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A white ceramic pot of spicy Mapo Tofu with cubed tofu, minced meat, red chili oil sauce, and green onion garnish, served next to a white bowl of white rice topped with black sesame seeds, all on a brown woven mat.

Chengdu for Food Lovers: Where and What to Eat in 3 Days

Chengdu hits you before you even see it. Stepping off the train or plane, the air carries a faint, distinct [...]

An indoor shop or exhibit showcasing traditional Chinese food products. On the left, a dark brick wall with wooden shelves holds jars of dried ingredients. In the center, tables draped in blue and white patterned fabric display numerous jars of preserved foods and woven baskets of dried herbs and spices. To the right, a large, dome-like, earth-toned structure with an arched entrance features a wooden sign reading '古法坑炖' (Ancient Method Pit Stew or Roasting). A large stone mortar with a wooden pestle sits prominently on the brick floor in the foreground, with a smaller mortar nearby.

Chengdu Food Tour: Best Restaurants, Street Eats & Cooking Class Guide

Chengdu isn't just a stopover to see pandas; it is the undisputed culinary capital of China and a UNESCO City [...]