Half-Day Chengdu Back Alley Foodie Tour

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Chengdu, China

4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This is the ultimate experience for foodies visiting Chengdu. Take the chance out of finding somewhere good to eat by opting for this special private dining experience in a local’s home. Learn all about why hotpot is such a popular local dish and find out how locals cook hotpot at home with a mix of meats, vegetables, and other delicacies to dip.

Intimate dining experience in a local's home
Opportunity to try a favorite local dish—hotpot
Enjoy the perk of having unlimited local beer and soft drinks
Avoid big crowds with this private experience

Sample Menu

Main

Hotpot

What's Included

Snacks

Snacks and hotpot equivalent to a meal
Local English-speaking guide
Alcoholic Beverages

Unlimited local beer and soft drinks
Small group tour (less than 9 people)
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

梁家巷
Jinniu District, Chengdu, China, 610051
Your guide will meet you at Liang Jia Xiang Metro Stop Exit D ,Line 6 ,street level（梁家巷地铁站D口，6号线）

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Chengdu

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 3 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Stroller accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 59 reviews

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Interesting foodie tour

Wynona_L, Dec 2025

Our family really enjoyed the tour as it gave us a glimpse into local life. Interesting sights around the markets. Our guide Jerry was super nice and easy going. Knowledgeable and very helpful with food allergies/preferences. We enjoyed the food we tried and the restaurant chosen was delicious.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our Authentic Chengdu Food Workshop! We hope you had a wonderful time learning about traditional cooking methods and local ingredients. Tag @ChilliCoolChina in your food videos! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future classes. Best regards, Lance Chilli Cool Team

Excellent Hot Pot Cooking Class!

Alex_Z, Apr 2025

We had a fun experience with Lance. We first hit the market where he gave us some insight on local products and gave us a glimpse into daily life of Chengdu people. After the stroll we had some tea and started preparing our hot pot with a professional chef. Very knowledgable and patiently she explained us the key points of a good hot pot soup base. After cooking we were able to enjoy our meal with beer and good company. Thx for everything.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our Traditional Sichuan Hotpot Class! We hope you had a wonderful time at the market and learning heritage recipes. Tag @ChilliCoolChina in your cooking stories - we love seeing your progress! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future sessions. Best, Lance Chilli Cool Team

Excellent Back Alley Foodie Tour

David_M, Nov 2019

Lance, our guide, was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and, focussed on our enjoyment. The tour was relaxed; the food selections were very good; the vendors selected were really good … and … we were absolutely full by the end of the tour. Says it all really … Recommended!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you for participating in our Authentic Chengdu Food Adventure! We hope you enjoyed the local food scene and traditional cooking methods. Share your favorite dishes with @ChilliCoolChina - you might inspire others to join! It was wonderful having you with us, and we'd be delighted to see you again in future sessions. With best wishes, Lance Chilli Cool Team

This tour came with a great guide...

Lee E, Apr 2018

This tour came with a great guide that picks you up from the hotel and takes you to different areas around the city. It is a great way to taste Szechuan food!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our Seasonal Chengdu Food Tour! We hope you had a fantastic time trying seasonal specialties and local delicacies. Tag @ChilliCoolChina - we might share your food moments! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future workshops. Happy eating! Lance Chilli Cool Team

Perfect experience! Amazing Chengdu...

Chris H, Apr 2018

Perfect experience! Amazing Chengdu food tour! We had such a fantastic time on this Chengdu food tour! Winter was the perfect host, extremely knowledgeable about the cuisine and history of Chengdu and Sichuan, and an all-around fun guy to hang out with! Our tour consisted of a wide variety of stops to sample the most popular street foods of Chengdu. We also visited a beautiful ancient teahouse to enjoy a snack and a leisurely pot of tea in a very authentic and real atmosphere. We toured the food markets of Chengdu, visiting spice and chili stalls, sampling treats, and learning all about Sichuan cuisine. We ended the day with a fabulous hotpot experience, complete with all the ingredients one could imagine. Winter went out of his way to make sure that my vegan friend was able to experience the tour with vegan options so kindly arranged on all the snacks and restaurants we visited, and we both feel that this is one of the best, if not THE best, food experiences/tours we've ever taken part in. The cuisine of Chengdu is so interesting and wonderful, Winter is the perfect guide for your visit to one of the world's great food cities. He also is able to arrange interesting cooking classes, tea experiences, and more.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you for participating in our Hands-On Chengdu Food Experience! We hope you enjoyed trying various dishes and learning about local cuisine. Share your culinary discoveries with @ChilliCoolChina! It was wonderful having you with us, and we'd be thrilled to see you again in future sessions. Warm wishes, Lance Chilli Cool Team