A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef
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A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef
By A Wok Around Chinatown
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Let an off-duty chef navigate for you on this food and walking tour of Vancouver’s Chinatown. After a leisurely stroll through the iconic Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden, head into the heart of Chinatown to sample a variety of traditional foods. The tour allows you to avoid the hassle of making reservations and scouting out the area’s best eateries on your own.
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Ages 10-80, max of 14 per group
Duration: 4h
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Highlights
- Chinatown can be overwhelming: Let an off-duty chef navigate for you
- Learn about Vancouver’s Chinese culture in the world’s top urban garden
- Food tastings, tea samples, and dim sum lunch included
- Small group size of 10 people or fewer ensures a memorable experience
Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best
2022
- Walking tour that includes food samplings, tea, and dim sum lunch
- Entry/Admission - Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
What's not included- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Start the morning at the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden. As you stroll through the gardens, your guide provides an overview of Chinese culture in Vancouver and points out landmarks you may not have recognized had you come on your own. The sheer number of restaurants in Chinatown can be overwhelming, so let your guide choose for you. Visit hidden gems and establishments loved by locals where you sample a variety of traditional foods and treats. Cap the tour with a sit-down meal of piping hot dim sum. A small group size of 10 people or fewer ensures a personal experience and the full attention of your guide. The tour ends with plenty of time left in the day to explore on your own.
- Departure details
- Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2, Canada
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14283P1- The Tour requires a minimum of 2 persons per booking. If less than the minimum, the Tour will be cancelled
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Please indicate if there are any food allergies / considerations
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Itinerary
- You'll start atDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden578 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2, CanadaSee address & details
- 1Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese GardenStop: 4 hours - Admission includedThe Chinatown Tour starts at the beautiful Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden.( Rated as one of the top urban Garden in the world) From there, the Tour becomes a walking adventure through the colourful Vancouver Chinatown District sampling various foods and having a delicious Dim Sum lunchRead more
- You'll return to the starting point
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Pioneer782531
00Excellent tastings and tour!
Our guide was very knowledgeable of the market and Vancouver in general. He was friendly and easy got talk to. He…
robynpY2965WF
00Granville walking tour
We really enjoyed the tour with Bob, he was very informative and not only for the local history of Granville but al…
Destination602983
00Scrumptious, fun, and informative
From the moment we met Bob, we knew we were in for a treat. What a fabulous way to learn of Vancouver's history. In…
DiannePP
00Great tour of the market
Roberts food tour of the market was fabulous. Some interesting and delicious treats, sweet and savoury. From local…
Y6509LKannad
00Great experience
Bob was knowledgeable and conducted the tour ti meet our preferences. Highly recommended and the samples were yummy…
katiedG7108SJ
00A wonderful tour through Granville Island Public Market
A great way to experience all the highlights of Granville Market. Bob was an insightful and informative guide as h…
mattypownall
00Great way to spend a few hours!
We had a wonderful afternoon meeting Bob and visiting Granville Island for a taste of local produce! There was plen…
Cruiser36663083460
00Don’t waste your time and money.
I do not remember the tour guides name. He is a former restaurant chef and produce supplier. He was rude, pushy, an…
deanchap
00Best afternoon tour!
Bob was a fantastic tour guide. We had the best time, ate some really great food, both sweet and savory. Had some w…
P5007TVsusanm
00A great way to learn about Granville Public Market, and Enjoy Delicious Food!
Bob Sung is an amazing tour host, making our tour very personal and interesting. He is warm and friendly. It was …
J4465PRannf
00Food walking tour
Our tour guide Bob was very knowledgeable and delightful! His family has been In Vancouver for 100 years and his kn…
Lori M
00Great tour!! Great guide!
Wonderful tour. Bob was so knowledgeable. Learned a lot about Vancouver and food. Very engaging. Took time to chat…
Blue H
00A great way to spend a couple of hours sampling.
As a local I was curious to give this tour a try. Our Foodie Tour Guide was awesome and had great knowledge of the…
pauldI4704BJ
00Must do!
We had a fantastic experience as Bob showed us around the the market! We ate a ton of delicious food! Bob is very …
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00Great Experience!
Overall, a wonderful time! Bob was very informative, very personable, and we got to sample delicious food that we n…
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LomitaMike
Lomita, CA35 contributions
Jun 2022
My family and I went on this tour in June of 2022. The tour includes stops at two tea shops, a fishmonger, a bakery, a BBQ deli, and includes a dim sum lunch. If you look at the other food tours in Vancouver, you'll see that "A Wok Around Chinatown" is the best value in terms of food and time. And it's not just food, you'll learn about the Chinese-Canadian immigrant experience, Chinese culture and food culture, and the history of Chinatown. Be sure to ask lots of questions of not just the tour guide, but also of the places at which you'll stop. In particular, the tea shops are very expert in tea. Although nominally scheduled to run for 3.5 hours, by the time the host ended the tour, he had spent 5 hours (!) with us. Also be sure to challenge your stomach by trying something you haven't tried before, at the dim sum restaurant.
