Chengdu Trip Overview
Two things can be well described Chengdu. They are “Giant Panda” and “Sichuan Cuisine” since Chengdu is reputed as “Hometown of Giant Pandas” and “City of Gastronomy”. This one day Chengdu private tour takes you have a close look at Giant Pandas and explore all the stunning essence of Chengdu. It covers four attractions with amazing experience in one day that you won’t leave any regret during your Chengdu trip. In the early morning, you’ll see more than 100 giant pandas, red pandas in the most active time, and then absorb in peaceful atmosphere of the 1000-year-old Buddhist monastery, relax yourselves in the largest and best-preserved tea house in Renmin Park to feel the laid-back life of locals, and importantly, you’ll take an enjoyable walk along the most lively ancient street of Chengdu – Jinli Old Street to explore the Three Kingdom culture and have a bite of Chengdu cuisine and snacks.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Chengdu, China
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Two things can be well described Chengdu. They are “Giant Panda” and “Sichuan Cuisine” since Chengdu is reputed as “Hometown of Giant Pandas” and “City of Gastronomy”. This one day Chengdu private tour takes you have a close look at Giant Pandas and explore all the stunning essence of Chengdu. It covers four attractions with amazing experience in one day that you won’t leave any regret during your Chengdu trip. In the early morning, you’ll see more than 100 giant pandas, red pandas in the most active time, and then absorb in peaceful atmosphere of the 1000-year-old Buddhist monastery, relax yourselves in the largest and best-preserved tea house in Renmin Park to feel the laid-back life of locals, and importantly, you’ll take an enjoyable walk along the most lively ancient street of Chengdu – Jinli Old Street to explore the Three Kingdom culture and have a bite of Chengdu cuisine and snacks.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi), No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu 610081 China
Chengdu is called the “Hometown of Giant Pandas”, which give you the best chance to see the cutest animal in the world. Chengdu Panda Base is the closest panda base to see over 100 giant pandas and their baby pandas. It is about 10 kilometers from city center, taking about 30-40 minutes’ for driving. Head to Chengdu Panda Base in the early morning and spend several hours inside. You’ll pay a visit to the Giant Panda Museum to know many scientific facts about pandas, walk through the verdant bamboo grove to different giant enclosures to see pandas in different ages, watch lovely pandas outdoor climbing trees, eating bamboo shoots, sleeping on the ground, as well, you can have a close look at the newborn pink panda babies being well taken care of…Cherish the time with the pandas and take photos as many as possible.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Wenshu Yuan Monastery, No.66 Wenshuyuan Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu 610017 China
With a history over 1000 years, Wenshu Monastery is the largest and best-preserved Buddhist monastery situated in Chengdu downtown area. Once entering into this peaceful temple, you can see many locals worshiping and burning incense. And you’ll pass five halls in sequence including Tianwang Hall, Sandatu Hall, Daxiong Hall, Shuofa Hall and Cangjing Hall. Wenshu Monastery exhibits many precious cultural relics and treasures with over 300 Buddha statues. Enjoy a relaxing walk in this elegant monastery and if you like try the vegetarian food in its restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chengdu Renmin Park, No.12 Shaocheng Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu 610015 China
Renmin Park located in downtown area is the best place to feel the leisure spirit of Chengdu. In this comfortable park, you can see many locals doing the calligraphy on the ground, dancing happily in group, even engaging in matchmaking…After the visiting, take a rest in the largest and best-preserved tea house called Heming Tea House to have a cup of green tea and if you are interested, you can learn to play Mahjong or try traditional ear treatment. How time flies!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Jinli Pedestrian Street, No.231 Wuhouci Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041 China
The last stop today is Jinli Old Street, the first street of Shu Kingdom with a history over 1800 years. Decorated with western Sichuan style architectures of Qing Dynasty, Jinli Old Street is the best place to explore culture of Three Kingdom period and folk culture of Chengdu. Strolling down the narrow street, you’ll find yourselves surrounded by a world of stores selling Shu Embroidery, folk handicrafts, curios, calligraphy and paintings. Besides, numerous snacks are displayed in front of you and try some favored ones to satisfy your taste buds.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
