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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
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)
What's included
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
What to expect
Zhang Daqian Memorial Hall
45m
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.
· 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 County
30m
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.
Neijiang
35m
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will waiting for you at the gate 1, Wanda Plaza Neijiang(Coach Parking Area)
End point
We will waiting for you at the gate 1, Wanda Plaza Neijiang(Coach Parking Area)
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
