Chengdu 3-Day Classic Tour
Chengdu Core: Panda Base + Wuhou Temple + Kuanzhai Alley + Authentic Sichuan Cuisine
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base → Wenshu Monastery → Chunxi Road / Taikoo Li
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (referred to as Chengdu Panda Base) is a non-profit research institution funded by the government for the breeding of giant pandas, red pandas, and other rare animals, located in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The base was established in 1987, starting with 6 giant pandas rescued from the wild. By 2008, it had successfully bred 124 giant pandas, and the captive giant panda population had grown to 83. Its goal is to "become a world-class research institution, conservation education center, and international educational tourism destination." In February 2024, the institution made international headlines for banning a 53-year-old male tourist from throwing unidentified objects into the giant panda enclosure, and the tourist was banned from entering the park for life.
Wenshu Monastery
Wenshu Monastery, also known as Wenshu Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. It is said to have been founded in the Sui Dynasty, and after several name changes, it was finally named Wenshu Monastery in the 20th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1681). Since 1983, it has been designated by the State Council of China as a national key Buddhist temple in the Han Chinese area. The temple has main buildings along the central axis, including the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Hall of Three Great Masters, the Grand Hall of Great Heroes, the Dharma Hall, and the Sutra Library.
Chunxi Road
Chunxi Road is a pedestrian shopping street located in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, China. It has over 700 shops, including large shopping malls, department stores, supermarkets, street stalls and boutiques, as well as modern cafes and public squares. Chunxi Road is adjacent to the Yanshikou business district and is currently served by Chengdu Metro Lines 2 and 3.
Chengdu Taikoo Li
Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu is a comprehensive development project located in Jinjiang District, Chengdu, adjacent to the Chunxi Road business district. It is a large-scale development project covering more than 265,000 square meters, including an open-plan, lane-oriented shopping center, a boutique hotel The Temple House with 100 rooms and 42 serviced apartments, and a Grade A office building Pinnacle One. Taikoo Li is located in the core commercial retail center of the city, with convenient transportation. You can take Chengdu Metro Line 2 and Line 3 to Chunxi Road Interchange Station. As part of the construction, Taikoo Li retained the 1600-year-old Daci Temple.
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Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum → Jinli Ancient Street → People’s Park (Heming Teahouse)
Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum
Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum is located in Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It is the only temple in China dedicated to both a monarch and his ministers, and the most famous Three Kingdoms historical site museum. It is known for its profound historical and cultural heritage and exquisite garden art, and is an important place to understand the Three Kingdoms culture and admire the heroes of the Shu Han.
Jinli Ancient Street
Jinli Ancient Street is located in Chengdu, Sichuan, with a history of over 1800 years, dating back to before the Qin Dynasty. In 2019, Jinli Ancient Street was selected by CNN Travel as one of the "World's Most Beautiful Streets". This street is about 550 meters long and is part of the Wuhou Temple. The architectural style is characterized by the Qing Dynasty, with the theme of the Three Kingdoms culture and traditional folk customs. There are many bars, inns, snack shops and souvenir shops in the district. Jinli Ancient Street was renovated in 2004. In 2005, it was named one of the "Top Ten Urban Commercial Pedestrian Streets in China", and in 2006, it was named "National Cultural Industry Demonstration Base" by the Ministry of Culture. In 2018, the annual number of tourists reached 18 million, especially during the Spring Festival, when more people come to visit the "Grand Temple Fair".
People's Park
People's Park (Chengdu) is located in the center of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, China. It is an urban park. It was founded in 1911, then named Shaocheng Park, and was the city's first public park. The Monument to the Martyrs of the Xinhai Autumn Protection Railway Movement in the park is listed as a major historical and cultural site in China. The park covers an area of 112,639 square meters and is the largest green space in the center of Chengdu. It has an artificial lake, multiple gardens, the Monument to the Martyrs of the Xinhai Autumn Protection Railway Movement, and the Heming Tea House with a century of history.
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Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum → Kuanzhai Alley Scenic Area
Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, Chengdu
Du Fu Thatched Cottage is the former residence of Du Fu, a poet of the Tang Dynasty in China, when he lived in Chengdu. It is known as the "Sacred Land" in the history of Chinese literature. In 759 AD, Du Fu came to Chengdu and built a thatched cottage by the Huanhua Stream, where he lived for four years and created more than 240 poems, including famous works such as "My Thatched Roof Was Torn Apart by the Autumn Wind" and "The Shu Prime Minister". The main buildings of the Thatched Cottage that exist today were built and rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The pavilions, corridors, bridges, streams, bamboo forests, plum gardens, etc. in the garden are well-arranged and the environment is beautiful. The main attractions include Du Gongbu Temple, Thatched Cottage Residence, Daya Hall, and Shaoling Thatched Cottage Stele Pavilion. Du Fu Thatched Cottage is a sacred place for Du Fu enthusiasts from all over the world to admire the poet, and it is also an important place to understand Chinese poetry culture.
Kuanzhai Alley Scenic Area
Kuanzhai Alley is one of the three major historical and cultural conservation areas in Chengdu, consisting of three parallel old-fashioned streets and courtyard settlements: Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, and Jing Alley. It is a microcosm of old Chengdu life, integrating Bashu culture, leisure food, characteristic residences, and modern creativity. It is an excellent place to experience Chengdu's slow life and historical features.
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