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14-Day of Chinese Cuisine Tour

Chinese Cuisine Tour

  • Highlights:Chinese food in all its variety and complexity is unquestionably one of the finest pleasures a visitor can experience in China. Our food tour will offer you an impressive vacation. You will have an opportunity to taste delicious Chinese food and at the same time not to miss those beautiful and must-see sites of china. In this tour, you can enjoy the different food : such as Royal Cuisine in Beijing, Xi’an Cuisine, Sichuan Cuisine in Chengdu, Shanghai Cuisine and Hong Kong Cuisine.
  • Destination: BeijingXianChengduShanghaiGuilinYangshuoHong Kong
  • Guide Languages:English English German:  Additonal cost may apply! Spanish: Additonal cost may apply! French: Additonal cost may apply! Japanese Chinese

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  • Private Guides
  • Driver
  • Hotels
  • Entrance Free
  • Authenic Chinese Meals

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Day 1

Beijing Arrival

Airport/Train Station/Port to Hotel Transfer

Meals: No Meals
Hotels: Sunworld Hotel Beijing   |  
Travel Tips: Beijing

Day 2

Beijing

Treasure Houses,Hall of Clocks and Watches,Hutong Tour in Xicheng District,Tiananmen Square,The Forbidden City

- Tiananmen Square: Tian'anmen Square is the largest city square in the centre of Beijing, named after the Tiananmen (literally, Gate of Heavenly Peace) which sits to its north, separating it from the Forbidden City. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several key events in Chinese history. As the world's largest city square and enduring symbol of China's national pride, it is surrounded by many imposing buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
- The Forbidden City: The Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors between 1368 and 1911.This "city within a city" is a World Heritage Site, and is the largest and the best preserved ancient imperial architecture complex in the world, with great square, halls and gates contrast with intricate halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are all important treasures of ancient China.
- Treasure Houses: Treasure house has undergone 4 time renovations, the present one takes up almost 220 square metres, more than 440 treasures on display belonged to Qing dynasty royalty, half of which have not never been on display in the old one. It's worthy of visiting.
- Hall of Clocks and Watches: It is located in the east of the Inner Court outside the Gate of Respect Movement (Jing Yun Men), Forbidden City. This exhibition hall houses about 200 clocks and watches from the imperial collection. Those watches and clocks are mostly made in Switzerland, England, France, the U.S and Japan, with some Chinese made timepieces on display as well.
- Hutong Tour in Xicheng District: Hutong is a maze of historic alleyways with old single storey traditional courtyard houses, which are now fast disappearing. In this one hour tour, you can hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys as well as visit a local family then walk on the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding Bridge) and find out about the different thresholds of the courtyards.
- Jing Mian Da Wang Restaurant (Di'anmen Branch): This restaurant of typical Chinese style, it serves authentic dishes of Old Beijing fare - hand-pulled noodles, cold dishes, snack foods and more. Having the taste of the tasty noodles, usually eaten with a thick sesame and soy-based sauce.
- Fangshan Cuisine: Fangshan Restaurant is linked to the old royal family by serving meals to the Empress Dowager Cixi(1835 - 1908) after her sightseeing in the park. This imperial cuisine is regarded by some as a collection of the best examples of Chinese food. The Restaurant is well-known for its selection of ingredients, elaborate and exquisite cooking techniques and the decoration of the dishes.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Jing Mian Da Wang Restaurant (Di'anmen Branch), dinner
Hotels: Sunworld Hotel Beijing   |  
Travel Tips: Beijing
  • Treasure House

    Treasure House

  • Hall of Clocks & Watches

    Hall of Clocks & Watches

  • Hutong

    Hutong

Day 3

Beijing

Temple of Heaven,The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car)