Things I learned on this tour:
They sell horse-shoe crabs for eating (never seen that at a Chinese Restaurant before)
Jasmine tea is flavored primarily by steaming the buds with the tea.
Chinese tea is steeped at a lower temperature (as low as 65 C, depending on the tea type), so as to not introduce the tannins into the beverage; English tea is brewed with boiling water, hence the need to add sugar and cream, to counteract the tannin.
How chicken feet are prepared for dim sum.
Bob makes an effort to learn about the people on his tour, so that he can tailor the information to be relevant. We highly recommend this tour.
Things I learned on this tour:
They sell horse-shoe crabs for eating (never seen that at a Chinese Restaurant before)
Jasmine tea is flavored primarily by steaming the buds with the tea.
Chinese tea is steeped at a lower temperature (as low as 65 C, depending on the tea type), so as to not introduce the tannins into the beverage; English tea is brewed with boiling water, hence the need to add sugar and cream, to counteract the tannin.
How chicken feet are prepared for dim sum.
Bob makes an effort to learn about the people on his tour, so that he can tailor the information to be relevant. We highly recommend this tour.
Written June 22, 2022
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VogtR
Munich, Germany46 contributions
Aug 2022
Why does Bob only have excellent reviews? Because he is the born tour guide, an expert in culinary and cultural matters, empathetic, engaging and bringing people together! We did this tour as a family in a nicely mixed group. Bob made sure that we got to know each other and our cultural backgrounds before taking off to a wonderful tour of Chinatown. We got to taste the most delicious food in places we would never even notice when walking around on our own. At the same time we learned a lot about the Chinese community in Canada and Vancouver, their history and traditions. We also visited the impressive Chinatown Storytelling Centre and even returned after the tour to spend more time there.
Be prepared for a feast of Dim Sum as the grand finale of this tour. What a treat!!
We have done foodie tours around the world but this one is by far the best. We can only recommend this tour, your visit to Vancouver will not be complete without it!
Be prepared for a feast of Dim Sum as the grand finale of this tour. What a treat!!
We have done foodie tours around the world but this one is by far the best. We can only recommend this tour, your visit to Vancouver will not be complete without it!
Written August 25, 2022
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RWS1111075
25/Aug/22
Thank you N for the kind words!!! It's a pleasure showing guests around showcasing my Cultural Heritage & Culinary Background. Cannot woke up fast in the morning to conduct a Tour
Best Wishes
Bob
Written August 26, 2022
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auntchas
Jenks, OK7 contributions
My husband and I really enjoyed this tour. Bob was an excellent tour guide. This is much more than a food tour. So much history and fascinating information regarding many different aspects of Chinese history in Vancouver. Highly recommend this tour if you enjoy history of any sort. It is a great value as well, we were fed more than enough with a great variety, but were also able to visit the gardens, the storytelling museum and treated to a special tea time at the end.
Written April 29, 2023
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RWS1111075
Thank you for your great review. I'm glad you had a good time. It was a pleasure to show you around Chinatown!!!
Regards
Bob
Written April 29, 2023
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Chris C
Parksville, Canada3 contributions
Jun 2022
Bob's passion for all things Chinatown was infectious as he led ten of us on a delightful tour. It was jam-packed -- tea masters and fishmongers, the famous classical garden, intriguing fruit and vegetables, a dim sum feast, historical and architectural insights, and timely samplings of baking and BBQ pork. We discovered much about Chinese culture and ate too well. Would highly recommend the tour to visitors and British Columbians alike.
Written June 19, 2022
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KiniGirl1
Quincy, IL123 contributions
May 2023
If you are interested in culture, history and/or food, you should not miss this tour. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Bob is passionate about his culture and city, and makes the tour enjoyable and very informative. At the end of the tour, we enjoyed a delicious Dim Sum meal. I can't say enough positive things about this tour--other than "don't miss it".
Written May 10, 2023
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RWS1111075
Wow!!! Nice review!!!…Thank you
Good to hear you enjoyed yourselves
Please stay in touch!
Regards
Bob
Written May 11, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
loveitallx6
Duluth, MN17 contributions
Jul 2022
First of all, thank you Bob for being just a great human being. You took the time to make a connection with every person on our tour and by the time we shared our meal of dim sum I felt we were among friends. You have great awareness of your surroundings and the people you are leading which makes you an incredible guide! We could have visited Chinatown on our own dozens of times and not experienced it with such depth and delight.
