Culinary Travel Chengdu 5 days
Day 1 Welcome to Chengdu
· Private guide and driver for airport pickup
· Enjoy a welcome dinner
Arrive in Chengdu via afternoon flight, with a private guide and driver providing airport pickup and hotel transfer. After check-in, time permits a leisurely stroll through Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li, featuring the iconic Climbing Panda mural for memorable photos. The evening culminates in a Michelin-listed welcome dinner.
(Note: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is approximately a 30-minute drive from downtown Chengdu, while Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is about a 1-hour drive from the city center.)
Dinner: Michelin One-Star Restaurant Fangxiangjing
Hotel: The Temple House (Five-Star Luxury Hotel)
Day 2 Panda Experience in Dujiangyan City
· Encounter with Giant Pandas
· Experience the ICH of Bamboo Weaving
The day begins with a journey to Dujiangyan’s China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, where guests engage in an immersive 'Panda Keeper Experience' – accessing a private enclosure under keeper guidance to clean habitats, deliver bamboo, and prepare specialty panda cakes while observing these iconic animals. Following this, the afternoon transitions to Chongzhou’s Daoming Bamboo Art Village for a workshop led by Ms. Yang Longmei, a certified inheritor of UNESCO-listed bamboo weaving traditions, where participants explore this ancient craft’s legacy and create personalized bamboo artworks before returning to Chengdu. The evening culminates in an exclusive cultural immersion at a heritage mansion, featuring intimate performances by master practitioners of Sichuan intangible heritage, including Long-Spout Teapot Acrobatics, Face-Changing Opera, and Shadow Puppetry, offering guests rare up-close encounters beyond conventional stage settings.
Lunch: Local Farm-to-Table Cuisine at the Foot of Qingcheng Mountain
Dinner: Chengdu's Signature Hot Pot
Hotel: The Temple House
Day 3 Sichuan Cuisine Experience in Kuanzhai Alleys and Whiskey Culture Experience in Emei's Foothills
· Cook Authentic Sichuan Cuisine
· Explore Emei Whiskey Distilleries
This morning begins with a hands-on Sichuan culinary journey at Kuanzhai Alleys' 'Sanchuan Jiuwei' Experience Center, crafting an authentic regional dish under master chef guidance in professional kitchens. The afternoon transitions to Emei Mountain for a pilgrimage to China's whiskey mecca – the Diechuan Malt Whiskey Distillery, where guests explore barrel-aging mysteries through interactive workshops and curated tastings.
Lunch: Sanchuan Jiuwei
Dinner: Diechuan Distillery's Michelin-Starred Gala Dinner
Hotel: HONG ZHU SHAN HOTEL & RESORTS ZEN MOUNTAIN
Day 4 Golden Summit Experience at Mount Emei
· Visit Mount Emei
Spend the day exploring the Golden Summit of Mount Emei. The VIP private car service available on the mountain eliminates crowded queues and ensures a comfortable travel experience.
Lunch: Meishilin Restaurant
Dinner: Jinshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Food Museum
Hotel: HONG ZHU SHAN HOTEL & RESORTS ZEN MOUNTAIN
Day 5 Leshan Giant Buddha Cruise Experience
· Enjoy the entire view of Leshan Giant Buddha.
· The day of the return journey
Started the day with a trip to Leshan City, followed by a guided visit to the dock to board a boat. Viewed the confluence of the three rivers and the majestic Leshan Giant Buddha in its entirety, experiencing its awe-inspiring grandeur. Concluded the cruise with afternoon airport transfers timed to flight departures, gracefully wrapping up this enchanting Sichuan journey.
Lunch: Gushixiang Restaurant
