Discover authentic activities across China's most fascinating cities
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Visit Chengdu Panda Base to observe giant pandas, then experience Sichuan Opera face-changing. Discover opera arts and enjoy traditional stunts.
Experience Chengdu's leisurely teahouse culture. Learn gaiwan tea brewing, taste Sichuan famous teas, experience ear cleaning and mahjong.
Learn authentic Sichuan cuisine from market shopping to cooking. Master classics like Kung Pao Chicken and Mapo Tofu.
Experience Sichuan traditional handicrafts, learning Shu embroidery and bamboo weaving. Discover the charm of one of China's four famous embroideries.
Experience Chengdu Mahjong Culture in Chengdu. This authentic cultural activity offers international travelers a unique opportunity to connect with local traditions and create lasting memories of your China journey. Duration: Half day to Full day.
Experience Chengdu Cultural Heritage Tour in Chengdu. This authentic cultural activity offers international travelers a unique opportunity to connect with local traditions and create lasting memories of your China journey. Duration: Half day to Full day.
Learn the mesmerizing art of Chinese sugar painting—a street performance tradition where molten sugar is poured onto a marble slab to create intricate animal figures, flowers, and Chinese characters. Under a master's guidance, you'll master the temperature control, pouring techniques, and even try the traditional 'sugar roulette' wheel to determine which animal you'll create.
Learn the secrets of authentic Sichuan hotpot from spice masters. Create your own hotpot base from scratch using doubanjiang, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and beef tallow. Take home your personalized spice blend.
Go beyond standard panda viewing and spend a day as a panda volunteer. Help prepare bamboo, clean enclosures, and learn about conservation efforts from panda keepers. Limited daily spots make this an exclusive experience.
Experience the strangely satisfying and deeply relaxing art of traditional Sichuan ear cleaning. Using a complete set of specialized tools including tuning forks, feather sticks, and bamboo scoops, master practitioners provide 30 minutes of blissful relaxation that has become a viral sensation among foreign travelers.
Experience Chengdu's legendary nightlife along the Anshun Bridge and JiuYan riverside bar street. A local nightlife expert guides you through the city's best bars, live music venues, and riverside lounges where Chengdu's famous laid-back energy comes alive at night.
Go behind the scenes of the mystical Sichuan Face-Changing (Bian Lian) opera. Meet the performers, learn about the secret techniques of mask-changing, try on traditional costumes, and watch a private demonstration of this ancient art form.