China tours & tailor-made travel
10 daysBeijing · Chengdu · Xi'an · Chongqing · Guangzhou
Taste China through five regional food cultures: Beijing’s northern and imperial flavors, Xi’an’s noodles and culinary diversity, Chengdu’s Sichuan spice, Chongqing’s fiery hotpot and Guangzhou’s refined Cantonese dining. From palace traditions to teahouse tables, discover how food reflects the history and character of each city.
Highlights
Written by the planner who runs this trip. Days marked with meals and where you sleep, so you can see what is actually arranged.
Meeting point · Beijing airport or railway station pickup on arrival. Exact meeting details will be confirmed before travel.
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel. Settle into the city at your own pace and begin your journey through China’s regional food cultures.
Enjoy a free day in Beijing and explore the city’s historic neighborhoods, traditional food culture and northern culinary character. The evening is devoted to a Beijing food tour, introducing local dishes and the everyday dining traditions of the capital.
Enjoy free time in Beijing before taking a high-speed train to Xi’an. After arriving in the ancient capital, begin exploring the city’s connection with imperial history, the Silk Road and the food traditions that developed along these routes.
Explore Xi’an at your own pace during the day, with time to discover its historic streets, markets and food traditions. In the evening, take a food tour focused on noodles, local snacks and the culinary influences brought by centuries of Silk Road exchange.
Travel by high-speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu and settle into the city’s slower rhythm. In the evening, explore Chengdu’s Sichuan flavors, where bold spices, fresh ingredients and local dining traditions shape the city’s food culture.
Enjoy a free day in Chengdu, a city known for its relaxed pace, teahouses, neighborhood life and Sichuan traditions. In the evening, continue to Chongqing by high-speed train.
Spend the day discovering Chongqing’s steep streets, layered neighborhoods and dramatic river setting. In the evening, experience the city through its bold flavors and fiery hotpot culture, shaped by the energy of this mountain city.
Enjoy free time in Chongqing before your flight to Guangzhou. After arriving, begin discovering Guangzhou’s Pearl River setting and Lingnan atmosphere, with time for a night cruise or a walk through Shamian Island if your schedule allows.
Begin with a traditional dim sum breakfast, then explore Guangzhou’s old neighborhoods, Xiguan and a local market. Continue with a Cantonese dinner to experience the balance of tea culture, fresh ingredients and refined regional cooking.
Enjoy a relaxed final morning in Guangzhou before your airport transfer. Depending on your flight time, you may shop for local gifts, snacks and food products before departure.
The practical things worth knowing before you commit.
The journey introduces Beijing’s northern and imperial flavors, Xi’an’s noodles and Silk Road food, Chengdu’s Sichuan cuisine, Chongqing hotpot and Guangzhou’s Cantonese dining.
The itinerary includes evening food-tour arrangements in Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Chongqing. The specific dishes, venues and meal inclusions should be confirmed in the final quotation.
Sichuan and Chongqing cuisine can be spicy, but restaurants may offer milder dishes when requested. Share dietary requirements and spice preferences before booking.
Yes. You can choose from the listed Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Mount Hua, panda, Dujiangyan, Leshan and Wulong excursions, subject to the day’s schedule and availability.
The itinerary includes the listed intercity rail and flight services, but the final quotation should confirm the exact tickets and transfer arrangements included.
Day 9 includes a traditional dim sum breakfast, Guangzhou old neighborhoods, Xiguan, a local market and a Cantonese dinner.
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