Chongqing Like A Local Explore LocalMarket and Cooking byYourself

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Spend an afternoon with a local shop owner exploring an authentic Chongqing market. With English commentary throughout, discover different chilies, spices, and the everyday food culture of Chongqing, and experience the city’s true local atmosphere like a local.

Back in the shop, make three Chongqing dishes by hand: Panda Bingfen (Panda Ice Jelly), Tomato Meatball Mini Hot Pot, and Chongqing Xiaomian. From all-natural ice jelly with vegetable juice and hand-rolled meatballs to stir-fried noodle sauce, you control the spice level and enjoy the fun of hands-on cooking.

After cooking, sit down in the shop and enjoy the meal you made—a wonderful afternoon full of authentic Chongqing flavors.

Ideal for food lovers, families, friends, and travelers from home and abroad who want an in-depth experience of local Chongqing culture.

Example Menu

Dessert

Panda Bingfen (Panda Ice Jelly)

Made with natural ice jelly and infused with vegetable juice, giving it a fresh, natural green color, topped with adorable panda-shaped marshmallows.

Starter

Tomato Meatball Mini Hot Pot

Flavorful tomato broth, perfect for all tastes. Hand-roll your own meatballs and cook them in mini hot pot for a fun, hands-on dining experience.

Main

Chongqing Xiaomian (Chongqing Noodles)

Traditional Chongqing-style noodles with a spice level you control. Stir-fry your own noodle sauce and enjoy a rich, layered flavor.

What's Included

Include cooking experience fees and all ingredients costs.
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Lan Breeze Restaurant, No. 40, Longning Road, Yuanyang Subdistrict, Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

A local store manager will take you to the most authentic local market, introduce Chongqing’s local market to you in English, and help you learn about different chilies, spices, and more.
Then, the manager will guide you in making three local Chongqing dishes, so you can enjoy the fun of hands-on cooking.
After cooking, sit down in the shop and enjoy the dishes you made yourself.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Skyward Journey

Tags

Cooking Classes
Seasonal
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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