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9 Cultural Tips to Understand Before Visiting & Eating in China

Before you dive into China’s rich culture and delicious food, there are a few things you should know to help you feel more comfortable and avoid any awkward moments. From water etiquette to understanding the nuances of Chinese dining customs, this quick guide will help you navigate your way through everyday experiences with ease and confidence.

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How To Get a Tourist Visa to China in 2026

Planning a trip to China? For most travelers, obtaining a tourist visa (L-Visa) is essential before arrival, but there are several exceptions and visa-free options that could simplify your journey. Here’s a comprehensive look at what you need to know.

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Join a Food Tour in China:

Beijing Evening Food Tour

Beijing Hutong Evening Food Tour

Try local Han, Mongol, and Muslim cuisines (plus more!) at Beijing’s most authentic restaurants. This top-rated walking food tour will explore the historic hutong alleys of Beijing while making stops at our favorite off the beaten path eateries.
6:30pm Daily

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3.5 Hours

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Walking Tour
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Beijing Hutong Breakfast Tour

Try over 12 dishes at over 6 locations on this walking tour through Beijing’s historic hutongs! Along the way, uncover centuries of culinary heritage as we share the stories behind each bite and the passionate shop owners that are preserving the unforgettable tastes of Old-Beijing.
9am Daily

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3 Hours

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Walking Tour
Top of the Great Wall

Beijing Full-day Great Wall, Hutongs & Evening Food Tour

Get a true feel for Beijing in just one day: visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, sit down to a farmhouse-style meal, and walk through the hutongs for a taste of the city’s local food scene. With an expert guide leading the way, this full-day tour brings you a perfect blend of history, food, and culture that define China’s capital city.
7:30am Daily

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Full-day Tour
Top of the Great Wall

Beijing Full-day Great Wall, Hutongs & Evening Food Tour

7:30am Daily

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Full-day Tour
Book a Chengdu Evening Food Tour

Chengdu Evening Food Tour by Tuktuk

30% of all restaurants in China serve Sichuan cuisine, making it the most popular cuisine in China. This tuk-tuk tour includes food, beer, and soft drinks where you’ll try at least 10 dishes across 4+ stops, plus one local bar.
6:30pm Daily

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3.5 Hours

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Tuktuk Tour
Traditional Chengdu Teahouse

Chengdu Full-day Panda, Teahouse & Evening Food Tour

Meet Chengdu’s most famous residents at the world-renowned Giant Panda Base, taste authentic Sichuan dishes at a local’s favorite “fly restaurant,” sip tea in a traditional teahouse, and explore the city’s culinary streets with our top-rated evening tuktuk food tour.
7:30am Daily

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Full-day Tour
Traditional Chengdu Teahouse

Chengdu Full-day Panda, Teahouse & Evening Food Tour

7:30am Daily

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Full-day Tour
Coconut with a spoon

Guangzhou Evening Food Tour

Come discover the dishes that only locals know about on this walking tour that makes 5+ stops through a rarely visited residential neighborhood where Canton’s upper class called home for centuries.
6:30pm Saturdays

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3.5 Hours

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Walking Tour
Lijiang Yunnan Cooking Class Market Visit

Lijiang Cooking Class & Market Visit

Start the day by exploring Lijiang’s oldest market to shop for your cooking class, with hands-on instruction led by a local ethnic Naxi family. The cooking class will take place in the instructor’s home cooking studio. Each person will prepare and eat three dishes.
9:15am Daily

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3 Hours

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Walking Tour
Shanghai Evening Food Tour

Shanghai Evening Food Tour

Try at least 10 dishes on a journey through the clandestine cuisine of old-Shanghai, hiding in plain sight in the French Concession.
6:30pm Daily

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3.5 Hours

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Walking Tour
Shanghai Coffee Breakfast Tour

Shanghai Coffee & Breakfast Food Tour

This tour explores the city’s dynamically evolving French Concession neighborhood while visiting the trendiest cafes alongside traditional street-food vendors and longstanding local restaurants.
8:30am Daily

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3 Hours

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Walking Tour
Book a Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour

Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour

Walk back in time while exploring Suzhou’s residential old-town, explore its lush gardens and monasteries, and discover what locals eat in the city that’s been the center of wealth and culture for 1,000s of years.
9:30am Daily

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3.5 Hours

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Walking Tour
Xian Food Tours Noodle Pull

Xian Evening Food Tour by Tuktuk

Enjoy over 10 dishes, craft beer, and soft drinks while zipping through millenia-old alleyways, hidden sections of the Muslim quarter, and ancient city gates to get a true taste of the Silk Road on TripAdvisors’s #1 Rated Food Experience in the World.
6pm Daily

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3.5 Hours

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Tuktuk Tour
Book a Xian Morning Food Tour

Xian Morning Food & Market Tour

The Muslim quarter is full of eateries that consistently sell out before lunch, one of China’s oldest and largest markets, and sensory experiences you have to be there in person to believe. See how many times you can be surprised on this morning tour that covers Xian breakfast staples you won’t find anywhere else in China.
9am Th & Sun

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3 Hours

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Tuktuk Tour
Terracotta Warrior Viewing

Xian Full-day Terracotta Warrior, City Wall & Evening Food Tour

Visit the Terracotta Warriors, walk the Ancient City Wall, and experience the perfect mix of history, culture, and local flavors with an experienced English-speaking guide. This is Xian’s only full-day tour that includes an authentic countryside lunch and our top-rated evening food tour by tuktuk!
7:30am Daily

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Full-day Tour
Terracotta Warrior Viewing

Xian Full-day Terracotta Warrior, City Wall & Evening Food Tour

7:30am Daily

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Full-day Tour

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