Grand Pan-China Classic Multi Region Food Grand Tour

Destinations: Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou

Tour Features:

This flagship 10‑day comprehensive food tour is designed for dedicated overseas food travelers who want to experience China’s most representative culinary traditions in one single trip. The itinerary travels across northern, eastern and southwest China: taste northern wheat‑based food in Beijing, delicate Huaiyang dishes in Jiangnan, spicy Sichuan hot‑pot and Cantonese dim‑sum. Multiple market visits, cooking sessions and world‑famous scenic spots are arranged, delivering both extraordinary gourmet pleasure and profound Chinese cultural understanding.

Tour Highlights

• Cross‑regional tasting covering 4 major Chinese cuisine schools: Northern, Huaiyang, Sichuan, Cantonese
• Multiple hands‑on cooking classes for different regional Chinese food styles
• Guided market visits in every city to learn local food ingredients and eating habits
• Balanced schedule: gourmet‑focused with China’s top‑ranked world‑heritage scenic attractions
• Full‑time English‑speaking food‑specialized tour guide for the whole journey

Optional Extensions

• Add 2‑day Shunde gourmet capital extension (total 12‑day tour)
• Add private chef‑meeting & food‑culture sharing sessions
• Add traditional Chinese tea‑tasting master‑classes across multiple cities
• Condensed 7‑day executive‑version, reduce partial sightseeing for pure food‑focused travel

Itinerary:

Day1 Arrival Beijing Airport reception, private coach transfer to hotel, check‑in. Pre‑trip briefing covering multi‑region food differences. Evening welcome northern‑Chinese‑style dinner. Overnight Beijing.

Day2 Beijing: Peking Duck & Imperial Food Culture Morning: Guided Forbidden City sightseeing. Afternoon: Qianmen old‑Beijing snack walking tour. Evening: Grand authentic Peking‑duck banquet dinner. Overnight Beijing.

Day3 Beijing Great‑Wall Excursion & Dumpling Cooking Class Morning: Full‑day Mutianyu Great‑Wall sightseeing tour, local lunch nearby scenic spot. Afternoon: Return to Beijing downtown. Hands‑on northern‑Chinese dumpling‑making cooking workshop. Enjoy your homemade dinner. Overnight Beijing.

Day4 Beijing → Shanghai | Jiangnan Gateway Food Experience Morning: Flight / high‑speed‑rail transfer to Shanghai. Check‑in hotel. Afternoon: Shanghai local‑market visit, taste Shanghai‑style breakfast snacks. Yu‑Garden old‑town food sightseeing. Evening: Shanghainese local‑flavor dinner. Overnight Shanghai.

Day5 Shanghai → Suzhou | Huaiyang Cuisine & Classical Gardens Morning: Coach transfer to Suzhou. Classical‑garden guided tour. Taste Suzhou soup dumplings and Jiangnan sweet snacks. Afternoon: Jiangnan cooking class focusing on Huaiyang‑style dishes. Evening: Huaiyang‑cuisine formal dinner. Overnight Suzhou.

Day6 Suzhou Water‑Town → Shanghai → Chengdu Morning: Tongli water‑town short sightseeing & local snack sampling. Coach return to Shanghai. Afternoon: Flight transfer to Chengdu Sichuan. Hotel check‑in, rest time. Evening: First‑time Sichuan hot‑pot feast dinner. Overnight Chengdu.

Day7 Chengdu Market Tour & Sichuan Food Deep Dive Morning: Local Chengdu wet‑market guided exploration, learn Sichuan spice ingredients. Afternoon: Sichuan‑style hands‑on cooking class, visit Sichuan Cuisine Museum. Evening: Street‑snack night tour across Chengdu old neighborhoods. Overnight Chengdu.

Day8 Chengdu Giant Panda Base & Cultural Visit Morning: Giant‑panda‑base guided sightseeing. Local Sichuan‑style lunch. Afternoon: Free time for personal food exploration or tea‑house experience. Evening: Sichuan‑opera show for group, casual supper. Overnight Chengdu.

Day9 Chengdu → Guangzhou | Cantonese Dim‑Sum Feast Morning: Flight transfer to Guangzhou. Check‑in hotel. Afternoon: Xiguan old‑town Lingnan sightseeing, local dessert tasting. Evening: Formal Cantonese dinner, featuring roasted‑goose and classic Cantonese dishes. Overnight Guangzhou.

Day10 Guangzhou Dim‑Sum Breakfast & Departure Morning: Leisure authentic Cantonese dim‑sum breakfast experience. Hotel check‑out, private transfer to Guangzhou international airport for departure.