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Chengdu

UNESCO City of Gastronomy

2 days City WalkNight LifeTraditional TherapyCulinary Journey

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

Chengdu — Sichuan's teahouse capital and home of the Giant Panda Base — hero image for a private China travel guide by Boutique China

What you'll experience

  • 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
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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
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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
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Culinary Journey

  • Asia’s First UNESCO City of Gastronomy The undisputed historical heart and soul of Sichuan cuisine.
  • The Art of Má Là 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.
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Private Chengdu & Alpine Glimpse

Giant Pandas at the Chengdu Research Base, then three days in the alpine lakes of Siguniang or Jiuzhai Valley. City culture first, mountain silence after.

6 – 8 days · From $3,300 pp / twin share
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