October 23
Morning
Day visit to Moganshan, 40 minutes away from Hangzhou, to experience China’s authentic countryside and scenery.
Afternoon
Experience Moganshan mountain cuisine: cook and eat with the village inhabitants. After lunch, take a short walk around the West Lake in Hangzhou before returning back to the city.
Evening
Exclusive dinner with Paul Pairet, internationally acclaimed molecular chef.
October 24
Morning
Visit the Shanghai Museum and Urban Planning Showcase. Then enjoy lunch in a small, authentic Shanghainese restaurant, run by 2 brothers, one of whom is an artist (and has several of his works on the walls). Experience Shanghainese home cooking at its best.
Afternoon
At your leisure, or suggested shopping itineraries, or a ‘fashion’ tour (optional).
Evening
Catch the
ERA acrobatics show before a French fusion degustation dinner at Sens & Bund, by the Pourcel Brothers. Enjoy breathtaking views of Pudong. This will be followed by drinks on the terrace of Shanghai’s notorious Bar Rouge.
October 25
Morning
Depart for Beijing.
Transfer to Boutique Hotel accommodation at
Côte Cour SL.
Afternoon
Guided visit of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
Evening
Enjoy a Sichuanese degustation dinner in a beautifully designed and refined courtyard style restaurant, down one of the capital’s Hutongs (alleyways).
October 26
Morning
Visit 798 Dashanzi Art District, and the newly established Ullens Center with an art expert. Then meet a senior local food expert, who will be offering an introduction to northern Chinese cuisine in a traditional courtyard setting, and will cook while guests watch and then eat together (participation is optional).
Afternoon
Visits to traditional tea houses in the city.
Evening
The night and food market followed by a Fusion Chinese dinner in the
Green
T House, with a menu based on tea.
October 27
Day
Visit the Great Wall and the Commune by the Great Wall (Kempinsky Hotel). You will be introduced by an expert to The Commune’s architectural attractions.
Afternoon
Lunch at
The Commune will be followed by a visit to a private section of the Great Wall.
Evening
A traditional Beijing Duck dinner
October 28
Free until departure to airport.
BOOKING DETAILS
This is a bespoke gourmet tour for a maximum of
ten people. Smaller groups are welcome but the rates will need to be revised accordingly.
Bookings close on 31 August 2009.
All accommodation, land transfers and meals are included, as well as the services of a guide, translator and driver.
Some drinks are included with meals. For more details please contact us.
For information on flight options:
Tel +27 (0)83 463 4435
Email michelle@justtheplanet.com
