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Panda & Pepper: An Unforgettable Chengdu Day Tour

Chengdu's Essentials, Tailored for You

Specifically crafted for first-timers, this tour focuses on what makes Chengdu unique: pandas and peppery cuisine. Tell us your interests, and we'll customize an exclusive itinerary. Your day, your way—ensuring a perfectly tailored and memorable introduction.

Tour Highlights

Observe the Adorable Pandas

Discover the Panda Paradise, observe giant pandas and cubs up close in their adorable daily routines, and learn about their unique way of life.

Dive into a food adventure at the old-town market.

Weave through the steam-filled, lively alleys and feel the uniquely warm community spirit of Chengdu. Here, you can savor one-of-a-kind snacks at down-to-earth prices and, in the friendly banter with vendors, learn to bargain shrewdly yet amiably—just like a local.

Learn to Cook Classic Sichuan Cuisine in a Local Home

Step into the warm kitchen of a local Sichuan chef for an immersive cooking experience. Discover the secrets behind authentic flavors as you learn to prepare classic dishes in a true home setting.

Itinerary Overview

This suggested itinerary is fully flexible. We will gladly customize it to your interests, schedule, and real-time conditions, with your guide making adjustments as needed.

For a perfect beginning, your private guide will meet you upon arrival — be it the airport, station, port, or your hotel lobby.

• Smart Timing & Routing: We schedule your visit strategically to bypass the biggest crowds.

• Active Panda Viewing: We aim to align the tour with the pandas' most active periods for better viewing opportunities.

Immerse yourself in the living culture of Chengdu's traditional market. Beyond tasting local delicacies, you'll learn essential skills: bargaining with shopkeepers and mastering the art of dumpling-making. As an optional enhancement, be guided by a local chef through the market to select authentic ingredients and gain first-hand insight into Sichuan culinary traditions.

It's hard to travel like a true insider when you're just another face in the crowded tourist spots. Instead, for an authentic slice of Chengdu life, visit a local chef's home—it might just be the best way to truly taste the local culture.

Here, you'll cook three classic Sichuan dishes alongside your host, unearthing the secrets of the region's flavors and even creating your own recipe. If you wish, you can also learn to play Sichuan Mahjong in the living room, experiencing firsthand the local philosophy of food and the art of leisure.