If you are serious about experiencing Vancouver while having a whole lot of fun, A Wok Around Chinatown is essential.
If you are serious about experiencing Vancouver while having a whole lot of fun, A Wok Around Chinatown is essential.
Written August 16, 2022
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RWS1111075
Thank you for your kind words
I truly love what I do
Bob
Written August 17, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Deborah_Seattle_WA
Seattle, WA14 contributions
This tour shines as an absolute highlight of our visit to Vancouver BC. We learned so much not only about Chinatown and Vancouver, but the history of the Chinese experience in Canada. The program is a rich blend of historical perspective, education on Chinese culture, personal storytelling, and, of course, tasting wonderful foods along the way. We loved how our guide (and tour company owner) Bob Sung seemed to know everyone and everyone seemed to know him. There was a very friendly and welcoming vibe. We were joined on our tour by a gentleman named Kenson who will be a future guide working with Bob. It was a true pleasure spending several hours with both gentlemen. We will definitely recommend this to all our friends visiting Vancouver BC.
A sad, but necessary, side note is that Vancouver BC’s Chinatown is struggling with the same issues we see in other US coastal cities. Drug addiction, mental health, etc. We felt completely safe and frankly are used to it because we live in a West Coast city. But if you’re not used to seeing that, it might be a bit of a shock. You just have to put on your “urban experience” hat, have empathy for those who are suffering, respect the importance of tourism to the sustained well-being of Chinatown’s businesses & residents, and appreciate the beauty of Chinatown as revealed by Bob.
A sad, but necessary, side note is that Vancouver BC’s Chinatown is struggling with the same issues we see in other US coastal cities. Drug addiction, mental health, etc. We felt completely safe and frankly are used to it because we live in a West Coast city. But if you’re not used to seeing that, it might be a bit of a shock. You just have to put on your “urban experience” hat, have empathy for those who are suffering, respect the importance of tourism to the sustained well-being of Chinatown’s businesses & residents, and appreciate the beauty of Chinatown as revealed by Bob.
Written April 12, 2023
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RWS1111075
Hello Deb & Bruce
It was a pleasure showing you Chinese culture by walking round Chinatown. Our new guide Kenson enhanced the experience by his share. Have a good vacation!!
Best regards
Bob
Written April 13, 2023
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Renee R
2 contributions
This tour left me with a deep appreciation of the contributions Chinese immigrants have made to North America. Their determination, hard work, their cuisine and their art could all be witnessed on this tour. Bob, our guide, delivers a fair and balanced view of the challenges Chinatown faces and passionately shares its culinary and artistic gifts. Don’t hesitate to do this tour!!
Written August 10, 2022
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Dave H
1 contribution
May 2022
This was one of Bob's first tours after the pandemic. Bob was on top of his game and very excited to show us his town. He did a fantastic job of conveying the meaning of the various aspects of the Sun Yet Sen gardens. Great dim sum for lunch. I even tried the chicken feet. Great explanations of the history of the Asian communities in the BC area.
Written May 15, 2022
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Sharon B
vancouver9 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Bob was such a nice man. Warm and so welcoming from the get go and put us right at ease. His knowledge of Chinatown and the history that dates back was so interesting. He knew Chinese families personally from years ago and their stories …. We would stop at various building and he’d tell us all about the people who used to live there and their affect on the city. People actually stopped him on the street today asking when his next tour was! He happily handed them his card and carried on with us. My mom, as always, had tons of questions and he answered every one!! :-). The time flew by and it was time we’ll spent. So much cultural and history knowledge and the food! We need to go back for one of those apple tarts!!
Written October 9, 2021
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RWS1111075
Hi Sharon
My pleasure to show you & your Mom around Chinatown.I'm proud of my heritage & culture, so it's important for me to share, educate & entertain from a Culinary & Cultural perspective. Again...please email me if you have cultural & culinary questions. I will be your "Go to" person.....With regards
Written October 10, 2021
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One member of our group of 5 has a gluten allergy, I do see food allergies can be accomodated but before I book I would like to know if the Dim Sum provides some options for this person. I would hate for them to feel or be left out.
Yeswecan54
Hendersonville12 contributions
That’s a question for the tour leader Robert. I think you could access his contact info on line. I would hate for your friend to miss the tour too!
Robyn S
Calgary, Canada26 contributions
Does this tour cater to vegetarians and gluten allergies?
Vacation620703
Los Angeles, CA13 contributions
Cater to...no. Accommodate... yes
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