Panda Garden
Luocheng Old Town
Wuhou Temple
Jinsha Site
3 Days’ Epicure Tours of Sichuan Food
Are you an epicure or like to try various delicious foods? So it is correct for you coming to this epicure tour. Sichuan food is regarded as one of the TOP Four cuisine sections in China. Chengdu is the most important battle field of various food restaurants. Restaurants are spread on almost every corner of the streets, and no matter either elite or public people can find their favorite here. It is also a common scene that customers are waiting patiently on the bench at the door of hot sale restaurants in Chengdu. Many restaurants open and many closes every day.
Besides the delicious food, as we know Chengdu is most famous for pandas, this time, you can not only see the giant pandas but also little cute panda babies! Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest Buddha statue in the world, it is said the Buddha is a hill, and the hill is a Buddha. And a lot of historic relics and museum were left in its 3000 years’ history. Bamboo Garden of Wangjiang Park, Wide and Narrow Alley, all will tell us its long history.
In this special Chengdu tour, china exploration will take travelers to try various delicious local foods as well as present them essence of tours. The restaurants may not be in the fancy and expensive restaurants, but they are deeply loved by locals. It is a tour of life-standing memory!
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$273.00
Duration: 3 days
Tour Code: CE-CD-3D07
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions: Panda Garden, Factory Memory Park, Wide and Narrow Alley , Bamboo Garden, Hot pot of Culture
Feature：Social Culture
Tour Type: /Land tour + Private English speaking guide+Private driver+Meals
Tour Code: CE-CD-3D07
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions: Panda Garden, Factory Memory Park, Wide and Narrow Alley , Bamboo Garden, Hot pot of Culture
Feature：Social Culture
Tour Type: /Land tour + Private English speaking guide+Private driver+Meals
D1 Chengdu Panda Base – Wenshu Temple – Vegetarian Cuisine – Wangjiang Park – Hot Pot Dinner
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Your Chengdu experience begins with one of the city’s most beloved symbols — the giant panda.
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, located approximately 10 km north of downtown Chengdu.
The panda base provides a wonderful opportunity to observe giant pandas in a beautiful bamboo environment. You can watch adult pandas and adorable panda cubs eating bamboo, playing, climbing, and enjoying their daily activities.
With their gentle appearance and playful personalities, giant pandas are among the most popular animals in the world. This visit offers plenty of opportunities to take memorable photos and learn about China’s conservation efforts.
After visiting the panda base, continue to Wenshu Temple, one of Chengdu’s most famous Buddhist temples.
For lunch, enjoy a special Buddhist vegetarian meal inside the temple area. Although the dishes may look like traditional meat dishes such as chicken, pork, or fish, they are completely vegetarian and made from plant-based ingredients. This unique cuisine reflects the creativity and philosophy of Buddhist food culture.
After lunch, explore Wenshu Temple with your guide and learn about its history, architecture, and Buddhist traditions.
Continue to Wangjianglou Park (Bamboo Garden), a historic park built in memory of Xue Tao, a famous female poet of the Tang Dynasty.
The highlight of the park is its beautiful bamboo collection, featuring more than 100 varieties of bamboo. Surrounded by peaceful gardens, rivers, and traditional architecture, it is also one of the best places to experience Chengdu’s famous relaxed lifestyle.
In the evening, enjoy one of Chengdu’s most famous culinary experiences — Sichuan Hot Pot.
Your dinner will be arranged at Shujiuxiang Hot Pot, one of Chengdu’s well-known hot pot restaurants. Hot pot is more than just a meal in Sichuan; it represents friendship, family gatherings, and the local way of enjoying life together.
You can choose between spicy broth and clear broth according to your preference.
After dinner, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel.
Overnight: Chengdu
D2 Sichuan Cooking Class – Leshan Giant Buddha – Chengdu Local Delicacy
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Today begins with an exciting Sichuan culinary experience.
Join a local chef and learn how to prepare authentic Sichuan dishes, such as Kung Pao Chicken and Mapo Tofu. During the cooking class, you will discover traditional Sichuan cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavor combinations.
The best part is that you will enjoy your own creations for lunch!
