Discover the Culture of Chengdu's Cuisine
Dumplings, wontons, stuffed Sichuan pancakes, brown sugar rice cakes and the renowned Sichuan hot pot… so many things to try. Where is the best place to try them? Follow our local guides to discover the culture of Chengdu's cuisine.
Highlights
- Try and find your favorite local snacks in Jinli Snack Street
- Relax in a hundred-year-old local tea house and sip a glass of green tea
- Enjoy a typical, traditional, tasty hot pot feast
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Superstar pandas & superstar guide
Of all our guides, Helen from Chengdu was the “superstar”. She had such enthusiasm for the pandas you couldn’t help but have a great time. She got us around the crowds to get up close to get the best photos. And was generous in telling her story about growing up in China more
Mar 2025, CJ
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Chengdu - Panda Mania
We visited Chengdu for the pandas and we were not disappointed. The whole city is filled with panda mania. Our fantastic guide Helen made sure we were ready for our visit to the pandas by presenting us with panda accessories. She knows the place so well taking us through short cuts to the various enclosures and also the spots for the best photos. Apart from the pandas, we also visited the amazing giant Buddha. And to top it all, Helen brought us for the best Sichuan lunch, of gong bao ji ding and ma po toufu, that we have eaten. more
Mar 2025, Peter
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Evan was an amazing guide. Number 1 in chendgu
Evan was an amazing tour guide. Very friendly and english was perfect. He did a great job of explaining to us the history of china as well as his experience with his family and their traditions. We did the panda experience as well as the jiuzhaigou national park. We brought 3 kids with our group and we were a total of 7. He was patient with our kids and kept them entertained. Evan made a suggestion of visiting a local tea house since our itinerary was tight and he was incredibly thoughtful and made our experience seamless. more
Mar 2025, Ashley T
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Suggested Itinerary
This tour is designed to be enjoyed at a relaxing pace, and will last about 5-6 hours. It is flexible, and you can start early in the morning or later at noon, whichever you prefer. Your private guide and driver will be waiting for you at the lobby of your hotel.
First we go to Jinli Ancient Street, where you can have a relaxing walk, admire the traditional-style buildings, and try various local snacks. There is so much to choose from. If you need any advice, your local guide will be on hand to say what and where you might eat.
Local SnacksEventually you will reach the Heming Teahouse. It's almost 100 years old, and is situated in the peaceful outdoor courtyard of a park. There's no better way to blend in with local people's lives than this, sitting next to them and sipping a glass of local green tea.
Tea HouseAt the end of the day, prepare to enjoy a full hotpot feast. We will arrange the hot pot with two types of soup and an array of meat, vegetables and local dishes.
After the big meal, your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel for a restful evening.
Trip Notes
Customizing the Tour - According to Your Needs
This tour is very flexible. You can alter the itinerary, and extend or shorten it to suit your schedule.
For example, you can decide the pick-up and drop-off spots or add more activities to enrich your day.
Tour Price
Price includes: