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Half-Day Private Hot-Pot Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit (opens in a new tab)

4 4 h

Sichuan Hotpot has a history of at least 1700 years. Today Sichuan Hotpots have been increased in category to include the "Red Pot" (Spicy hotpot flavor with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns), the “White Pot” (Non-spicy hotpot flavor with broth) and ‘Double Pot’ (Including the first two). With the help of your guide, you will be cooking both the spicy hotpot and the Non-spicy pot and learn to cut and set dishes with decorations, which will be guided by a professional chef. This experience will have a very unique local market visit as well, you will try to learn and taste the different foods in this beautiful city.

from$90

Chengdu:Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Show&Tea near Kuanzhai Alley (opens in a new tab)

3 1 h 20 min

Experience the rich traditions of Sichuan Opera at Shu Feng Ya Yun Theatre, located in Chengdu Culture Park near Qintai Road and Kuanzhai Alley. Enjoy approximately 80 minutes of traditional performances in a classic Chinese-style theatre. Marvel at the famous Bian Lian (face-changing) performance, where artists switch between colorful masks in seconds. The show also features fire-spitting, puppetry, hand shadows, traditional music, and the entertaining Rolling Light act. Sip authentic Sichuan gaiwan tea during the performance, accompanied by a shared plate of sunflower seeds, and experience Chengdu's traditional teahouse culture. Choose from three seating categories: Standard (SANPIN), Preferred (ERPIN), or VIP (YIPIN). All tickets include admission, gaiwan tea, and shared sunflower seeds, with additional benefits depending on your selected category. A memorable cultural experience for anyone looking to discover Chengdu's traditional performing arts.

from$32

Chengdu Bamboo Weaving Class with Heritage Master (opens in a new tab)

2 4 h

Highlights Learn from a Heritage Bearer: Master the traditional art of bamboo weaving under the guidance of an officially recognized inheritor of this intangible cultural heritage. Create Your Own Bamboo Keepsake: Craft a unique bamboo-woven panda by hand, and take your handmade souvenir home. Coffee or jasmine tea is served during the workshop. Authentic Local Life Experience: After the workshop, enjoy an included dinner at a local canteen and explore street food spots—all within a 5-minute walk—for a true taste of Chengdu's community life.

from$68

Half-day Dandan Noodles Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit (opens in a new tab)

10 4 h

Famous Szechuan style Dan dan noodles (担担面) is one of the most popular Chinese street foods. it is one of the top Chinese noodles.  During this 4-5 hours unique Dan Dan Noodles cooking workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Sichuan spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. After that, The class will be carried out in a professional cooking school of Sichuan cuisine. You’ll be treated with Sichuan local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guide to start the cooking process by a professional chef in a cozy kitchen. Finally, you can enjoy the dishes made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

from$100

Private 3 Hours Chengdu Calligraphy Class with local Master (opens in a new tab)

2 3 h

Learn the basic knowledge of traditional Chinese calligraphy in this 3-hour private class in Chengdu. Chinese calligraphy has a long history,after thousands of years of development, it has evolved into today's characters. In this 3-hour course, you will learn the history, strokes and whole characters of Chinese calligraphy, as well as the correct use of brush and liquid ink to write Chinese calligraphy, just as your teacher demonstrates how to start and end each stroke. We will introduce you to some of the tools used, including brushes of various materials. Finally, create your work of art, which requires your concentration when you draw characters on paper. After class, you can take your artwork home!

from$60

Chengdu Cultural Dining Show at Shu Yan Fu Restaurant(VIP seats) (opens in a new tab)

2 1 h 40 min

Experience Chengdu’s most unique cultural dining show from exclusive VIP seating, where every course is paired with a live performance inspired by ancient Chinese dynasties. Unlike a standard restaurant meal, Shu Yan Fu blends gourmet Sichuan cuisine with theater, music, dance, poetry, and immersive lighting in a fully themed setting. Guests are welcomed by staff in period costumes and enjoy a curated multi-course banquet that brings China’s heritage to life. Optional Hanfu rental adds an unforgettable cultural touch.