- The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car): This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a about 2.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. You can return by cable car, walk down or walk along the wall for about an hour to descend by chairlift. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
- Temple of Heaven: Built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, Temple of Heaven is a complex of Taoist buildings where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties visited for annual ceremonies of pray for good harvests. Located in the south of Central Beijing, it covers an area of 273 hectares. Temple of Heaven was enrolled as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998.
- Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant: Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant is near Great Wall of Mutianyu section. This garden style restaurant serves farmhouse dishes, specializing in rainbow trout, sturgeon and salmon. The fabulous taste will leave you with great memories.
- Hepingmen Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant: Beijing Roast Duck is renowned as the most delicious food of Beijing while Quanjude Restaurants enjoy a high reputation for its Beijing roast duck. Quanjude restaurants have developed their own technique and are famous for outstanding quality. Hepingmen Quanjude restaurant was established in 1979 and located beside Hepingmen Gate (Peace Gate).
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant, dinner
Hotels: Sunworld Hotel Beijing   |  
Travel Tips: Beijing
  • Mutianyu Great Wall

    Mutianyu Great Wall

  • Temple of Heaven

    Temple of Heaven

Day 4

Beijing to Xian by Flight.

Summer Palace with boat Cruise and the Garden of Virtue and Harmony

- Summer Palace with boat Cruise and the Garden of Virtue and Harmony: The palace is about 12 kilometers northwest of the city center and is equally as famous as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace is called 'Yiheyuan'(Garden of Nurtured Harmony) in Chinese. It is the best preserved and the largest imperial gardens in China and one of Beijing's premier attractions. It is also possible to cruise on the lake which takes 10 minutes by the ferry boat.
- Xibei Restaurant: Xibei Restaurant brings Chinese North western cuisines to Beijing with cultures from Manchus, Mongolians, Chinese Muslims and Hans.
- Hantangtianxia Dumpling Restaurant: Situated near the city centre, this world-class restaurant can comfortably sit 400 diners in its auditorium. Dumpling banquet is its famous dish. The customers can taste different dumplings and number of dumplings has its meanings.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xibei Restaurant, dinner
Hotels: Grand Noble Hotel    |  
Travel Tips: Xian
  • Summer Palace

    Summer Palace

Day 5

Xian

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses,Big Wild Goose Pagoda

- The Terracotta Warriors and Horses: Discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Each figure is unique, and the painstaking repair and excavation continues in 3 pits which are protected inside huge hangars. 1.5 hours from Xian, there is also an excellent museum and film about the history of the vaults. Photos (no flash) are allowed. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda: A major Buddhist site, the simple, elegant brick Pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple. The Pagoda was built in the 7th century to house the Buddhist materials that Xuanzang (Tripitaka) brought back from his epic journey to India. The Temple complex has several large halls with some great Buddhist statues and murals.
- A Wa Shan Zhai Restaurant(Qinling Branch): A Wa Shan Zhai Restaurant was established in 2004, mainly specializes in Hunan and Sichuan cuisine. It provides delicacy by using the material from Shanxi, obtaining a nationwide reputation from customers. It would be a nice choice to dine while traveling the nearby Terra cotta Warriors and Horses.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at A Wa Shan Zhai Restaurant(Qinling Branch), dinner
Hotels: Grand Noble Hotel    |  
Travel Tips: Xian
  • Terracotta Warriors & Horses

    Terracotta Warriors & Horses

  • Big Wild Goose Pagoda

    Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Day 6

Xian to Chengdu by Flight.

