Culinary Tour Itinerary To Eat Your Way Through Chengdu

Chengdu is spicy, savory, and full of flavor.

This city eats well—and so should you. When you join one of the Chengdu tours with Your Way Holiday, it’s not just sightseeing. It’s tasting. Smelling. Sipping. Slurping.

We’ve crafted the perfect one-day culinary itinerary so you can savor the best of Sichuan cuisine—without missing a bite.

Let’s dig in.

Morning: Wake Up with Dumplings and Doujiang

Start your day in a quiet alley near People’s Park. Not at a tourist spot, but at a humble breakfast stall. Locals line up here every morning for soft zheng jiao (steamed dumplings) and doujiang (warm soybean milk).

Your Way Holiday guides help you order like a pro and explain what’s in each bite. You’ll learn that breakfast here isn’t just fuel—it’s part of the culture.

After breakfast, stroll through the park and sip tea with the locals. You’ll see calligraphy artists, tai chi dancers, and ear cleaners at work. Yes, ear cleaners.

Only in Chengdu.

Late Morning: Snacks at Wenshu Monastery Market

Next stop: the food stalls near Wenshu Monastery. This area offers a taste of old Chengdu. Wander with your guide through narrow lanes as spicy aromas fill the air.

Try guokui—crispy meat-filled flatbread. Bite into rabbit's head (if you’re brave). Sip on a cooling herbal jelly or sample bobo chicken—skewered meats and veggies soaked in spicy broth.

With Your Way Holiday, you get more than food. You get the stories behind it. Why locals love it. When it’s eaten. How it’s made.

Lunch: Chengdu Hot Pot, the Real Deal

Ready for the main event? Time for hot pot.

Chengdu hot pot isn’t just a meal—it’s an experience. You’ll sit at a bubbling pot of red chili oil, surrounded by meats, tofu, veggies, and handmade noodles.

Our favorite local spots offer private booths, cool air-conditioning, and even aprons and hair ties—because this gets messy.

Don’t know what to order? No stress. Your Way Holiday guide will help you choose just the right mix, from spicy beef slices to lotus root.

Not a fan of spice? We’ve got milder broths, too.

Afternoon: A Visit to a Traditional Tea House

Time to slow down. Chengdu has the pace is famously known for its chill pace. Nowhere is that more obvious than its teahouses.

We will take you to the oldest teahouses in Chengdu. It is complete with bamboo chairs, birdsong, and porcelain cups.

Choose from floral jasmine, smoky pu’erh, or the signature Sichuan green tea. Locals sip for hours here. So can you.

Your Way Holiday makes space in your day for this kind of unhurried joy. Food tours shouldn’t feel rushed. They should feel like this—real, relaxed, and rooted in place.

Evening: Jinli Street for Street Food and Atmosphere

As the sun sets, we head to Jinli Ancient Street. Yes, it’s popular. This place is beautiful with a lantern alley, red painted walls, and food stalls for travelers.

You could taste the chuan chuan skewers and dan dan noodles. Also, savor the sweet rice balls, and three big guns, i.e., rabbit meat, spicy chicken, and dry-fried green beans.

With Your Way Holiday, you skip the frozen reheats and head straight to the authentic vendors. We know who cooks fresh. We know what’s worth it.

You’ll end the night full, happy, and maybe holding a sesame pancake for the road.

Add-Ons for Foodies

Want more? Ask Your Way Holiday to customize your Chengdu tour with extras like:

• Cooking class with a local chef

• Visit to a morning spice market

• Dumpling folding workshop

• Guided Baijiu tasting session

Every itinerary can be made to fit your flavor.

Why Food Tastes Better with Your Way Holiday

• Because we know where the good stuff is.

• Because we speak the language.

• Because we don’t just point—you taste, touch, and learn.

Your Way Holiday designs food-focused Chengdu tours that connect you with the city’s heart. Every stop is curated. Every dish is authentic. Every guide is passionate about what you’re eating and why it matters.

Ready to Eat Your Way Through Chengdu?

From breakfast dumplings to late-night skewers, this city feeds your soul. With Your Way Holiday, you don’t just try the food—you understand it.

Let us build your custom culinary adventure. Private, flexible, and delicious from start to finish.

Chengdu is calling. And it smells amazing.