Chengdu Hotpot Tasting Experience with Stories and Culture

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

Example Menu

Starter

Zha Su Rou

Crispy Fried Pork Bites, crisp outside and tender inside, serving as a perfect savory snack between hotpot dishes.

Starter

Hong Tang Ci Ba

a classic dessert of sticky rice cakes with a crispy exterior and chewy center, drizzled with brown sugar syrup.

Main

Hotpot

Enjoy an authentic Sichuan hotpot experience in a 100% local restaurant, guided by a local expert.

Dessert

beverage

local beverage or beer, it depends on you.

Dessert

wait you to expore...

What's Included

A sit-down, safe to eat local restaurant
Vegetarian-friendly(with advanced notice)
Small group tour (no more than 6 people)
Snacks
in a fancy restaurant
English-speaking guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at metro line 2: East Shuhan Road(蜀汉路东站) Exit F. The meeting time is 6:00PM

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

1. Experience authentic Sichuan hotpot at a local favorite restaurant.
2. Interactive Ordering: Discover Unique Ingredients.
3. Learn how to use chopsticks.
4. Create your own traditional dipping sauce.
5. Explore common hotpot ingredients (unusual veggies and meats).
6. Master hotpot eating techniques (e.g., "Seven Up, Eight Down").
7. Discover the history and culture behind hotpot.
8. Enjoy local drinks and desserts
9. Tasting and Conversation

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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
Supplied by wenqian's Culinary Tours

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Tags

Dining Experiences
Restaurants
Dinner
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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