One Day Chengdu Classic Downtown Private Tour
- Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Chengdu, Sichuan Province
- Product code: CXT069
The guide and driver will pick you up at your Chengdu downtown hotel at some 9:00 am. The first stop will be Du Fu's Thatched Cottage. It is the former residence of Du Fu, a great poet in Tang Dynasty. He left more than 240 beautiful poems during four years here. The architecture is simple and elegant, the garden is quiet and beautiful. People would gasp in admiration such a sacred place in the history of Chinese literature.
After a typical Chengdu lunch, we head to Wuhou Temple. It is the only one temple in China which is in memory of both emperor (Liubei) and his courtiers (Zhuge Liang with other heroes in the Kingdom of Shu). It is also the most influential heritage museum of The Three Kingdoms. Jinli Street is right next to the Wuhou Temple, you can enjoy the handicraft of kneading clay and sugar painting, visit shops with characteristics of the Three Kingdoms, shadow puppets, the chopsticks shop, etc.
Today's last stop will be Kuanzhai Alley. Comprised by parallel arrangement of broad alley, narrow alley and well lane, the whole place distributes antique courtyard in the form of indigo tiles. It's also a legacy of scaled ancient streets of Qing Dynasty in Chengdu. During the sightseeing in Kuanzhai Lane, you will see many special restaurants and beverage shops, you can choose to have a taste under reference of your experienced local guide.
After the whole day tour, you will be escorted back to your downtown hotel around 5:00-6:00 pm.
Price inclusions:
-All admission tickets
-Chengdu cuisine for lunch
-All private transfer mentioned in itinerary
-Air-conditioned vehicle staffed by skillful driver
-English-speaking guide
Price exclusions:
-Personal expense
-Gratuities(recommended)