The 10 Best Food Tours in Shanxi, China

May 25, 2021 Stefan Strunk

Shanxi (Chinese: 山西; pinyin:  Shānxī; postal: Shansi) is a province of China, located in the North China region. Its one-character abbreviation is "晋" (pinyin: Jìn), after the state of Jin that existed here during the Spring and Autumn period.
Restaurants in Shanxi

1. Private Beijing Culture and Food Tour including Forbidden City and Hutong

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See the world-famous Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City on this private tour with a knowledgeable guide who introduces you to Beijing's history, culture, street art and food. After seen the imperial palace, it is the time to discover the difference between Imperial palace to local life! Walk long the Hutong Allays (Local Beijing community street) to try 20+different food tasting, between 7-10 food stops, it is a fun way to discover the variety Chinese cuisine. It is a private culture tour with the use of the public transportation. You have the choice to have the morning or afternoon tour.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tasting, Professional guide, Subway Fare to the Tian'anmen Square, Hotel pickup(For hotels within the 3rd ring road of the Beijing City), Entrance fee

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By latoyaj632

My daughter and I had the pleasure of having Qing as our tour guide. We had a great experience. Qing was very knowledgeable and added funny commentary to engage my 9 year old daughter, whom is not interested in History (yet)! We learned a lot about Chinese history and culture, with the added benefit of being allowed to take ample time to take a multitude of pictures. Qing has hosted this tour for many years, so she provided us with tips to take the most flattering shots in this historical venue. I would definitely recommend Qing when taking this tour. We will remember this experience forever.

2. Private Beijing Street Food Tasting Tour with Bizarre Food Option

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Set foot in Beijing City’s Hutong neighborhood, known as a foodie paradise, and try the local street food. Sample authentic Chinese food and drinks on this 3-hour walking tour and you will get to know one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Enjoy mouthwatering Roujiamo(minced pork burger), Jianbing(Fried pancakes) and traditional snacks, including Tanghulu(Crabapples with sugar) and Beijing Yogurt. You’ll explore new culinary and cultural perspectives, and gain renewed appreciation for how the locals live – and eat! This is a private tour for foodies and will ensure the personalized attention from your guide. If you are adventure foodies, we have the options of the bizarre food for you.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tastings, Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup(But Transportation to the Food Tour is not include)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By Lover_of_food2b

Anson was our tour guide. He spoke great English and had tons of knowledge about the neighborhoods we were walking in, which was also the location of our hotel. He gave us a variety of food choices, all delicious, but did give us the option to be more adventurous. We opted out of eating anything too exotic. We were so impressed with Anson, we signed up for a tour at the Forbidden City and requested him. He is extremely knowledgable about the history in China and tells it in a way that keeps things interesting.

3. Private Nightlife Trip to See Wonderful Acrobatic Show Enjoy Delicious Barbecue Buffet Dinner

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Join this renowned and strongly recommended combination of acrobatics show and a barbecue buffet dinner on your Beijing tour. We welcome everyone from all walks of life; families, friends, workmates and couples to enjoy the strong atmosphere of the evening scene. The acrobatic show is always a highlight for a Beijing night tour, adding more flavor to your Beijing trip. Barbecue buffet restaurant:Serves yummy barbecue and 20 different kinds of hot and cold dishes Chinese style. Free drinks,fruit juice,beer,red wine,liquor and a large variety of fresh fruits are all available in addition to ice cream and desserts among others

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Barbecue, English speaking tour guide, Acrobatic show ticket

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By KanoPal

Best tour guide ever!! Ronner explained all the details of the city, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace to us. He was so helpful to consider our requests, and we got to change the original program a little bit. When went to eat authentic Peking Duck, which was probably the best we've ever had in our life. If I ever come back here, I'd definitely book with this company again.

4. Beijing Roast Duck Dining with Opional Acrobatic or Kongfu Show

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Enjoy the nightlife of Beijing on this evening tour that combines a delicious dinner and a scintillating show. Get your heartbeat racing with a jaw-dropping Acrobatic or Kongfu performance followed by a meal featuring an authentic Chinese delicacy – Peking duck in this 4 hour.  Hotel pickup and drop-off, dinner and show tickets are all included.  

