Explore Chongqing’s vibrant culture with a local guide: cook, play Mahjong, and capture memories in a Hanfu at The Ring.
Explore Chongqing’s vibrant culture with a local guide: cook, play Mahjong, and capture memories in a Hanfu at The Ring.
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Lijia Neighborhood - Participate in a 4-hour guided tour to experience life as a local. Start by visiting a traditional wet market, where you will discover unique Sichuan spices, seasonal vegetables, and fascinating local ingredients. Select two mystery items to cook later.
Enter an authentic Chongqing home for a hands-on cooking class. Learn to…
- Lijia Neighborhood - Participate in a 4-hour guided tour to experience life as a local. Start by visiting a traditional wet market, where you will discover unique Sichuan spices, seasonal vegetables, and fascinating local ingredients. Select two mystery items to cook later.
Enter an authentic Chongqing home for a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make three classic dishes: Mapo Tofu, handmade dumplings, and crispy “wolfteeth” potatoes, using the ingredients you selected from the market. Enjoy a cozy, family-style meal with your host.
After the meal, delve into genuine cultural traditions: partake in a tea tasting featuring Yunnan black tea and raw Pu’er, and try Chinese paper-cutting. Your completed artwork will be framed on-site as a memorable keepsake.
The tour concludes with a visit to The Ring Shopping Mall, where you can optionally rent a Hanfu outfit for photos in its beautiful indoor garden.
*Duration: 4 hours (morning/afternoon sessions 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
- Guided Market Exploration
- All Activity Materials
- Hands-on Cooking Class
- Free Hanfu Rental
- Guided Market Exploration
- All Activity Materials
- Hands-on Cooking Class
- Free Hanfu Rental
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Classic Mapo Tofu - Learn the balance of numbing peppercorns and spicy chili bean paste.
- Seasonal Sichuan Stir-fry (e.g., Kung Pao Chicken) - A demonstration of the iconic “wok hei” (breath of the wok) and local flavor layering.
- Hand-folded Chinese Dumplings - Master the traditional art of wrapping and folding with various fillings.
- local special veggie salad - choose your own veggie to make a local style salad.
- Classic Mapo Tofu - Learn the balance of numbing peppercorns and spicy chili bean paste.
- Seasonal Sichuan Stir-fry (e.g., Kung Pao Chicken) - A demonstration of the iconic “wok hei” (breath of the wok) and local flavor layering.
- Hand-folded Chinese Dumplings - Master the traditional art of wrapping and folding with various fillings.
- local special veggie salad - choose your own veggie to make a local style salad.
Experience life as a true Chongqing local—beyond just visiting attractions. Select surprise ingredients at a lively wet market, prepare genuine dishes in a resident’s home, and enjoy a meal with the family. Savor high-quality Pu’er tea, craft traditional paper-cut art (framed for you to keep), and conclude with optional Hanfu photography in a beautiful…
Experience life as a true Chongqing local—beyond just visiting attractions. Select surprise ingredients at a lively wet market, prepare genuine dishes in a resident’s home, and enjoy a meal with the family. Savor high-quality Pu’er tea, craft traditional paper-cut art (framed for you to keep), and conclude with optional Hanfu photography in a beautiful indoor garden. It’s a cultural experience to touch, taste, and bring back with you.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
