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4 hours
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Live like a real Chongqinger—not just sightsee. Choose mystery ingredients at a bustling wet market, cook authentic dishes in a local home, and share a family meal. Sip premium Pu’er tea, create traditional paper-cut art (framed to keep), and end with optional Hanfu photos in a stunning indoor garden. It’s culture you touch, taste, and take home.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Join a 4-hour guided experience to truly live like a local. Begin by exploring a traditional wet market, where you’ll uncover unique Sichuan spices, seasonal vegetables, and intriguing local ingredients—and even choose two mystery items to cook later. Step into a real Chongqing home for a hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare three signature dishes: Mapo Tofu, handmade dumplings, and crispy “wolfteeth” potatoes, along with the ingredients you picked from the market. Sit down to share a warm, family-style meal with your host. After eating, immerse yourself in authentic cultural traditions: enjoy a tea tasting featuring Yunnan black tea and raw Pu’er, then try your hand at Chinese paper-cutting. Your finished artwork will be framed on the spot as a special souvenir. The tour ends with a visit to The Ring Shopping Mall, where you can optionally rent a Hanfu outfit for photos in its stunning indoor garden. *Duration: 4 hours (morning/afternoon available) Includes: English-speaking host, all cooking ingredients , tea tasting, paper-cutting activity, framed paper-cut souvenir, and market tour Optional: Hanfu rental for photos at The Ring
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Classic Mapo Tofu
Learn the balance of numbing peppercorns and spicy chili bean paste.
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Seasonal Sichuan Stir-fry (e.g., Kung Pao Chicken)
A demonstration of the iconic "wok hei" (breath of the wok) and local flavor layering.
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Hand-folded Chinese Dumplings
Master the traditional art of wrapping and folding with various fillings.
dessert
local special veggie salad
choose your own veggie to make a local style salad.
Guided Market Exploration
All Activity Materials
Hands-on Cooking Class
Free Hanfu Rental
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Alcoholic Drinks
Personal Expenses
Gratuities
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
victorpM5233ZO,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Spent an amazing day doing this tour! We started by exploring a local market, it was super lively and authentic. It really felt like stepping into the lives that locals experience in Chongqing. Later, we learned how to make simple Chongqing snacks at home. I was surprised how easy the recipes were to follow and they were all pretty tasty. We also had a nice paper-cutting lesson. Our Host Xu was so friendly, we were given a beautifully framed piece as a gift at the end to keep as a souvenir! This experience was meaningful and fun. I highly recommend it!
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