Culinary Adventures with Lost Plate Food Tours in Chengdu
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 days, full days
Fitness Level
Basic walking fitness needed for standing and strolling during food tours and site visits.
Overview
Taste your way through Chengdu’s unmatched street food, hotpots, and tea culture while visiting iconic sites like the Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha in this four-day journey with Lost Plate Food Tours.
Discover Chengdu’s Flavors, Culture and Pandas
Deposit per person
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About This Adventure
Embark on a culinary adventure in Chengdu, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Over four days, savor unlimited street food and hotpot, visit the Giant Panda Research Base, and experience traditional tea culture. Explore the scenic town of Leshan, home to the majestic Giant Buddha, while indulging in local delicacies.
Trip Cost:
You will be charged a deposit of $330 USD per person to secure your spot. To see the total price for your specific trip, select the date in the calendar. Balances (total price - deposit) will be collected 14 days prior to trip start.
Prices are based on two guests per room. Single travelers will be charged an additional single occupancy fee when your balance is due.
Trip Details:
As the hot-spot of Sichuan cuisine, Chengdu has been an UNESCO City of Gastronomy for over a decade. From local street food to roundtable hotpots, come experience why Chengdu and its cuisine are so special and unique.
Duration: 4 days, 3 nights Group Size: Small groups of 4-10 guests per trip Inclusions:
- 3 nights accommodations.
- All meals, including soft drinks and beer. Food will be plentiful and varied!
- Ticket/entrance fees at attractions.
- Our own private ground transportation, provided each day, stocked with mineral water.
- English speaking Lost Plate trip leader.
- Airport pick-up at CTU on day 1.
- Airport drop-off at CTU on day 4.
- Shopping is available during your free time, but this is a no-shopping tour and is not part of our itinerary.
- Online pre-trip briefing and Q&A by Lost Plate one week prior to departure.
Highlights
- Jump in our Tuktuks and join our Chengdu Evening Food Tour for unlimited food, beer, and soft drinks and try at least 10 dishes across 4+ stops, plus a local bar.
- Sichuan is the land of pandas, so we'll visit the Chengdu Research Base for Giant Pandas for a good look at all shapes and sizes.
- Head to the outskirts to a special teahouse that hasn't changed for decades. Experience a staple of Chengdu culture and enjoy a cup of tea with locals like they have their entire lives.
- Enjoy the very best of Chengdu's word-famous hotpot scene. This tradition is almost 3000 years old, and for good reason! We'll visit our favorite spot off the tourist track.
- Visit a Sichuan tea village where you'll pick, roast and make tea by hand, plus explore the tea terraces.
- Stay in the town of Leshan, famous for its Giant Buddha carved into a 71 meter riverside cliff where three local rivers meet...plus try all the best local eats.
This itinerary is subject to changes and adjustments based on seasonality and local operations.
Adventure Tips
Pack Comfortable Walking Shoes
Expect to cover varied terrain on food tours and cultural stops—sturdy shoes make all-day outings more enjoyable.
Stay Hydrated
Local street food can be spicy and salty; drinking plenty of water throughout the day is essential.
Carry Local Currency
Small purchases and market snacks often require cash, so have some yuan on hand for convenience.
Be Ready for Mild Spices
Sichuan cuisine is famously spicy; inform guides of dietary preferences in advance to customize meals where possible.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Giant pandas at Chengdu Research Base
- Sichuan Takin (a rare mountain goat-antelope species)
History
Leshan’s Giant Buddha, carved during the Tang dynasty over 1,200 years ago, represents an unmatched feat of cultural and religious artistry carved directly into cliff faces.
Conservation
The Chengdu Research Base supports panda breeding and habitat restoration efforts to combat the threats facing this endangered species.
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Adventure Hotspots in Chengdu
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Provide support and comfort during active food walks and sightseeing.
Light rain jacket
Protects against occasional showers common in Chengdu’s wetter months.
spring|summer|fall specific
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during active tours and outdoor stops.
Small daypack
Carry daily essentials comfortably for outings.