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China Food and Culture Adventure with Insider
China
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
This is not your average food tour. With Team Mercato, you’ll explore China’s culinary soul with local experts who’ve worked as chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, and F&B pros in top restaurants across the country. Whether it’s sipping tea in a quiet courtyard or tasting spicy skewers in a buzzing night market, we tailor every experience to your tastes, comfort, and curiosity. We don’t just feed you—we translate culture, spark conversations, and share the kind of local secrets only insiders know.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking culinary guide with F&B expertise
List of recommended restaurants and spots for after the tour
Pre-experience consultation to customize based on dietary needs/preferences
Personalized food and culture storytelling
Local snack tastings and drink samples (where applicable) — small bites at markets or street stalls
Full meals or à la carte purchases (travelers pay for what they choose to eat)
No hotel pickup/drop-off or local transportation (travelers meet at designated point)
Entrance fees (if any optional museum/temple/shop visit is included by request)
Any additional personal purchases, premium food add-ons, or alcoholic beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Shanghai
Meet at a central, easy-to-access location—details will be sent after booking. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will carry a Team Mercato sign. No hotel pickup. Contact us via Viator if you're running late or need help finding the meeting point.
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China Food and Culture Adventure with Insider
China
About
This is not your average food tour. With Team Mercato, you’ll explore China’s culinary soul with local experts who’ve worked as chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, and F&B pros in top restaurants across the country. Whether it’s sipping tea in a quiet courtyard or tasting spicy skewers in a buzzing night market, we tailor every experience to your tastes, comfort, and curiosity. We don’t just feed you—we translate culture, spark conversations, and share the kind of local secrets only insiders know.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-speaking culinary guide with F&B expertise
List of recommended restaurants and spots for after the tour
Pre-experience consultation to customize based on dietary needs/preferences
Personalized food and culture storytelling
Local snack tastings and drink samples (where applicable) — small bites at markets or street stalls
Full meals or à la carte purchases (travelers pay for what they choose to eat)
No hotel pickup/drop-off or local transportation (travelers meet at designated point)
Entrance fees (if any optional museum/temple/shop visit is included by request)
Any additional personal purchases, premium food add-ons, or alcoholic beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Shanghai
Meet at a central, easy-to-access location—details will be sent after booking. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will carry a Team Mercato sign. No hotel pickup. Contact us via Viator if you're running late or need help finding the meeting point.
Return
Itinerary
Features: Discover China’s culinary soul with Team Mercato, a group of F&B professionals offering personalized food and culture tours across the country’s most vibrant cities — including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Taiwan, Xinjiang, and more.
Led by experienced chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, and restaurant managers, this experience is designed to help you dine like a local — beyond the tourist trails.
Flexible Itinerary: Each tour is customized based on your preferences, dietary needs, and the local city’s seasonal specialties.
You might explore: - Street food alleys in Chengdu - Seafood markets in Guangzhou - Handmade noodle shops in Wuhan - Halal food trai...