from$69

Half-Day Chengdu Pickles Making Class with a Local Market Visit (opens in a new tab)

3 3 h – 4 h

During this 4 hours unique Chinese Pickles Cooking Workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Sichuan spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional Sichuan style courtyard. You’ll be treated with Sichuan local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guided to start the cooking process by a professional chef in a cozy kitchen. Finally, you can enjoy a meal cooked from the pickles along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

from$51.29

Private Round-Trip Transfer:Chengdu Shuangliu Airport or Chengdu (opens in a new tab)

9 40 min

Traveling can be quite stressful, but you can avoid some stress by pre-booking this round-trip transportation service between the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) or Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and your Chengdu hotel. A friendly English-speaking guide will meet you with a hearty welcome to the city and a comfortable drive to your hotel. When it’s time to leave, you’ll be taken directly to the airport and sent off with a sincere farewell by experienced driver with basic English skill. It’s as easy as the click of a button!

from$67

Private 1-Day: Panda and Chengdu Local Life (Make Vlog for you) (opens in a new tab)

3 8 h – 10 h

We could freely take and make Vlog for you to keep the great memory! Firstly to see the pandas in the panda base. The pandas are often seen lounging in their enclosures, playing with bamboo, or even climbing trees. Tickets and transportation are included and you don't need to worry about the trivial matters. Then go to the people's park to take a rest and watch the attractive Sichuan Opera and amazing Sichuan face change show. As evening falls, go to East Suburb Memory, a retro-cool creative park.Where local young people hang out and have fun. If you want to add other trips, we could also discuss.

from$150

All Inclusive Private Day Classic Chengdu & Local Foodie Tour (opens in a new tab)

3 8 h – 10 h

Visit Wenshufang Street, Jinli Street, and Kuanzhai Alley accompanied by your guide, and gain insights about Wenshu Monastery along the way. Accompanied by passionate and licensed foodie guides who are true Chengdu natives. Eat like a local! Explore central Chengdu with a guide and enjoy up to eight mouth-watering tastings of everything from dumplings to hot pot and other Sichuan snacks at different restaurants. You'll also visit a local teahouse and spice market to soak up the city's atmosphere. Visit the wholesale spice market, which sells an abundance of chilies, herbs and spices, including the tongue-numbing Sichuan peppercorn. Soak up the cultural atmosphere! Immerse yourself in ancient historical culture at Chengdu's most iconic attractions. Visit Wenshufang Street, Jinli Street and Kuanzhai Alley with your guide and learn about Wenshu Monastery along the way. Small group tour (maximum 6 people): Provides a more intimate experience All fees and taxes

from$148

Day tour Chengdu Panda Base Leshan Giant Buddha with local Lunch (opens in a new tab)

6 8 h

Leshan Giant Buddha tour 150Km from Chengdu,such long day of 2 hrs drive single way , Get car/driver service , we can help your get all entrance tickets onsite , you don`t need buy it online , our driver can you can communicate with . we pick up from hotel at 7:00am to see pandas at morning catch time when panda take break fast , then transfer to Lhsan , you can visit Giant Buddha by boat or Mountain trek , driver will take you to Great local place to eating local food ,back to chengdu around 4-5 pm also we will take you best view of tea tarrace view impressive Tea farm mountian and tasting tea

from$130

Small Group 2-Hour Kungfu Lesson in Chengdu (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

This small group 2-hour Kungfu lesson will show you traditional Chinese martial arts Kungfu, the master has learned 8 years of Shaolin Kungfu from Shaolin Temple ,Luoyang, Henan Province . You can learn Taichi, Baduanjin , boxing, cudgel, spear, knife, sword, free combat etc here with the aim for attacking , health or for a show . join us to experience the amazing Kungfu class , to understand Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee's life .

from$90

Chengdu Hotpot Tasting Experience with Stories and Culture (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h 30 min

