“With over 18 years of guiding experience across Chengdu and Western Sichuan, I focus on slower travel, local culture, and meaningful experiences beyond standard sightseeing routes.
From traditional teahouses and mountain roads to Tibetan regions, hidden valleys, and everyday local life, I enjoy helping travelers experience a more authentic and immersive side of Western China.”
Travel across Sichuan through cities, rivers, markets, and traditional communities where food remains deeply connected to local identity, geography, and daily life.
Explore wet markets, hidden food streets, traditional teahouses, and hands-on cooking experiences while discovering how Sichuan cuisine balances spice, aroma, texture, and local ingredients.
Learn how Sichuan dishes are built through ingredients, preparation methods, and flavor layering during a local cooking experience guided by traditional home-style culinary techniques.
Visit historic salt production sites in Zigong and discover how salt shaped preservation, trade, fermentation, and the development of Sichuan cuisine throughout Chinese history.
Explore one of China’s oldest baijiu distilleries in Luzhou and learn how traditional fermentation methods continue to influence Chinese food and drinking culture today.
Arrive in Chengdu and settle into Sichuan’s relaxed capital city before beginning the culinary journey across the region.
In the evening, experience your first introduction to Sichuan cuisine with a traditional hotpot dinner surrounded by the lively atmosphere of Chengdu’s local dining culture.
Explore Chengdu’s spice markets and local food streets while learning how Sichuan cuisine is shaped through ingredients, aroma, and regional cooking traditions.
Join a hands-on cooking experience in a local dining space before visiting Wenshu Monastery and experiencing traditional tea culture at Heming Teahouse. End the evening with a street food and “fly restaurant” exploration through Chengdu’s hidden dining scenes.
Travel south toward Leshan while discovering regional food traditions shaped by river culture and local culinary history.
Explore Suji Old Town and taste the famous qiaojiao beef before visiting the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha. In the evening, discover Leshan’s vibrant local food scene around Zhanggongqiao food street.
Continue deeper into Sichuan’s culinary history with a visit to Zigong, one of China’s most important historical salt production centers.
Explore ancient salt wells and learn how salt shaped trade, preservation, and flavor throughout the region before continuing to Luzhou for a visit to the historic Luzhou Laojiao baijiu distillery — one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the world.
Enjoy a final Sichuan breakfast before transferring to the airport with guide assistance.
Depart with a deeper understanding of Sichuan cuisine, regional food culture, tea traditions, and the craftsmanship behind one of China’s most influential culinary regions.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
Travelers are responsible for ensuring valid passports, visas, and travel documents before departure.
Some services, including permits, transportation tickets, and hotel reservations, may be non-refundable once confirmed.
By booking with PandaRoaming, travelers agree to our full Cancellation & Refund Policy.
We offer different accommodation options throughout the journey.
All accommodations are carefully selected by our team for location, comfort, atmosphere, and overall travel experience. Some stays are chosen not only for convenience, but for the setting itself — including hotels where you may watch sunset light over snow mountains directly from your room, or experience architecture and interiors influenced by local Tibetan culture.
Below are a few examples of the accommodation styles available during the journey.
Experience Chengdu’s slower rhythm through traditional courtyard stays tucked inside quiet local neighborhoods. Carefully selected heritage stays combine Sichuan-style architecture with modern comfort and a peaceful cultural atmosphere.
Enjoy clean, comfortable, and well-located stays with easy access to Chengdu’s food streets and major attractions. Carefully selected hotels provide practical comfort, friendly service, and a relaxed city travel experience.
Wake up to alpine scenery and distant snow peaks directly outside your window. Carefully selected mountain-view stays combine modern comfort with the dramatic landscapes of Western China’s highland regions.