After the cooking experience, visit the Sichuan Cuisine Museum to explore the history and culture behind Sichuan cuisine. The museum displays traditional cooking tools, utensils, and exhibits explaining how Sichuan food developed over centuries.
Continue your journey to Leshan, approximately 30 minutes away.
After lunch, visit the magnificent Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone Buddha statue in the world.
Standing at the meeting point of the Minjiang River, Dadu River, and Qingyi River, this 71-meter-high statue represents the famous saying:
“The mountain is a Buddha, and the Buddha is the mountain.”
Walk along the mountain paths to explore the statue from different angles. Visit Lingyun Temple, the Giant Buddha itself, and the ancient Buddhist sculptures of the 500 Arhats.
After the Leshan visit, return toward Chengdu.
On the way back, stop in Shuangliu County to experience one of Chengdu’s most famous local delicacies — Spicy Rabbit Head.
Although it may look unusual to some visitors, rabbit head is a traditional Sichuan snack loved by many locals. Marinated with Sichuan spices and prepared with a rich spicy flavor, it represents the adventurous side of Chengdu cuisine.
After dinner, return to your hotel.
Overnight: Chengdu
D3 Local Market – Wuhou Temple – Tibetan Culture Street – Kuanzhai Alley – Jinsha Museum – Farewell Dinner
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Begin your final day by visiting a traditional Chengdu local market, where you can experience authentic daily life away from the typical tourist routes.
Morning markets are an important part of local culture. Fresh vegetables, meat, spices, snacks, and traditional pastries fill the market streets. The lively atmosphere of bargaining and shopping offers a great opportunity to observe how local people live.
You can also try traditional Chinese snacks and local breakfast foods.
Continue to Wuhou Shrine Museum, dedicated to Zhuge Liang, the famous strategist and statesman of the Three Kingdoms period.
Through historical exhibitions and traditional architecture, you will learn about Zhuge Liang’s wisdom, loyalty, and important role in Chinese history.
After visiting Wuhou Temple, walk through the nearby Tibetan Culture Street, a unique area where merchants from Tibetan regions sell traditional handicrafts, religious items, clothing, and cultural products.
For lunch, choose between Tibetan cuisine or traditional Chengdu noodles.
Tibetan cuisine includes specialties such as butter tea, barley products, yak meat, and lamb, while Chengdu noodle dishes represent the everyday flavors loved by local residents.
In the afternoon, visit Kuanzhai Alley (Wide and Narrow Alley), one of Chengdu’s most famous historic neighborhoods.
Built more than 300 years ago during the Qing Dynasty, the area preserves traditional courtyard houses, old streets, and Chengdu architectural styles. Today, it combines historical charm with modern cafes, restaurants, and local shops, making it a popular destination for photography.
Continue to the Jinsha Site Museum, where you can explore a civilization dating back more than 3,000 years.
The museum showcases archaeological discoveries from the ancient Shu Kingdom, including gold masks, jade artifacts, and ritual objects. Visitors can also observe archaeological work and learn about the lifestyle and beliefs of ancient Sichuan people.
For your farewell dinner, enjoy a special Sichuan banquet at one of Chengdu’s famous restaurants.
Located in Yipintianxia Food Street, these restaurants are among the city’s most popular venues for family celebrations and traditional banquets. Enjoy authentic Sichuan dishes and end your Chengdu journey with unforgettable flavors.
After dinner, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel.
End of the tour.
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Tour Season |
1 Person |
2-3 Person |
4-5 Person |
6-9 person |
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All year round |
$ 940 |
$580 |
$460 |
$360 |
Our prices included:
1. Entrance tickets: The tickets of all the scenic spots listed above.
2. Guide. An English speaking guide will be provided, who will accompany you from the start of tour to end of tour.
3. Private Transfers during tour. Our guide and driver will pick-up you at your hotel on time and drop-off you after the tours. And an air-conditioned vehicle will be provided during the tour.
4. Meal. 6 special flavored meals will be arranged at local restaurants, during the meal, a glass of soft drink will be provided.
5. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
6. Insurance. We provide a free insurance of accident and casualty for each traveler. The highest refund is RMB 300000.00. Detailed terms please view our contract with Ping An of China.
Our prices not included :
1. Taking photo with panda in your arms.
2. Tips to the guide and driver
3. Your hotel.
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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