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Experience real China with a countryside day near Chengdu — eco-friendly cuisine, traditional crafts, and a hidden 1662 market await.

Highlights

• Visit a peaceful village near Chengdu with a local friend
• Enjoy a farm-to-table vegan lunch made with seasonal, eco-friendly ingredients
• Take part in hands-on cultural crafts of countryside
• Explore a hidden 17th-century market that remains untouched by mass tourism
• An authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience you won’t find anywhere else

Description

Escape the city and spend a peaceful day in the countryside of Chengdu with a local friend. Your journey begins with a scenic ride to a small village where you’ll visit a local farm built on sustainable principles — from the way food is grown to how the land is preserved. Enjoy a fresh, eco-conscious vegan lunch made entirely with local, seasonal ingredients. After lunch, take part in traditional plant rubbing or explore other hands-on activities like crafts or cooking — depending on the season and availability. Along the way, soak in the rhythms of rural life: locals drying herbs, children playing by the fields, or elders chatting in front of old brick houses. A highlight of the day is visiting a 17th-century market dating back to 1662 — unlike many famous ancient towns in China that have turned overly commercial, this hidden gem remains authentic, untouched, and alive. It's a place you’d never find on your own — and one you won’t forget.

Includes

Round-trip transportation from Chengdu city center Visit to a sustainable countryside farm Seasonal vegan lunch made with local ingredients Participation in cultural activities (e.g. plant rubbing or crafts, based on availability) Guided walk through a 17th-century local market Friendly local friends throughout the experience Free water Free local tea, made with leaves from nearby countryside tea trees

Important Information

• Consider installing WeChat to communicate with locals. Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking on uneven surfaces. Bring a translation app or device to communicate with locals as English may not be widely spoken. Consider bringing cash as rural areas may not accept credit cards. Be respectful of local customs and traditions. Prepare for limited access to modern conveniences in some areas.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund