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- English
Live like a real Chongqinger—not just sightsee. Choose mystery ingredients at a bustling wet market, cook authentic dishes in a local home, and share a family meal. Sip premium Pu’er tea, create traditional paper-cut art (framed to keep), and end with optional Hanfu photos in a stunning indoor garden. It’s culture you touch, taste, and take home.
Example Menu
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Classic Mapo Tofu
Learn the balance of numbing peppercorns and spicy chili bean paste.
Main
Seasonal Sichuan Stir-fry (e.g., Kung Pao Chicken)
A demonstration of the iconic "wok hei" (breath of the wok) and local flavor layering.
Main
Hand-folded Chinese Dumplings
Master the traditional art of wrapping and folding with various fillings.
Dessert
local special veggie salad
choose your own veggie to make a local style salad.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please take Exit 4A of Lijia Station on Metro Line 6.Our host will be waiting for you at that location 10 minutes in advance, holding a sign that says "Linda Cook."
What to expect
Step into a real Chongqing home for a hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare three signature dishes: Mapo Tofu, handmade dumplings, and crispy “wolfteeth” potatoes, along with the ingredients you picked from the market. Sit down to share a warm, family-style meal with your host.
After eating, immerse yourself in authentic cultural traditions: enjoy a tea tasting featuring Yunnan black tea and raw Pu’er, then try your hand at Chinese paper-cutting. Your finished artwork will be framed on the spot as a special souvenir.
The tour ends with a visit to The Ring Shopping Mall, where you can optionally rent a Hanfu outfit for photos in its stunning indoor garden.
*Duration: 4 hours (morning/afternoon available)
Includes: English-speaking host, all cooking ingredients , tea tasting, paper-cutting activity, framed paper-cut souvenir, and market tour
Optional: Hanfu rental for photos at The Ring
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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