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We Tried Chinese Street Food in Chengdu, China
Chengdu Street Food Adventure: Pandas & Tuk-Tuk Tour
We are here in Chengdu, the Sichuan region of China as we head out to see the Panda's, eat some hot pot and go on a street food tour on the back of TukTuks.
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We are here in Chengdu, the Sichuan region of China as we head out to see the Panda's, eat some hot pot and go on a street food tour on the back of TukTuks.
Embark on a culinary adventure with the Flying The Nest family as they explore the vibrant street food scene of Chengdu, China. Their Chengdu escapade includes a thrilling tuk-tuk tour, a heartwarming encounter with pandas, and an indulgent hot pot feast. This family's travelogue promises a captivating blend of cultural immersion and delicious discoveries, making it an unmissable watch for any armchair traveler.
We are here in Chengdu, the Sichuan region of China as we head out to see the Panda's, eat some hot pot and go on a street food tour on the back of TukTuks.
<p>Flying The Nest's Chengdu adventure begins with a smooth flight into the panda capital, where they immediately notice the city's obsession with pandas—from airport merch to bus stops. After a challenging start with payment apps, they rely on Wise to navigate transactions. Their first stop is People's Park, where they discover a unique matchmaking corner—a 'old school Tinder' with written bios and requirements. Then they head to Riverview Park, a bamboo-filled haven with tea houses and a surprisingly empty theme park (dubbed 'Teimu Disneyland') where they enjoy a roller coaster for just $8 AUD.</p><p>The highlight is the ear cleaning experience: Steve gets his ears cleaned by a professional using a head torch and special tools, while Jess gets a shoulder massage, all while sipping tea in bamboo chairs. The next day, they visit the giant panda research base, learning fascinating facts: pandas eat 30-40kg of bamboo daily, only 20 of 140 species, and have a 50% twin birth rate with the mother often rejecting the smaller one. They spot red pandas, which are technically the only true pandas. The family enjoys panda-themed ice cream and merch.</p><p>Back in the city, they experience Sichuan hot pot with numbing peppers, then stroll down Jinli Ancient Street (1,700 years old) with silk shops, stinky tofu, and a robot coffee shop. They catch a face-changing opera performance, amazed by the rapid mask changes. The evening ends with a street food tour on 'three wheelers' (tuk tuks), sampling dan bing (savory pancakes), 'strange tasting potatoes' with cumin, dumpling wrappers with sauce, and dan dan noodles. The kids love the food, and the family finds Chengdu incredibly family-friendly. They highly recommend the city for its unique blend of culture, pandas, and delicious food.</p>
Flying The Nest's Chengdu trip is a whirlwind of pandas, spicy food, and cultural surprises. From the hilarious matchmaking corner at People's Park to the surreal ear cleaning in a bamboo park, they dive into Sichuan life. The panda research base reveals adorable giants and red pandas, while hot pot and street food tours deliver unforgettable flavors. The face-changing opera leaves them in awe. A family-friendly adventure that's both authentic and fun.
Flying The Nest explores Chengdu's pandas, street food, and cultural quirks - from ear cleaning to face-changing opera - in a family-friendly adventure throughS
Chengdu Travel: Pandas, Street Food & Cultural Surprises
4:20 Limit screen time for kids on short flights to keep them entertained during long travel days in China.
6:50 Use a Wise travel card to easily pay with local currency in China, avoiding high fees and app issues.
11:42 Visit People's Park for the unique matchmaking corner where locals post bios and requirements for potential partners.
19:00 Try the ear cleaning experience in local parks - it's a relaxing tradition, not medical, and often accompanied by tea.
42:48 Know that tuk tuks in Chengdu are called 'three wheelers' when booking a street food tour through the city.
4:20 Limit screen time for kids on short flights to keep them entertained during long travel days in China.
6:50 Use a Wise travel card to easily pay with local currency in China, avoiding high fees and app issues.
11:42 Visit People's Park for the unique matchmaking corner where locals post bios and requirements for potential partners.
19:00 Try the ear cleaning experience in local parks - it's a relaxing tradition, not medical, and often accompanied by tea.
42:48 Know that tuk tuks in Chengdu are called 'three wheelers' when booking a street food tour through the city.
5:22 Arrival in Chengdu
11:42 People's Park matchmaking
15:14 Riverview Park and bamboo
19:00 Ear cleaning and massage
23:32 Giant Panda Research Base
32:28 Sichuan hot pot
37:05 Jinli Ancient Street
42:37 Street food tour on three wheelers
0:00 Intro
travel vlogdaily travel vlogflying the nestchengduchengdu chinapanda chinasichuan street foodchinese foodchinese street foodstreet foodchina street foodstreet food in chinachengdu foodpanda sanctuarypandas in chinared pandagiant pandaHow do parents find matches in People's Park?
They post written bios with requirements like height, education, and family status on a matchmaking wall.
What does the ear cleaning feel like?
It feels like a nail getting hammered, but it's very relaxing.
What is the most famous street food in Chengdu?
Dan bing - a savory pancake with seaweed and spices, or strange tasting potatoes with cumin.
How do you pay for things in China as a foreigner?
Use a Wise travel card to withdraw local currency easily, as many apps don't accept foreign cards.
