Zhejiang is a coastal province in eastern China, on the southern shore of the Yangtze River Delta and the East China Sea. It is one of China's smallest provinces by land area yet one of its wealthiest and most densely populated, anchored by the historic capital Hangzhou and its famous West Lake. Zhejiang is celebrated for its canal-laced water towns, sacred Buddhist mountain of Putuo Shan, tea plantations, and a coastline scattered with thousands of islands.
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Tour formats
Different ways to experience Zhejiang's food scene.
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Zhejiang home with you.
Hangzhou Home-Style Cooking Class
A hands-on class covering Dongpo pork, Longjing shrimp, and stir-fried greens using techniques passed down in Hangzhou home kitchens
Ningbo Tangyuan Making Class
A short workshop teaching how to shape and fill glutinous rice balls with black sesame paste, finished with a tasting of the fresh batch
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
High-speed rail links Hangzhou, Shaoxing, and Ningbo in under an hour each, making a multi-city food itinerary easy to plan without an overnight stay in each town
Spring (March-April) is the best time for Longjing tea experiences, coinciding with the fresh tea harvest and Longjing shrimp season
Autumn and winter bring Ningbo's best hairy crab and yellow croaker, while huangjiu is traditionally served warm through the colder months
Portions in Zhejiang cuisine are often shared family-style, so ordering fewer dishes for a small group is usually enough
Cash is rarely needed; most restaurants and food stalls accept mobile payment apps, though some smaller stalls in water towns may prefer exact change