Drink like a local: Taste Traditional Chinese Spirits

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Drink like a local: Taste Traditional Chinese Spirits

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 US$73.13  per guest
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Earliest available date: August 6, 2027
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
Chinese, English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

• Guided tasting of different styles of Chinese Rice wine and Yellow wine and Baijiu (light aroma, strong aroma, sauce aroma). You will sample at least seven varieties in total, including China’s most prestigious and expensive Baijiu, Moutai.

• Learn how Chinese people drink at banquets and business dinners

• Discover traditional drinking games and toast etiquette

• Taste other unique Chinese liquors like herbal-infused spirits

• Stories behind Chinese drinking culture, history, and social rituals


This is not just a tasting. It’s a cultural journey through 2,000 years of Chinese drinking traditions. In China, drinking is not about alcohol — it’s about connection. Understanding how Chinese people drink helps you understand how Chinese people build trust and relationships.

What You Get

Various types of Chinese alcohol provided on-site

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for tourists with alcohol allergy.
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Step into the world of China’s most iconic and mysterious spirit — Baijiu, one of the most consumed liquors in the world, yet still largely unknown outside of China. This is not just a tasting. It’s a cultural journey through 2,000 years of Chinese drinking traditions. What You’ll Experience: • Guided tasting of different styles of Chinese Baijiu (light aroma, strong aroma, sauce aroma). You will sample at least seven varieties in total, including China’s most prestigious and expensive Baijiu, Moutai. • Learn how Chinese people drink at banquets and business dinners • Taste other unique Chinese liquors like rice wine and herbal-infused spirits • Stories behind Chinese drinking culture, history, and social rituals Why This Experience is Unique In China, drinking is not about alcohol — it’s about connection. Baijiu plays a key role in weddings, festivals, business negotiations, and family celebrations. Understanding how Chinese people drink helps you understand how Chinese people build trust and relationships. You will learn: • Why Baijiu tastes so different from vodka or whisky • How to properly say a Chinese toast • The unwritten rules of seating and drinking at a Chinese banquet

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

1122 Ding Xi Lu, Ding Xi Lu, Shang Hai Shi, China, CN, 200031

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Meeting Point: Si Shi Restaurant, No. 1122 Dingxi Road, Shanghai. You can take the metro to Yan’an West Road Station (Exit 1), then walk about 900 meters to reach the restaurant.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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based on 15 reviews
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Fantastic Baijiu Tasting in Shanghai
June 01, 2026

I booked this Chinese baijiu experience on Viator while visiting Shanghai, and it was absolutely brilliant. As a European used to Western spirits, I knew little about baijiu before. The host explai...read more

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2,000 Years of Culture in a Glass — Unforgettable!
May 29, 2026

I had absolutely no idea what to expect going in, and that made it all the more special. This tasting session covers an impressive range of Chinese spirits — from rice wine and yellow wine to baiji...read more

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Good experience ever!
May 29, 2026

I had an amazing time at the small gathering tasting a variety of Chinese wines and spirits! From the smooth baijiu to the fragrant rice wine and fruit wines, every drink offered a unique and authe...read more

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A Fun and Unique Chinese Liquor Tasting Experience
May 27, 2026

This was such an interesting experience! I got to sample a wide variety of Chinese liquors, and each one had its own background and story which made the tasting much more memorable. You can tell a ...read more

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Great place, highly recommended
May 27, 2026

I had a really fun experience and got to try many different kinds of Chinese liquor that I had never tasted before. What I enjoyed most was learning the stories and culture behind each drink instea...read more

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