Food & life · PRIVATE JOURNEY
Around the Chinese table
Markets, family kitchens and the stories behind a shared meal.
THE ROUTE AT A GLANCE
Time to get
to know a place.
Route sequence, not a geographic map. Transport is chosen after checking schedules and your preferred pace.
Your journey, day by day
A proposed private programme. The final order, transport and participation details are confirmed in your written proposal.
DAY 01A first taste of Beijing
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Arrive and settle in. If the arrival time suits, meet your guide over a welcome meal with dietary preferences already discussed.
OVERNIGHT · Beijing
DAY 02Markets & neighbourhood flavours
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Explore a suitable local food area and learn how breakfast and snacks fit into daily life. Tastings are selected for your interests and dietary needs.
OVERNIGHT · Beijing
DAY 03History with an appetite
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Take a focused palace visit, subject to admission, followed by time for lunch and rest. Compare the stories behind everyday and celebratory food.
OVERNIGHT · Beijing
DAY 04Wall & a regional table
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Spend the main part of the day visiting an appropriate Great Wall section. Keep dinner simple, with time to rest before tomorrow’s travel.
OVERNIGHT · Beijing
DAY 05To Xi’an by rail
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Travel to Xi’an and settle in. A short food orientation introduces the area without turning the travel day into a late-night tasting marathon.
OVERNIGHT · Xi’an
DAY 06A kitchen conversation
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Learn to make noodles with a confirmed host or teacher. Discuss regional ingredients and share the dishes you prepare.
OVERNIGHT · Xi’an
DAY 07Warriors & neighbourhood food
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Visit the Terracotta Warriors, then return for rest. A later food walk explores selected local traditions; portions and ingredients are explained rather than assumed.
OVERNIGHT · Xi’an
DAY 08On to Chengdu
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Take a suitable train, check in and enjoy a relaxed meal. Introduce the range of Sichuan flavours beyond heat alone.
OVERNIGHT · Chengdu
DAY 09Ingredients into a meal
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Explore ingredients and join a cooking session with a teacher. Leave time for tea and a park visit if you wish.
OVERNIGHT · Chengdu
DAY 10A last breakfast & departure
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Enjoy a final local breakfast if timing allows, then transfer for departure. Collect recipes or cooking notes supplied by your teacher.
ONWARD TRAVEL · ARRANGED AROUND YOUR CONNECTION
Make it your own
Change the pace, add a rest day or choose a different experience. Tell us about children’s ages, dietary needs and any access requirements.
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Accommodation is selected after your dates, preferred style and room arrangements are known. Train seats or berths, cruise cabins, luggage transfers and guiding languages are specified in the quote. We explain who leads each workshop and what you can actually take part in.
Before you decide
What is included?
A written quote will specify accommodation, transport, guiding language, admissions, meals and each experience. International flights, purchases and optional activities are not included unless explicitly listed.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on dates, group size, room arrangements, accommodation and selected activities. Request a written proposal rather than relying on an unconfirmed starting price.
Is this right for our family?
We assess children’s ages, activity suitability, journey times and room arrangements before proposing a family itinerary. Cycling, altitude, workshops and cruise facilities have individual conditions.
Can we choose another language?
Tell us your preferred guiding language. Availability and any supplements must be confirmed in your proposal. This website’s current edition is English.