Follow us to Hangzhou to experience starred dinners at Ru Yuan and Jin Sha, then to the origin of gastonomy in China -- Taizhou, for the "Joel Robuchon" of China - Xin Rong Ji (Flagship store), which has had over a decade's influence on Chinese fine dining. Local morning markets, new ingredients that you've never seen, West Lake, ancient Chinese streets..... If you're into Chinese food and the ingredients that make it sing, this is the trip. See you in June!

【The Tour】
Date: June 8 – 15, 2026
[Restaurants]

金沙廳 (Jin Sha), Hangzhou

如院 (RuYuan), Hangzhou

新榮記 (Xin Rong Ji), Taizhou

芙蓉無雙 (Furong Wushuang), Taizhou

[Hotels]

2026/6/11 – 6/12：Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake

2026/6/12 – 6/14：Hilton Taizhou

Overview: A meticulously paced journey through historic cultural and culinary heartland of China. Experience the full spectrum of local cuisine: the seafood purity of Ningbo, the elegance of Hangzhou, and the terroir-driven mastery of Taizhou. Share these transformative meals with a small circle of like-minded travelers, because Chinese food is always better together.

📍Hangzhou

金沙厅 Jin Sha  (Michelin 1-star, 3-Diamond)

Within Hangzhou's lush Xihu state guesthouse, Jin Sha offers the city's most refined expression of its own cuisine. Jin Sha's kitchen honors this lineage with extraordinary precision. West Lake vinegar fish in perfect equilibrium, Longjing tea-infused prawns, bamboo shoots that taste of the hills they came from.

如院 Ru Yuan  (Michelin 2-star, 2-Diamond)

This is Hangzhou cooking stripped to its essence – clean compositions, minimal interference, ingredients of such quality they need little adornment. Vegetables arrive from nearby farms, their flavors concentrated and true. Ruyuan is the palate's reset, a necessary pause before the journey's final movement.

📍Taizhou

新荣记 Xin Rong Ji (3-Diamond)

Xin Rong Ji's Taizhou headquarters is the culmination of a decade's influence on Chinese fine dining. Here, the group's philosophy is most purely expressed: terroir as foundation, technique as servant, consistency as given. The kitchen draws from the region's larder – Yellow Croaker, wild clams, mountain vegetables – and executes with quiet confidence. Menus follow seasons, dishes arrive with understated perfection. This is not cooking that announces itself; it simply is. 

芙蓉无双 Furong Wushuang

Furong Wushuang's kitchen commands the province's signature fire – smoking woks, dried chilies, fermented black beans – yet the cooking never descends into mere heat. There is nuance beneath the spice: the sourness of pickled peppers, the funk of preserved vegetables, the sweetness of fresh prawns emerging from wok hei (锅气). Energy returns to the journey, palate awakened for what follows.

Taizhou Street Food

Here in the steam and chatter of Taizhou's morning, the region's culinary soul reveals itself. Vendors have arrived before dawn with the night's catch from the East China Sea – small crabs still moving, yellow croaker gleaming, clams releasing sea-salt brine. The market anchors us in place and season, reminding us that all great cooking begins not in kitchens but here, where ingredient meets eater.

【Hotels】

Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake - 73 sqm room

Set within lush gardens on the shores of West Lake, this Four Seasons is a masterpiece of classical Chinese architecture and landscape design. Pavilions and courtyards evoke the region's scholarly heritage, while the interiors marry modern comfort with timeless elegance. The hotel's own Jin Sha restaurant is, of course, a highlight, but the true luxury lies in waking to mist rising over the lake.

Hilton Taizhou - 92 sqm room

Hilton Taizhou is located in the heart of Taizhou’s city center, offering a prime location with convenient transportation. Situated in the core of the central business district, the hotel is just minutes away from the Municipal Government, Citizens’ Square, and major shopping centers. The hotel features 336 stylish and elegantly appointed guest rooms, each offering captivating views of the vibrant cityscape through panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. All rooms are fully equipped with modern amenities, allowing guests to relax in comfort and stay refreshed throughout their stay.

【Who will guide you - Jocelyn Chen】

Founder of TastyTrip
Food columnist, culinary documentary producer

“Across the globe, curated gourmet journeys have become a vibrant way to experience regional culinary traditions. China, with its rich and diverse food culture, has long inspired travelers to explore its beloved street food and time-honored cuisines. Today, as world-class fine dining continues to flourish across the country, a new wave of gourmet travel is emerging—one that invites visitors to discover the sophistication and innovation of China’s contemporary high-end culinary scene At TastyTrip, we are honored to introduce one of the first world-class gourmet journeys dedicated to China’s modern fine dining landscape. This journey begins along China’s southeastern coast — where some of the country’s most refined culinary traditions meet its most exciting restaurants.” — Jocelyn Chen, Founder of TastyTrip

[6/11-14 Itinerary]

【Hotels】
2026/6/11 – 6/12：Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake
2026/6/12 – 6/14：Hilton Taizhou

【Restaurants】
金沙廳 (Jin Sha), Hangzhou
如院 (RuYuan), Hangzhou
新榮記 (Xin Rong Ji), Taizhou
芙蓉無雙 (Furong Wushuang), Taizhou

【Menus】
All menus during the tour are curated by TastyTrip, designed to showcase the most representative and outstanding dishes of each destination. Additional items outside of the arranged menu could be ordered at guests' own expense.

【Fees】
- USD 4,250 / Person（Shared Room）
- Price includes all food, beverages, wine pairings, taxes, service charges, intercity transportation (private bus and high-speed train), and 7 nights' accommodation (not eligible for loyalty program points).
- Price does not include flight tickets/ transportations to or from China, nor any insurance.

【Payment】
- A non-refundable deposit of 3,000 USD per person required to secure your reservation.
- Balance must be paid at least 60 days prior to the tour's commencement.
- Payments by bank transfer are preferred. A 4% supplement will be incurred for credit card payments.

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TastyTrip 2026 China Gourmet Tour: Shanghai, Hangzhou & Taizhou

【Cancellation Policies】
- Up to 30 days before the tour start date: the deposit (3,000 USD) is non-refundable.
- 10–30 days before the tour start date: 50% of the remaining balance will be charged.
- Within 10 days of the tour start date or in case of no-show: the full remaining balance will be charged.