This is one of Chengdu’s most beloved food and culture experiences, perfect for travelers who want to dive deep into the flavors and history of Sichuan cuisine in a full day of learning and hands-on fun.
Chengdu is famous as the heart of Sichuan cuisine, a culinary tradition with a history spanning thousands of years. This tour masterfully combines education, tasting, and creation, taking you from exploring the roots of Sichuan food to crafting your own dishes under expert guidance.
It is a journey of culinary discovery and hands-on creativity. In the morning, you’ll visit the only Sichuan Cuisine-themed museum in China, exploring ancient culinary relics and learning about the origin, history, and culture of Sichuan cuisine. In the afternoon, you’ll join a hands-on cooking class to learn to cook two classic Sichuan dishes under a professional chef’s guidance.
🏛️ Visit the only Sichuan Cuisine-themed museum in China with abundant ancient culinary relics
👨🍳 Guided museum tour to explore the origin, history and culture of Sichuan cuisine
🍜 Taste unlimited authentic local snacks & seasonal sour soup for free inside the museum
🔥 Hands-on cooking class, learn to cook 2 classic Sichuan dishes under professional chef’s guidance
🚗 Free hotel pickup & drop-off within Chengdu 3rd Ring Road
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Private Guided Tour
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Chengdu / Sichuan Cuisine Museum
Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
| Duration | Full Day |
| Departure/Return | Chengdu hotel pickup & drop-off (within 3rd Ring Road) |
| Group Type | Small Group Tour |
| Language | English-speaking local guide |
| Highlights | Sichuan Cuisine Museum, Snacks Tasting, Hands-on Cooking Class |
| Difficulty | Easy, suitable for all visitors |
Daily Itinerary
| Time | Itinerary Details |
| 08:00 | Door-to-door hotel pickup within Chengdu 3rd Ring Road |
| 08:00-09:30 | Drive to Sichuan Cuisine Museum |
| 09:30-12:00 | Museum Visiting & Snacks Tasting Entrance ticket included. Wander across exhibition halls to view ancient cooking utensils and precious cultural relics. Watch intangible cultural heritage cooking performances |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch (Self-arranged)Multiple local restaurants available around the museum. |
| 13:00-15:30 | Hands-On Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Class Change into chef uniforms, follow experienced instructors step by step, learn and cook 2 signature Sichuan dishes independently. Taste your self-made dishes after class. |
| 15:30-17:00 | Drive back to downtown Chengdu |
| 17:00 | Tour ends with hotel drop-off within Chengdu 3rd Ring Road |
✅ Inclusions
- Hotel pickup & drop-off within Chengdu 3rd Ring Road
- Round-trip private transportation
- Sichuan Cuisine Museum entrance ticket
- Free unlimited museum internal snacks
- Complete hands-on cooking course with professional chef guidance
- Cooking ingredients & chef uniform usage
- Professional English-speaking guide service throughout the day
❌ Exclusions
- Lunch (self-arranged)
- Personal beverages and extra private consumption
- Optional upgraded dishes during cooking session
- Personal service tips
