Chengdu Food Tour: Pandas, Street Eats & Cooking Class

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-2593

Destination: Chengdu

Duration4 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Classic

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Discover the heart and flavor of Chengdu on this immersive four-day journey. Savor authentic street food at lively local markets, get up close with adorable pandas at the world-renowned research base, and unwind with tea and mahjong in a traditional city park. Learn the secrets of Sichuan cuisine in a hands-on cooking class, and explore ancient wonders at the Sanxingdui Museum.

Itinerary Summary

DAY	PLACE	HIGHLIGHTS
1	Chengdu	Arrival, Yulin Market Food Tour
2	Chengdu	Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Hot Pot, Play Mahjong, Taste a Cup of Tea
3	Chengdu	Cooking Class, Sanxingdui Museum
4	Chengdu	Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Chengdu, Local Market & Street Food

Arrive in Chengdu and meet your guide at the airport. Dive straight into the city's vibrant food scene with a stroll through Yulin Market - known for its lively atmosphere and authentic flavors. Sample a variety of local snacks and get your first taste of Chengdu's street eats.

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Day 2: Panda Encounter & Park Life

Start your day at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where you'll encounter China's most beloved animals up close. Watch as giant pandas lounge lazily in the shade, munching bamboo with sleepy eyes and charming clumsiness - it's impossible not to smile at their endearing behavior.

For lunch, savor a classic Sichuan hotpot - the spicy, simmering soul of local cuisine. Then, unwind at Xinhua Park with a cup of fragrant tea, as the clack of mahjong tiles and the gentle chatter of locals offer a glimpse into Chengdu's relaxed, everyday rhythm.

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Day 3: Cooking With a Local Chef & Sanxingdui Museum

This morning, visit a bustling local market to explore the bold flavors and key ingredients that define Sichuan cuisine. Step into the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class with a local chef - learn how to make three signature dishes, such as Kung Pao Chicken and Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork, while gaining insight into local culinary traditions. Savor your own creations for lunch - nothing tastes better than the fruits of your labor!

Later, explore the fascinating Sanxingdui Museum, home to one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Marvel at its mysterious bronze masks, sacred trees, and gold artifacts that offer a glimpse into a highly advanced Bronze Age civilization once lost to history.

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