Xian City Wall with Bicycle,Great Mosque,Muslim Quarters

- Xian City Wall with Bicycle: The walls, ramparts, gates and watchtowers form one of the oldest and most complete city defenses still around. Built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City surrounding the city centre, it is a major landmark, and the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China. We operate this with bicycle. If the weather is not good for biking on the city wall, we will substitute a visit to the Bell Tower. Your guide will be very glad to take you the Bell Tower after you have been to look at the city wall.
- Great Mosque: In the heart of Xian's Muslim quarter, close to the city centre, this is one of the largest Islamic mosques in China. Remarkable for the combination of Chinese architecture with Islamic practice, the courtyards align from east to west facing Mecca. The pavilions, halls and gateways are wonderfully decorated, and this is an active place of worship for the Hui descendants of Silk Road traders and travelers.
- Muslim Quarters: The Muslim quarters lies 100 meters west of the Bell tower in downtown Xi'an. The 500 meters long avenue paved by bluestones are dotted with many unique stall, souvenir shop, café and bars which are mostly run by Muslim people. Tourists, especially from overseas come and shop here.
- Qianzhou Restaurant (Xiao Yanta Branch): Qianzhou Restaurant is well-known for its local flavors and ingredients originating from Qian County. The style, Qianzhou Four Treasures is considered to be famous nationally. The specialties are of ancient origin from the Tang Dynasty and leave customers with great culinary memories.
- Long Chao Shou Snack: It is a time-honored snack bar with different kinds of snack. Ordering a package of snack it gives you a chance of tasting all the delicious food in Chengdu. The decoration is extravagant, but is also appearing traditional style of Chengdu.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Qianzhou Restaurant (Xiao Yanta Branch), dinner
Hotels: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel Chengdu   |  
Travel Tips: Chengdu
  • Cycling on the ancient City Wall, Xi'an

    Cycling on the ancient City Wall, Xi'an

  • Great Mosque

    Great Mosque

  • Xi'an Muslim Street

    Xi'an Muslim Street

Day 7

Chengdu

Wu Hou Temple,Jinli Old Street,Panda Breeding and Research Center

- Panda Breeding and Research Center: Home to giant pandas, red (or lesser) pandas, and other endangered species. Visit the nursery to see the highly successful breeding program, bamboo groves and shady walkways, to view the pandas at rest and play. There's a wealth of information and a panda museum in this 230-hectare park 10 km (6 miles) north of Chengdu.
Note: The Panda Breeding and Research Center has a donation program which allows you take pictures with holding an adult panda by donating RMB500 or holding a baby panda by donating RMB1000. This program is subject to the availability of pandas on that day. Please bring RMB cash as they don't accept credit cards.
- Wu Hou Temple: The Marquis of Wu, Zhuge Liang (181-234) was the outstanding military strategist immortalized in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and in the saying wise as "the Marquis of Wu". Peaceful and attractive gardens surround several halls, including one dedicated to his memory and another to that of his emperor Liu Bei, some impressive statues, a small museum, a famous Tang Dynasty stele and the classic red wall leading to Liu Bei's tomb. A delightful complex.
- Jinli Old Street: Once the commercial heart of the old kingdoms this ancient street has been fully restored in traditional Sichuan style. Picturesque, bustling, and cheerful, you can sample local arts and craft, traditional Chinese goods, food and delicacies, and even a Starbucks, local style.
- Morals Village: This fabulously decorated restaurant which can hold up hundreds of people for dining is famous for its delicious hotpot. Another kind of specialty is its crisp baber tripe.
- Sanguyuan Restaurant : It's the place where you can enjoy not only the wonderful dishes but the culture of Three Kingdoms. Each dish has a name related with Three Kingdoms.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Sanguyuan Restaurant , dinner
Hotels: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel Chengdu   |  
Travel Tips: Chengdu
  • Wuhou Memorial Temple

    Wuhou Memorial Temple

  • Jinli Old Street

    Jinli Old Street

  • Panda Center

    Panda Center

Day 8

Chengdu to Shanghai by Flight.

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall,Yuyuan Garden

- Yuyuan Garden: Yuyuan Garden is located in the center of Shanghai old quarters. It was a private garden built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, with typical Chinese classic architecture and style. The complex covers an area of 2 hectares, with rockeries, pavilions, ponds and corridors. Yuyuan Garden is surrounding by a busy market place, where visitors can find everything from popular local snacks, handicrafts, antiques and souvenirs to some famous time-honored restaurants.
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall: A short walk across Renmin Square from the Shanghai Museum, this is a fascinating insight into Shanghai's future. The 2nd floor has a giant walkaround model of the city, and other floors have great displays, interactive exhibitions and walkthroughs of aspects such as the ports, greening, leisure etc.
- Old Shanghai Restaurant: Old Shanghai Restaurant is an old and famous local restaurant which serves typical Shanghai Food as well as different flavors from other parts of China.
- Xi's Garden : Xi's Garden has a great garden-side location in the French Concession with a beautiful open platform and provides typical Shanghai style dishes.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Old Shanghai Restaurant, dinner
Hotels: The Bund Hotel Shanghai   |  
Travel Tips: Shanghai
  • Yuyuan Garden

