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Tantalising Feasts<br />

Dine on the authentic flavours and local<br />

specialities of two of the world’s greatest cuisines<br />

Chinese and Japanese cuisine is loved the world over<br />

thanks to its melting pot of flavours, fragrances and<br />

spices. Each is unique, yet influenced by one another,<br />

and the ultimate foodie adventure is discovering the<br />

finest of feasts at the very source. You wouldn’t miss<br />

this culinary extravaganza for all the tea in China.<br />

Details of all included highlight dining experiences are<br />

outlined on the itinerary pages.<br />

Uncover China’s culinary diversity<br />

The great tradition of spicy, fresh and fragrant Sichuan<br />

cuisine is shared in Chengdu with an iconic Hot Pot<br />

of broth filled with skewers of vegetables and meat.<br />

Indulge in Xi’an’s famous dumplings prepared by<br />

master chefs and discover the local speciality, yak<br />

meat in Lijiang’s Old Town. Shanghai is famous for<br />

its dim sum including xiaolongbao (little basket bun),<br />

Shengjian (fried steamed bread) and Guotie (fried<br />

dumplings). Fish and breakfast rice noodles identify<br />

the cuisine of Guilin and Beer Fish is Yangshuo’s<br />

signature dish made from Li River carp.<br />

An epicurean adventure<br />

Japanese food is more often associated with sushi,<br />

sashimi and rice, best discovered at its freshest at the<br />

world’s biggest fish market at Tsukiji, but its iconic<br />

Okonomiyaki, most renowned in Hiroshima, is a<br />

delicious savoury pancake. The name is derived from<br />

the word okonomi, meaning ‘what you like’ and yaki<br />

meaning ‘grilled’.<br />

Exceptional highlight dining<br />

The incomparable Peking Duck will be revealed<br />

at Duck de Chine, Beijing’s most innovative duck<br />

restaurant. Enjoy unrivalled views of Shanghai’s skyline<br />

and the Bund during your delicious dinner featuring<br />

Shanghainese cuisine. Enjoy a special lunch of Hida<br />

Beef, the name given only to exceptionally excellent<br />

Japanese black beef produced in Gifu Prefecture<br />

and sample traditional Japanese dishes given a<br />

contemporary twist during your exquisite Farewell<br />

Dinner with spectacular skyline views of Tokyo.<br />

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