Fantastic Food Tour in Chengdu: Unknown Areas, Local Food & Cycling
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Discover the soul of the city on this intimate Chengdu small-group tour. Immerse yourself in the daily rhythms of local life and uncover the fascinating stories behind them. More than a tour, it’s an authentic journey into local culture.
H! Welcome to join me! If you want to know Chengdu and taste it more, this is the one!
What you'll expect: 1. Visiting my secret spots (where only locals know) for different food & snacks such as: noodles, bean jelly, guokui (crusty pancake), spring roll, deep-fried glutinous rice ball, grilled gluten, and so on...
2. After all the food, we'll be strolling along the banks of the Jinjiang River, where you'll hunt for legendary clues of gold and silver hidden in plain sight.
3. Listen to the history of Chengdu and figure out why there're thousands of tea houses.
4. Wander through the most stunning bamboo park, following the footsteps of a mysterious poetess from a thousand years ago.
5. Immerse yourself in the tea house and feel the traditional bamboo chair.
6. Cycle to Anshun Bridge along the Jinjiang river.
7. As night falls, be mesmerized by a dazzling light show shimmering across the riverfront and listen to locals' funny stories that happened just here!
Good to know: Make sure you have space for the food, we'll try at least 5 different foods.
Meeting point
Niushikou (Subway Station) Exit C
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 30min
- Languages
- English
- Usual start times
- 13:00, 19:00 (Chengdu time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 6 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Niushikou (Subway Station) Exit C. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 6 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 13:00 and 19:00. Times are local to Chengdu.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
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