9-day culinary journey: taipei, hongkong & shanghai
Trip Introduction
🗓️ duraTION: 9 days / 8 nights all year round
🌎 China: taipei → Hongkong → Shanghai
Discover China through its most celebrated culinary capitals.From Taipei’s refined local flavors to Hong Kong’s legendary dining scene and Shanghai’s elegant fusion of tradition and modernity, this journey is curated for curious gourmands. Enjoy private tastings, market visits with experts, and reservations at iconic and hard-to-book restaurants — paired with culture, design, and city life.
Trip code: CBT250903
Itinerary
🥢 Meal Codes: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Day 1: Arrival in taipe (D)
Meet upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Enjoy time to rest or take a gentle walk around the neighborhood.
In the evening, you may explore one of Taipei’s famous night markets, where vendors offer everything from oyster omelets to grilled squid and shaved ice desserts.
Meals: Dinner at the night marketOvernight in Taipei.
Day 2: Taipei City & Culinary Discovery (B, L, D)
Hotel breakfast.Begin the day with a visit to Chiang Kai shek Memorial Hall, followed by a stroll through the historic Dihua Street, known for its traditional shops and tea houses. Enjoy tastings of classic Taiwanese snacks such as pineapple cakes, herbal teas, and dried fruits.Continue to Longshan Temple, one of Taipei’s most important cultural landmarks. Lunch features Taiwanese beef noodles, an island favorite.
In the afternoon, visit a local market to learn about Taiwanese ingredients and culinary traditions.In the evening, enjoy a curated food experience featuring signature dishes like three cup chicken, stinky tofu, or oyster vermicelli.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight in Taipei
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight in Taipei
Day 3: Northern Taiwan Food & Culture (B, L)
Hotel breakfast Travel to northern Taiwan for a full day cultural and culinary excursion. Visit a scenic coastal or mountain area (such as Jiufen, Yehliu, or Pingxi — depending on season and arrangements). Explore local food stalls offering taro balls, fish cakes, sweet potato snacks, and other regional specialties.Lunch is arranged at a local restaurant known for its fresh seafood or Hakka style cuisine. Return to Taipei in the late afternoon. Evening at leisure to explore more of the city’s culinary delights.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight in Taipei
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight in Taipei
Day 4: Fly to Hong Kong (B, D)
Hotel breakfast and check out. Transfer to the Taipei airport for your flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.
In the evening, begin your introduction to Hong Kong’s world renowned Cantonese cuisine with a harbor view dinner or a guided food walk through a lively district such as Tsim Sha Tsui or Causeway Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight in Hong Kong.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight in Hong Kong.
Day 5: Hong Kong Culinary Highlights (B, L, D)
Hotel breakfast.Start the day with a traditional dim sum experience at a classic teahouse. After breakfast, visit a bustling wet market to learn about fresh seafood, vegetables, and Cantonese cooking ingredients.Continue to Victoria Peak for panoramic views of the city. Lunch features iconic Hong Kong dishes such as roast goose, char siu, or wonton noodles.
In the afternoon, explore neighborhoods like Sheung Wan or Central, where old shops and modern cafés coexist. Dinner at a local restaurant specializing in Cantonese home style dishes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight in Hong Kong.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight in Hong Kong.
day 6: Fly to Shanghai (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out. Transfer to Hong Kong airport for your flight to Shanghai.
Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.In the evening, enjoy a leisurely walk along the Bund, admiring the illuminated skyline.
Dinner is on your own, Dinner can feature Shanghai’s signature flavors, such as braised pork belly, lion’s head meatballs, or sweet and sour Mandarin fish.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight in Shanghai
Dinner is on your own, Dinner can feature Shanghai’s signature flavors, such as braised pork belly, lion’s head meatballs, or sweet and sour Mandarin fish.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight in Shanghai
Day 7: Shanghai dishes & Heritage (B, L, D)
Hotel breakfast.Begin with a visit to the Old Town and Yu Garden, followed by tastings of local snacks such as xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and shengjianbao (pan fried buns).
Continue to the former French Concession, known for its tree lined streets and elegant architecture. Lunch at a restaurant specializing in traditional Shanghai cuisine.
In the afternoon, visit a local food market or cooking studio for a hands on culinary experience (optional). Dinner at a well known restaurant featuring regional specialties.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight in Shanghai
Continue to the former French Concession, known for its tree lined streets and elegant architecture. Lunch at a restaurant specializing in traditional Shanghai cuisine.
In the afternoon, visit a local food market or cooking studio for a hands on culinary experience (optional). Dinner at a well known restaurant featuring regional specialties.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight in Shanghai
day 8: Water Town & Local Flavors (B,L,D)
Hotel breakfast Take a day trip to a nearby water town such as Zhujiajiao or Xitang. Wander through ancient alleyways, stone bridges, and canals. Visit traditional workshops producing items like rice wine, soy sauce, or handmade snacks.
Enjoy a lunch featuring local Watertown specialties, including freshwater fish, bamboo shoots, and seasonal vegetables.
Return to Shanghai in the late afternoon. Farewell dinner featuring a curated selection of Shanghai dishes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight in Shanghai
Enjoy a lunch featuring local Watertown specialties, including freshwater fish, bamboo shoots, and seasonal vegetables.
Return to Shanghai in the late afternoon. Farewell dinner featuring a curated selection of Shanghai dishes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight in Shanghai
day 9: Shanghai - departure (B)
Hotel breakfast and check-out.Transfer to Shanghai Airport for your flight back home. (Trip Ends.)
tour details
tour Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Size of group
Daily departure, min. 2 (guaranteed)
accommodation
- 8 night including hotel breakfast
- Choose your preferred hotel class: Deluxe or Boutique
- 5 lunches, 6 dinners
- Happy to arrange more culinary experiences upon request.
Internal transport
- Transfers: All airport to hotel round-trip transfers by private vehicle.
sightseeing
- All mentioned tours, excursions.
- Includes: All first-entry admission tickets to sights
- Guide Service: Professional local English-speaking guide service.
travel moments
General Information
Private & Fully Customised Experience
This journey is operated on a private basis with dedicated guides and flexible scheduling, allowing guests to explore each destination at their own pace. Culinary experiences can be tailored to individual preferences.
Curated Culinary Access
The itinerary combines refined dining experiences, carefully selected local restaurants, and authentic market visits, offering privileged insight into the regional cuisines of Taipei, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Accommodation & Comfort Level
Accommodation is arranged in luxury or boutique properties in prime locations, ensuring comfort, privacy and seamless city exploration.
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