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13-Day A Broad Taste of China

13 days

Easy

A Broad Taste of China

This 13-day suggested itinerary is an in-depth discovery of Chinese cuisine from the north to the south and from modern to rural areas, covering the representative destinations where different styles of cuisine originated from.

The itinerary below is only one possibility. Tips to tailor-make your trip are offered as inspiration. Send us details of your preferences and our travel experts will customize this trip to suit your interests, tastes, and budget.

Tour "Wow" Points

Get off the Beaten Path to Find Hidden Halls and Interesting Stories in the Fobidden City

Follow your personal guide to explore the emperors' Forbidden City. Visit the halls which are skipped by most of the tourists and listen to the stories which are never told by other guides.

Enjoy Peking Roast Duck of a Time-Honored Brand

Feast your eyes and stomach with the most famous Beijing dish in a courtyard restaurant. Walk into the kitchen for roasting ducks.

Explore a Top-Ranked Section of the Great Wall

Make the most of your time to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall. Walk leisurely through the watchtowers and enjoy a superb view of the Wall snaking across the mountains.

Witness the World-Famouse Terracotta Army and Create a Warrior by Yourself.

You will not only see the life-size warriors at the site, but also get opportunity to know how ancient craftsmen made them. Your guide will unveil some secrets of the world wonder and share his/her insight from a local people's point of view.

Challenge Yourself to Take a Food Adventure in the Muslim Quarter

Try some delicious traditional food and special snacks that have gone viral.

A Morning Date with Active Pandas

It is best to go early in the morning to see the pandas feeding at around 9:30am, which is their most active time of the day.

Unmask the Secrets of Sichuan Cuisine and Cook Representative Dishes Yourself.

Visit Sichuan Cuisine Museum, where you can engage all your senses to experience Sichuan cuisine. Also to a street food hunting in the most famous alley in Chengdu

Explore the Amazing Homeland of Chinese Ethnic Minority and Learn to Cook Their Traditional Food.

Visit the Longji Rice Terraces Where the Chinese ethnic minorities live. Enjoy lunch with a Zhuang family who invite you into their home. Learn how to stuff and cook rice inside a bamboo tube

Taste Hong Kong-Style Dim Sum Recommended by the Michelin Guide

Follow your local guide to find and taste the most famous snack loved by locals in the narrow lane.


What's included?

    From USD3,990 p/pBased on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel

    Price includes:

    • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
    • English speaking local guide
    • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
    • 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
    Exclusions
      Please note

        Trip Notes

        Every element of the tour above can be tailored. Feel free to tell us your ideas and we will be happy to make adjustments for you.

        1. Extend the Tour

        • Chengdu: Add a day for the Panda Keeper Program in Dujiangyan Panda Base.
        • Guilin: Add a day for a farming experience in Yangshuo, or see the Guilin city highlights and Daxu Ancient Town.
        • Shanghai: Add 2 days to visit the Bund, Yu Garden, and Shanghai Tower.
        • Suzhou and/or Hangzhou Add 1–4 days to visit the water towns, gardens, the Grand Canal, and West Lake.

        2. Accommodation

        Various types of accommodation are available, including famous 5-star hotel chains, 4-star hotels in the best locations, good value 3-star hotels, or boutique hotels that reflect the style of the region. Whatever your accommodation preferences are, our travel experts will seek out and find the perfect one for you.

        Most hotels in China allow at most three people in one room. If there are more than three people in your group, we will check if there is family room available or do our best to arrange interconnecting rooms or adjoin rooms.

        3. Transportation

        China is a huge country, so to make your travel experience more efficient, we usually arrange flights to connect your destinations.

        China's high-speed rail network is a fast-paced way to travel. We recommend taking high-speed trains for journeys of less than 6 hours to interested customers — please tell us if you are one of them.

        4. Meals

        Lunches at popular local restaurants are included for you so you can taste authentic Chinese food. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.

        We have left the evening meals for you to make your own arrangements, as having dinner is part of the cuisine discovery and you may want to explore all the options yourself.

        Our tour guides are happy to make recommendations based on your taste preferences. If you want us to arrange a hassle-free dinner for you, let us know.

        Vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free — all your dietary requirements can be taken care of by our experienced private guides. Let us know if you have any of these dietary requirements when you make your booking.

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