Highlights
- Explore a local neighbourhood market and taste regional Sichuan specialities.
- Experience a traditional tea ceremony and discover Chengdu’s tea culture.
- Try Chinese calligraphy with guidance from a local teacher.
- Travel in a small group of no more than 6, with more time to ask questions and connect with local culture.
Itinerary
Local Neighbourhood Market
Start your day where Chengdu residents actually shop: a busy local market filled with colourful produce, fragrant spices and steaming street-food stalls.
Your guide will introduce regional ingredients, explain some of the flavours that define Sichuan cuisine, and let you taste a few local specialities along the way. Rather than a tourist market, this is a glimpse into Chengdu’s everyday neighbourhood life.
Traditional Teahouse Experience
Slow down with a traditional Gongfu tea ceremony and explore a deeper side of Chinese tea culture.
Learn about the traditions behind tea cultivation and teaware, as well as the philosophy of harmony that shapes the way tea is prepared and enjoyed. It’s more than simply sitting down for a cup of tea: it’s an introduction to a tradition that has developed over centuries.
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
Step into the world of Chinese calligraphy with guidance from a local teacher.
Learn about the elegance and philosophy behind each brushstroke before trying it yourself. You’ll create a Chinese character that carries your own intention, giving you a meaningful handmade keepsake to take home from Chengdu.
What’s Included
- Local market visit
- Traditional tea ceremony
- Calligraphy workshop with all materials
- English-speaking guide
What’s Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Personal expenses
Know Before You Go
Small Group Tour
This is a small-group tour, not a private tour, with a maximum of 6 guests.
Keeping the group small gives you more opportunities to ask questions, interact with your guide and take part in each experience at a relaxed pace.
Dietary Requirements
This tour is vegetarian-friendly. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Hotel Transportation
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.
