Chengdu Small Group Local Market with Food Culture and Stories

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

As a native living more than 20 years and exploring over 1,000 restaurants , I’ll show you through one of Chengdu’s oldest markets—where locals live, eat, and connect, exploring the locals’s life and trying typical Chengduese dishes.
Go beyond the tourist traps and step into a place we call our own. Explore a historic market, taste authentic local food and discover stories & culture. This isn't a tour...... it's an invitation into our daily world.

Example Menu

Starter

Dan Hong Gao

A typical local snack —— cooked in a mini pan, and folded over with sweet or savory fillings. You have 10+ choices!

Starter

Yu Mi Bing

pan-fried cake with fresh pumpkin or corn. a popular daily snack.

Starter

Baozi

The popular, steamed, fluffy buns, filled with meats or vegetables. one of the most famous snacks in Chengdu.

Main

Zha Jiang Mian

Sit down in a local noodle restaurant and enjoy the authentic, savory noodle dish you can't find elsewhere. A local favorite.

Main

Hotpot Base

hot pot base—— my gift at the end of the tour, so you can bring the taste of Sichuan home. (Don't worry, I'll show you how to use it)

Dessert

more food...

come and explore with me!!

What's Included

A gift of authentic hotpot base to bring the flavors home
A sit-down, safe to eat local restaurant
Small group tour (2-6 people)
A complimentary local drink
A tasting of at least 3 local snacks
English-speaking guide
Market tour
Vegetarian friendly (with advance notice)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the starting point：Nijiaqiao Metro Station Exit E(倪家桥地铁站E口). Metro Line 1/8. The meeting time for morning is 10:00am and afternoon is 14:30pm

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

• Explore a Historic Market: We’ll wander through one of Chengdu's oldest local markets, a bustling hub of daily life and tradition.
• Taste Authentic Street Food: I’ll take you where locals truly eat, revealing the city's hidden culinary treasures that most travelers never discover.
• Discover Stories & Culture: Go beyond the plate. I'll share the fascinating history and cultural significance behind each dish and place we visit.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by wenqian's Culinary Tours

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High Tea
Restaurants
Breakfast
Brunch
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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