    Yuyuan Garden

Day 9

Shanghai

The Bund,The Shanghai World Financial Center,Be a Shanghainese

- Be a Shanghainese: This tour will give you a chance to experience the real life of Shanghainese and to know how they think and what they do. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Caoyang New Neighbourhood, the first new-birth neighbourhood for workers since the national liberation in 1952. After that you will visit a local food market and call on a local residence to make dumplings with the owners. Then, have your lunch there. After lunch, you will be transferred back to your hotel after the tour.
- The Shanghai World Financial Center: Shanghai World Financial Center is located in Pudong District, reaching a height of 492 meters (1,615 feet). It is now a new landmark of prosperous Shanghai. It was the second tallest building in the world when it was completed in 2007. Its observation deck, at 474 meters (1,555 feet) above the ground, is currently the tallest in the world. The multi-function skyscraper consists of hotels, apartments, restaurants, shopping malls, offices and observation decks.
- The Bund: This 1.5-kilometer-long embankment runs along the western bank of Huangpu River. On its west side it is the "architecture gallery" with 52 well-preserved old European style buildings. Once the major trading and commercial center of old Shanghai, the Bund has now taken on new vitality, with futuristic developments, chic restaurants, top end shops and bars offer plenty to see and do-and by night it's magic!
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Seagull Palace, dinner
Hotels: The Bund Hotel Shanghai   |  
Travel Tips: Shanghai
  • The Bund

    The Bund

  • Shanghai International Financial Center

    Shanghai International Financial Center

Day 10

Shanghai to Guilin by Flight.

Reed Flute Cave,Elephant Trunk Hill

- Reed Flute Cave: Located 5 kilometers northwest of Guilin city, the Reed Flute Cave gets the name from the reeds used for making flutes and pipes that grow at its entrance. The cave is regarded as the largest and most impressive cave in Guilin. It is 240 meters long, and the length of the tour is about 550 meters offering a magic land of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors. The visit lasts for 40 minutes and there are a lot of steps. Watch your step as the lights are dim. You guide will show you by electric torch.
- Elephant Trunk Hill: Elephant Trunk Hill is located at the junction of Li River and Peach Blossom River. It is the symbol of Guilin with 55 meters high and got its name because its shape resembles an elephant with its trunk drinking from the Li River. The hill is pierced with many caves and topped with a small pagoda.
- McFound Restaurant: A restaurant which decorated in traditional northern style, with wheaten food of full aroma and household atmosphere of authentic culture, is warmly welcome for customers.
- Congee City of Guilin : Congee is on of China's very traditional comfort foods and Congee City of Guilin is one of the best places to sample it. Congee is rice porridge to which can be added almost any combination (sweet or savory) to provide flavor.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at McFound Restaurant, dinner
Hotels: Guilin Bravo Hotel    |  
Travel Tips: Guilin
  • Stairway at Reed Flute Cave

    Stairway at Reed Flute Cave

  • Elephant Trunk Hill

    Elephant Trunk Hill

Day 11

Yangshuo

Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo.

- Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Hotels: Green Lotus Hotel    |  
Travel Tips: Yangshuo
  • Li River

    Li River

Day 12

Guilin to Hong Kong by Flight.

Yangshuo Countryside Cycling

- Yangshuo Countryside Cycling: Experience the hustle & bustle of the Yangshuo traffic for 10 minutes before you escape onto the country roads, lanes and tracks of the distinctive and beautiful Yangshuo countryside. Biking alongside the paddy field and orchards that surround the famous mountains will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China. You will have a family visit on the half way. It is an opportunity to see a real country life and talk to the local farmers.
- Café Del Moon: Café Del Moon is one of the most popular restaurants in Yangshuo West Street, it serve western cuisine especially for firewood pizza, as well as variety of ground coffee are provided in the restaurants, people can choose to take the upstairs seat to enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at cafe Del Moon
Hotels: YMCA of Hong Kong   |  
Travel Tips: Hong Kong
  • Yangshuo

