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Southwest Tour
Chengdu - Leshan - Yibin - Guiyang - Chongqing
10 days through Sichuan, Guizhou and Chongqing. Think pandas in Chengdu, a hands-on Sichuan cooking class, Leshan's legendary snacks, bamboo banquets in a bamboo forest, Guizhou's bright sour-spicy street food, and a farewell spicy hotpot in Chongqing.
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Guangdong Tour
Guangzhou - Shunde - Meizhou - Chaozhou
9 days through the heartland of Cantonese, Hakka and Chaoshan cooking. Yum cha trolleys in Guangzhou, roast goose and congee hotpot in Shunde (UNESCO City of Gastronomy), a Hakka countryside homestay in Meizhou, and a 21-step gongfu cha ceremony in Chaozhou's ancient town.
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Yunnan Tour
11 days - 6 destinations
Journey through one of China's most culturally and biologically diverse regions, eating your way through ancient towns, experiencing the traditions of Yunnan's many ethnic groups, and discovering some of the country's most distinctive regional cuisines.
Join waitlistWho's hosting my tour?
Every departure shows a Host label on the date card. There are two options.
Option 1
Host: Amy
Amy is on the trip in person.
$3,400 USD / person
+ $725 / person - single room supplement
Option 2
Host: Foodie Crew
Amy's trained hosts lead the trip in her style.
$2,600 USD / person
+ $725 / person - single room supplement
If you want Amy specifically, pick a date labelled "Host: Amy" or join the hosted waitlist.
Meet your hosts
Founder & Lead Host
Amy
Blondie in China
Meet Amy: born and raised in Sydney, hooked on China since a high school history class in 2011, and the face behind Blondie in China across YouTube (600k+), Instagram (370k+), and Chinese social media (2M+). She first landed in Shanghai as an exchange student at Fudan in 2014, went back for intensive Mandarin study at Tsinghua in 2017, and has spent the better part of a decade eating, filming, and getting wonderfully lost across more than 60 Chinese cities, from Chongqing hotpot joints to Gansu grasslands.
Amy shares a side of China that many people never get to see: the neighbourhood restaurants, regional specialties, and everyday moments that rarely make it into guidebooks. These tours are the natural extension of that mission. Instead of watching from behind a screen, you’ll get to experience it for yourself, exploring China alongside someone who knows it deeply and loves sharing it.
Food Adventure Host
Harry Li
Southwest China
Harry is a translator, writer, and host of the podcast Outsiders.
He grew up in the Tibetan areas of Sichuan and graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University. He has lived and worked in Central Asia, and is now based in Chengdu as a translator and food writer, as well as a TEDxChengdu speaker.
He has published over one million words in translation and has also provided translation services for numerous media outlets and institutions, including the Wall Street Journal.
In addition to his translation work, he is a regular contributor to Food & Wine magazine and other food publications. Needless to say, he loves eating.
Food Adventure Host
Shanshan Mei
Yunnan
Shanshan is a China-based food journalist and editor who has spent over a decade working at the crossroads of Chinese and Western food cultures. Based in Chengdu, she is part of the founding team behind Doclabs, one of China's leading food documentary studios, whose work includes globally recognised series such as A Bite of China and Flavorful Origins.
She has collaborated with internationally respected food writers and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Doclabs' social platform Flavorful Planet, where she leads editorial direction, storytelling, and audience strategy across written and video content.
Shanshan looks forward to sharing her passion for food, and the stories behind it, with you.
Food Adventure Host
Yujia He
Southwest China
Yujia He is a prolific literary translator and writer whose work sits at the vibrant intersection of language, culture, and gastronomy. She has published over 50 books, most notably the acclaimed works of British food writer Fuchsia Dunlop, including Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper, Invitation to a Banquet, and The Food of Sichuan.
Her deep immersion in the culinary world extends beyond translation into original storytelling. Yujia is a frequent contributor of non-fiction features to food and culture magazines and serves as a scriptwriter for several documentary series. Driven by an insatiable curiosity for the natural world and human expression, she also hosts the pan-culture podcast Outsiders, where she explores topics ranging from literature and birding to nature exploration.
A seasoned traveler and dedicated "food hunter," Yujia frequently organizes urban feasts and guides enthusiasts through the rich culinary landscapes of Chinese cities. In 2027, she will bring her expertise in Chinese food and cultural history to a series of food tours in collaboration with Amy, continuing her lifelong mission to share the exciting stories behind the flavors we love.
Food Adventure Host
Peter Zhou
Guangdong
If you have watched Amy's channel, you will already know Peter. He has been one of her most-featured guests over the years and is her go-to person whenever she is exploring Guangdong Province.
Peter is a Guangzhou-based food guide and longtime collaborator who knows the Pearl River Delta inside out. Born and raised in Guangdong, he has spent years exploring the region's food traditions, from yum cha houses in old Guangzhou to family-run kitchens in the Hakka countryside.
He has a deep love for Cantonese culinary heritage and the regional differences that make Guangdong food so rich. Whether it is tracking down the best roast goose in Shunde or explaining the philosophy behind a perfect bowl of congee, Peter brings the kind of insider knowledge that turns a meal into a story.
He is looking forward to sharing the place he calls home with all of you.
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Our small-group departures are capped at 18 guests. Pick your dates below before they sell out.
Why join the club?
FOOD FIRST, ALWAYS
Every day is planned around a meal worth flying for. Regional, neighbourhood, and the kind of food that never makes it onto a standard tour.
SMALL GROUPS
Maximum 18 guests. Small enough to get into the places bigger groups can't.
REAL LOCALS
Local guides, local hosts, local kitchens. No tourist traps - experience the spots that locals actually eat at.
STRESS-FREE LOGISTICS
Crafted with ❤ by Blondie in China and powered by Intrepid Travel with 24/7 on-ground support. Just show up hungry and get travelling!
Interested in private tours?
Travelling with a group of friends, family, or colleagues? We can build a custom Food Adventure just for you - any region, any dates, any appetite. Fill out the form and we'll be in touch to discuss further.
Or email us directly at info@thefoodadventureclub.com.
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