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1-Day Chengdu Panda, Farmers' Market & Sichuan Cooking Private Tour

🐼 Discover Chengdu in one day with giant pandas at 【Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding】, local snacks and everyday life at a traditional farmers' market, and a hands-on Sichuan cooking experience in a local chef's home. 🌶️
1-Day
From US$289/pax
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🐼 Meet Chengdu's Giant Pandas
Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the morning and follow a carefully planned route to observe giant pandas and panda cubs while learning more about their behavior and daily life.
🥟 Taste Everyday Chengdu at a Local Market
Step into a traditional farmers' market to experience local food culture, sample distinctive snacks, watch skilled vendors at work, and discover how Chengdu residents shop and bargain in daily life.
🌶️ Cook Authentic Sichuan Dishes in a Local Home
Visit an experienced Sichuan chef's home and learn to prepare three typical Sichuan dishes, discovering the ingredients, techniques, and flavors behind one of China's best-known regional cuisines.
Day
01
Chengdu Hotel → Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding → Traditional Farmers' Market → Local Chef's Home → Chengdu Hotel
Approx. 30-50 km / 1.5-2 hrs
The Cost Includes

• Professional licensed English-speaking guide

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for scheduled transfers and sightseeing

• Admission ticket to 【Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding】

• Local snack tasting at the traditional farmers' market as listed in the itinerary

• Sichuan cooking experience in a local chef's home

• Ingredients and instruction for preparing three typical Sichuan dishes

• Scheduled pickup and drop-off in Chengdu

The source states that private transportation, an English-speaking local guide, and activities and meals listed in the itinerary are included.

The Cost Excludes

• Hotel accommodation

• Meals not specifically included in the scheduled food and cooking experiences

• Additional food and drinks purchased at the farmers' market

• International and domestic flights

• China visa

• Personal expenses

• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

Booking Notice

• The published price is based on 2 adults traveling together on a private tour. The final price may vary according to the program, travel date, and number of participants.

• The suggested itinerary begins at approximately 8:00 am and finishes at around 5:00 pm. The listed times are guidelines and may be adjusted according to actual conditions and your personal requirements.

• Morning is generally the best time to visit 【Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding】 because giant pandas are usually more active before the afternoon.

• Panda activity, the location of individual pandas, and the visibility of panda cubs cannot be guaranteed on a particular day.

• The exact snacks available at the farmers' market may change according to the season and individual vendors.

• The cooking experience normally includes preparing three typical Sichuan dishes with a local chef. The exact dishes may be adjusted according to ingredient availability and dietary requirements.

• Please provide any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or ingredients you cannot eat before the tour so the cooking arrangement can be checked in advance.

• Pickup and drop-off can be arranged at your Chengdu hotel, airport, railway station, or another agreed location according to your schedule.

• This private itinerary can be customized according to your interests and schedule.

Refund Policy

• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee

• 30-15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee

• 14-7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee

• 6-2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee

• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation or other services will be deducted from the refundable amount.

FAQ
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The published reference price is based on a private tour for 2 people, with private local transportation for the scheduled itinerary.
Is an English-speaking guide included?
yes. An English-speaking local guide is included throughout the scheduled tour.
Is 【Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding】 included?
Yes. The city's main panda base is the scheduled morning attraction, with the visit arranged to make the most of the pandas' more active morning period.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Please provide any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or ingredients you cannot eat before booking. The final menu and available substitutions should be confirmed with the chef in advance.
What will I cook during the Sichuan cooking experience?
The itinerary includes preparing three typical Sichuan dishes with an experienced local chef. The exact menu is not fixed on the product page and may vary according to ingredients and the final arrangement.
Are the food tastings and cooking experience included?
Yes. The source includes activities and meals listed in the itinerary. The market food experience and Sichuan cooking activity are therefore treated as included in this version. Additional food and drinks purchased separately are not included.
Is there a lot of walking?
The walking level is light to moderate. 【Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding】 involves regular sightseeing on foot, while the farmers' market and cooking experience require only shorter periods of walking and standing.
Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes. This is a private tour, and the sightseeing order, pickup location, drop-off location, and food experience can be adjusted according to your interests and schedule.
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