Sichuan Cuisine Learning
Kung pao chicken
Bamboo Banquet
Beancurd Banquet
China Cuisine Learning Tour
China Cuisine,Chinese cooking and China food is universally recognized as one of the greatest cuisine of the world. China Exploration can arrange you for basic or profound learning in one specific style of cooking.
Chinese cuisine is celebrated around the world for its extraordinary diversity, rich history, and refined culinary traditions. More than simply a meal, Chinese food reflects thousands of years of culture, regional identity, seasonal ingredients, and the philosophy of balance and harmony.
Thanks to China's vast geography and long history, each region has developed its own distinctive cooking style, ingredients, flavors, and techniques. Among the country's many culinary traditions, the Four Great Cuisines of China are especially renowned: Sichuan, Shandong, Cantonese (Guangdong), and Jiangsu cuisine. Each offers a unique gastronomic experience—from the bold, spicy flavors of Sichuan to the delicate seafood dishes of Cantonese cuisine, the refined banquet traditions of Jiangsu, and the hearty specialties of Shandong.
China Exploration invites food lovers to experience Chinese cuisine far beyond the restaurant table. Our culinary tours combine hands-on cooking classes, visits to lively local markets, regional food tastings, traditional tea culture, and authentic dining experiences with expert local guidance.
Whether you wish to master a single regional cuisine or explore the diversity of China's most celebrated culinary traditions, we can design a program tailored to your interests and skill level. Learn authentic recipes from experienced chefs, discover the stories behind China's iconic dishes, and enjoy unforgettable meals in places where local people eat.
The itinerary below is only a sample. Every China Exploration culinary journey can be fully customized to include cooking workshops, food festivals, street food discoveries, fine dining experiences, tea ceremonies, market visits, and regional specialties throughout China.
Join us and discover why Chinese cuisine is regarded as one of the world's greatest culinary traditions—one delicious dish at a time.
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6 Days Sichuan Cuisine Learning Tour
Sichuan cuisine is one of China's most celebrated culinary traditions and is renowned around the world for its bold flavors, sophisticated cooking techniques, and remarkable variety. Famous for its signature combination of spicy chili peppers and the distinctive málà (numbing and spicy) sensation created by Sichuan peppercorns, it has become one of the most popular Chinese cuisines internationally.
Sichuan cuisine is far more than spicy food. It emphasizes the perfect harmony of color, aroma, flavor, texture, and presentation, creating dishes that are both visually stunning and exceptionally delicious. From elegant banquet cuisine and world-famous Sichuan hot pot to a dazzling array of traditional street snacks, every meal reflects centuries of culinary heritage and creativity.
Based in Chengdu, the UNESCO City of Gastronomy, this immersive culinary tour offers the perfect opportunity to discover the secrets of authentic Sichuan cooking. Under the guidance of experienced chefs, you will learn both the theory and practical techniques behind classic dishes, visit bustling local food markets, prepare authentic recipes, and enjoy exquisite meals at some of the region's finest restaurants.
Beyond its outstanding cuisine, Sichuan is also famous for its spectacular scenery, rich cultural heritage, and fascinating history. During your journey, you will explore ancient temples, historic towns, breathtaking landscapes, and have the unforgettable opportunity to visit the beloved Giant Panda, one of China's most treasured national symbols.
Whether you are a passionate home cook, a professional chef, or simply a food lover, this tour combines culinary education, cultural discovery, and unforgettable sightseeing into one remarkable experience. Join China Exploration and experience the authentic flavors, traditions, and hospitality that have made Sichuan one of the world's great culinary destinations.
Highlights: Cuisine Learning / Panda Garden / Mt Emei / Leshan Giant Buddha
Itinerary:
D1 Arrive in Chengdu
Activities: Arrive in Chengdu at noon, receive a warm pick-up from local guide, and then transfer to hotel. At dinner we will enjoy a delicious banquet of Sichuan Cuisine - Baguobuyi Restaurant.
D2 Chengdu Sichuan Cuisine Museum Cooking Class Learning
AM: 08:30-10:30 Course about the basic theory of Sichuan Banquet .
AM: 11:00-12:00 Practice under the guidance of master for 1 course of Sichuan Food. .
PM: 00:00-1:00 Lunch: Sichuan Banquet . ( in Zigong Yan bang Restaurant ) ( Salt Style Cuisine ) .
PM: 02:00-17:00 Practice under the guidance of cuisine master for 2 –3 course of Sichuan Food.
PM: 06:00-07:00 Dinner: Sichuan Banquet ( Red Apricot Restaurant . )
Night: Free discussion
D3 Chengdu Cuisine Learning
AM: 08:30-10:30 Course about the basic theory of Sichuan Banquet
AM: 11:00-12:00 Practice under the guidance of master for 1 course of Sichuan Food. .
PM: 00:00-1:00 Lunch : Dinner: Sichuan Banquet ( Yinxing Restaurant ) ( Ginkgo Seed Restaurant )
PM: 02:00-17:00 Practice under the guidance of cuisine master for 2 –3 course of Sichuan Food.
PM: 06:00-07:00 Dinner: Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbal Banquet .
Night: Free discussion .
D4 Chengdu Cuisine Learning
AM: 08:30-10:30 Course about the basic theory of Sichuan Snack and Hot Pot.
AM: 11:00-12:00 Practice under the guidance of master for 1 course of Sichuan Snack
PM: 00:00-1:00 Lunch : Snack ( Long Caoshou Restaurant )
PM: 02:00-17:00 Practice under the guidance of cuisine master for 2 –3 course of Snack
PM: 06:00-07:00 Dinner : Hot Pot ( Chuanjiang Haozi . )
Night: Free discussion .
D5 Chengdu / Leshan / Emeishan
Activities: In the morning we will head for Leshan, where we will enjoy the largest sitting Buddha Statute in the world by riding the boat. Have a nice Bea Curd Banquet . In the afternoon we drive to Emeishan, and visit the Baoguo Temple at the Museum of Emeishan .
D6 Emeishan / Chengdu
Activities: In the morning we will ascend the Summit of the mountain, Jinding. Here we will have a wide view of wide Sichuan plain. If weather permit, we will see the cloudy sea. Then we will visit Wannian Temple at the waist of the mountain. Hiking down the zigzag stone trails will be a pleasant exercise for us. Back to Chengdu in the afternoon. Enjoy a delicious farewell Sichuan banquet at dinner. End of service.
