Local experiences

The parts of Chongqing you can't book on a platform

These are the add-ons and stand-alone afternoons guests remember most. Any of them can be folded into a longer tour, or run on their own.

Hotpot the way locals order it

Hotpot the way locals order it

Not the tourist version. We sit where the broth is fiercest, and I order the cuts most menus never translate.

A tea house afternoon

A tea house afternoon

Bamboo chairs, endless refills, card games and the slow half of Chongqing that visitors rarely see.

Morning markets before the heat

Morning markets before the heat

Noodles at 8am, chilli oil being ground, vendors who have used the same corner for thirty years.

Want something built around a hobby?

Photography, architecture, tea, spicy food tolerance training — tell me what you're into.

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Have questions about a tour or want to explore Chongqing with a local? Brian is available to help you choose the right experience and arrange your visit — talk directly with your guide, not a call centre.

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