Highlights
- Explore Chengdu Beyond the Tourist Trail Wander through Yulin, one of Chengdu’s most beloved local neighborhoods. Away from crowded attractions, discover small food stalls, old residential streets, and the everyday places where locals actually eat.
- Taste the Soul of Chengdu Street Food From chewy sweet water noodles and crispy guokui to freshly fried tangyou guozi and creative egg pancakes, experience the flavors that have shaped Chengdu’s food culture for generations.
- A Perfect Mix of Classic & Trending Snacks Try traditional Chengdu favorites alongside newer street food creations loved by younger locals, including the viral Yulin scissors potatoes.
- End the Night Like a Chengdu Local Finish your food adventure with chuanchuan xiang, Chengdu’s iconic hot pot on sticks. Pick your favorite ingredients, dip them into a bubbling spicy broth, and experience the city’s vibrant late-night food culture.
Menu
- Sweet Water Noodles (甜水面 Tian Shui Mian) A Chengdu classic featuring thick handmade noodles covered in a rich sweet-and-spicy sauce. Chewy, flavorful, and completely different from typical Sichuan noodles.
- Egg Pancake (蛋烘糕 Dan Hong Gao) A traditional Chengdu street snack with a soft, fluffy egg-based pancake shell and creative sweet or savory fillings.
- Fried Glutinous Rice Balls (糖油果子 Tang You Guo Zi) Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, coated with caramelized brown sugar for a warm, nostalgic sweetness.
- Rice Jelly (凉虾 Liang Xia) A refreshing Chengdu dessert made from rice jelly served with brown sugar syrup, perfect for cooling down between snacks.
- Baked Savory Pancake (锅盔 Guokui) A crispy baked Sichuan-style flatbread filled with savory ingredients. Simple, affordable, and loved by locals for generations.
- Yulin Scissors Potatoes (玉林剪刀土豆 Yulin Jiandao Tudou) A popular local snack where potatoes are cut with scissors, then mixed with Sichuan seasonings. Crispy outside, soft inside, with a signature numbing-spicy kick.
- Chuanchuan Xiang (串串香 Chuanchuan Xiang) End the tour with Chengdu’s famous hot pot on sticks. Choose from dozens of ingredients and enjoy the relaxed, social atmosphere of Chengdu’s late-night food scene.
What’s Included
- A professional English-speaking local guide
- All food and drinks listed on the tasting menu
- A private small-group experience
What’s Not Included
- Any additional food or drinks not included in the tasting menu
Dietary Requirements
- Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions, food allergies, or your preferred spice level (mild / medium / spicy), so we can make the best arrangements.
- If you have specific dietary restrictions, we’ll be happy to offer substitute snacks of equivalent value whenever possible.