    Yangshuo

Day 13

Hong Kong

Harbour City for Shopping Recommendation

- Harbour City for Shopping Recommendation: Located in the Tsim Sha Tsui's busiest commercial area, Harbour City is the largest and one of the most famous shopping and entertainment complexes in Hong Kong, offering a wide variety of fashion and trendy brands. The nearby Star House features shops selling the latest electronic and computer equipment.
Meals: No Meals
Hotels: YMCA of Hong Kong   |  
Travel Tips: Hong Kong

Day 14

Hong Kong Departure

Hotel to Airport/Train Station/Port Transfer

Meals: No Meals

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6-9 persons --/$843 / /
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  • Entrance Fees to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary.
  • Centrally Located Hotels with daily western & Chinese buffet breakfasts.
  • Authentic Chinese Food.
  • Private Cars and Drivers.
  • Private Guides.
  • Flights & Transfers in China.
  • Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees.
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes.
  • Insurance
  • Luggage Transfers

Price Exclusion

  • International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
  • China Entry Visa Fees.
  • Excess Baggage Charges.
  • Personal Expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities which are not included in the tour itinerary.
  • Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
  • Single Room Supplement

Customer Reviews and Question

What our Customer Say

Esther Oct. 10, 2009 - Oct. 24, 2009

Dear Karen


Thank you for everything. We had a wonderful trip through China and had had a very good time indeed. It was very nice meeting you in Guilin at your main office and talk to you personally for the fist time (face to face). You did a very good job organising the whole trip. The guides were always there on time, the drivers were all driving safely and the hotels were always ready with 1 twin and 1 king size rooms. If there were any delays in the flight schedules you were always aware of it and tried your best to solve the problem.


I really appreciated your organisation and help.Working as a travel agent myself years ago I do know what it means . Here i would like to give my comments in details.


The cooking  class was just such a wonderful 'Wow' experience with only about 11 people and a very nice special location. If there will be hundreds ..... like  on the cruise - it won't be so nice anymore. Same thing for the Panda keeper program, because it was only us & this gives you the feeling that it is really special ....... The hiking on the Great  Wall is great again, because you get to see the wall for a long time and with a very nice view ...... If there would be thousands of tourists again, it will be not the same anymore. We could definitely enjoy the Great Wall in a very peaceful and natural environment. The paper cutting as such was not really so impressed.... however it was very nice to talk to the friendly lady, asking her about her life in the hutongs and get to feel the real life - This was the 'Wow'-effect in this attraction to be able to get in touch with the local families living in the hutongs. If we have to rate these attractions - I would say 'Cooking Class' &  'Hiking on the Great Wall' were the best!!


We had two very outstanding tour guides. Lola in Guilin & Sandra in Beijing. The whole family took Lola right in their hearts. She was very flexible and explained a lot of things to us. The two girls also had a very good time with her .... probably because she was closest to them in age and they were talking together and exchanging thoughts and experiences like friends. Sandra was as well very flexible and had a broad knowledge about all the sights we visited and gave us always very good information about the places we were visiting but also general information which was very usefull in Beijing.


The hotels we enjoyed most were the Hotel Renaissance in Shanghai and the hotel Crown Plaza in Beijing. Both of them were western 5 star hotels with very comfortable beds, good service and a broad variety of western and eastern dishes at the breakfast buffet. The location of the Crown Plaza hotel was excellent and the Swimming Pool of the hotel Renaissance had an amazing view over the old city of Shanghai. About the most outstanding meal - it was definitely the self prepared dinner during our 'Cooking Class' because the whole thing was fun,  really 'Wow' and we definitely had a very good time and all the meals were of course super fresh and very delicious!!!


Almost everything we did was not to be missed for us but this is very individual ..... If you like cooking the 'Cooking Class' is not to be missed .... if you like hiking the 'Hiking on the Great Wall is not to be missed ..... Hopefully we will have another opportunity to travel to China. As it is such a huge country with a long and diverse histiory.


Best wishes,
Esther

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