1 Day Chengdu Sichuan Cuisine Museum & Sanxingdui Ruins Tour

Chengdu Sichuan Cuisine Museum & Sanxingdui Ruins

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Breakfast

In the morning, take a bus to the Chengdu Sichuan Cuisine Museum, a national-level Grade 3 museum. Here, you can experience the joy of cooking Sichuan dishes yourself and appreciate the beauty of Sichuan-style architecture.

Activities:

1.Appreciating the Ancient (Visiting the Collection Hall): Enjoy a guided tour by an English-speaking guide and explore thousands of cultural relics and books from ancient Shu to modern times. Listen to the stories of Sichuan's culinary history, spanning over a thousand years.

2.Tasting Snacks: Try local delicacies like Sichuan North cold noodles, stone-ground tofu, and Zhong's dumplings. Seasonal snacks change, allowing you to enjoy the surprise of street food, just like the old Chengdu residents did.

3.Sichuan Cuisine Cooking: Put on professional chef's attire and, under the guidance of a renowned chef, prepare three classic Sichuan dishes: Kung Pao Chicken, Panda Dumplings, and Mapo Tofu. The Chief Chef of the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, awarded the title of "Chinese Culinary Master," will personally critique your dishes and present you with a "Sichuan Cuisine Master" certificate.

In the afternoon, take a bus to the Sanxingdui Museum in Chengdu. It is regarded as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The site has unearthed a large number of ancient bronze artifacts, golden masks, ivory, and jade items. The unique shapes and exquisite craftsmanship of these relics confirm the extraordinary creativity of the ancient Shu people, as well as their longing to understand the cosmos.

In the evening, return to your hotel to rest and conclude the day's itinerary. If you still have free time, feel free to stroll around Chengdu at night and explore more fun. Recommended Activities:

Jiu Yan Bridge (with many bars)

Night Tour of Jinjiang (take a boat tour)

Fuqin Night Market (taste the flavor of old Chengdu)

Jinli Ancient Street (enjoy the night views)

Twin Towers (huge LED screen)