Top 11 Drinking Tours in China

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

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

Explore Beijing hutongs through hotpot, noodles, spring pancakes, unlimited beer, and local family eateries on this small-group food walk.

“We have used this company for another tour so we’re confident in another great tour and we were right. The choices of restaurants they took us to and the meals that were chosen were delicious. Walking through the local area added to the experience. We had guide Tracey and Ann, they were informative and very friendly. I highly recommend this tour and especially for when you first arrive to gain knowledge on delicious food to choose.”

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2.Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings

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

Taste Beijing noodles, hotpot, spring pancakes, and rare local dishes while walking hutongs with an English-speaking guide.

“Great tour... lots of food and beer. Tony is a great guide. Fully recommended ... great evening. All places visited are stylish :) 🥳👋”

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

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

Review of Shanghai’s $23 pub crawl, with three bars, a club, free shots, photos, social groups, and practical booking tips.

“We had a fantastic tour and our guide Tony was brilliant ! Both highly recommended ! It was undoubtedly our best experience in Shanghai !”

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4.Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $80

Explore Beijing’s old hutongs through six food stops, local beer, noodles, hot pot, barbecue, and a private English-speaking guide.

“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

Explore Shanghai’s Former French Concession with Jill, visiting local bars, tasting creative drinks, and meeting fellow night owls in a small group.

“We was 2 people but was very fun the same, She Is Amazing”

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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

Review of Beijing’s imperial dinner at Bai Jia Da Yuan, opera, Olympic lights, and a Houhai bar stop, with honest tips on price and timing.

“Lily was a tour guide, she was already waiting in the lobby when we came downstairs. When we arrived at the Restaurant it began to rain and the driver pulled an umbrella for us to use. Lily order for us and made wonderful choices, Read more”

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7.Shanghai Nightlife: Bars in The Bund and Old French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $193

Review of Shanghai’s private nightlife tour, with Old French Concession bars, Bund views, club entry, drinks, transport, and practical tips.

“I was travelling alone as a female, which can make going out at night a bit tricky. On this tour it was just me and the guide Jim. We went to a mix of high-end and local bars and tried some lovely craft beers, enjoyed amazing lamb kebabs, Read more”

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8.Beijing Hutong Dinner and Beer Walking Private Tour

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

Explore Beijing’s Gulou hutongs with local food, hot pot, street snacks, craft beer, history, and guide Lan in a private 3.5-hour tour.

“Our guide Lan was great, very hospitable and caring. Great food spots, perfect dive into Beijing night life.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $70

Explore Beijing nightlife with a local, two creative cocktails, divination, herbal mixology, and flexible bar choices for $70.87.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $46

Explore Chengdu nightlife with a local friend, from Yulin’s market to Wuxia bars, cocktails, and offbeat culture for $46.97.

“I met Lulu yesterday evening, and she is such a wonderful woman. I was really impressed by how much preparation she had done for our meeting—she shared so many thoughtful suggestions with me, and I felt truly touched by her care. Lulu Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $177

See Guangzhou from Canton Tower, then sip a drink by the Pearl River with a private guide on this flexible evening tour.

“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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