CHINA TOURS
China is a country of extraordinary culinary diversity and hidden gems waiting far beyond the well-trodden tourist circuits. While millions flock to Beijing's Forbidden City and Shanghai's skyline, we're drawn to the smoky tea houses of Fujian's mountains, the fermented bean paste workshops of Sichuan's countryside, and the night markets of cities you've probably never heard of but will never forget.
From the fiery complexity of authentic Hunanese cuisine in its birthplace to watching master brewers craft thousand-year-old rice wines using techniques passed down through generations, China rewards the curious traveler with experiences that simply can't be found in guidebooks. Our tours take you to places where locals are genuinely surprised to see foreign faces, and where the food tells stories of tradition, innovation, and regional pride that will completely reshape how you think about Chinese cuisine and the country itself.
FROM SEA TO SKY: CHINA’S WINE TRAIL
September 6 - 19, 2026
Trace China's emerging wine story across three ancient kingdoms, from seaside vineyards by the Great Wall through desert oases to high-altitude Tibetan terroir, meeting passionate winemakers pioneering a revolution the world doesn't know about yet.
OUR NEXT ADVENTURE
FUTURE TOURS
We’re mapping out new adventures across hidden kitchens, little-known cities and towns, and landscapes few travelers ever reach. These tours are still in the making, but you can see what’s on the horizon now and register your interest to be the first to know when the journey is ready to begin.
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THE SOUTHERN SILK ROAD
Venture through Yunnan's ethnic tapestry from mist-covered rice terraces to Myanmar's doorstep, where trading post cuisines and artisan traditions flourish in ancient towns, and soaking in volcanic hot springs along routes that once connected imperial China to distant kingdoms.
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![Traditional tulou wooden building decorated with red lanterns hanging along the eaves, under a partly cloudy sky in Fujian, China.]()
THE PORCELAIN COAST
Trace Fujian's ancient trading routes from Pingtan Island fishing villages to historic tulou fortresses in Yongding, discovering how centuries of maritime commerce created unique craft traditions like Dehua porcelain and fusion cuisines along China's historic gateway coast.
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![Ancient stone statue of a seated Buddha carved into a cave wall, with intricate carvings and patterns surrounding it at Longmen Grottoes in Henan, China.]()
THE CRADLE PROVINCE
Journey through China's diverse heartland from Shaolin Temple's martial arts to Kaifeng's historic noodle and dumpling traditions, and Luoyang's Buddhist grottos, where pottery masters and diverse culinary legacies reveal how monks, merchants, and artisans shaped the Middle Kingdom's multicultural soul.
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![A scenic mountain landscape with a foggy, overcast sky, lush green forested mountains, and a clear reflective lake in the foreground at Jiuzhaigou National Park in Sichuan, China.]()
SICHUAN'S HIDDEN FACE
Explore Sichuan's hidden face from the jeweled pools of Jiuzhaigou through traditional Danba Tibetan villages to glacial Hailuogou, discovering dramatic landscapes and authentic highland cuisines that go beyond the province's spicy stereotype
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![Young girl wearing traditional Tribal attire with a decorated headdress featuring beads, silver bells, red pompoms, and colorful embroidery, participating in a cultural event.]()
CHINA'S CULTURAL CROSSROADS
Discover China's cultural crossroads in the shadow of snow-capped peaks, where ancient Lijiang's Naxi traditions, mystical Shangri-La's Tibetan heritage, and the matriarchal Mosuo culture of pristine Lugu Lake each create their own extraordinary culinary worlds.
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![Multiple wooden houses built on a steep hillside surrounded by trees with fall foliage, set against a forested mountain background in Guizhou, China.]()
THE UNTAMED PROVINCE
Discover China's best-kept secret where ethnic minorities around sacred Fanjing Mountain and thundering Huangguoshu Waterfall create some of the country's most distinctive and fiery cuisines in a mountainous province that refuses to be tamed, far from crowds in a region that mainstream tourism forgot
PRIVATE TOURS
Want something completely tailored to your interests? Our private tours let us craft an itinerary around your specific curiosities, whether you're drawn to a particular region's unique culture, want to dive deep into traditional crafts and local industries, or are eager to eat your way through communities where incredible local specialties have been perfected over centuries.
We work with you to design experiences that match your pace and level of cultural adventure. Get in touch to discuss what kind of off the eaten track journey we can create together.