Sichuan Cuisine Museum Hands-On Cooking & Dujiangyan Irrigation System Adventure: Day Tour From Chengdu

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Duration

Fullday

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and ancient engineering marvels of Chengdu with this unique Chengdu day tour. Start your journey with a visit to the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, where you’ll not only taste authentic Sichuan dishes but also get hands-on experience making traditional snacks. In the afternoon, explore the historic Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and witness the incredible ancient engineering that has sustained Chengdu Plain for over 2,000 years.

This tour offers a perfect blend of culinary discovery and cultural exploration, giving travelers an insider’s look at both Sichuan’s food culture and its fascinating history.

Highlights

  • Hands-On Culinary Experience: Taste and cook authentic Sichuan cuisine under the guidance of culinary masters at the only museum in the world dedicated to regional cuisine.
  • Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Explore the ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System and marvel at the ingenuity of China's oldest waterworks still in operation today.
  • Perfect for Food and Culture Lovers: Combine Sichuan food tour with an appreciation for historical wonders in one enriching day.
  • Small-Group Tour: Enjoy personalized attention and in-depth explanations from local experts.
  • Exclusive Local Access: Get insights into Sichuan culture and culinary secrets from locals, making your experience more authentic.

Included/Excluded

  • A sustainably designed guidebook (reusable) and exquisite souvenirs, exclusively created by us (supplier)
  • Entryticket to Sichuan Cuisine Museum and Dujiangyan Irrigation System
  • Tasting of authentic Sichuan dishes
  • Hands-on snack-making session
  • English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All necessary entrance fees
  • Transportation to and in Dujiangyan
  • Extra food & drink
  • Personal items you bought

Itinerary

Pickup Time: 7:00 AM

Duration: 8 hours (about)

Pickup Location: exact pickup location details will be provided after booking

Drop-off Location: exact end up location details will be provided after booking

<span> 1.5 hours</span>Sichuan Cuisine Museum

Your journey begins with a visit to the Exhibition Hall, where thousands of cultural relics and books showcase the fascinating history of Sichuan cuisine. You’ll then explore the Sichuan Cuisine Ingredients Display, where you can witness the traditional Qing Dynasty method of brewing the “soul of Sichuan cuisine,” and experience the craftsmanship behind handmade Zhongba soy sauce — even trying your hand at making soy sauce yourself!

<span> 1 hour</span>Taste Sichuan Cuisine

You’ll get to taste a variety of iconic Sichuan dishes, including the spicy and flavorful mapo tofu and kung pao chicken. Indulge in Classic Snacks, with over 20 traditional delicacies available for you to savor as much as you like within the museum’s grounds.

<span> 2 hours</span>Hands-On Cooking Sichuan Cuisine Experience

The highlight of the visit is a hands-on cooking session, where you'll make traditional snacks such as Kong Pao Chicken, Orange Chicken, dumplings or sweet sesame cakes under the guidance of expert chefs. This is the perfect opportunity to master Sichuan culinary techniques while savoring the dishes you create.

<span> 3 hours</span>Dujiangyan Irrigation System

After lunch, travel to the awe-inspiring Dujiangyan Irrigation System, an ancient water management system that has been key to Chengdu’s agricultural success for over 2,000 years. As one of China’s most impressive engineering feats, it channels water from the Min River to irrigate the fertile Chengdu Plain without using a dam. Walk along the scenic paths, cross the Anlan Suspension Bridge, and learn how this innovative system continues to provide water for millions. Your guide will share stories and facts about this UNESCO World Heritage Site, bringing the ancient technology to life.

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Fullday (+7hours)

Languages

English

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Sichuan Cuisine Museum Hands-On Cooking & Dujiangyan Irrigation System Adventure: Day Tour From Chengdu
Customer
05/27/2022

A Brilliant Trip

We have been on a couple of cycling trips before and this one was probably the best. Tri our guide was outstanding and all our fellow cyclists were a great bunch of people. We got a real flavour of life in Vietnam. Lots of interesting food.The meals were good and plentiful. Thought we would lose weight but didn't! Good Hotels. Many highlights but a couple or so to point out,Whale Island and Hoi An, the 30km exhilarating downhill ride and cycling in city centre traffic...... great fun but leaves your heart racing. It is quite full on which leaves you wanting to spend more time in some of the places visited. The usual pattern is arrive at 5 - 6 pm, leave at 7.15 next morning. However we did find time to swim in the hotel pools. Overnight train was great fun ....all part of the adventure. To cover the length of the country there are some longish times in the bus but the bus was comfortable but great chance to talk with your fellow travellers. This also gives you time to see more of the country and people watch. Staggered us how much could be piled on a scooter!The bikes were ideal for the road conditions as well as being clean and very well maintained. At the frequent refreshment/rest stops there was lots of juice, water, fruit, nuts and biscuits. The driver and bike mechanic were very friendly and very competent. Great organization, things happened when Tri said they would.
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Sichuan Cuisine Museum Hands-On Cooking & Dujiangyan Irrigation System Adventure: Day Tour From Chengdu
Customer
05/27/2022
Excellent, probably the best yet. This was an amazing trip. Totally fell in love with Vietnam, We did so much in such in two weeks. The cycling, somehow. only felt like a small part of the experience as there were so many other things that we did. Each day was full on, exceptionally well organised, great food, etc Been on a few cycle trips, and I think this was the best one so far.
Sichuan Cuisine Museum Hands-On Cooking & Dujiangyan Irrigation System Adventure: Day Tour From Chengdu
Sheng
05/27/2022
Good 'ole Exodus! An interesting blend of Vietnam from north to south including an o/n sleeper train. The success and enjoyment of these trips is usually down to the blend of fellow travellers and team leader and this one was no different. The weather,early season, was mixed with a little more rain and cloud than hoped for but did not detract from the enjoyment but a little more sunshine would have enhanced the countryside. A read of the brochure and trip notes will give a very accurate picture of the breadth and variety of the trip. The daily riding distances are mainly governed by the fitness of the participants and their ability to cover the miles in a reasonable time and for the first time in my experience of 7 trips we were delayed by some participants who frankly were not cycling fit and I wonder if they had read and understood the pre - trip advice!
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