4 Days Chengdu Discovery Tour

Day 1

Arrive Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu, the destination of your trip, you will be met at the airport then transferred to the hotel for check-in. Enjoy your own free time for the rest of the day.
Meals: No meal
Accommodation: In Chengdu

Chengdu is the capital city of Sichuan Province.With a population of 11 million, it is an important commercial transportation, and communications hub of south-western China.The locals have a reputation for a laid back attitude and knowing how to enjoy life. Historically, Chengdu has a special place in the annals of finance. The world's first paper money, the 'Jiao Zi' was minted in Chengdu in the year 1023

Day 2

Chengdu 
Today you will have a city tour that covering the visit to Thatched Cottage of Dufu, Wuhou Temple and Wangjiang Park. Optional Hot Pot in Sichuan style is available for a dinner if you are interested.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Chengdu

Thatched Cottage of Dufu is a beautiful garden and museum to honor Du Fu, one of the greatest Chinese poets of all times. Along with Li Po, he is frequently called the greatest of the Chinese poets. In 760 Du arrived in Chengdu, where he based himself for most of the next five years. He wrote more than 240 poems at this cottage.

Located in the southern suburb of Chengdu, Wuhou Temple was first built in 265 during the Western Jin Dynasty in memory of Zhuge Liang, prime minister in charge of the Kingdom of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280). It is the largest museum of the site left over from the Three Kingdoms Period, and a very quiet oasis in the city.

Located in Chengdu City, Wangjiang Park sits on 120,000 square meters lush willows and bamboo along the bank of the Jin River. You can stroll along the path to the pavilion built in memory of Xue Tao, a famous female poet of the Tang Dynasty.

The big draw of Chengdu is delicious Sichuan Cuisine. Sichuan is famous for its spicy food, and one of its delicacies is the hot pot. Fortunately, you will have a chance to taste Sichuan Hot Pot today. The Sichuan Hot Pot is a bubbling cauldron of extremely hot oil and water. Dip your choice of the variety of supplied foods into the pot: meats, vegetables or tofu. It's a very social meal. People sit around to enjoy food and make a long evening out of it.

Day 3

Chengdu 
Get up early this morning, you will then drive to the northwest part of the city and start your exploration to Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Mt. Qingcheng. In the evening, if you are interested, you can choose the Sichuan Opera for an optional activity.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Chengdu

The Dujiangyan Irrigation, 45km north of Chengdu, is the great technological achievement of ancient China. For more than 2,300 years of irrigation, Dujiangyan has benefited the local people just as it prevents Min River basin from annual flooding and made the ancient Shu State a famed 'land of abundance'. This system still plays an indispensable function in agriculture. Beside, Dujiangyan survived from the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake because of its firm structure. So it really deserves a visit.

15 km far from Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Mt. Qingcheng is an ancient cradle of Taoism in China. The mountain has numerous Taoist temples and sites along the paths to its peak. The area is green all year round and is known for its secluded tranquility.

Sichuan Opera is staged in a local tea house, so during the show you may enjoy tea and snacks. There are folk music, opera, solo music, some comedy, amazing acrobatics, shadow puppets, intriguing face changing and spectacular fire eating. You’ll be enthused by colorful costumes, sounds of traditional music and charmed by the shadow play.

Day 4

Departure Chengdu
Say goodbye to Chengdu and continue your tour to next city.
Meals: Breakfast

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