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Food tours in Henan

Henan Food Tours Guide 2026

Discover the best food tours, cooking classes, and culinary experiences in Henan.

The short answer: start with Kaifeng Gulou Night Market Walking Tour, Zhengzhou Huimian and Dumpling Crawl and Luoyang Water Banquet Dinner. This guide profiles 10+ food tours and culinary experiences in Henan, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Henan is a landlocked province in central China, on the middle Yellow River, that held the capitals of several dynasties. It is home to the Shaolin Temple, the Longmen Grottoes, the Shang dynasty Yin Ruins and Song dynasty Kaifeng, all linked by fast high-speed rail from Zhengzhou.

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Guided experiences that show you Henan through its food.

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Tour formats

Different ways to experience Henan's food scene.

Cooking classes

Take a piece of Henan home with you.

Class

Henan Cooking Class via Trip.com or Klook

¥220-400 (~$33-60) per person

DIY self-guided food tour

Build your own food crawl through Henan.

  1. 1

    Day 1 Zhengzhou: huimian at Heji, dumplings at Cai Ji, Chenghuangmiao snacks

  2. 2

    Day 2 Kaifeng: Di Yi Lou soup dumplings, Gulou Night Market

  3. 3

    Day 3 Luoyang: beef soup breakfast, Water Banquet dinner at Zhenbutong

Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

Tip

Carry some cash for tiny stalls and use Alipay or WeChat Pay elsewhere.

Tip

Eat breakfast soups before 10 AM; many shops sell out.

Tip

Share dishes: Henan portions are large.

Tip

Use Dianping or Meituan to check current hours.