10-day educational trip for teachers and educators in China in 2026

Experience a unique culinary educational journey through Shanghai, Chengdu and Suzhou: intensive cooking training, cultural insights, master classes with Chinese chefs and encounters with local schools and experts. The trip combines practice, tradition and modern cuisine – embedded in selected city and cultural programmes. In 2026, the focus will be on Sichuan cuisine (川菜) – famous for its aromatic depth, balance of spiciness and freshness, and variety of cooking techniques.

After arriving at the CieCAS Campus in Shanghai – including an introduction to China's eight regional cuisines – participants travel on to Chengdu, the heart of Sichuan cuisine. There they discover the culinary roots of this traditional art of cooking: in workshops with local chefs, during market visits, cultural programmes and joint roundtable discussions with Chinese colleagues. Back in Shanghai, participants will visit an international hotel and receive their course certificate. The trip concludes with a short detour to nearby Suzhou – known for its tea culture and classic Chinese gardens.

Date: 2026

The programme usually takes place during the autumn holidays. This also coincides with Golden Week in China.
Spring
◆ Mon 6.4 - Thu 16.4.2026 (prov)
◆ Educational trip for teachers
◆ Start programme on Tue 7.6

Autumn
◆ Mon 5 October – Thu 15 October 2026
◆ Educational trip for teachers
◆ Start programme on Tue 6.10

The price includes

◆ 10-day course in Shanghai, Chengdu and Suzhou
◆ 11 nights' accommodation (Monday to Thursday) in 4–5★ hotels with Western standards
◆ Breakfast, lunch and 6 group dinners at selected restaurants
◆ Domestic flight to and from Chengdu
◆ Culinary programme (introduction to 8 regional cuisines with a focus on Sichuan cuisine)
◆ Short trip to Suzhou
◆ Metro tickets, high-speed train, admission tickets and transfers by bus
◆ German-speaking CFA accompaniment + English-speaking local guides

Who the programme is intended for

For teachers and educators from the fields of:

◆ Catering (cooks, service specialist)
◆ Butchery professions
◆ Other professions in the hotel industry

Costs

◆ Unit price: £5,600

◆ Group price for 10 people: CHF 4,900

Planning the trip

◆ The international flight is booked independently by the participant.
◆ An extension before or after the programme is possible on an individual basis.
◆ You are welcome to book additional hotel nights.
◆ China Foods Alliance is happy to assist with planning.
◆ Care is taken to ensure that the hotels meet Western standards.
◆ A minimum of 5 participants is required to organise the trip
◆ In order to guarantee an optimal experience, the maximum number of participants is limited to 10
◆ Support from Movetia is requested – but cannot be guaranteed.
◆ To facilitate registration with Movetia, it is recommended that you register by the end of January 2026.
CFA books the venues around six months in advance to ensure smooth organisation.

Brochure Educational Trip 2026

Planning the trip

Implementation of what has been learnt

The stages of the journey

Shanghai is not only one of the most dynamic metropolises in Asia, but also a centre of Chinese food culture. The city combines traditional dishes from the Jiangnan region with modern, international influences. From steaming xiaolongbao in small cookshops to innovative fine dining cuisine, Shanghai offers culinary diversity at the highest level.

Shanghai

The city is famous for its light, slightly sweet Shanghai cuisine (Hu cuisine), which elegantly combines ingredients such as river fish, soya sauce and rice wine. Numerous markets, cookery schools and restaurants invite you to discover, taste and learn - an ideal environment for anyone who wants to broaden their culinary horizons.

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Accommodation

The accommodation meets Western standards.

CieCAS Shanghai

The CieCAS team consists of internationally experienced chefs from Michelin restaurants and renowned cookery schools. The programmes combine sound theory with practical training and strengthen creativity, craftsmanship and cultural understanding.

In addition to training courses, CieCAS also organises workshops, events and culinary encounters for a globally oriented audience.

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Market visits & fun

Discovering local culinary highlights such as market visits or hotel tours are part of the programme.

Chengdu – The heart of Sichuan cuisine

Chengdu is the capital of flavour - chilli, pepper and a variety of flavours define culinary life here. The city is famous for its hotpot culture, spice markets and relaxed teahouses. Between temples, parks and colourful street kitchens, you can experience how Sichuan cuisine combines spiciness and harmony. No wonder Chengdu was the first Asian city to be named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Suzhou – Centre of Jiangsu Cuisine (Su Cuisine)
Suzhou is famous for its classical Chinese gardens, silk factories and fine cuisine. Su cuisine stands for balanced, slightly sweet flavours and artful presentation. Along the canals and in the historic teahouses of the old town, you will discover dishes that combine beauty, flavour and craftsmanship. Suzhou - the „Venice of the East“ - is a place of tranquillity, elegance and good taste.

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Hint

The China Foods Alliance (mybow gmbh) is not a tour operator, but acts as a consultant and coordination partner. International flights and insurance are booked by the participants themselves. The travel package on site in China (hotels, transfers, domestic flights, guides, entrance fees) is organised and carried out by a Chinese partner.

10-day educational trip for teachers and educators in China in 2026

Date: 2026

The price includes

Who the programme is intended for

Costs

Planning the trip

The stages of the journey

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