Sichuan Cuisine-Themed Museum Cooking Experience
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Sichuan Cuisine-Themed Museum Cooking Experience is a 8-hour experience in Chengdu, China, from $85 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 54 / 100
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- Duration
- 8 hours
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- $85 per person
Our main objective is to give Sichuan cuisine lovers an opportunity to experience in Sichuan cuisine researching and making. Thus, we have prepared the following curriculum for those who are interested in joining this ac
What you get
About this experience
Our main objective is to give Sichuan cuisine lovers an opportunity to experience in Sichuan cuisine researching and making. Thus, we have prepared the following curriculum for those who are interested in joining this activity. Note: All the prices are valid the whole year except for the public holidays or big events in China, such as the National Day holiday from Oct.1 to Oct.7, the spring festival, May day .
What's included
Included
- Travel insurance
- All the cooking experience
- Private car or minivan depending on the number of tourists
- Lunch
- Certified private English-speaking guide
- The main entrance tickets
Not included
- Hotel
- Your personal expenses such as shopping,entertainment
- Tips to the guide and driver
What you'll see and do
Sichuan Cuisine Museum
The driver will come to pick you up from your hotel/hostel about 7:30am or 11:30am, then drive about 1.5 hours to Sichuan cuisine museum located at Gucheng village Pixian county of Chengdu. Activity 1- 9:50am(13:50pm) Embark on a Journey of Sichuan Snacks Entering the museum, taste the Sichuan style stuffed pancake, northern Sichuan style jelly, Toufu pudding, Zhong's dumpling, Sichuan pickle, Golden thread like noodles, etc. Activity 2- 10:00am(14:00pm) Appreciate Cultural Relics and Tour a Sichuan Style Garden With the company of our professional Chuancai guide, learn about the development of Sichuan cuisine history and traditional culture by appreciating more than 6000 pieces of cultural relics, relax yourself in a beautiful classical Sichuan style garden of 27000 square meters.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Sichuan Cuisine Museum
Activity 3- 10:40am(14:40pm) Get to know the Raw Ingredients for Chuancais Visit the organic vegetable garden and the roaming poultry, feel free to pick some organic vegetables; then, experience the traditional manufacturing techniques of flipping, sunburning and dewing to make Pixian chilly bean paste; taste Xuanzi pea jelly and experience the delicacy of the chilly bean paste. Activity 4- 10:55am(14:55pm) Worship the Kitchen God Respected as the master of all Chinese chefs, the Kitchen God is one of the most important parts of Sichuan traditional folk culture. Sichuan Cuisine Museum has the biggest Kitchen God Ancestral Hall in the world. Worshiping him will remind us to cherish food and to establish harmonious coexistence with the nature.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Sichuan Cuisine Museum
Activity 5- 11:10am(15:20pm)Walk through the Street of Old Sichuan Cuisine Restaurants The Street of Old Sichuan Cuisine Restaurants has the reputation of being the panoramic representation of Sichuan cuisines. You can find famous Chuancais restaurants like ChangShengYuan, ZuiXiaXuan, ZhenJiangLou, ZuiTaoCun and so on here in western Sichuan folk house style. Activity 6- 11:15am(15:15pm) Process Chuancais Ingredients with Traditional Tools First you'll get to identify all kinds of food processing tools. Make chili powder with pestle from the Qing Dynasty; experience making bean curd pudding with the grinding machine and taste delicious spicy or sweet bean curd pudding. Involve yourself in the original food processing techniques Savor the delicacy made by yourself
30 minutes here · Admission included
Sichuan Cuisine Museum
Activity 7- 11:30am(15:30pm) Cook 3 Classic Chuancais Dishes Put on chef uniform, cooking three Sichuan dishes with the personal guidance of our Chuancais specialist, experience the excitement of Chuancais cooking with the first hand experience from Chuancai's cutting skills, control of heat, cooking process with some secret tips to presentation. With an enjoyment to the senses of sight, smell, taste and touch, you may reach for the essential features of Chuancai, namely 'hundreds of dishes boast hundreds of flavors', 'blending of five basic flavors in a variety of ways may create myriads of flavors'. Our nationally-renowned Top Chef specializing in Chuancais will try and comment on your cooking personally, after which you will be awarded with the official certificate of 'Master of Chuancais'. Menus to choose from: A. Panda steamed dumpling, Kung Pao chicken, Mapo Tofu B. Pumpkin steamed dumplings, Daqian dry-braised fish, boiled beef in chili sauce.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Sichuan Cuisine Museum
Activity 8- 12:40pm(16:40pm) Enjoy dishes cooked by yourself. Enjoying the delicious dishes cooked by yourselves, served with free fruits, red wine, alcohol with special pharmacological function brewed with traditional Chinese herbs, beverage, fruit and vegetable juice and covered tea, just to name a few. We will also give out the recipe of the dishes you have cooked and appreciate guests to fill out the feedback forms. Activity 9- 13:40pm(17:40pm) Finish with Tea and Leisure, drive back to Chengdu. After all the hard work and excitement, you'll relax and experience the life of a 'Chengduer': Sitting in bamboo chairs and sipping tea from a traditional Chinese teacup set in the tea house, you can either have some snacks like peanuts and sun flower seeds or play several rounds of Mahjong, the favorite pastime here, then go back to Chengdu
30 minutes here · Admission included
Sichuan Cuisine Museum
Note: All the prices are valid the whole year except for the public holidays or big events in China, such as the National Day holiday from Oct.1 to Oct.7, the spring festival,May day holiday from May.1 to May. 3 etc.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Travel Sichuan Guide
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $85 to $138
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Sichuan Cuisine-Themed Museum Cooking Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chengdu.
How much does Sichuan Cuisine-Themed Museum Cooking Experience cost?
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Prices start at $85 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chengdu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sichuan Cuisine-Themed Museum Cooking Experience take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chengdu is not rushed.
Is Sichuan Cuisine-Themed Museum Cooking Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chengdu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sichuan Cuisine-Themed Museum Cooking Experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Sichuan Cuisine-Themed Museum Cooking Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sichuan Cuisine-Themed Museum Cooking Experience?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chengdu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chengdu and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sichuan Cuisine-Themed Museum Cooking Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chengdu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chengdu?
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On Outty we rank every Chengdu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit, Private Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum, Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chengdu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chengdu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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