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China Real Food Adventure

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 Trip Length
10 Days
 Trip Starts
Beijing
 Trip Finishes
Hong Kong
10 Day China Real Food Adventure Itinerary (Intrepid)
Countries Explored: China
Trip Style
Original
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Affordable
Max. Group Size
12
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
CBZF

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Intrepid's 10 Day China Real Food Adventure. Uncover the vibrant flavours of China on this 10-day Real Food Adventure – with a side of iconic sites and cultural experiences for good measure. Start in Beijing, where you’ll feast like a Ming dynasty emperor at a Peking duck banquet, eat street food like a local and explore a stretch of the iconic Great Wall. Take a high-speed bullet train to Xi’an to meet farmers, make hand-pulled noodles and sample Hui specialties in the centuries-old Muslim Quarter. Then, head to Chengdu for spicy Sichuan hot pot and a read more visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Finish in Hong Kong with dim sum, wet markets and the dazzling Symphony of Lights show at Victoria Harbour.

Itinerary

Nimen hao! Welcome to China. Your Real Food Adventure begins in Beijing – the country’s intriguing modern capital with an ancient past. Be ready for your welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet your local leader and group. After, head out for your first dinner to enjoy one of the country's most renowned dishes – Peking duck. Glossy, smoky and succulent, you haven’t really had Peking duck until you’ve eaten it in a traditional kaoyadian (roast duck restaurant) in Beijing! The dish became popular at imperial banquets during the Ming dynasty and has remained one of the country’s favourite meals. (D)

Start the day at Tiananmen Square – the symbolic centre of China and a place of pilgrimage for many Chinese tourists. Then visit the Forbidden City – built over 600 years ago and off-limits to commoners for most of that time. Explore the gardens, halls, courtyards and art, and get a sense of the grandeur of the Imperial Chinese court at the height of the Ming and Qing dynasties. After lunch, follow your senses down Niujie Street – a favourite street food haunt in the heart of Beijing’s Muslim community – to sample halal snacks like niurou bing (meat pie) and sticky rice cakes. You’ll also visit a traditional hutong in the area. In the afternoon, find a moment of calm at Fayuan Temple – one of the city’s oldest Buddhist temples. You may want to finish the day with a classic Beijing hot pot (optional) – thin slices of meat simmered in bubbling broth in a copper pot. (B)

This morning, drive out to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall – one of the best-preserved stretches of this world-famous wonder. Spend some time exploring the watchtowers, taking in the mountain views and learning about the history of this remarkable piece of engineering. The main walls stretch about 6000 km west from the mountain ridges north of Beijing and were originally built to protect Chinese empires from northern invaders. Then, head back to Beijing to relax or explore at your own pace. Maybe check out a local hutong market and watch vendors steaming fresh tofu and dumplings, or settle into a teahouse for a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. If you need suggestions, just ask your leader! (B)

Hop on a high-speed bullet train to Xi’an this morning, arriving in the early afternoon. Then it's time to roll up your sleeves for a noodle-making class. Run by a local couple in their apartment, the class offers insight into both one of China’s most revered culinary arts and modern Chinese life. You'll learn how to prep the dough, cut the noodles, and then sit down to a home-cooked feast of steaming bowls of soup (featuring your noodles) and stir-fried meat and veggie dishes. You’ll be amazed by what your hosts can whip up in their cosy kitchen! After, perhaps take a stroll along the Xi’an City Wall – widely considered the most complete in China – or explore the Drum and Bell Tower. (B/D)

Travel into the countryside this morning to visit one of China’s most famous archaeological sites – the Terracotta Warriors. Discovered by farmers digging a well in 1974, the site is home to thousands of life-sized clay warriors arranged in battle formation – each sculpted with unique costumes, hairstyles and facial expressions. Visit a local farm for a plant based lunch , a staple of intrepid Food trips , then return to Xi'an. This afternoon, you’ll try your hand at traditional calligraphy in Gao Jia Da Yuan – a historic mansion built during the Ming dynasty. In the evening, join your leader for a food crawl through the Muslim Quarter, tasting dishes like barbeque skewers, biang biang noodles, soup-filled dumplings and hammered candy. You’ll soon see why Xi’an is known as China’s snack capital! (B/L/D)

