Run by Easy Tour China, this two-day itinerary is built around Hangzhou cuisine, with a private guide accompanying participants across both days from a central Hangzhou hotel pickup point. The tour includes a visit to the Hangzhou Cuisine Museum, where displays trace the ingredients and history behind local dishes, followed by a tour through local food markets to see the fresh produce, freshwater fish, and cured meats used in Hangzhou cooking. A dim sum tasting introduces regional variations on the style, and a cooking class with a professional chef gives participants hands-on practice preparing a Hangzhou dish such as Dongpo pork or West Lake fish in vinegar sauce. Spread across two days, the pace is less rushed than single-day alternatives, allowing time for both market browsing and a full cooking lesson. The price includes the museum visit, market tour, dim sum tasting, cooking class with ingredients, and the private guide for both days; accommodation and meals outside the listed tastings are not included unless stated otherwise at booking. The tour is conducted in English and suits small groups or individual travelers wanting an in-depth, unhurried introduction to Hangzhou's food culture.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days |
| Address | Meeting point confirmed at booking, typically central Hangzhou hotel pickup |
What is included
- Visit to the Hangzhou Cuisine Museum
- Tour through local food markets
- Hangzhou-style dim sum tasting
- Cooking class with a professional chef
- Private guide across both days
Good to know
- Operator
- Easy Tour China
Weather through the year in Zhejiang
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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Zhejiang.
Location
Meeting point confirmed at booking, typically central Hangzhou hotel pickup
30.2489, 120.1611 View on map
Highlights
- Two full days with a private guide dedicated to Hangzhou cuisine
- Visit to the Hangzhou Cuisine Museum
- Tour through local food markets
- Hands-on cooking class with a professional chef
- Hangzhou-style dim sum tasting
Tips for visiting
- Confirm whether hotel accommodation between the two days is included or arranged separately
- Mention dietary restrictions before the cooking class and dim sum tasting
- Wear comfortable shoes for the market and museum walking sections
- Bring a reusable bag if planning to buy market ingredients or souvenirs
Frequently asked questions
Is accommodation included for the two days?
Accommodation is not listed among the inclusions and should be confirmed directly with the operator.
Is the cooking class suitable for beginners?
Yes, the class is led by a professional chef and is designed for participants without prior cooking experience.
Does the tour run in English?
Yes, the private guide conducts the tour in English across both days.
What happens on each of the two days?
The itinerary spreads the museum visit, market tour, dim sum tasting, and cooking class across the two days, with a private guide throughout.