China · DINNER EXPERIENCES

Top 15 Dinner Experiences in China

34 tours  ·  from $33

Every itinerary has one free day too few. These 15 dinner experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with the trip.

Old Beijing Dinner Tour - Starting at Beixinqiao Station at 7 p.m.
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Old Beijing Dinner Tour

1.Old Beijing Dinner Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · from $75Our pick

Meet near Beixinqiao Station at 7 p.m. for a three-hour small-group walk through Old Beijing’s hutongs. Guides such as Garth, Kelly, Shan, and Eric lead you to family-run food stops for hotpot, dumplings, sauced meats, street snacks, local beer, and rice wine. The tour ends near Zhangzizhong Road Metro.

“A Must do thing! You are going plases, eating stuff.......you never would have found or deard trying! Our guide Katie is the best! Worth the time and money :”

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Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience - Hotel pickup and the ride to the river
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Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

2.Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $155

Spend about three hours seeing Shanghai by night, with hotel pickup, a one-hour Huangpu River cruise, and a halal Xinjiang dinner in Pudong. Guides such as Caroline, Queena, Kalvin, and Xin provide local context, menu help, and photo assistance. VIP boat seating may be available, but is not guaranteed.

“This was a wonderful experience, and Caroline was a great guide. We appreciated her helpfulness and kindness.”

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Shanghai: Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining - The evening begins with a private pickup
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Shanghai: Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining

3.Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Spend three evening hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, cruising the Huangpu River past the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and World Financial Center. Then sit down to Xinjiang halal specialties such as big plate chicken, lamb kebabs, naan, and yogurt.

“We had the most wonderful boat ride tour and dinner experience in Shanghai! Our tour guide was incredibly informative and shared so much history and insight about the city that we never would have known on our own. Even though our flight was delayed and we were running late, she graciously accommodated us and adjusted everything so we didn’t miss a single highlight, which we truly appreciated after a long travel day. She also knew all the best photo spots along the river and made sure we had time to capture the skyline at its most stunning moments. The dinner was delicious, it was a great evening!”

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Xi'An: Tang Dynasty Show Ticket w/ Transfer or Dinner - The dinner choices: dumplings or a full local meal
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Xi’An: Tang Dynasty Show Ticket w/ Transfer or Dinner

4.Tang Dynasty Show Ticket w/ Transfer or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $33Best value

Spend an evening at Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty Palace watching a polished dance production with English captions. Choose a show-only ticket, hotel transfer, or dinner with dumplings or local dishes. Drivers such as Zhang help with theater entry and return transport, while the support team stays online.

“Coco is a very professional, very kind, and attentive to all of her clients' needs. 100% recommended.”

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Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner - The 7:30 p.m. performance
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Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $37

Spend about two to three hours at Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty Palace, watching a one-hour 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 program, and booking support may come from Corsen Feng.

“Great package . I was picked up at my hotel in time in a great van, taken to the show and was picked up after the show and taken to my hotel . The show was of high quality, professional, great dancers, costumes, music and very colorful. Along the show music and drinks are available for the audience. ,”

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Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer and Dinner Option - Starting with private pickup in downtown Shanghai
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Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer and Dinner Option

6.Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer and Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $139

Spend 3 to 4 hours seeing Shanghai after dark on a private tour with a guide such as Cassie, Sunny, Michael, or Annie. Ride the Huangpu River in VIP seating, hear the city’s story, and add dinner at a classy local restaurant. Downtown hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Michael was wonderful. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed his knowledge of Shanghai and attentiveness. Seeing the city at night was spectacular and learning about its history from Michael brought the old and new into perspective. The dinner at a local restaurant was outstanding!”

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Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and Dinner - The Wuzhen boat ride is the day’s quiet pause
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Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and Dinner

7.Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $284

Travel from Shanghai with a private guide such as Caroline, Kimi, or Bella, and compare two old canal towns in one long day. Walk Wuzhen’s stone lanes, take a boat cruise, eat local food, then see Xitang’s sunset, lit-up canals, shops, and riverside dinner.

“Tour guide Caroline is very energetic, supportive & caring especially when we ended up spent much longer than the schedule.”

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Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seat with Authentic Dinner - What the VIP seating adds
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Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seat with Authentic Dinner

8.Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seat with Authentic Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours · from $168

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Cassie, Michael, Lucy, or Sunny, combining a 50-minute Huangpu River cruise in upgraded VIP seating with dinner at a local restaurant. See the Bund and Pudong skyline, then sample soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, noodles, roast duck, and more.

