15 Street Food Tours in China to Eat Your Way Through

1.Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,382 reviews · from $79Our pick

Walk from Huangpi Road through Xintiandi, the Former French Concession, and Yunnan Road with a local guide such as Jade, Kurt, TJ, or Jim. Expect soup dumplings, noodles, pork, duck, tea, dessert, and enough food for a full meal in about three hours.

“TJ was great. Enjoyed all the stops. Lots of local food and the tour was well organized. The early tour is focused more on food. The evening tour is more focused on drinks.”

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2.Shanghai: 3-Hour Local Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 806 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Spend three hours eating through central Shanghai with guides such as Jade, TJ, Kurt, or Yu. Try soup dumplings, scallion noodles, red-braised pork, tea, fruit, and desserts at small local spots, while walking between Xintiandi, Huaihai Road, and the French Concession.

“Jade was the best! She was so knowledgeable and kind. She met us at a different spot as we got lost! She was very patient. She was also so sweet and recommended other places for us to do after the tour. Would definitely recommend!”

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3.Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $82

Spend four hours walking Beijing’s Dongsi Hutong and LongFuSi Jie with a private food guide such as Allen, Miko, Lucy, Jay, or Anson. Taste more than 20 local dishes at markets, bakeries, shops, and restaurants while learning how food, old courtyards, and daily life fit together.

“Anson made our food tour an amazing experience! We got to try a variety of delicious dishes at each stop, all unique and full of flavor. It’s a fun and tasty way to explore the city!”

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4.Xi’an: Great Tang Dynasty Night Show & Dumpling Meal Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 177 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $34

Spend an evening with Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty music and dance show, a five-scene production about Empress Wu Zetian, court life, religion, and military power. Choose show-only, dumpling dinner, transfer, or combined options. English and Chinese screen text helps you follow along.

“What an amazing experience!!! Show is wonderful!! Too much food (do not eat beforehand!!!) Very much worth while to get together with a driver pick up!”

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5.Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 170 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Ride about 11 miles through Shanghai’s French Concession, Xintiandi, Taikang Road, Old Town, and the Bund with guides such as Ellen, Alisa, Alyssa, or Li. Expect a flat route, bike lanes where possible, short walks, local snacks, water, and a small group capped at 10.

“What a thrill to cycle amongst Shanghai traffic, see the sights and enjoy an amazing lunch with the locals. Great morning out. Special thanks to guide Ellen ❤️”

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6.Small Group Kowloon Michelin Rated Street Food and Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $115

Start at Sham Shui Po at 3:30 pm for seven to nine local tastings, including two Michelin-recommended stops. Walk through Mong Kok markets and Yau Ma Tei, with guides such as Mel, Sinclair, Andy, or Kiyo sharing food stories, neighborhood history, and practical Hong Kong tips.

“Kiyo was fantastic, his knowledge of the area, ability to put everything in an everyday context and introduce us to fantastic local cuisine was a great combination of adventure, ease and yummy!”

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7.Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · from $82

Ride about 11 miles through Shanghai’s French Concession, the Bund, Xintiandi, and local streets on a three-hour guided tour. Bikes, helmets, water, snacks, photos, and an English-speaking guide are included. Morning, afternoon, and evening departures are available.

“A little rain did not dampen this great morning ride and cultural exchange. Li and Christine showed me the French Concession, great little shops and an impromptu tea tasting.”

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8.The 10 Tastings of Hong Kong With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · from $195

Spend three hours tasting Hong Kong with a private local guide. Visit wet and dry markets, try shrimp wontons, beef noodles, pineapple buns, milk tea, sugarcane juice, and fruit, while walking through Sheung Wan, Central, Wan Chai, and the Mid-Levels. Vegetarian alternatives are available.

“Our first stop was Dim Sum Delicious We then continued our tour with a tram ride. Our next stop was for noodles served with beef and wontons. This was at popular lunch stop and was fun sharing a booth with a local family. And the food was delicious. We the stopped at a bakery and continued on our walking tour. We had one more stop at another bakery but by then we were full and took our goodie’s back to the hotel. It was a fun day and our guide Cosmo, showed us a side of HK we wouldn’t see on our own.”

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9.Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $133

Meet a private English-speaking guide, such as Annie, Shirley, Roy, or Linda, for a three to four-hour evening of soup dumplings, lamb skewers, wontons, scallion pancakes, desserts, and drinks. Finish with a one-hour Huangpu River cruise and Bund views.

“Annie our guide was a fantastic person to share an evening with over eating to our hearts delight . She is charming well versed and enjoyable to be with - as if she were a long lost friend . You must do this tour”

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10.Organic Chinese Dumpling Class with Market Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $100

Meet Feliz at Jordan MTR Station for a guided market walk, then learn to make Chinese dumplings in a café kitchen. You’ll prepare filling, shape 10 dumplings, and eat what you cook. Organic pork, vegetarian, and vegan options are available by request.

“This class was amazing. A small group of 6 including us, very nice people and Feliz did really teach us how to make dumplings from scratch. Excellent way to know more about the culture and the cantonese food.”

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11.Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $37

Spend an evening at Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty Theatre with an hour-long song and dance performance backed by a live Chinese orchestra. Choose a show-only ticket, a dumpling banquet, or a royal dinner. English story screens help you follow the scenes, and organizer Corsen Feng has helped arrange thoughtful support for special occasions.

“The show was amazing, but royal dinner is nothing special, it would be better if you eat some food before”

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12.Kowloon Night Street Food Tour with a Local: Private & Customized

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · from $201

Meet your private host at Prince Edward MTR for four hours of Kowloon food, markets, and culture. Your questionnaire shapes the route and tastings, which may include dim sum, egg waffles, barbecue, desserts, or herbal tea. Guides such as Dennis, Benny, Malin, and Pinky have led especially personal outings.

“Our guide Malin was excellent. She has lived in Hong Kong for over 5 years and knew Hong Kong & Kowloon well. She picked us up at our HK hotel and took us to dim sum in the IFC mall and then to the star ferry to cross the harbor. Once in Kowloon, she took us to bbq meat restaurant and dessert kiosks. She walked us through a couple of parks and a mosque which were of great interest to us. Helped us buy octopus cards for use while we were in hong kong and then back to our hotel.”

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13.Beijing: Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Meet your English-speaking guide at 16:30, learn dumpling dough, fillings, and folding techniques, then eat your handmade dumplings with tea, beer, and other Chinese dishes. Hosts such as Eric, Jenny, Janine, and Heyang are praised for patient teaching. Check the meeting point carefully, as hotel pickup is not included.

“instructor had good English and easy to understand. Lots of food and delicious”

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14.Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $20Best value

Join Chef Miss Li, also known as Sunflower Li, live from Beijing for a private 60 to 90 minute Chinese cooking class. Choose dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, dim sum, mapo tofu, kung pao chicken, and more. You shop for the ingredients, then cook from scratch with guidance suited to your level.

“It has been a fantastic experience to cook with Sunflower. She had sent the ingredient list the a few days before with some comments about substitution for in the case I wouldn't have found all the ingredients I needed for the three meals Read more”

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15.Organic Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumpling Class & Market Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $136

Meet Feliz at Jordan MTR Station for a market walk, then make Shanghai-style Xiao Long Bao in a small kitchen class. You will prepare dough, filling, and delicate pleats from scratch, using organic pork or a vegetarian alternative. Each person makes and eats 10 dumplings.

“Enjoyed the wet and street market stroll and learning a new cooking skill! Feliz is kind, helpful and provided great instruction”

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