Exclusive 2-Day Chengdu Street Food Exploration Itinerary (Friendly Version for Foreign Visitors Coming to China for the First Time)
Exploration
Eat and Stroll along Kuixinglou Street
This is the most popular food street among local young people in Chengdu. There are graffiti walls, cultural and creative shops, and coffee stalls along the street. 80% of the catering stores here are equipped with English menus, so you can enjoy snacks while walking around.
Tour of Wenshu Monastery Historical and Cultural Block
It is the best-preserved Qing Dynasty Buddhist monastery in Chengdu, open to the public for free, with English guide maps available at the entrance. The surrounding Wenshufang area has handicraft shops and traditional snack stalls, brimming with a strong, warm local atmosphere of daily life.
Having Lunch at Xiaomingtang Dandan Sweet Noodle Shop
A local snack shop that has been open for 20 years, with a Chinese-English bilingual menu. It specializes in more than 10 types of traditional Chengdu snacks including sweet water noodles, Zhong dumplings, and cold cakes, with adjustable spiciness levels.
Tranquility Amidst the Hustle and Bustle: A Millennium-Old Ancient Temple Hidden in the Bustling Commercial District
This thousand-year-old ancient temple is tucked right next to Taikoo Li, forming a stark contrast with the surrounding modern commerce and bringing a strong sense of juxtaposition. Savor a cup of Zen tea and feel the peace in the busy city. Open Monday to Sunday 08:00-17:30; Full opening hours of the temple: 8:00-17:30; Opening hours of Shanmen Hall, Yaoshi Hall, Guanyin Hall and Tea Garden: 17:30-19:00. Admission to the temple is free and no reservation is required.
Having Dinner at Ganshiji Pork Intestine Rice Noodles (Chunxi Road Branch)
A century-old pork intestine rice noodle chain brand based in Chengdu, it provides complete Chinese and English menus. Signature pork intestine rice noodles and beef guokui are available in non-spicy flavors, with fast food serving speed and transparent hygiene standards.
Exploration
Meet the English-speaking food guide
The guide will introduce the day's itinerary, learn about your dietary restrictions and preferences, and provide translation and food recommendation services throughout the experience.
Strolling and Eating at Jianshe Lane Food Street
This is the most popular food street among local college students in Chengdu, with affordable prices. The guide will take you to taste special snacks including egg baked cakes, handmade ice jelly, roasted trotters and more. They will help you communicate with stall owners the entire time, and adjustments can be made according to your taste preferences.
Tour of Xianghe Li Old Residential Alley
This is an uncommercialized old alley in Chengdu, with old teahouses, grocery stores and tailor shops along the way. You can see the most authentic daily life of local Chengdu residents, and the guide will explain local living customs.
Have Lunch at Qiujin Xiaochao (Xianghe Li Branch)
Specializing in characteristic Sichuan Yanbang cuisine, the restaurant offers English menus. Recommended dishes include spicy cold beef and brown sugar glutinous rice cakes. If you do not eat spicy food, you can inform the guide in advance to adjust the taste.