Chengdu Evening Food Tour

Daily at 6:30pm / Duration 3.5 hours

$69 USD per adult / $55 USD per child

Fully Operated by Tuktuk

The Essentials:

30% of all restaurants in China serve Sichuan cuisine, making it the most popular Chinese cuisine in China. In the world of food, that’s definitely a big deal. Come and see the best the capital of Sichuan cuisine has to offer, on a tour designed by our founder Ruixi Hu, who is born and raised here in Chengdu. This tuk-tuk tour includes unlimited food, beer, and soft drinks where you’ll try at least 10 dishes across 4+ stops, plus one local bar.

Includes

All food, local beer, and soft drinks at a combination of sit-down, safe-to-eat restaurants and street stalls, and one local bar.

Group Size

Small groups of 2-12 people per tour.

Start & End Location

This tour starts at Yushuang Road Subway Station. An email will be sent with detailed meeting location details immediately after booking. The tour ends at a local bar, approx. 10 minutes walk from a nearby subway station.

Cancellation Policy

Reservations cancelled 48 hours or more before your tour start time are fully refundable.

Dietary Requirements

We are happy to welcome vegetarians, but please let us know prior to your tour date as same day requests cannot be guaranteed. Please note, spiciness can be adjusted from virtually unnoticeable to mortally terrifying, please let your guide know what you prefer. Message us prior to booking if you have any questions.

What You'll Do:

Meeting Location

This tour starts at Yushuang Road Subway Station. An email will be sent with detailed meeting location details immediately after booking.

Cruise the City

Enjoy unlimited local beer, water, and soft drinks while exploring Chengdu’s backstreets by tuktuk to discover all of our favorite spots for Chengdu’s best food.

Chengdu Street Crepes

This classic local street food comes in one of 4 flavor profiles: sweet, salty, spicy, and strange. Pick your poison(s) and discover this addictive treat that is unique to Chengdu at a street-stall-turned-shop that has served up strange (and everything else) for over 30 years.

Sichuan-style Wontons

These dumplings are every local’s favorite and come in 5 flavors. Learn why locals call them “Chaoshou,” and test your spice threshold at a family restaurant where they’re made to order by the same hands that have been folding them for generations.

All the Noodles

Originally served on the street by men who carried the ingredients around on bamboo poles, Dandan noodles are possibly the OG hawker dish. We’ll try a classic Dandan recipe along with a variety of other local favorite Chengdu noodle dishes.

Classic Sichuan Dishes

Sample local delicacies and classic Chengdu dishes, like Mapo Tofu swimming in a bowl of numbing and spicy chili oil (don’t worry, there’s plenty of not-so-spicy dishes here as well).

Local Plum Wine

Try locally made Chengdu spirits in a 70s-80s themed bar that captures a unique turning point in China’s history. The bar is a 10 minute walk to the nearest subway station.

Plus More Surprises!

* This itinerary is subject to changes and adjustments based on daily vendor operations and availability, but it will always be awesome.

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About This Tour:

There are a million reasons Chengdu is an international food destination. It’s a UNESCO city of gastronomy. It’s the most popular Chinese cuisine in China. Not only is Chengdu the capital of Sichuan cuisine, but also the capital of eating out, with the highest per-capita ratio of restaurants, hot pot eateries, and teahouses in all of China. And at the same time, you could know all of this and yet know very little about food in Chengdu.

On this tour designed by our founder (and Chengdu native) Ruixi Hu, travel through her hometown by tuktuk and encounter spots you could never find on your own for a mix of street food, sit-down restaurants, and family-run joints. In the capital of all things cultured, delicious, and unique, visit the eateries that took her a lifetime to discover on our very special evening food tour.

Featured In:

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Customer Reviews:

 5/5

Come With Empty Stomachs!

“Previously, I joined the Lost Plate tours in Beijing and had a good experience and decided to try Chengdu Food Tour. Our guide Ming was very helpful in explaining the dishes, the culture and history behind it and was very personable. He made the group feel very welcomed. The pacing of the tour was just right. By the end of it, my stomach was full and food coma began to sink in. Lol I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone as it brings the local daily eating habits closer to you. Definitely non touristy! Ten thumbs up!”

Herwie

July 2023

 5/5

Great Evening!

“We did food tours with Lost plate in Beijing, Xian and Chengdu during our visit to China and had a great experience each time. Ming was a great guide and took us to some excellent local restaurants. We got to try so many different dishes and also learned about the background. We didn’t know anyone in China so it was also great to have to opportunity to speak to local people. Would definitely recommend Lost Plate Food Tours!”

Camper

July 2023

 5/5

Unforgettable Experience,

“This was one of most rewarding tours I have ever been on, and a highlight of the four years I have lived in China. Zhengming is a gifted storyteller with a passion for Sichuan and its food. Every stop was different and interesting. Hard to pick a favorite. The pancakes, dumplings and noodles were unforgettable. And the retro bar at the end of the tour hidden away in a vibrant part of Chengdu was a great way to finish a remarkable evening. I can’t recommend this too highly.”

