Gastronomic Tour of China
From the imperial capitals of Beijing and Xian - home to the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors - to the southwestem province of Sichuan where we can see Giant Pandas, to Shanghai and its colonial charms and towering skyscrapers,distinctive cooking techniques and flavor have developed in the streets,restaurants and homes throughout China.
Viewing This Trip(5 cities total)
Beijing
Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing
Welcome dinner at a renovated siheyuan(traditional courtyard)|trip briefing|behind-the-scenes visit in Peking Duck kitchen
Day 2 - Beijing
Early morning visit to local outdoor fruit and vegetable market|Breakfast and refresh at hotel|Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City|Lunch around Houhai Lake|Try local treats in Beijing's hutong(traditional alleyway neighborhoods)|Cooking lesson and dinner in a private hutong kitchen|Visit nighttime snack street.
Day 3 - Beijing
Explore bustling wholesale outdoor food market|Learn to make traditional favorites in a restored farmhouse|Hike along the Great Wall|Drive back to the city for traditional Mongolian_style hot pot dinner
Beijing
Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing
Welcome dinner at a renovated siheyuan(traditional courtyard)|trip briefing|behind-the-scenes visit in Peking Duck kitchen
Day 2 - Beijing
Early morning visit to local outdoor fruit and vegetable market|Breakfast and refresh at hotel|Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City|Lunch around Houhai Lake|Try local treats in Beijing's hutong(traditional alleyway neighborhoods)|Cooking lesson and dinner in a private hutong kitchen|Visit nighttime snack street.
Day 3 - Beijing
Explore bustling wholesale outdoor food market|Learn to make traditional favorites in a restored farmhouse|Hike along the Great Wall|Drive back to the city for traditional Mongolian_style hot pot dinner
Beijing
Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing
Welcome dinner at a renovated siheyuan(traditional courtyard)|trip briefing|behind-the-scenes visit in Peking Duck kitchen
Day 2 - Beijing
Early morning visit to local outdoor fruit and vegetable market|Breakfast and refresh at hotel|Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City|Lunch around Houhai Lake|Try local treats in Beijing's hutong(traditional alleyway neighborhoods)|Cooking lesson and dinner in a private hutong kitchen|Visit nighttime snack street.
Day 3 - Beijing
Explore bustling wholesale outdoor food market|Learn to make traditional favorites in a restored farmhouse|Hike along the Great Wall|Drive back to the city for traditional Mongolian_style hot pot dinner
Beijing
Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing
Welcome dinner at a renovated siheyuan(traditional courtyard)|trip briefing|behind-the-scenes visit in Peking Duck kitchen
Day 2 - Beijing
Early morning visit to local outdoor fruit and vegetable market|Breakfast and refresh at hotel|Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City|Lunch around Houhai Lake|Try local treats in Beijing's hutong(traditional alleyway neighborhoods)|Cooking lesson and dinner in a private hutong kitchen|Visit nighttime snack street.
Day 3 - Beijing
Explore bustling wholesale outdoor food market|Learn to make traditional favorites in a restored farmhouse|Hike along the Great Wall|Drive back to the city for traditional Mongolian_style hot pot dinner
Beijing
Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing
Welcome dinner at a renovated siheyuan(traditional courtyard)|trip briefing|behind-the-scenes visit in Peking Duck kitchen
Day 2 - Beijing
Early morning visit to local outdoor fruit and vegetable market|Breakfast and refresh at hotel|Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City|Lunch around Houhai Lake|Try local treats in Beijing's hutong(traditional alleyway neighborhoods)|Cooking lesson and dinner in a private hutong kitchen|Visit nighttime snack street.
Day 3 - Beijing
Explore bustling wholesale outdoor food market|Learn to make traditional favorites in a restored farmhouse|Hike along the Great Wall|Drive back to the city for traditional Mongolian_style hot pot dinner