China · HOT POT EXPERIENCES
Good hot pot experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste Peking duck, Mongolian hotpot, Yunnan noodles, and street snacks while exploring Beijing’s historic Dongsi hutongs.
“Our tour and Jack our guide was amazing with full knowledge of the area and spoke good English. We would highly recommend him.”
Review of Chengdu’s Sichuan Opera and hot pot tour, with practical advice on food, shows, guides, value, timing, and who should book.
“What a great night we enjoyed hot pot. The cultural show magical”
Review of Shanghai’s private night cruise and hot pot dinner, with VIP river views, hotel pickup, guide support, price, tips, and practical details.
“Best way to experience the magic of the Bund. VIP seats were a must during this busy time of year. Wonderful tour”
Review of Shanghai’s private hot pot tour with Gokurakuyu hot springs or Huangpu River Cruise, guide, dinner, transport, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide, Alana was amazing! She spoke and understood English well, was very helpful in helping us choose our hot pot meal, and very sweet. Went above and beyond in emailing us info about getting to the Mag train. The hot springs had 10 different areas to enjoy different baths, nude tho!”
Review of a private 3-day Beijing tour with the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Peking Duck, local meals, hotel transfers, and optional show.
“THIS IS A MUST TOUR WHEN IN BEIJING! My family and I loved our tour guide, Jenny, she was very pleasant, fun, knowledgeable and spoke excellent english. The tour was for 3 days. The highlights included the great wall, peking duck Read more”
Explore Chongqing by night with a private guide, river cruise or hot pot, and glowing views of Hongya Cave, Chaotianmen, and the city skyline.
“Attenzione a concordare bene le attività incluse: la descrizione dell'attività è molto più ampia di quanto si riesca a fare in 4 ore. Molto bella la crociera sul fiume, la guida ha fatto in modo che arrivassimo al ponte migliore per godere bene della vista. Oltre alla crociera abbiamo insistito per andare a vedere Hongya Cave, che rende molto la sera, altrimenti ci sarebbe stato solo un passaggio all'incrocio dei due fiumi (ridondante dopo la crociera).”
See Shanghai’s glowing skyline from a VIP Huangpu River cruise, then learn the ropes of local hot pot dining with a private guide.
“I had a wonderful time on the Shanghai cruise! The entire experience was very good, the amenities on board were comfortable and well-maintained, and the views along the river were absolutely breathtaking. Watching the skyline light up at night was truly unforgettable. A special thanks to our tour guide “Lucy Ye”she is an amazing person, very professional, and exceptionally good at communicating. Her guidance and friendly nature made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this cruise for anyone visiting Shanghai!”
Explore Chongqing’s Taoist caves, old streets, temples, viewpoints, and fiery hotpot on an 11-hour local-led city tour.
“Such a good trip, We just stayed two days in Chongqing and booked this trip for first day. The itinerary is good and we all love our guide Lesley! And enjoyed the dinner a lot! Best for those travelers who don't want any other fees like me.”
Review of a 3-day Beijing tour with Tai Chi, the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Peking Duck, hotpot, hutongs and art.
“Absolutely loved this tour — packed with culture, amazing food, and relaxation. Tai Chi at the Temple of Heaven, authentic Peking Duck, spicy hotpot, and even a spa day! The guide made everything smooth and fun. Perfect mix of sightseeing and chill time!”
Enjoy Beijing by night with a VIP acrobatics show, Yunnan dinner, private transport, and a guided walk around lively Houhai Lakes.
“unfortunately, the weather was very rainy, even though a good tour and weather-partly a new experience”
Review of Chongqing’s private panda, hot pot, night-view tour, with Ciqikou, Liziba, Hongya Cave, guide support, value, and tips.
“This was an amazing trip. Our tour guide Alex took good care of us throughout the trip. We were surprised when we saw the 22nd floor below from the first floor of Kuixing Tower. Chongqing, as the largest city in the world, is different from othRead more”
Pick the day out first. The city usually sorts itself out after that.