RJSydney

June 2023

 5/5

Absolutely Loved it. Highly Recommend it!

“It was a great experience. We travelled by tuktuk from one place to another and sampled all the different kinds of Chengdu food right from pancakes to kung pao chicken. Guide was great and very knowledgable.”

Fateema

January 2023

COVID Travel & Safety in China:

China is Open for Tourism: Effective March 2023, Chinese embassies around the world began re-issuing tourist visas for entry into China. Existing, valid, and unexpired visas, regardless of issue date, are also valid – as is visa-free transit in select cities. There are no quarantine or vaccination requirements in China.
Flexible Cancellation Policy: We have always offered one of the most flexible cancellation policies in the industry and that hasn’t changed. You are able to reschedule your tour or receive a 100% refund for all cancellations made at least 48 hours before the tour start time. Your reservations with Lost Plate are worry-free.
Symptom-Free: We ask that any guide or guest showing symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, not join the tour out of respect for other guests and our vendors.
Masks: Masks are not required during the tour, but you will occasionally see locals wearing one in public. Free free to wear a mask if you prefer.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much food and drink will I get?

We are not a tasting tour, we provide much more than a full meal’s worth of food so we recommend you come prepared to eat.

This tour covers a large range of what Chengdu can do – street eats and sit-down Sichuan eateries. You’ll try at least 10 dishes of unlimited food, but the most food is at the last restaurant so we recommend pacing yourself until then. Local beer and soft drinks are also unlimited until the bar, where the first round is on us. Our online reviews agree that there is more than enough to eat, we got you covered!

What if I’m vegetarian or have special dietary requests?

When booking online, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or special requests. Please use this field to let us know about your requests and we will follow up if there are any problems or questions.

Our tours have been designed to accommodate as many diets as possible, including vegetarian, while still remaining stupid delicious. Just keep in mind that there will be dishes that don’t have a direct substitute – many of the places we visit specialize in one type of cuisine/dish, and therefore don’t always provide a lot of alternatives. Please let us know prior to your tour date as same day requests cannot be guaranteed. This tour is not recommended for gluten free or vegan diets.

Will I need to walk very far?

Not really, this is a tuktuk serviced tour that covers about 10km of the city. This distance is split up between 5 stops, but there will be super short walks from the tuktuk to each restaurant. If you have mobility issues please let us know.

What ages qualify for child pricing?

Our child pricing is valid for ages 4 through 15. Children ages 3 and under are free.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts at 6:30pm at the Yushuang Road subway station which services subway line 4. You’ll get the exact address, directions, and transportation details immediately after booking.

The tour ends at a bar which is approx. a 10 minute walk from a nearby subway station. Your guide will point you in the right direction for wherever you need to go next, or you are welcome to stay at the bar as long as you like!

How many people will be on my tour?

Our minimum is 2 and maximum is 12. There’s no flag to follow, or megaphone, or tacky uniforms. It’s small enough to be intimate, but big enough to get away with trying several dishes at each stop. You’ll get plenty of face-time with the experts. Bottom line is, you’ll follow the guide through a super-local experience and make friends along the way.

How long does this tour last?

This tour lasts about 3.5 hours and ends in a bar, it’s not uncommon for guests to stay and keep the drinks going afterward.

What happens if it rains or the weather is hot or cold?

All of our tours are rain-or-shine, so we suggest you dress for the weather. In rare cases of extreme weather, your guide will cancel the tour and provide a full refund.

Do you offer private tours for special groups/events?

Yes we do! If you would like to book a special tour for your organization or group, just contact us and we’ll take care of you.

Should I sign up for multiple Lost Plate Tours? Are they all different?

We have many happy customers who do more than one of our tours in Beijing and across China! We have designed our tours to focus only on food from each city. This means that each dish, story, and vibe is unique to each tour and there aren’t any repeats.

Most people are very surprised how much the cuisine changes as they travel throughout China, and our tours are a good way to discover those differences. We encourage you to pick the tours that best fit your itinerary and we offer a 10% discount if booking more than one tour.

Do you offer discounts?

We sure do! If you decide to do more than one tour with us we are happy to offer you a 10% discount off your total amount. It doesn’t matter if the tour is in the same city or a different city, we want to keep feeding you as long as you let us. Our online booking system will automatically deduct the discount from your total if booking online at the same time. If you decide to add more tours later, your original confirmation email will include a promo code to use on those bookings. Also, children ages 4-15 receive a discount on all tours (3 & under are free).

What is your cancellation policy?

Bookings cancelled 48 hours or more before your tour are fully refundable (100% refund). Bookings cancelled within 48 hours notice are not refundable. Cancellations must be communicated by email to info@lostplate.com or by phone. If you would like to reschedule your tour with less than 48 hours notice, we will need to charge 50% of your total since we are unable to fill your spots at short notice.

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Chengdu Evening Food Tour

 5/5

$69 USD/person