Inclusions: Professional English speaking tour guide (4 hours), Roundtrip transport to and from your central Beijing hotel, Chinese Acrobatic or Kongfu show for medium class seat, Perking Duck Dinner in the local Chinese restaurant

Exclusions: Gratitude to the guide (Recommended for good service), Personal Cost, Brewages for the dinner

Reviewed By B8603NLmiked

This was our first time to go on a private tour here in China and it was well worth it. Peter was an excellent guide, who took care of everything, and was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. Visiting the Great Wall was a highlight for me and my kids loved riding back down in the toboggan. Being able to jump in the van and relax as we were driven from place to place was great and it is highly recommended if you have kids. Our driver, Lee, was very polite and both he and Peter provided a great service. I highly recommend this tour.

5. 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port

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Tianjing’s many sprawling markets can be intimidating to a first-time visitor. Ease into these intense markets with an expert by your side on this 5-Hour shopping tour. Stop at the Xinyang Knockoff Market for handbags and souvenirs. Along the way, learn how to navigate the markets and get the best deals from your private guide. Pick up unique Chinese ingredients for cooking at a Tianjin supermarket. Savor a delightful Peking Duck Cuisine. Upgrade for a comprehensive package with private driver, car, and lunch.

Inclusions: Tour with Peking Duck Lunch (Please choose upon booking), Tour No Lunch (Please Choose Upon Booking), Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide, Experienced Driver, Tianjin International Cruise pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities (Recommended), Lunch (If the option is not apply), Any other expenses that not listed as included

Reviewed By 545Cynthia64

We had a wonderful trip organised by Sunflower. We were picked up from our ship in Tianjin, put on a bullet train by the driver to Beijing where Sunflower met us at the station holding a large sunflower! With a private car & driver she took us to Tiananmen Square discussing the history, lunch at a typical Chinese restaurant Hutong; the Temple of Heaven; the Forbidden City then booked us into our hotel. Sunflower had arranged a restaurant for dinner for us. The next day we went to the Great Wall then taken back to the bullet train. We were met the other end & taken back to our cruise ship. Sunflower speaks excellent English; is amusing informative & I can thoroughly recommend going on this trip.

6. Beijing Private Evening Food Tour with Great Leaping Brewery Taproom Hopping

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Experience Beijing's history, best local food and a western-style brewery bar hop on a 4-hour private gourmet tour that explores the city’s most popular night life zone, traditional foods and cutting-edge cuisine. Accompanied by a tour guide, admire the night view of the Houhai lake area, explores the historical area at Shichahai, Yandaixie Street, Gulou East Street and Nanluoguxiang Allay. Savor the rich flavor of local delicacies like Traditional Beijing Noodle, "Tea Soup", Pancake, Soup Dumplings and more, gain fascinating insight into the culinary and cultural traditions of the country from your expert guide. Then Stroll around the quite Hutong neighborhood head to Great Leaping Brewery Taproom, the most famous brewery bar in town where you can enjoy aromatic craft beer on tap and meet new friends. Come hungry: your tastings amount to dinner.

Inclusions: Local guide, Food tastes, One glass of beer at Great Leaping Brewery Taproom, Hotel pickup (Beijing City hotels within the 3rd ring road), Private tour, Transportation fee from your Beijing City Hotel to the start point of the food tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional drinks and food at Great Leaping Brewery Taproom, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By latoyaj632

My daughter and I had the pleasure of having Qing as our tour guide. We had a great experience. Qing was very knowledgeable and added funny commentary to engage my 9 year old daughter, whom is not interested in History (yet)! We learned a lot about Chinese history and culture, with the added benefit of being allowed to take ample time to take a multitude of pictures. Qing has hosted this tour for many years, so she provided us with tips to take the most flattering shots in this historical venue. I would definitely recommend Qing when taking this tour. We will remember this experience forever.

7. Private Forbidden City with Food Hutong Walking Tours

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You will experience old traditional hutongs see how people live and taste the local food with drinks in Beijing by choosing morning or afternoon tour. Explore the massive Imperial Palace in the city center of Beijing with your private tour guide. - Visiting several hidden local restaurants that only local people go; - Tasting the authentic flavor of local food pairings with local beer; - Visit the largest square in the world; - Visit the forbidden city by a less-know route; - Gain abundant knowledge about history of ancient palace - With choices of morning or afternoon tour

Inclusions: Beijing Wraps, Hutong style BBQ, Mongolian hot pot, fresh noodle;hand made fresh yoghurt, local drinks, unlimited local beers home-made pear herbal soup, Entrance ticket to the Forbidden city

Exclusions: Private transportation, Gratuities

Reviewed By B8603NLmiked

This was our first time to go on a private tour here in China and it was well worth it. Peter was an excellent guide, who took care of everything, and was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. Visiting the Great Wall was a highlight for me and my kids loved riding back down in the toboggan. Being able to jump in the van and relax as we were driven from place to place was great and it is highly recommended if you have kids. Our driver, Lee, was very polite and both he and Peter provided a great service. I highly recommend this tour.

8. Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Tour by Tuk Tuk

Yonghegong Lama Temple, Andingmen, Dongcheng, Beijing, China Lost Plate Beijing Food Tours
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This is not another walking tour. Your small group tour travels by private tuktuk and offers unlimited beer and soda while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around the alleys of Beijing's hutongs to get off the beaten path. You will eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own. After 3-4 hours, you will finish at a popular local brewery to have a pint of the best craft brew in town.

Inclusions: Private transportation, 4-5 food stops, Dinner, Driver and local guide, Unlimited beer and sodas, Small-group tour (less than 10 people)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By L7732CBirene

The Lost Plate Hutong Breakfast Tour was awesome! It was great to see so much local food and taste a good number of popular breakfast items. I definitely wouldn't have gone into some of the restaurants unless someone guided me in, so I'm really grateful for getting this opportunity to enjoy some local food with a great guide. I highly recommend this food tour for anyone who is curious about the variety of breakfast foods in Beijing and wants to try more than 10 items. Prepare your stomachs!

9. Old Beijing Dinner Tour

Beixinqiao station, Dongzhimen, Dongcheng, Beijing, China UnTour Beijing Food Tours
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Beijing’s dinner time cuisine is so much more than the crowded tourist markets featuring bugs and mystery meat on sticks! Join this small group food tour as you explore delicious, traditional dishes shoulder-to-shoulder with Beijingers in a traditional Hutong neighborhood. You’ll meet your bilingual guide and small group at a convenient location, then head out to try traditional dishes that Chinese chefs have been perfecting for thousands of years.

Inclusions: Tasting stops add up to a very large meal, and you will most likely not need to schedule a meal for several hours after the tour, Bottled water, Soft drinks & local alcoholic beverages, Guide fee, Post-tour welcome packet with helpful restaurant recommendations, local travel tips & so much more to help make your stay in Beijing easy & fun

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By SJK604

We visited Beijing in July 2019 (sorry for the late review!) Our tour guide Julia was very informative and was able to answer all of our, and our 7 year old daughters questions about the food and areas we walked through. We enjoyed so many of the different food options it's hard to choose a favourite, but what made the the experience was eating in the restaurants and little pop-ups in the back streets where the locals usually eat. I particularly loved walking through the Hutongs and seeing streets and alleys you probably wouldn't normally walk down if you were just visiting a city. I felt we saw the real side of Beijing and not just the popular sights! My family and I highly recommend this tour!!

10. Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour

Xishunshan Building, Dongcheng, Beijing, China UnTour Beijing Food Tours
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A stroll through Beijing’s Hutongs are recommended to every visitor to the capital, but locals know that “there are as many hutongs as there are hairs on an ox” around the city. The best way to get to know the most scenic twisting backstreets that locals call home is by eating your way through them, especially at the pop-up breakfast stalls that disappear after the morning rush hour. On this tour, you’ll meet your bilingual guide and small group at a convenient location, then head out to try traditional morning dishes side-by-side with the locals who love them.

Inclusions: Tasting stops add up to a very large meal, and you will most likely not need to schedule a meal for several hours after the tour, Bottled water, Soft drinks, Guide fee, Post-tour welcome packet with helpful restaurant recommendations, local travel tips & so much more to help make your stay in Beijing easy & fun

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By PBlyth

The best food tour we took in China. Our guide was Celia who met us at the entrance to the Metro. We found her to be very friendly, fun and quite knowledgeable about her city and its food. We first grabbed some takeout dumplings with skin so thin you could see thru it and brought them to a loud and authentic Mongolian hotpot place. The lamb and vegies were all good. From there it was onto an upscale rice wine bar for some delicious wine sampling. Yum!!!! Then onto donkey burgers - like small hamburgers except sweeter. She also introduced us to a favorite couple of street foods - one a crepe with fried tofu skin - out of this world and Mongolian yougert with honey. I would eat both of them every day if I could. After that we ate biang biang noodle soup with pork belly and vegies - good and the last was an old gambling den converted into a chicken wing place with fiery hot fried chicken wings. By the time we were done I was stuffed with great food and we were sad to say goodbye to Celia who was a terrific food guide! Do not miss this food tour! It is great!!

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