China Real Life Experiences
In the country of an epic history, dramatic landscapes, diverse cuisines, and 56 nationalities, there are a myriad of different facets. At China Xian Tour, we think the best tours of China are those tailor-made for you to discover the real China – combining the highlight attractions with real life experiences.
Therefore, we’ve put together a list of the best experiences that you can add to your China itinerary. The ones we list on this page are just some of them, and we have many more exciting ideas for your journey to China.
What does Real Life Experience Mean？
It is all about special and precious moments, from camping on the 2000-year-old Great Wall and watching the sun rise magically to eating through the back streets of Xian. It could be the happy and meaningful hours practicing your embroidery skill, or talking idly with a local family about their way of life in China.
These real life experiences are meant to help you get to know your destination with authentic insights, giving you the unique China adventure of a lifetime.
Travel with Local Guides
While your travel consultant creates a China tour bespoke to you, it is more important that you explore your destinations in-depth with the knowledge of your local guides. They are not simply moving you from one scenic spot to another, but lead your way to the local people, and share the background stories of a culture or art or even a dish.
Real Life Experiences around China
Cook Various Regional Cuisines
Given its culinary diversity, China always has some delicacies for you. Here’s a portfolio of culinary experiences to add to your China tour – from a big cooking class with the guidance of a chef and making dumplings at a local family to getting behind the gastronomic scenes when walking along a food street.
Have fun making dumplings or noodles with soybean paste.
13 Days
Taste the spicy Sichuan cuisine to the delicate Cantonese cuisine.
Stimulate your taste buds with all the popular Xian dishes and snacks.
Learn Traditional Chinese Arts
There simply is no way to tour China and not be in awe of its traditional arts. Whether it is a Chinese calligraphy and painting lesson or a paper-cutting experience, children, as well as adults will be entertained and learn something.
4 Days
Embrace the history and learn Chinese calligraphy from a local expert.
Talk with us directly and we can customize your itinerary with more ideas.
Have Fun with Hands-on Cultural Activities
These experiences offer culture-minded travelers opportunities to understand Chinese culture and traditions with hands-on activities. Making small terracotta soldiers, learning embroidery, making batik cloth… — see what interests you the most.
1 Day
After visit the real Terracotta Army, learn the skill to make a mini warrior on your own.
7 Days
Local masters will guide you to learn batik and paper-making.
Explore Southwest China with diverse minority villages & stunning scenery
Visit Local Families for Real Connections
You’re likely to meet local people from the cities, villages, and old towns. They may be Han, Miao, Dong, Bai, Tibetan, or Uyghur. Your local guides will help you knock at the doors of some families. There are also chances you can talk with the craftsmen who are living with silversmithing, embroidery…
4 Days
Explore Southwest China with diverse minority villages & stunning scenery
Explore Southwest China with diverse minority villages & stunning scenery
Want to be a Farmer in China?
Uncover the countryside of China, by hiking along the small paths to orchards, vegetable fields, and rice terraces. Learn about the local way of farming. Why not lend a hand with some farm labor to the locals? It can be interesting.
11 Days
Visit iconic landmarks and learn how to be a Chinese farmer.
Explore Southwest China with diverse minority villages & stunning scenery
Travel to Wellness
Get away from the stress of daily life and concentrate on experiences that promote well-being. We’ve curated Chinese martial arts trips in Xian, Beijing, Luoyang, and other destinations. Travel to wellness with Tai Chi, Shaolin kung fu, Wing Chun…
Explore Southwest China with diverse minority villages & stunning scenery
Hit the Backstreets
Under the skyscrapers in the cities, there are small alleys, where you can experience the local lifestyle during your trip in China. In Beijing, take a rickshaw through hutongs. In Shanghai, discover shikumen houses lining the longtang. In Yunnan, go to the traditional wet markets and bargain with the vendors.
6 Days
Glimpse into the lives of ancient emperors and commoners alike.
Explore Southwest China with diverse minority villages & stunning scenery
Venture into the Wilderness
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and head off the beaten track. It could be a camel ride in the desert along the Silk Road, a visit to an ancient temple in Tibet to watch a sermon debate, or challenging yourself to go trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge.
15 Days
Deepen your understanding of the Silk Road through your style.
8 Days
Take 8 Days Tibet Tour to Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Mt. Everest.
8 Days
Capture amazing landscapes, thousand old towns, and authentic lifestyle.
