Chengdu offers a perfect blend of culinary excellence, laid-back teahouse culture, adorable giant pandas, and accessible ancient towns.

• Culinary capital: Sichuan hotpot, street snacks, and numbing málà flavors that define southwestern Chinese cuisine

• Giant Panda Base: Close encounters with China's most beloved ambassador in a naturalistic breeding sanctuary

• Teahouse culture: Bamboo chairs, endless tea refills, ear cleaning, and people-watching in People's Park

• Jinli Ancient Street: Lantern-lit lanes, opera performances, and street food stalls in a heritage quarter

Pandas & Teahouse Culture

• Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: Morning visit when pandas are most active (feeding time)

• People's Park: Traditional teahouse experience with bamboo chairs, ear cleaning, and local atmosphere

• Kuanzhai Alley (Wide and Narrow Alleys): Qing Dynasty architecture, boutique shops, and courtyard cafés

Temples, Markets & Sichuan Cuisine

• Wenshu Monastery: Ming-era Buddhist temple with peaceful gardens and vegetarian lunch option

• Jinli Ancient Street: Explore this heritage quarter in the afternoon, returning at dusk for lanterns and opera snippets

• Sichuan hotpot dinner: Guided tasting with your choice of spice level and premium ingredients

Culinary Journey

• Asia’s First UNESCO City of Gastronomy: The undisputed historical heart and soul of Sichuan cuisine.

• The Art of Ma La: Experience the sophisticated dance of "numbing and spicy" flavors, far more complex than simple heat.

• Culinary Depth: A diverse journey ranging from authentic street stalls to exclusive, high-end heritage kitchens.