Overview:
As the hotspot of Sichuan cuisine, Chengdu has been an UNESCO City of Gastronomy for over a decade. From local street food to roundtable hotpots, come experience why Chengdu and its cuisine are so special and unique!
Atttractions: Wenshu Monastery, Yushuang Road, Cooking Class
Meal: Not Included
Accomodation: Overnight in Chengdu
You are welcome to arrive at any time. We suggest an earlier arrival to give you some free time in the city to visit the Wenshu Monastary and Jinli (near to Tibet Street) and get a feel of the city before we embark.
At 6PM, tuktuks will pick you up at your hotel for a food tour of Chengdu’s culinary highlights including Dandan noodles, Chengdu-style wontons, and a stellar selection of local dishes. Come hungry for your introductory world-class course to Sichuan cuisine, and a few toasts with your fellow travelers.
Atttractions: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas, Kuanzai Alley, Chengdu Teahouse
Meal: Not Included
Accomodation: Overnight in Chengdu
After an 8am departure, there’s no better way to start your day than by visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas, which put Chengdu on the map!
After lunch, you’ll have time to explore Wide and Narrow Alley. This Qing Dynasty themed maze of alleys highlight local folk culture, courtyards filled with cafes and bars, and local snacks.
After Wide and Narrow Alley, we will travel 30km to a special teahouse that hasn’t changed for decades. Experience a staple of Chengdu culture and enjoy a cup of tea with locals and their friends like they have their entire lives.
Atttractions: Terraced Tea Fields, Fabric-dye Studio
Meal: Not Included
Accomodation: Overnight in Leshan
After grabbing breakfast at this addictively delicious eatery, we’ll drive out to the countryside to visit a historical local tea farm. Get the chance to pick your own tea amongst the picturesque terraced tea fields, and learn how to roast and make it yourself.
Visit a fabric-dye studio to make your own handkerchief.
Atttractions: Leshan Giant Buddha, Leshan Snacks Street
Meal: Not Included
Accomodation: No
After an early breakfast, we’ll visit Leshan’s famous Giant Buddha carved into a 71 meter riverside cliff where the Minjiang, Qingyi, and Dadu rivers meet. Learn the story behind how this Buddha allowed an ancient town to trade its culinary specialities with the world by bringing calm to these turbulent rivers. After viewing these wonders, your guide will lead you through a food tour of Leshan’s cuisine for a 5-stop lunch that features the best local cuisine.
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