Best China Food Tours & Journeys
A real adventure for Foodies to eat like a local through China’s top cities of gastronomy
By eating through the Muslim Quarter in Xi’an, you will witness various interesting gastronomic scenes and learn local food history. CXT food tours in China introduce you the genuine Chinese cuisine, while also bringing you the sought-after tourist attractions from the Great Wall to the Terracotta Army.
What to Expect on Our China Culinary Tours?
Authentic Local Food
China’s signature dishes and hidden culinary gems are found off the tourist trails as we dine at a handpicked restaurant, walk through the morning market, or encounter a trusted vendor.
Beyond a Small Taste
More than just tasting - your passion for food will be ignited and satisfied with a Chinese cooking class leaning the most popular recipes, conducted by a passionate local cook.
Real, Personalized Experience
Crafted with the culinary delights in mind, CXT’s China foodie holidays are local experiences blending natural and cultural discoveries: savor the iconic sights while enjoying delicious food.
Guided by Foodies
Our professional English-speaking tour guides in Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, or Hong Kong are also food lovers who know their home cuisines, history, and cultures.
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Many thanks for your help Sheron!
Special thanks to the guide in Xi'an, Noble Liu, who recommended us amazing things in Xi'an, and helped us to have an amazing experience.
Also in Zhangjiajie, our guide Avery gave us 3 perfect days, despite the foggy and rainy weather.
Thank you Noble Liu and Avery!
And last but not least the driver in Xi'an, Mr. Chen was very professional, very polite, always on time, a true gentleman.

Many thanks for your help Sheron!
Special thanks to the guide in Xi'an, Noble Liu, who recommended us amazing things in Xi'an, and helped us to have an amazing experience.
Also in Zhangjiajie, our guide Avery gave us 3 perfect days, despite the foggy and rainy weather.
Thank you Noble Liu and Avery!
And last but not least the driver in Xi'an, Mr. Chen was very professional, very polite, always on time, a true gentleman.

Sophia Liu, has been very supportive of our queries and giving us good directions. no matter- matter outside office hours and weekends. Very quick responses.
Sean, friendly and professional in the coordination of our daily tour.
Lynn, good coordination and suggestions on best place to view attractions, such as the cruise to View Hongya Cave and BBQ dinner to watch the drone show. Takes good care of tour participants.
Very good and safe drivers such as Hei 哥 and Tang sifu.
Will definitely recommend china Xian Tour for tours in China to friends and relatives

Sophia Liu, has been very supportive of our queries and giving us good directions. no matter- matter outside office hours and weekends. Very quick responses.
Sean, friendly and professional in the coordination of our daily tour.
Lynn, good coordination and suggestions on best place to view attractions, such as the cruise to View Hongya Cave and BBQ dinner to watch the drone show. Takes good care of tour participants.
Very good and safe drivers such as Hei 哥 and Tang sifu.
Will definitely recommend china Xian Tour for tours in China to friends and relatives
And I’m not just talking about the travel arrangements. She also helped me with all the visas, practical necessities, advice about money and health recommendations to make sure I could travel safely and with peace of mind. She also helped me extend my trip to include Nepal in addition to Tibet, and that part of the journey was organised brilliantly as well.
I had an amazing experience from start to finish, with absolutely no problems of any kind. It was a truly wonderful trip. Honestly, my only regret is that my time in Tibet lasted just one week, because Tibet deserves much more time.
The quality-to-price ratio was incredible, and I would absolutely recommend Cian Tour to anyone planning a trip to Tibet or Nepal. If you are organising a journey like this, I highly recommend relying on them — they are truly excellent.

And I’m not just talking about the travel arrangements. She also helped me with all the visas, practical necessities, advice about money and health recommendations to make sure I could travel safely and with peace of mind. She also helped me extend my trip to include Nepal in addition to Tibet, and that part of the journey was organised brilliantly as well.
I had an amazing experience from start to finish, with absolutely no problems of any kind. It was a truly wonderful trip. Honestly, my only regret is that my time in Tibet lasted just one week, because Tibet deserves much more time.
The quality-to-price ratio was incredible, and I would absolutely recommend Cian Tour to anyone planning a trip to Tibet or Nepal. If you are organising a journey like this, I highly recommend relying on them — they are truly excellent.
In addition, the driver was also very professional and easy to coordinate with.
i highly recommend using this team's services for any foreigners visiting China. They are disciplined, organised, helpful, and super welcoming.
Thank you all very much for our trip and experience in Xi'An.

In addition, the driver was also very professional and easy to coordinate with.
i highly recommend using this team's services for any foreigners visiting China. They are disciplined, organised, helpful, and super welcoming.
Thank you all very much for our trip and experience in Xi'An.
****The train from Beijing to Xian worried me, but everything is set in place. Instructions are easy to follow I promise!!!

