CHINATOWN WALKING TOUR
Chinatown showcases one of the most unique ethnic neighborhoods in Chicago. With its beautiful architecture, delicious food, exotic stores and proximity to downtown, Chinatown offers a unique experience that you don't find anywhere else. Chinatown Walking Tour program is supplied by Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute. Our 2012 season starts on Memorial Day weekend and finish on Labor Day. To see more details about this summer-long one-hour walking tour, please click here.
CHINATOWN FOOD TOUR
Puzzled by what to order in a Chinese restaurant? Tired of the same old sweet and sour chicken that you order every time? Come join our Chinatown Food Tour. Eat with an expert. You will experience some of the best food Chinatown has to offer. It's an experience that will keep you talking for a long time. For details, please click here.
DUMPLING-MAKING DINNER
You may wonder what Chinese people do to celebrate their Chinese New Year. Why are dumplings so important to Chinese? Our popular dumpling-making program give you an opportunity to hear about Chinese New Year tradition, make dumpling by your own hands and enjoy an authentic meal including the dumplings made by yourselves. It's a fun event for all ages. For details, please click here.
FOOD AND CULTURE TOUR TO CHINA 2012
Join Z.J. Tong, 2011 Chicago Tribune's Good Eating Award winner on a food and culture tour to China from May 26 to June 10. In addition to tasting of many different cuisine, this tour highlights cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu and cultural reclics including the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terra Cotta Warriors. A visit to Panda Breeding Center will give animal lovers a once in a life time experience to be close to dozens of pandas. The tour also include a visit a mid-sized town Baoding, hometown of Z.J. Tong to explore where he grew up and how real Chinese live their lives. For more information, please visit www.chicagocci.com/foodtour2012.pdf.
