Signature Series: Exclusive 9-Day Flavours of China Tour with Diana Chan & Khanh Ong and Shangri-La Stays

From the roar of wok hei in Shanghai to the richness of the hot pot broth in Beijing, this once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey proves that some of China’s most memorable landmarks belong on the plate. This nine-day culinary odyssey designed and hosted by Australian TV personalities Diana Chan and Khanh Ong takes you beyond the tourist trail with insider tips and local favourites that are easily missed, from ultra-crisp Peking duck in Beijing to hands-on dumpling classes in historic Xi’an.

Feast across three of China’s iconic culinary capitals in one seamless journey designed for food lovers. In Beijing, a traditional tea ceremony draws on techniques from the Song Dynasty and whets the appetite for a street food tour through ancient hutongs (narrow alleyways). In Xi’an, journey beyond the city to the Terracotta Warriors before sampling local favourites in the city’s Muslim Quarter, where hungry traders once carried the flavours of the Silk Road. Shanghai has its own surprises: a micro-brewery scene and an exquisite multi-course banquet at Yu Bao Xuan, awarded two MICHELIN stars in 2026.

Food this good demands accommodation to match, and this tour delivers with five-star stays in some of the best names in hospitality – Regent Beijing, Shangri-La Xi’an and the magnificent Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai. Plus you’ll walk the Great Wall and explore the Forbidden City, the immense imperial complex that stands at Beijing’s heart.

Yangtze River cruise extension: Leaving Diana and Khanh behind in Shanghai, you’ll fly to Yichang and board the Vista Aurora for four nights of all-inclusive dining, onboard entertainment and offboard excursions. Float down the Yangtze River, through the Three Gorges of Qutang, Wu and Xiling, before arriving in Chongqing for a night at InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City.