A Gastronomic Journey Neijiang Culinary Canvas
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Delve into Neijiang's rich culinary heritage on this immersive food tour, where you'll savor 5 distinct dishes recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Guided by bilingual experts, explore the science behind each flavor through interactive cooking demonstrations and ingredient tracing. From the signature Daqian's Dry-Braised Fish to the Wang's Family Beef Banquet, each stop offers a unique taste of local traditions and techniques. Experience the famed Blood Orange and learn about the local sugarcane spirit distillation. This 4-hour journey through 'Sugar City' promises a deep appreciation for Sichuan's gastronomic wonders. - Duration: 4 hours, daily from 14:00 to 18:00 - Minimum participants: 6, ensuring a personal experience - All tastings included; vegetarian options available upon request - Meeting Point: Gate 1, Wanda Plaza Neijiang (Coach Parking Area)
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
We will go to the Daqian's Dry-Braised Fish Workshop · Duration: 45 minutes · Core Commentary: Discover the story behind this signature Sichuan dish created by the artist-chef Zhang Daqian, famous for its "no visible sauce" cooking technique that locks in flavor. · Extended Knowledge: The global auction records of Zhang Daqian's personal menus + the secret behind controlling the cooking heat to perfection.
Shijia Spicy Yellow Catfish Non-Fiction Experience · Duration: 50 minutes · Core Commentary: Taste wild Yellow Catfish from the Yangtze River tributaries, slow-cooked in ceramic jars with a ancestral blend of 28 secret spices. · Extended Knowledge: The grading system for Sichuan river fish + a live demonstration by a heritage bearer on the technique for removing the fishy taste.
Zizhong Blood Orange Orchard Visit · Duration: 30 minutes · Core Commentary: Sample the renowned Blood Orange, a National Geographical Indication product, uniquely grown in the 30°N golden planting belt. · Extended Knowledge:A comparison of anthocyanin content in different citrus fruits + how harvest timing affects the fruit's sweetness.
Sugar City Sugarcane Spirit Distillery · Duration: 35 minutes · Core Commentary: Learn about the traditional distillation process used to create a local artisan spirit from sugarcane molasses. · Extended Knowledge: A flavor profile comparison between Chinese sugarcane spirits and Caribbean rum + how the historic sugar industry shaped Neijiang's food culture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will waiting for you at the gate 1, Wanda Plaza Neijiang(Coach Parking Area)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Huawen Wang
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in China, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 67% below the median of the 1009 experiences we list in China, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in China, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
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