****The train from Beijing to Xian worried me, but everything is set in place. Instructions are easy to follow I promise!!!
The 2 English speaking guides, that were provided(1 for the north and the other for the south) were both local residents of Xinjiang and they were excellent with the information they provided and had local knowledge of eateries we went to. The driver, Wang sifu, was a very helpful, cheerful and a careful driver. In China, drivers are addressed by their surname, and followed by "sifu", it's a respectful way of addressing drivers, and has no martial arts connotations.
Both guides( Karim of Kashgar and Amy of Urumqi) spoke English well and they both bought us, local foods/fruits to experience. The local Hami rock melons were juicy, crunchy and sweet, and the local bread, the naan, fresh from the oven, full of goodness. Eating out in Xinjiang is very affordable especially, when our Aussie dollar get 4.75 renminbi to the A$. Meals were 2-3 thousand years of recorded history. The Silk Road carried both material goods as well as great human thoughts and ideation. The flow was bi-directional. Visiting many of the old ruins and sites, evoked very strong emotions and we marvelled at mankind's ingenuity. The flow of religions along the Silk Road was amply demonstrated at many of the sites visited.
We felt safe in Xinjiang and there is no overt display of religiosity.
With regard to the China Xian Tour company, we have booked a 2nd trip for 19 days of Ancient China Silk Road or mid October, this too was organised through Sophia.
Regards Kit
Sydney

The 2 English speaking guides, that were provided(1 for the north and the other for the south) were both local residents of Xinjiang and they were excellent with the information they provided and had local knowledge of eateries we went to. The driver, Wang sifu, was a very helpful, cheerful and a careful driver. In China, drivers are addressed by their surname, and followed by "sifu", it's a respectful way of addressing drivers, and has no martial arts connotations.
Both guides( Karim of Kashgar and Amy of Urumqi) spoke English well and they both bought us, local foods/fruits to experience. The local Hami rock melons were juicy, crunchy and sweet, and the local bread, the naan, fresh from the oven, full of goodness. Eating out in Xinjiang is very affordable especially, when our Aussie dollar get 4.75 renminbi to the A$. Meals were 2-3 thousand years of recorded history. The Silk Road carried both material goods as well as great human thoughts and ideation. The flow was bi-directional. Visiting many of the old ruins and sites, evoked very strong emotions and we marvelled at mankind's ingenuity. The flow of religions along the Silk Road was amply demonstrated at many of the sites visited.
We felt safe in Xinjiang and there is no overt display of religiosity.
With regard to the China Xian Tour company, we have booked a 2nd trip for 19 days of Ancient China Silk Road or mid October, this too was organised through Sophia.
Regards Kit
Sydney
She also chose a fantastic restaurant for lunch, and the food was delicious. What impressed us most was how well she engaged our children—they thoroughly enjoyed the tour and stayed interested throughout the entire day!
Jiajia truly made our experience special, and we would highly recommend her and this tour to anyone visiting Xi’an. A fantastic guide and a memorable experience!

She also chose a fantastic restaurant for lunch, and the food was delicious. What impressed us most was how well she engaged our children—they thoroughly enjoyed the tour and stayed interested throughout the entire day!
Jiajia truly made our experience special, and we would highly recommend her and this tour to anyone visiting Xi’an. A fantastic guide and a memorable experience!
Our guide was Britany who would be the best guide we have ever had on our many travels. She spoke perfect and clear English and was always available to help. She helped us get through air ports and railway stations, shopping, and banks. One sick person she took to the doctors and then the hospital and stayed with him.
She was incredibly knowledgable and very well organised. Her timing helped us to visit many places before the crowds arrived.
I would thoroughly recommend this tour as it covered a large section of China and included places in Tibet.

Our guide was Britany who would be the best guide we have ever had on our many travels. She spoke perfect and clear English and was always available to help. She helped us get through air ports and railway stations, shopping, and banks. One sick person she took to the doctors and then the hospital and stayed with him.
She was incredibly knowledgable and very well organised. Her timing helped us to visit many places before the crowds arrived.
I would thoroughly recommend this tour as it covered a large section of China and included places in Tibet.
FAQs on China Food Adventures
1. Can you arrange a street food tour in China?
2. What are the most famous food streets and night markets in China?
- Beijing Wangfujing Food Street: It features snacks from all over the country.
- Xi’an Muslim Quarter: Mutton soup with noodles, meat sandwiches, and cold noodles are must-try dishes.
- Chengdu Jinli Ancient Street & Kuanzhai Alleys: Weird foods like spicy pot stickers, rabbit heads, and ice pops are all available.
- Shanghai Yunnan South Road: The best place to taste local snacks and steamed buns.
- Guangzhou Shangxiuji Pedestrian Street: Discover delicious Cantonese roasted meats, rice noodles, and sweet soups and other Cantonese snacks.
3. Can we have vegetarian food on your China tours?
4. What are the must-try foods/dishes in China
- Dumplings
- Peking duck
- Shanghai xiaolongbao
- Xi’an mutton paomo
- Sichuan hot pot
- Guilin rice noodles
- Guangzhou dim sum/dim sum breakfast
- Lanzhou lamian
- Yunnan guoqiao mian
5. What are some dining etiquette tips in China?
6. Where are the best cities for food in China?
- Chengdu: A UNESCO-listed Foodie Capital
- Guangzhou: The heartland of Cantonese cuisine
- Xi’an: The paradise of Chinese noodles
- Shanghai: Home to local Shanghainese cuisine, blended with Western flavors
- Beijing: Boasts imperial court cuisine and traditional Beijing snacks
- Changsha: Characterized by Hunan cuisine and various snacks
7. Is Chinese food safe? How can one avoid gastrointestinal discomfort?
8. What are some high-end dining experiences worth having in China?
- In Beijing: Da Dong Roast Duck, TRB Hutong, Jing Ya Tang
- In Shanghai: Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet, Fu He Hui (Innovative Vegetarian Food), Tang Ge
- In Guangzhou: Bing Sheng Private Kitchen, Li Yuan Restaurant










