Hong Kong
- Day 9 • Hong Kong
- Day 10 • Hong Kong
Included activities:
- Beijing - Welcome Meeting
- Beijing - Peking Duck Dinner
- Beijing - Fayuan Temple
- Beijing - Niujie Street snack sampling
- Beijing - Tiananmen Square
- Beijing - Forbidden City
- Beijing - Great Wall Visit - Mutianyu Section
- Xi'an - Noodle making class
- Xi'an - local farmer visit including plant based lunch
- Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors Tour - leader led
- Xi'an - Muslim Quarter Walking Tour and Food Crawl
- Xi'An - Calligraphy class
- Chengdu - Sichuan style hot pot dinner
- Chengdu - Orientation walk, leader led
- Chengdu - Panda breeding center
- Chengdu - Sichuan Cuisine Museum Visit including cooking experience
- Hong Kong - leader led orientation walk
- Hong Kong - Victoria Harbour and A Symphony of Lights show
- Hong Kong - walking tour at Manmo Temple, Taikwun
- Hong Kong - Graham Street Market
- Hong Kong - Cantonese morning tea/dim sum experience
Optional activities
- Beijing - Beijing style hot pot dinner - CNY200 - CNY300
- Beijing - Lama Temple (entrance fee) - CNY25
- Beijing - Temple of Heaven (entrance fee) - CNY40
- Beijing - Acrobat show (ticket) - CNY290
- Beijing - Hutong family visit - CNY150
- Xi'an - Bell & Drum Towers (entrance fee) - CNY50
- Xi'an - Great Mosque (entrance fee) - CNY25
- Xi'an - City Wall bike hire - CNY45
- Xi'an - Tang Dynasty Show - CNY290
- Xi'an - Little Wild Goose Pagoda - CNY50
- Xi'an - Big Goose Pagoda (entrance fee) - CNY80
- Chengdu - Wenshu Monastery (entrance fee) - CNY5
- Chengdu - Sichuan Opera (ticket) - CNY260
- Hong Kong - Victoria Peak & Tram - HKD90
- Hong Kong - Star Ferry - HKD15
- Hong Kong - Nightly Light Show - Free
1. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. [The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability.] Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please note that there are some prohibited items for trains and flights in China. Please refer to Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:
- 10 Day China Real Food Adventure
- Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
- Transport: Private Vehicle, Public Bus, High Speed Train, Subway
- Accommodation: Hotel (9 nights)
Included activities:
- Beijing - Welcome Meeting
- Beijing - Peking Duck Dinner
- Beijing - Fayuan Temple
- Beijing - Niujie Street snack sampling
- Beijing - Tiananmen Square
- Beijing - Forbidden City
- Beijing - Great Wall Visit - Mutianyu Section
- Xi'an - Noodle making class
- Xi'an - local farmer visit including plant based lunch
- Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors Tour - leader led
- Xi'an - Muslim Quarter Walking Tour and Food Crawl
- Xi'An - Calligraphy class
- Chengdu - Sichuan style hot pot dinner
- Chengdu - Orientation walk, leader led
- Chengdu - Panda breeding center
- Chengdu - Sichuan Cuisine Museum Visit including cooking experience
- Hong Kong - leader led orientation walk
- Hong Kong - Victoria Harbour and A Symphony of Lights show
- Hong Kong - walking tour at Manmo Temple, Taikwun
- Hong Kong - Graham Street Market
- Hong Kong - Cantonese morning tea/dim sum experience
Please ask us about:
- Flights- we'll find the best rates for your chosen departure airport and travel dates
- Single rooms are available with a supplement (where applicable)
- Travel Insurance
Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking. Itinerary may be subject to change.
For more information please call us on 021 427 7094, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.
- Explore some of China’s most iconic sites – from the Great Wall and Forbidden City to Tiananmen Square and the Terracotta Warriors – while tasting your way through its diverse cuisine.
- Feast on flavours from different regions – Peking duck in Beijing, Muslim-influenced dishes in Xi'an, fiery hotpot in Sichuan and Cantonese dim sum in Hong Kong.
- Snack your way through Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter, meeting local vendors and passing historic mosques. Roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) or hammered candy, anyone?
- Get your hands floury at a noodle-making class with a local couple in their home and gain a unique insight into one of China's most beloved culinary arts.
- Visit a panda breeding centre in Sichuan, then whip up regional classics like kung pao chicken, mapo tofu and steamed dumplings at the Sichuan Cuisine Museum.
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