The 11 Drinking Tours in China We Would Book Again

1.Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,132 reviews · from $80Our pick

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Ernstina, Winnie, Yoyo, or Haitao through Beijing’s hutongs for four generous food stops, unlimited beer and soda, and a craft pint at a local brewery. Expect hotpot, noodles, beef buns, and spring pancakes in a group of 12 or fewer.

“The Portions of the food were too little... Price is too high for only 4 dishes. Would not recommend.”

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2.Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $75

Walk 2.5km through Beijing’s old hutongs with an English-speaking guide such as Janice, Tony, Winnie, or Haitao. Stop at four local eateries for hotpot, noodles, an endangered Muslim dish, spring pancakes, beer, and other tastings. The 3.5-hour evening tour feels like dinner with a food-loving local.

“This was a great tour! Excellent guide Grisle, very knowledgeable and friendly. We visited four restaurants and learned so much about the culture, both in the restaurants and in the streets round about them. Variety of dishes, authentic and very tasty! Tried a couple of local beers and rice wine too. No negatives.”

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3.4-Hour Shanghai Pub Crawl (bars & nightclub hopping)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $23Best value

Join Tony and his team for four hours of Shanghai nightlife across three bars and one club. Routes change on Thursdays and Saturdays, with a free shot at each bar, club entry, taxi transfers when needed, and digital photos. Most of the group is made up of solo visitors, expats, students, and international newcomers.

“Great event, I can only recommend this to you people! You will meet interesting people with different background and stories this combined with cool locations/bars and framed by very two cool hosts which take care about the group! So be there or be squared, don’t miss this great event😎”

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4.Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $80

Walk Beijing’s Shichahai hutongs with a private English-speaking guide such as Justin, Nico, or Peter. Visit five or six food stops for hot pot, noodles, wraps, barbecue, yogurt, beer, and soda. Hotel pickup is offered, but transport costs and the return trip are your responsibility.

“Nico was an excellent guide. Spoke great English. Very informative & entertaining. A wonderful experience.”

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5.Shanghai bar hopping tour in the former french concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $29

Join Jill for a three-hour, small-group bar crawl through Shanghai’s former French Concession. Visit at least three bars, with possible stops for craft beer, wine, cocktails, Chinese spirits, tequila, and local snacks. Expect English guidance, local nightlife tips, and a social evening for up to 10 people.

“Our guide Jill was providing interesting insights about each area we visited and the local nightlife scene. The selection of bars was great, each with its own unique atmosphere and specialty drinks. The guided aspect took away all the stress of planning and navigating, allowing us to enjoy ourselves. Overall, this tour was an excellent choice. It's perfect for tourists looking to explore the city's nightlife and locals wanting a fresh experience. Highly recommend!”

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6.Beijing Imperial Dining Experience at Bai Jia Da Yuan Restaurant with Houhai Lake Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $268

Travel by private vehicle from your central Beijing hotel to Bai Jia Da Yuan, a former Qing palace with gardens, costumed staff, imperial-style dinner, and opera cameos. Guides such as Lily, Jenny, and Lisa lead the evening before a drive past the Bird’s Nest and a Houhai Lake bar stop.

“This tour was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Lily collected us on time from our hotel and safely returned us at the end of the night. She was a very helpful, considerate and friendly guide and chose excellent dishes anRead more”

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7.Beijing Hutong Dinner and Beer Walking Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $99

Join English-speaking guide Lan for 3.5 hours of Beijing food and nightlife in Gulou. You’ll visit three food stops, a local brewery, Shichahai, Wanning Bridge, and the Drum and Bell Towers, with unlimited food and drinks included.

“Lan looked after me very well, we had lovely food and explored the Hutongs. Thank you!”

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8.Beijing Nightlife with a Local Friend Bars Social and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $70

Join Yue for a private three-hour Beijing night out starting at Beijing SKP. Choose from specialty bars through a digital guide, with possible tarot or Wuxing divination, an herbal cocktail, and two included drinks. Yue speaks fluent English and can help you see a more personal side of the city after dark.

“Great option for travelers to Beijing who want a behind the scenes experience with a knowledgeable local who speaks perfect English. Yue is a charismatic female entrepreneur and a great conversationalist. She will take you off the beaten Read more”

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9.Chengdu Nightlife Experience with a Local: Bars, Clubs & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $46

Spend 3.5 flexible hours with a local such as Joanne or Lulu, starting at Huoshaoyan in Yulin. Choose a market stroll, a Wuxia-themed beer bar, and a divination cocktail stop, then shape the night around your interests.

“I had an excellent time, Joanne is very calm and knowledgeable, it’s a unique way to experience spots you wouldn’t unless you knew someone local, highly recommended!”

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10.Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $177

Meet a private guide such as Josephine, Aly, or Michael at your downtown Guangzhou hotel, ride to Canton Tower, and view the city from 433 meters. Add the 20-minute Bubble Tram if operating, then visit the Pearl River party district for a drink or dinner. Weather can change the plan.

“We were in Guangzhou on a whirlwind trip and on reviewing top things to do in Guangzhou.... Canton Tower was recommended. Booked it through aviator @ Sunny Travels. We were greeted by Aly and we were overwhelmed by the eRead more”

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11.2025 Chinese New Year Fireworks Open Bar Yacht Dinner Cruise HK

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $492

Board a 70-foot yacht at King Wan Street for a four-hour New Year celebration on Victoria Harbour. Jackie may lead the evening, with indoor and outdoor seating, unlimited drinks, snacks, skyline views, and a countdown display. The boat holds up to 50 people and returns to the same landing.

“This NYE boat tour was great! Lead by Jackie, the entire team made the evening very special. The boat was quite large/NOT oversold so we were comfortable the entire night, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. The appetizers weRead more”

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