“Excellent …loved it all but had to pay part of the food which was kind of not that great experience because when you say your tour is with dinner then the limitation and budget should be advised earlier and not when we sit down to eat and then tell that it’s beyond budget …or else don’t give an open menu ,better to give a set menu which is within your limitation …just that was not so nice part but everything else was excellent and our guide samni was superb ,car was too good ….thank you”

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Shanghai Tower: Lunch or Dinner on the 119th Floor - Arriving at 501 Yincheng Middle Road
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Shanghai Tower: Lunch or Dinner on the 119th Floor

9.Shanghai Tower: Lunch or Dinner on the 119th Floor

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

Ride Shanghai Tower’s 65-kilometer-per-hour elevator to the 118th-floor observation deck, then claim a number for the 119th-floor cafe. Choose afternoon tea, weekend lunch, or dinner with city views, a set meal, soft drink, and red wine.

“Pass fast, ominięcie olbrzymiej kolejki.. nie podobali się Chińczycy.. są głośni i niekulturalni.. wszędzie się wpychali”

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4-Hour Private Illuminated Beijing Tour with Authentic Chinese Dinner on Hutong Street - Key points to know before booking
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4-Hour Private Illuminated Beijing Tour with Authentic Chinese Dinner on Hutong Street

10.4-Hour Private Illuminated Beijing Tour with Authentic Chinese Dinner on Hutong Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $115

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide and private driver, starting with dinner in Dongsi Hutong. Choose from Sichuan food, noodle soup, Guilin noodles, or lamb kebabs, then see Tiananmen Square, the Giant Egg, The Place, Houhai, Bird’s Nest, and Water Cube by night.

“What a great 4 hours. Jam packed Saw so many amazing things. The guide Jack and his driver made the trip!”

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Hong Kong Afternoon Sightseeing Tour Plus Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup from Kowloon area - Riding the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak
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Hong Kong Afternoon Sightseeing Tour Plus Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup from Kowloon area

11.Hong Kong Afternoon Sightseeing Tour Plus Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup from Kowloon area

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 32 reviews · from $136

Spend about eight hours seeing Hong Kong by coach, tram, ferry, and boat. You’ll ride the Peak Tram, visit Sky Terrace 428, Aberdeen, Tai Kwun, and the Kowloon waterfront, then eat at a buffet aboard the Harbour Cruise Bauhinia during the Symphony of Lights. Pickup is available from Kowloon hotels.

“This truly was not the best representation of Hong Kong and we wish we would have done this on our own. While the tour included a lot of stops, some of them could have been left out and others added. It started with having to take a taxRead more”

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Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai - Din Tai Fung and the soup dumpling dinner
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Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai

12.Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $173

Spend an evening with a private guide and driver, visit the Bund, cruise the Huangpu River for 60 minutes in VIP Class, and finish with a Din Tai Fung dumpling dinner. Guides such as Sunny and Mason are noted for friendly, attentive service.

“The overall experience was excellent. The guide (Mason) was polite, friendly and takes care of us during the whole tour. Would highly recommend him as the guide to my family and friends if they are to visit Shanghai.”

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Shanghai Huangpu River Night Cruise with Buffet Dinner - The Bund transfer and the first look at old Shanghai
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Shanghai Huangpu River Night Cruise with Buffet Dinner

13.Shanghai Huangpu River Night Cruise with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $129

Cruise the Huangpu River for about two hours after a downtown hotel pickup, with a buffet dinner and views of the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and World Financial Center. Add a private English-speaking guide for history, photos, and help along the way.

“Was picked up and dropped off efficiently. The driver made sure I made it onto the boat and all the ticket details were sorted. Go with other people. Once on the boat, you are on your own. Views are great. Lots of photo opportunities. Food Read more”

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Afternoon City Coach Tour Plus Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup in Hong Kong Island - Aberdeen offers a brief look at an older harbour life
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Afternoon City Coach Tour Plus Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup in Hong Kong Island

14.Afternoon City Coach Tour Plus Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup in Hong Kong Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $136

Spend about 10 hours seeing Hong Kong’s headline sights with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, a fast group entry for the Peak Tram, Tai Kwun, Star Ferry, and a buffet dinner cruise on Victoria Harbour. Guides may include Rex or Candy. Expect a fast pace and some shopping stops.

“This was our 1st time anywhere in the Far East, although it has been ambition for some time. The tour was a great insight into Hong Kong, it’s history and evening meal was a culinary experience. Only thing that got in way, was the weather very unpredictable in April.”

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Beijing:Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show & Dinner - The two-hour option is the clearest choice
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Beijing:Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show & Dinner

15.Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $54

Explore the Temple of Heaven with a private English or Chinese speaking guide, then choose add-ons such as an acrobatics show, Peking duck dinner, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, or the Great Wall. Guides including Mina, Jay, and Miko offer flexible pacing and practical help.

“Absolutely fantastic tour! Mina, our tour guide, made this experience perfect. First, she made it convenient to meet her outside the gate and had all tickets ready for different attractions within the temple of heaven. Her tour was both enjoyable and educational, and at an appropriate pace, showing us the key highlights and responding to all our questions. At the end, she was kind enough to recommend places for food and shopping in Beijing. Overall, it was an excellent experience and would definitely recommend.”

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