Rise early to catch a bullet train to Chengdu – the capital of Sichuan province and a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. It might be one of China's biggest cities, but Chengdu has preserved plenty of its traditional flavour with old teahouses, markets and ancient culinary traditions. On arrival, join your leader for an orientation walk – including Tianfu Square and People’s Park – where locals gather to relax, sip tea and play mahjong. You might even be invited to join an outdoor dance class! For dinner tonight, dig into a communal feast of Sichuan hot pot, a fiery favourite across China. If you feel like it, you can wash it off with some Chinese baijiu (a distilled grain spirit) and local beer (optional). (B/D)

This morning, rise early to visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to learn about the conservation efforts to protect this endangered (and adorable) species. There are around 1800 pandas left in the world, and most of them live in the mountains in Sichuan. Watch them play, munch on bamboo, climb trees and lounge around. If you’re lucky, you may even see newborns taking their first steps in the nursery. After, head to the Sichuan Cuisine Museum – an interactive museum where you'll explore the province’s spicy heritage with all senses. Browse displays of ancient cooking tools, sample tastings and then learn how to rustle up kung pao chicken, mapo tofu and panda-shaped dumplings with a professional chef. After this, you might never need to order Chinese takeout again! (L)

Board a bullet train to Hong Kong this morning. It’s a long travel day, but the carriages are modern and comfortable. Upon arrival in the late afternoon, join your leader for a walking tour to get a feel for this energetic city. The skyline is spectacular with shiny high rises, neon-lit streets and mega malls – yet picturesque islands and beaches are just a short ride away. Wrap up the day at Victoria Harbour to catch the Symphony of Lights show that plays out across the futuristic buildings along the harbour. After, you could head for dinner with your group to try some Cantonese classics like wonton noodles, sweet and sour pork or claypot rice. (B)

Rise and shine for a special breakfast of dim sum, a Cantonese brunch tradition that evolved in the teahouses of Guangzhou in the 19th century. Tuck into small plates of steamed and fried dishes like dumplings, buns, rice noodle rolls and egg tarts – all washed down with hot tea. Then, take a walking tour through the cultural heart of the city, visiting Man Mo Temple and Tai Kwun – a former police station turned arts and heritage centre. You’ll also stroll along Graham Street Market – one of Hong Kong’s oldest open-air wet markets and a great spot to watch local life in action. As it’s your last night together, you might like to enjoy an optional final group dinner and dig into more Cantonese fare. (B)

With no activities planned, your China Real Food Adventure comes to an end today. If you’d like to spend a couple of extra days in Hong Kong, we can help you book additional accommodation (subject to availability). Just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Explore some of China’s most iconic sites – from the Great Wall and Forbidden City to Tiananmen Square and the Terracotta Warriors – while tasting your way through its diverse cuisine.
  • Feast on flavours from different regions – Peking duck in Beijing, Muslim-influenced dishes in Xi'an, fiery hotpot in Sichuan and Cantonese dim sum in Hong Kong.
  • Snack your way through Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter, meeting local vendors and passing historic mosques. Roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) or hammered candy, anyone?
  • Get your hands floury at a noodle-making class with a local couple in their home and gain a unique insight into one of China's most beloved culinary arts.
  • Visit a panda breeding centre in Sichuan, then whip up regional classics like kung pao chicken, mapo tofu and steamed dumplings at the Sichuan Cuisine Museum.

  • Hotel (9 nights)

  • 8 Breakfasts included
  • 2 Lunches included
  • 4 Dinners included

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
  • Intrepid regularly update their itineraries throughout the year based on feedback and local conditions. Therefore the itinerary you see now may differ from when you booked. Global Journeys will provide you with detailed trip notes at the time of quoting, along with a finalised itinerary and trip notes before your trip departs.
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