Private Full Day Sichuan Gourmet Food Tour from Chengdu

6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Full-day tour of Sichuan food culture from Chengdu

Visit the old town of Luodai and taste local food

Learn about Sichuan cuisine at the Museum of Sichuan Cuisine and at a Pixian chili bean paste factory

Enjoy typical Hakka snacks for lunch

Dine on a delectable hot pot meal for dinner

Bring an empty stomach and an open mind for this gourmet food tour from Chengdu and enjoy a full day discovering the gastronomy of China’s Sichuan province. Explore historic Luodai and sample Hakka treats like sticky rice balls and smoked goose at the many street food stalls. Next, learn how regional specialty Pixian chili bean paste is made on a factory tour, then uncover the region’s culinary secrets at the Museum of Sichuan Cuisine. Back in Chengdu, end your tour with a delicious hot pot dinner at a traditional restaurant.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Interstellar Cloud Tour

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local English-speaking guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Admission of all the places list in the itinerary
Included: Hot pot dinner
Included: Local Hakka snacks for lunch
Included: Private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Luodai Ancient Town

2 hours Admission included

Be taken care by your professional, efficient and friendly guide and driver, this all-day food adventure begins with hotel pickup in Chengdu and a drive to Luodai, an ancient town nearby. Small towns in the province of Sichuan are usually bursting with life, and Luodai is no different. Vendors selling fresh produce line the streets; elderly gentlemen play mah-jong inside and outside of shops; food stands fill the air with the wonderful scents of various local snacks. Spend two hours on a guided tour of this old yet vibrant town, which boasts of the largest Hakka community in southwest China. See several guildhalls with intricate Hakka architecture and stroll down the streets with the locals. Your guide will pick three or four mouthwatering local snacks for lunch. This may be anything from rice noodles to fire-cured goose to a sticky rice ball – all tasty Hakka delicacies.
Sichuan Cuisine Museum

3 hours Admission included

90 mins later, you’ll arrive at a Pixian chili bean paste factory, where you’ll discover the secrets of making the famed doubanjiang, a spicy bean paste used in Sichuan cuisine.

Then learn more at the Museum of Sichuan Cuisine, displaying various culinary artifacts and books by authors known for their contributions to Sichuan cuisine. Hear many Sichuan food facts, from the historical developments of the cuisine to the trade and commerce related to this industry. Learn about technological advancements in pottery and cooking techniques and the culinary effects in art and literature, and see maps showing the subtle variations in flavor among the different areas of Sichuan.

After the museum, return to Chengdu and satisfy your growling stomach with a wonderful bowl of hot pot at a local Chinese restaurant. On this full day tour, you will not only gain knowledge about the history and culture of Sichuan cuisine, you will also partake in a savory experience of the food itself!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Upark Business Club Chengdu
Holiday Inn Chengdu East
Yujiang Hotel
Chengdu Expo Waterfall Hotel - MGallery Collection
HAZENS Hotel
Ji Hotel Chengdu High-tech Financial City
YiuTeung Mansion
Howard Johnson Huashuiwan Hot Springs Resort Chengdu
Ahnluh Guantang
Chengdu Shilan Hotel (Century City New Exhibition Store)
Aishang Hotel
Hampton By Hilton Chengdu Chunxi Road

and 22 more pickup points

We will pick you up at the arrival hall.

The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.