Tunxi Old Street Food and Culture Walk

This half-day experience is perfect for food lovers and culture enthusiasts. Tunxi Old Street is the best-preserved commercial street from the Song dynasty in China, lined with shops selling local snacks, handicrafts, and traditional medicines. Your guide will lead you to hidden gems and explain the stories behind each bite and each shop, giving you a taste of authentic Hui life.

Sample itinerary

• 14:00 – Hotel pickup in Huangshan city area
• 14:20 – Arrive at Tunxi Old Street, start guided walking tour
• 15:00 – Food tasting stops (stinky tofu, sesame cakes, plum juice, etc.)
• 16:00 – Visit a traditional Chinese medicine shop and a Hui ink brush workshop
• 17:30 – End of tour, drop-off at your hotel

Good to know

Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions in advance. The tour involves about 1.5 hours of walking on flat, pedestrian-friendly streets. Vegetarian options are available upon request.

Highlights

• Walk along the 800-meter-long Tunxi Old Street, known as 'Moving Qingming Scroll'
• Taste 5-6 local Huangshan specialties such as stinky tofu, sesame cakes, and plum juice
• Visit a traditional Chinese medicine shop and a Hui ink brush workshop
• Learn about the history of Hui merchants and their influence on the region

What’s included

• English-speaking guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle (for hotel transfers)
• Food tastings (5-6 items)
• Bottled water
• Travel insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Huangshan city area.