Gems Restaurants and Tea Ceremony Experience
There is a Chinese saying that the taste of Chinese food can be found in Sichuan. During this trip, you will join us in searching for the delicacies hidden in the streets and alleys and enjoy the elegant Sichuan Tea Ceremony in a local tea house.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
hotel of tourists'
- Guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or to meet according to your time and place.
Local Market
We'll take a walk (or taxi) to the local market to see what's the popular foods for people in Chengdu.
Local Breakfast
After knowing what's popular in local people's menu, we will try local breakfast to officially start our citywalk day.
The leisure life of Chengdu (Local Park)
What do local people do when they don't work?
You can find the answer in the parks.
We will take a walk to the park locates in the city center and after the park, you can have a try of the local coffee.
Yes, now coffee culture is popular in China among young generation.
Different from other cities in China, Chengdu has a lot of local cafes run by young people who loves coffee.
The North Culture in Middle West China (Broad & Narrow Alley)
And after the coffee, you will take a leisure walk in the Broad & Narrow Alley which was once the military living area in Qing Dynasty.
Lunch will be enjoyed in a famous local hotpot there.
Enjoy the Tea Ceremony (Tea House)
After lunch, we will take a walk or taxi to the tea house, where you are going to learn the profound tea culture and knowledge and also enjoy the Chinese tea.
Local culture and intangible culture heritage (Folk Street)
After the tea ceremony, let's continue our walk.
We will proceed to Wenshu folk street, where you are going to see so many local shops, restaurants and handicrafts.
Dongjiao Music Park (Live and New side of Chengdu)
After wenshu folk street, we will continue to this park.
Dongjiao Music park is the park to experience the new generation culture of Chengdu. It used to be a military factory in early times and now turned into a park for modern culture,films and art. With many young local artistists’ workshops, different exhibitions, restaurants and bars, this is the best place to know the lively life of Chengdu!
Local BBQ Buffet
Dinner will be arranged in a popular local BBQ Buffet restaurant.
After dinner, you can enjoy your night hour in the park in the bars or go back to your hotel and rest.
Ending Point
You hotel or the meeting point
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
1. English Guide service
2. Tea Ceremony Booking and experience
1. public transportation, such as taxi, metro, bus
2. self-expense, such as coffee, lunch and dinner fee
3. Guide's meals
4. anything not mentioned in the include part
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
We are a team of certificated guides with different languages and professional drivers, we also have business web for local restaurants and hotels.
Please tell us the number of your group, time to visit, places you prefer to see, things you prefer to explore, then we can customize your travel through mainland of China! Not just Chengdu, but also Beijing, Xinjiang, Tibet, Xi'an, Yunnan, Guizhou, Zhangjiajie, Chongqing.
We are ready to create a beautiful China journey for you!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Amy X.
Hi, I'm Amy. Born and raised in Chengdu, I've been designing custom travel experiences for international visitors since 2011.
I help travellers, families, and business groups explore China on their own terms — whether that's sipping tea in a hidden garden, visiting a UNESCO World Heritage site, or connecting with local business leaders. Every itinerary I create is built from scratch around your interests, pace, and curiosity.
What I Offer:
Cultural Immersion — Go beyond the guidebook. Meet local artisans, visit family-run workshops, and experience traditions most tourists never see: tea ceremonies with masters, Sichuan opera backstage, and hands-on crafts like bamboo weaving and silk-making.
Nature & Scenery — From Chengdu's giant pandas to Zhangjiajie's limestone peaks, I know the best routes, the best times to visit, and the quiet spots away from the crowds.
Study Tours & Business Visits — I arrange factory visits, industry meetings, and cultural exchange programmes for universities, professional groups, and corporate teams across China. I handle logistics so you can focus on the connections.
Family & Private Groups — Travelling with children or older family members? I design flexible, comfortable itineraries that work for everyone.
Why Choose Me?
I'm not just a guide — I'm your local partner. I've spent years building relationships with drivers, hoteliers, restaurant owners, and cultural practitioners across China. When you travel with me, you get more than a planned route — you get someone who cares about the details, listens to what you actually want, and adapts when things change.
Whether it's your first time in China or your tenth, I'll help you see it in a way that feels personal, genuine, and memorable.
Let's start planning. Send me a message and tell me what you're looking for.
Reviews
Dennis S.
“10 days in Chengdu and Ya’an for pandas”
Amy is the greatest guide ever. She put together a 10 day itinerary based on my interests and worked with me to get it just right. Then as a guide she was wonderful.we always went at my pace. I had a bit of a cold so we always went at a slow pace. And she took me to the pharmacy for meds. I was interested in Sichuan food (who isn’t). She took me to wonderful places that were not tourist spots but popular with the locals . Above all, Amy is a terrific person and I consider her a friend for life. If you go to Chengdu, you should definitely go with Amy.
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Amy X.
Dear Dennis, Thank you so much and i cherish the time we travelled together, it's been wonderful memories to me as well. You are also my friend now and thank you so much for trusting me and we will keep in touch! Amy
Willem D.
“Tour with Amy”
Amy was a super guide, and we had an amazing day with her!
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Amy X.
Dear Willem, Thank you for your kind reply. I also had a wonderful day with your four! Hope you can come and visit our Sichuan province again! Amy
Jessica A.
“Go with guide made things so easy!”
Thank you Amie!! This way a wonderful experience.
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Amy X.
Thank you so much Jessica, it's a pity that i can't show you more about our city or province,but i am so glad to arrange this trip for you. i hope we can meet again. Best Regards!
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