Gourmet China AdventureBeijing-Xi'an-Chengdu-Guangzhou Tour

Days 11

Destinations 4

Experiences 38

Trip Summary

Family Vacation, Chinese Culture, Gourmet, Nature

Find out exactly why Chinese cuisine is among the best in the world on this food tour. This guided tour takes you to four of China's greatest culinary destinations – Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Guangzhou – on an epic 11-day food odyssey.

Your guided tour will start in Beijing, where you'll get to see all the top sights, including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and more. In between visits to world-famous attractions, you'll explore Beijing's multicultural culinary heritage by sampling its eponymous Peking duck and taking a local food tour on the back of a motorized rickshaw, or tuk tuk. You'll also have the opportunity to visit a local food market and learn how to make your own Chinese dishes from an expert.

From Beijing, you'll journey to Xi'an, where you'll discover the diversity of this ancient capital's unique Silk Road food culture. In addition to visiting Xi'an's most popular attractions, like the breathtaking Terracotta Warriors, you'll get to taste a host of local delicacies and even try your hand at making your own hand-pulled noodles.

Next, you'll experience Sichuan's famously fiery food in Chengdu. Your food-venture in Chengdu will include a tuk tuk tour of the city's restaurants, a visit to a local tea house, and a cooking class. When you're not snacking, you'll have the chance to interact with giant panda and view the Leshan Giant Buddha.

Your trip will close in Guangzhou, where you'll enjoy local tea, dim sum, and a traditional Cantonese feast, in addition to viewing the famed colonial buildings of Shamian Island and visiting the renowned Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King.

Want to make changes to this tour package? All of our trips are customizable, so please ask one of our agents if you'd like to make any modifications to this itinerary.

Airport Pickup & Transfer to Your Hotel – Your private guide and driver will escort you to your hotel, assist you with hotel check-in, and answer any questions you may have about your travel arrangements. Once you have checked into your hotel, you will have the rest of the day to relax and get situated.
Overnight – Beijing

Morning Activities in Temple of Heaven Park – watch (or even join) Chinese people doing early morning activities and exercise in this historic park
Temple of Heaven – browse this magnificent temple complex and learn about Chinese sacrificial culture
Lunch – Peking duck
Tiananmen Square – China's iconic public square
Forbidden City – explore the immense palace complex that was home to China's emperors for more than 400 years
Jingshan Park – a charming park with panoramic views of the Forbidden City
Local Food Adventure – discover delicious, hidden local food from the back of your very own tuk tuk
Overnight – Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall – this scenic section of the Great Wall has been restored but is still far less touristy (with toboggan and cable car)
Lunch – fresh trout and other Chinese dishes
Summer Palace – a masterpiece of Chinese imperial garden design
Olympic Venues – see the iconic sports venues from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Bird's Nest stadium and Water Cube (outside view only)
Overnight – Beijing

Lama Temple – a perfectly preserved Buddhist temple which is still widely used by locals
Local Food and Produce Market – see local people buying and selling all kinds of ingredients that are used in Chinese cooking
Chinese Cooking Class and Lunch – cook and enjoy your own lunch with the help of an experienced local chef
Transfer to Beijing Train Station – bullet train to Xi'an, around 4.5 hours, 250-350 km/h
Pickup at Xi'an Train Station
Overnight – Xi'an

Terracotta Warriors – come face to face with the world-famous Terracotta Warriors, a handcrafted army from 200 BC
Lunch – Shaanxi snacks and local dishes
Big Wild Goose Pagoda – Xi'an's iconic pagoda, renowned for its historical relevance in connection with Buddha
Tang Dynasty Show and Dumpling Dinner – enjoy a traditional dumpling banquet and a fabulous show about the glory of the Tang Dynasty
Overnight – Xi'an

Xi'an City Wall – enjoy a peaceful walk or bike on the City Wall and take in bird's eye views of the ancient capital
Great Mosque of Xian – a unique, Chinese-style ancient mosque
Muslim Quarter – explore Xi'an's Muslim community and sample its delicious street food
Lunch – Shaanxi snacks and local dishes
Transfer to Xi'an Train Station – bullet train to Chengdu, around 4 hours, 250-300 km/h
Pickup at Chengdu Train Station
Overnight – Chengdu

Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base – see pandas large and small at this world-class research and conservation facility
Lunch – spicy Sichuan hot pot
Drink Tea with Local People – relax and enjoy Chengdu's leisurely pace of life while you sip traditional Chinese green tea in People's Park
Kuanzhai Alley – stroll along this ancient alleyway, one of the best places to taste authentic Chengdu cuisine
Overnight – Chengdu

Leshan Giant Buddha – the largest stone Buddha in the world, built over 1,000 years ago
Giant Buddha Boat Ride – get a different view of the giant Buddha by taking a boat cruise
Lunch – Sichuan cuisine
Wuyou Temple – a beautiful ancient temple reached by crossing a picturesque bridge
Local Food Adventure – discover delicious, hidden local food from the back of your very own tuk tuk
Overnight – Chengdu

Sichuan Cuisine Museum & Cooking Class – learn about Sichuan cuisine, and cook and enjoy your own traditional Sichuan dishes
Transfer to Chengdu Airport – fly to Guangzhou, around 2.5 hours in the air
Pickup at Guangzhou Airport
Overnight - Guangzhou

Shamian Island – enjoy a tranquil walk around the many European colonial buildings of this historical foreign enclave
Brunch – enjoy the popular Cantonese culinary ritual of mid-morning tea and dim sum
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall – the largest, best-preserved traditional Lingnan-style building in Guangdong province
Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King – one of the best museums in China, home to the incredible 2,000-year-old jade burial suit of the second Nanyue King (137-122 BC)
Dinner – Cantonese banquet with roast goose
Traditional Chinese massage – enjoy a relaxing traditional Chinese massage
Overnight – Guangzhou

Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

Transfer to Guangzhou Airport – depart for home

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Domestic transportation as detailed on your itinerary
Private English-speaking guide (selected/trained by our Western staff)
Experienced Chinese-speaking driver and quality, air-conditioned vehicle (unlimited bottled water supplied in your vehicle)
Entry to all attractions on your itinerary – no hidden costs or commission-based shopping stops
Meals as specified on your itinerary (at quality local restaurants)
24/7 support from your guide and travel specialist while you are on tour

What's Not Included

International flights to and from China
International travel insurance (you should purchase your own policy in your home country)
Tips for your guide and driver

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