Chinese Food Tour
Discovering the rich history of Haymarket and Chinatown, we go beyond the famous gates, the restaurants, bazaars, and tea shops, and see the community as the residents see it! Where to buy the best Peking Duck, choosing the right wok for your kitchen, a visit to the traditional Chinese doctor, and learn all about Eastern medicine. Learn the secrets to purchasing the freshest spices and Asian products and discover the ‘Hole in the Wall’ custard dumpling man. Our visit is complete with traditional Chinese Yum Cha, sampling sweet bean curd soup, steamed chicken buns, a selection of dumplings, sticky rice, custard tarts and so much more.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
• Four-hour walking tour, exploring Chinese Haymarket.
• Enjoy a traditional Chinese tea with the locals.
• Experience some delicious local treats like traditional dumplings and local snacks.
• Concluding with a traditional yum cha. We cater to special diets.
FEATURES
• Meet, chat with the locals, and the stories of their arrival to Australia from China.
• Discover the back lanes and alleyways that only locals know.
• Visit the local BBQ house, the eastern medicine doctor, and watch freshly baked custard puffs being made. Sample local sweets and feel what it would be like to visit China for one day!
LOCATION Haymarket is a short walk from Central Station. Alternatively, you can drive and park under Market City.
WHAT TO BRING Comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, hat and sunscreen, and a shopping bag. Cash is recommended, as many places only accept currency.
START TIME: 10.00 am sharp. Leave time for parking and walking to the shop.
END TIME: Tour finishes at approx. 3 pm
MEETING POINT: Cafe in Haymarket
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know before the tour, so we can accommodate you. We always order vegetarian options.
PRIVATE TOUR: We would be delighted to quote you on a Private Food Tour. Due to Covid restrictions, our tours at present are for small groups, with a minimum booking of 6 people or a minimum spend of $900. We can work around your availability and with times that suit your group.