Chinese Philosophy of Diet in Hangzhou: Zen Food Tour
ID: GYG1296651-1986121
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Explore zen food, herbal tea, Chinese medicine, and calligraphy in one unique Hangzhou cultural walk.
Discover a different side of Hangzhou through food, healing traditions, and quiet local culture. Begin at Xiangji Temple, one of the most special Buddhist temples in China and the only one dedicated to the guardian deity of food. Walk through its peaceful grounds while learning why food has unique meaning here. Then enjoy a traditional zen buffet near the temple, where zen cuisine transforms simple ingredients into rich and satisfying dishes. Continue into Dadou Road Historic Block beside the Grand Canal, a beautifully preserved old neighborhood once central to trade in old Hangzhou. Along the way, taste a refreshing herbal wellness drink that blends traditional Chinese medicine with tea culture, and try pulse diagnosis with a local practitioner to get a fascinating glimpse into how Chinese medicine reads the body. End the experience with a calming calligraphy session, where you copy scripture with brush pen and discover the beauty of Chinese characters firsthand. This is a slow, immersive cultural walk designed for curious travelers who want more than sightseeing. Book now and experience Hangzhou like a local.
Highlights
- Visit China’s only temple dedicated to the Buddhist guardian of food.
- Enjoy a traditional zen meal in a peaceful local setting.
- Try herbal tea and pulse diagnosis from Chinese medicine culture.
- Experience Chinese calligraphy through scripture copying.
- Walk through Hangzhou’s historic Grand Canal neighborhood.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Depending on your selected booking time, the order of activities may be adjusted to create the most comfortable and enjoyable experience. For example, meal, temple visit, herbal tea, or calligraphy may happen in a different sequence.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and respectful clothing suitable for visiting a temple.
Please inform us in advance of dietary restrictions or allergies.
Main entrance of Xiangji Temple, No.1 Xiangji Temple Lane, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, near Xinyi Fang. Your local froend will be waiting there with a green bag.
INCLUDED
- Xiangji Temple entry ticket
- Local host
- Zen buffet
- Herbal tea drink
- TCM pulse diagnosis
- One local snack
- Calligraphy experience
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Personal purchases
- Extra food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
