Indulge in China’s traditional mouth-watering cuisine while exploring the country’s most astounding historical and cultural areas during this 13-day luxury culinary tour. Test your culinary skills with private cooking classes in the Middle Kingdom’s most famous cities. Learn the history and curative powers of customary dishes in a variety of regions. Enjoy serenity while cruising down picturesque rivers and observing peaceful pagodas. Explore the ins and outs of cities, including Beijing and Hong Kong. Visit famously significant landmarks; tickle your tea-sampling taste buds in stunning rural plantations. What’s more, enjoy all of this with the expert leadership and knowledge that your guides possess, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Learn how to cook customary dishes with the guidance of top-class chefs in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong
Visit famous landmarks in Beijing including the Great Wall of China and Forbidden Palace
Taste China’s most famous green tea amid serene plantation fields in Longjing Mountains
Witness incredible historical sights in Xi’an including the stunning Terracotta Army
Enjoy spectacular views of Hong Kong from perfect vantage points - both on the sea and high in the sky
Taste unique and delicious flavors from a variety of wonderful food markets
Cruise down the blissful West Lake in Hangzhou, surrounded by surreal scenery
Dine in some of the finest restaurants China possesses
(Day 1): Beijing – Arrival
(Day 2): Beijing – Cooking Lessons, Tour of Forbidden City and Tour of Beijing Markets
(Day 3): Beijing – Tour of Summer Palace and Art/Shopping Districts OR Day Trip to Great Wall. Evening: Traditional Speciality Food at Restaurant
(Day 4): Depart Beijing to Xi’an – Tour of Terracotta Army, City Wall, Big and Small Goose Pagoda, Xi’an Museum, Food Markets and Dumpling Banquet
(Day 5): Depart Xi’an to Hangzhou
(Day 6): Hangzhou – Trip Down West Lake, Tour of Longjing Tea Plantations and Tea Tasting
(Day 7): Depart Hangzhou to Shanghai
(Day 8): Shanghai – Tour of Riverfront Bund, French Concession, Shanghai Museum and Yuyuan Garden
(Day 9): Shanghai – Private Cooking Class and Tour of Shops & Galleries
(Day 10): Depart Shanghai to Hong Kong
(Day 11): Hong Kong – Tour of Kowloon, The Peak, Aberdeen, Deep Water Bay, Repulse Bay, Stanley Village
(Day 12): Hong Kong – Private Dim Sum Classes and Tour of Food and Herb Markets
(Day 13): Hong Kong – Departure
China is frequented by tourists for an abundance of reasons: stunning scenery, imperial palaces, landmarks and big cosmopolitan cities, to name a few. But perhaps its most famous export is the unique cuisine it possesses, which varies drastically across the country. This exclusive tour provides you with both practical and theoretical insight into China’s extraordinarily wide range of traditional food and drink – while overwhelming your tongue with tantalizing tastes. Not only will you taste the cuisine, but you will also relish the opportunity to sightsee the beautiful cities and rural areas, witnessing fascinating historical landmarks. All of this with five-star accommodation, transport and private tours, making for a truly memorable trip to the Middle Kingdom.
Dive in at the deep end and sizzle your way around the kitchen as you take cooking classes led by the professionals in Beijing. You will unlock the door to distinctive techniques and ingredients used to create those famous dishes you’ve been longing to perfect in your own kitchen. Visit the capital’s landmarks and main attractions, keeping your energy levels at a premium as you feast in the city’s foremost traditional and respected restaurants. Decide whether to delve deeper into Beijing or take a day trip to the wonder that is the Great Wall.
Experience the historic city of Xi’an, where you’ll visit some incredible ancient sights, including the spellbinding Terracotta Army sculptures. Let your palate revel in delight as you attend a delectable dumpling-based meal, before tasting a collection of the city’s cuisine and exploring the wide range of inimitable food markets on offer. You'll have time to soak up more of the fascinating wonders Xi’an has to offer, including the unmissable age-old city walls and the enchanting Goose Pagodas, not to mention the range of informative museums.
Discover yourself amid pure bliss in the picturesque city of Hangzhou. Take a journey down the dreamlike West Lake as pagodas, gardens and temples cast beautiful shadows over its peaceful water. Travel to the mountains and visit wonderfully scenic tea plantations, gaining insight into the process of producing delicious green tea. Head to the metropolis that is Shanghai and engage in private cooking classes; create some of the city’s traditionally delicious sweet cuisine before learning the art of making dumplings. Explore Shanghai’s highlights with private tours of areas such as The Bund, a riverside walkway in the heart of the city boasting famous old buildings and sitting opposite stunning skyscrapers. Wander the elegant streets of the French Concession, with its stylish bars and restaurants. Immerse yourself in the city’s history, visiting the Shanghai Museum and centuries-old Yuyuan Garden. And of course, sample the modern and traditional shops and galleries that line the streets.
Make your way to Hong Kong and immerse yourself in a city notorious for its history and passion for food. Learn the process of creating dim sum, one of China’s most renowned dishes, as you partake in an insightful private class guided by the experts. Embrace the smells, sights, and tastes of the wonderful food markets that are dotted around the city. Explore traditional tea houses, eat in dazzling restaurants, see beautiful cityscape views, and visit gorgeous coastline areas nearby.
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