Shantou Foodie Day Tour with Cooking Class

5.0 (1 reviews) Southern China, China
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Duration7h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Shantou's vibrant food scene on this immersive day tour, perfect for food enthusiasts and families. Start with a delightful street food experience in a nostalgic 80’s neighborhood, sampling local favorites like Rice Noodle Rolls and Heb Marinated Fresh Fruit. Engage in a hands-on family cooking class, learning to prepare 2-3 authentic dishes while enjoying a delicious lunch. The afternoon offers guided sightseeing tailored to your interests, from the historic Shantou old town to the picturesque East Coast. Conclude your day with a flavorful dinner of Chaoshan beef hotpot or seafood (price for meal not included in tour rate).

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • We will recommend local cuisine for dinner within your budget range. Our guide can join you for dinner and explain the food and etiquette per your request. The guide’s dinner shall be covered by you.
  • The institute, Shantou Museum, will charge the fee. Travelers will pay to the museum on-site.

What to expect

  1. 1h
    We will have “rice noodle roll”, one of the must-try local delicacies, in a whole-in-the-wall restaurant, and walk around the nostalgic neighborhood.
  2. 1h
    Shop for cooking ingredients like a local and explore local varieties of seafood, fruit and local delicacies.
  3. 2h
    You will participate in the Cooking Class in a family-style kitchen near this location. Cooking tools and ingredients are included in the tour rate. You will also enjoy a variety of local food along with the dish you cook.
  4. 1h 30m
    This is the highly-recommended dinner option. (You can also choose other cuisine instead.) You will experience Chaoshan style beef hotpot, a local way to enjoy the freshness and umami of the beef.
  5. 1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    For the afternoon activity, this is a highly recommended option. You can choose other attractions or activities with prior communication with the guide. This attraction, Xiaogongyuan (Little Park) is a historic district renowned for its unique architecture fusion of European-style decorations with traditional southern Chinese shophouses. This area stands as a living testament of Shantou’s vibrant past as a thriving treaty port during the 1920s-1930s.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will send you the Apple map (or another map) address and a photo of this store before we meet up.

End point

Or a nearby hotel in Longhu or Jinping district of Shantou city.

End point
Pickup details

When pick-up at the railway station, we will hold a sign of your last name to welcome you outside of the gate. We will also pre-communicate our phone number and plate number with you.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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