Map of Chengdu for Foodies
11/08/2024

πŸ–οΈ Destination: Chengdu
πŸ• Suggested Travel Time: Anytime
πŸ’° Budget range: Medium spending, mainly for food and drink, tickets and transportation, about 1500 - 2000 RMB (the exact cost may fluctuate due to personal spending habits)
🌟 Route Highlights: Experience Chengdu's culinary culture in depth, explore the blend of historical monuments and modern fashion, and feel Chengdu's unique leisure atmosphere.

πŸ“‹ Itinerary.
Day1
Morning
Upon arrival in Chengdu, go to Chengdu Eater on Zhimin Road to start the Chengdu food tour and taste the special Sichuan dishes such as Naked Tuo Tuo Shrimp, Desperate Frog, Paper Baked Abalone, etc. and enjoy the unique taste brought by the exquisite Sichuan cuisine.
Afternoon.
After eating and drinking, head to Taikoo Li to enjoy the perfect combination of antique architecture and modern commerce. While strolling in Taikuli, visit the adjacent Daci Temple to experience the tranquility and solemnity of this thousand-year-old temple in the midst of a bustling city, admire the temple's courtyard and ancient trees, and experience the traditional way of drinking tea in Chengdu.
Evening
Enjoy a delicious hotpot at Taikoo Li's Darongyao Hotpot, experience its thoughtful services such as closed plastic boxes and USB ports at the small tables, and taste the specialties such as tripe and cashew flower.
Day2
Morning.
Go to Ruzhishu Maodu Hotpot in Yulin Life Square to enjoy a hotpot in an old-fashioned environment, savoring exquisite dishes such as double-pepper beef and red wine-perfumed fat beef, and enjoying the service of the handsome hotpot boy.
Afternoon
Take a taxi to Broad and Narrow Alley, stroll through the ancient streets consisting of Broad Alley, Narrow Alley and Well Alley, admire the Ming and Qing residential buildings, experience the traditional ear picking technique in Chengdu, and feel the strong historical heritage and living atmosphere.
Evening.
Visit Drunken Xichang Barbecue Restaurant on Hongyun Road to taste Xichang's specialty barbecue pork, especially the small pork, enjoy the waiter's full help in barbecuing and cutting the meat with lettuce and pickled vegetables to reduce the greasiness, and try local specialties such as deep-fried crispy pork and battered tofu.
Day3
Morning.
Head to Jifu - Thai Seafood Hot Pot at Jingronghui in Taikoo Li, enjoy the attentive service of the waiters in a romantic and exquisite environment, taste fresh seafood such as twitching fresh abalone and live shrimp, experience the mix and match flavors of Thai Tom Yum Goong hot pot base and old Chengdu dry plate, while enjoying the unlimited supply of desserts.
Afternoon.
Visit the Wuhou Ancestral Temple to feel the solemn and tranquil atmosphere, appreciate the ancient monuments, statues, green trees, bridges and waterfalls inside the temple, and learn about the culture of the Three Kingdoms. After visiting the Wuhou Ancestral Shrine, proceed to Jinli Ancient Street and enjoy local snacks and folk performances in this historic commercial street.
Evening
Return to the roadside kebab store on Zhimin Road for a perfect end to your Chengdu culinary tour, where you can savor kebabs and experience Chengdu's downtown smoky atmosphere in a setting filled with memories of the 80s.