China · FOOD & DRINK
Every China trip has one spare day too few. These 15 food & drink experiences are worth the slot, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.
Taste soup dumplings, noodles, duck, tea, and more on a small-group walking tour through central Shanghai.
“We really enjoyed the food tour especially with our guide Kurt :) We could try so many different dishes and had a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend!”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs through hotpot, noodles, spring pancakes, local beer, and family-run eateries on this small-group food tour.
“The tour guide was excellent and the food was excellent. Unfortunately, we had to leave before the last meal but we would definitely do it again”
Explore Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter by tuk-tuk, tasting local specialties, family-run dishes, and craft beer on a lively small-group evening tour.
“Well worth it. Interesting host, great food, got to see places in Xi'an I wouldn't have found by myself”
Taste regional Chinese dishes, beer, yellow wine, and spirits on a small-group Shanghai night food tour through Changning and Jing’an.
“This is a must do when your in Shanghai! Amazing tour guides and amazing food!”
Ride a tuk-tuk through Chengdu for Sichuan street food, family-run restaurants, local drinks, plum wine, and mahjong.
“This tour was absolutely fantastic - every restaurant we visited had absolutely incredible food, and our awesome guide Jaz told us some interesting stories and history about each one. Highly recommend this as a way to sample a ton of Chengdu's amazing foods in a short period of time.”
Explore Tin Hau through brisket noodles, roast goose, dim sum, temples, and markets on this well-paced small-group Hong Kong food tour.
“Our tour guide was Bessy. This tour was great. Bessy met us at the MTR station, and we visited Sister Wah for brisket soup, Ki's Roasted Goose, and a dim sum place called Empire. We also toured a wet market and a temple, and we stopped at a place that sold fruit and vegetables. All three restaurants served excellent food, and I mean it was so good return visits were mandatory. We met Mr. Ki himself. Very funny guy. Unfortunately, I made a mistake with the camera, and we lost footage of our moments with him. Bessy did a wonderful job. Courteous and helpful. Told us all about the food.…”
Taste dim sum, wonton noodles, char siu, milk tea, and egg tarts while exploring Hong Kong Island with a local guide.
“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 markets, temples, and back streets with a small local group.
“Ed was very good and informative. The foods we ate were delicious. The second best Viator food tour we've taken.”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs through hotpot, noodles, spring pancakes, craft beer, and a rare Muslim dish on this 3.5-hour food walk.
“Everything was great! The food was delicious and we were pretty full at the end. All the 4 restaurants had their own specialities and style. Beers, beverages and water included. Our guide TEAGAN was amazing, super friendly. It was a joy to do the tour with her. Don't miss it!”
Explore Shanghai Old Town by vintage bike, with Fuxing Park, Fazang Temple, local lanes, coffee, and food tasting in a small group.
“This is a great way to see some wonderful parts of Old Shanghai and to really feel part of the daily and street life. The company is excellent. I highly recommend this experience.”
Taste 20+ Chinese dishes in Beijing’s Dongsi hutongs with a private guide, local shops, old courtyards, and practical food tips.
“Very good tour. Highly recommended. Kevin was good guide - very responsive, friendly and helpful. Good communication and no problems.”
Explore Shanghai after dark with local food, noodles, dumplings, barbecue, beer, and history on a three-hour French Concession tour.
“The guide was very friendly. It was clear he put a lot of effort in planning this tour and choosing the restaurants.”
Taste dim sum, char siu, egg tarts, wonton noodles and tea while exploring Hong Kong Central with a local guide.
“Not the best food tour I have been on, one thing that stood out was lack of any water provided, considering it's 3 hours long. Absolutely don't go on the tour if you don't eat fish or seafood or if you are vegetarian as there will be almost nothiRead more”
Explore Shanghai by bike on a three-hour small-group tour through historic districts, local food stops, the French Concession, Old Town, and the Bund.
“This was an amazing experience! Great way to start our China trip. Ellen was very caring and helpful. Riding on a bike with all those electric scooters, other bikes and cars was a little overwhelming at times but Ellen took great care of us and everything went well. The food was delicious, the areas we visited were beautiful. Highly recommend!”
Explore Kowloon by foot and fork on a small-group tour with Michelin-recognized bites, markets, temples, local stories, and seven to nine tastings.
“Mal the guide was great, bubbly personality and very knowledgeable. Good range of food to sample in the area and the portions were good size that you left feeling full. Wasn't just a food tour either as we got exposed to a heap of local culture and experiences.”
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