Want to experience a truly authentic Sichuan hotpot, but have no idea where to get? Feel held back by a Chinese menu? Unknown ingredients? Or the fear of a tourist trap? Wanna have a better knowledge of the stories and culture behind Chinese hotpot? In your small-group experience, we'll take you to a hidden local favorite, help you navigate the menu, create your own flavorful dipping sauce, and unlock the secrets to enjoying hotpot like a true local—from mysterious Chinese menu to the perfect cooking time for each item. Dive into the real flavor of Chengdu, just like a local. Who are we? We're natives living here more than 20 years, exploring over 1,000 restaurants. We know the real taste of Chengdu and the authentic local life.

from$68

Half-Day Walking Tour with a Vegetarian Lunch at a Nunnery (opens in a new tab)

6 4 h – 5 h

During this 4 hours unique Walker Tour, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it and learn different species of Sichuan spices and ingredients that will be used in the Sichuan cuisine. After that, you’ll ramble through back streets and discover the real Chengdu on foot and learn traditional culture with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll arrive a hidden nunnery for vegetarian with a special Buddhist ceremony. You’ll then enjoy local tea in an authentic local tea house. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this tour will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

from$50

Chengdu Exclusive Chinese Painting Private MasterclassExperience (opens in a new tab)

2 2 h

Highlights: Accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide, you will go to a traditional Chinese painting studio where a master of Chinese painting will give you an introduction and instruction in Chinese painting and you will receive your own piece of Chinese painting and an exclusive gift from us. Most traditional and fascinating Chinese culture experience and the only one traditional Chinese painting experience in Chengdu now; Professional teachers who will assist you to draw Traditional Chinese painting step by step; Considerate tour guide who speaks fluent English; Undisturbed and comfortable environment, where fresh fruits and nice tea are served.

from$138

3-hour In-depth History and Culture Walk Tour in Central Chengdu (opens in a new tab)

4 3 h

This corner of Chengdu was known by many names: Shaocheng (少城), Luocheng(罗城), Mancheng(满城)—each name a chapter in its 2200-year saga. Once a walled world, sealed off for Manchu communities alone, this enclave wasn’t just bricks and boundaries; it was a living, breathing slice of Qing-dynasty life, tucked into the heart of Sichuan. Why here? What did daily life feel like for the bannermen and their families who called it home—sipping tea in hutongs, training in courtyards, or weaving local flavors into their northern traditions? And what makes its echoes still pulse today, drawing visitors to wander where history lingers in every alley? We’ll peel back the layers: grand tales of empire and segregation, paired with small, vivid moments. By the end, you won’t just see Mancheng—you’ll live a day in its shoes, where past and present dance in the shadows of its walls. Let’s step in.

from$39

Chengdu Museum Tours & Tickets (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h – 3 h

The Chengdu Museum is one of the most famous—and interesting—attractions in chengdu, and its vast collection can be overwhelming. Head directly inside at the reserved time with your guide and focus on the museum's highlights, learn about Chengdu's history and culture. 1、Entry Tickets reservations service. 2、A private Chengdu Museum tour customized to your interest(2 hrs). 3、Optimize your time with pre-booked ticket and a guided visit. 4、Choose a morning or afternoon tour time to fit your schedule. 5、Cover the top works in the vast museum in a few hours.

from$10

Learn Cold Noodle And Wolf Teeth Potato At Local Home (opens in a new tab)

7 1 h 40 min – 2 h

Skip a generic cooking class in Chengdu for a shared, small-group lesson in two Zigong snacks: cold noodles and wolf-teeth potatoes. At a local home, learn to prepare the dishes using the cooking methods and flavors passed down from the host’s mother, who ran a food stall selling them for years. You’ll work with the ingredients and equipment provided, make chili oil from a home recipe, and cook under instruction before tasting what you made. The host also explains characteristics of Sichuan and Zigong cuisine, along with the personal connection behind the food: a childhood in Zigong, where the host’s parents worked in the salt factory and the family cooked with local well salt and chili. The shared experience is capped at six travelers, and the spice level can be adjusted if you can’t eat spicy food.

from$35

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