24 Oct 2026
Twin share
£2,007pp
Escorted tour
China Real Food Adventure: Beijing to Hong Kong – 10 Days
Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Hong Kong through their food, in a group of up to twelve.
10 days
From £2,007
Tour overview
This 10-day adventure travels across China through its food, from the imperial dishes of Beijing to the spicy cuisine of Sichuan and the dim sum of Hong Kong. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, by high-speed train. You stay nine nights in hotels, with breakfast on most days and many meals: eight breakfasts, two lunches and five dinners.
In Beijing you visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, explore the hutongs and their snacks and walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu. A bullet train brings you to Xi’an for a food walk through the Muslim Quarter, a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and a meal in the countryside.
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Chengdu, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, introduces the fiery flavours of Sichuan, along with a visit to the giant pandas. A bullet train then carries you to Hong Kong for a traditional dim sum breakfast and a final evening exploring the city’s markets and food streets.
The physical rating is low. This trip suits food lovers who want to taste China’s regional cuisines with expert local guidance.
Trip highlights
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Beijing’s hutongs (Day 2)
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The Great Wall at Mutianyu (Day 3)
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Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter (Day 4)
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The Terracotta Warriors (Day 5)
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Sichuan food and pandas in Chengdu (Days 6–7)
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Dim sum in Hong Kong (Day 9)
Your route
6 stops from Beijing to Hong Kong
- Beijing Days 1–3
- Great Wall (Mutianyu) Day 3
- Xi'an Days 4–5
- Terracotta Warriors Day 5
- Chengdu Days 6–7
- Hong Kong Days 8–10
Why choose this tour
China’s great cuisines and sights in ten days. Many meals included, chosen by local experts.
Best suited to
- Food lovers
- First-time visitors to China
- Solo travellers and couples
- Culture lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
10 days from Beijing, China to Hong Kong
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Day 1 · Beijing Beijing
A welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutongs Beijing
The imperial city.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Mutianyu, Beijing Great Wall
The Great Wall.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Xi’an, Muslim Quarter Xi’an
A food walk.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Terracotta Army Xi’an
The buried army and a country meal.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Chengdu Chengdu
Sichuan flavours.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Panda Breeding Base Chengdu
Pandas and a food day.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Lunch
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Day 8 · Hong Kong Hong Kong
By bullet train.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Hong Kong Hong Kong
A dim sum breakfast.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Hong Kong Hong Kong
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Beijing (3 nights) Hotel
- Xi’an (2 nights) Hotel
- Chengdu (2 nights) Hotel
- Hong Kong (2 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 9 nights in hotels
- Meals 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
- Bullet trains and private transport
- Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors
- Xi’an and Chengdu food experiences
- Panda base visit and dim sum breakfast
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Visas
- Meals not included 1 breakfast, 6 lunches and 5 dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You’re a fussy eater
- You want luxury hotels
- You want a slow pace
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–6 and 8–10 · Lunch: Days 5 and 7 · Dinner: Days 1 and 4–6
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for China
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Departures & prices
From £2,007 per person, twin share, tour only. 21 upcoming departures.
10 Apr 2027
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£2,265pp
17 Apr 2027
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£2,265pp
08 May 2027
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£2,240pp
22 May 2027
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£2,200pp
05 Jun 2027
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£2,135pp
14 Aug 2027
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£2,135pp
04 Sept 2027
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£2,370pp
18 Sept 2027
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£2,350pp
09 Oct 2027
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£2,200pp
23 Oct 2027
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£2,135pp
08 Apr 2028
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£2,380pp
15 Apr 2028
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£2,380pp
06 May 2028
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£2,310pp
20 May 2028
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£2,240pp
03 Jun 2028
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£2,240pp
12 Aug 2028
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£2,240pp
02 Sept 2028
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£2,420pp
16 Sept 2028
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£2,420pp
07 Oct 2028
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£2,310pp
21 Oct 2028
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£2,310pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for China?
UK citizens can currently visit China visa-free for short stays. Check the latest advice before travel.
Can dietary needs be catered for?
Tell your booking agent before travel. Vegetarian options are available, though Sichuan food is often spicy.
Is the Great Wall walk hard?
There are steps and slopes, but you can walk at your own pace.
How do you travel?
By bullet train between cities.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
How many people travel together?
No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary