Half-day Chengdu Bike Tour

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Overview

Nowadays, riding a bike to discover the hidden back streets of Chengdu becomes a popular way to explore the laid-back big city in China. Whether it is your first time in Chengdu or not, this half day bike tour will be the perfect way to learn more culture and history about Chengdu. During this tour, you will visit Renmin Park, where local people come to relax and pursue their daily leisure activities. You can learn more about the differences between a Taoist and Buddhist temple by exploring Qingyang Temple and Wenshu Monastery. More importantly, you are able to experience the special atmosphere of Chengdu and see the sights of the city through a different lens.

Start: Chengdu
Physical Demands: Very leisure tour; zero physical demand
End: Chengdu
Best Time to Visit: All year round
Destination: Renmin Park - Kuanzhai Alley - Qingyang Temple - Song Xian Qiao Antique Market - Whenshu Temple
Tour Type: Private tour

Highlights

[Renmin Park] Enjoy the typical leisure lifestyle of Chengdu, Sichuan;
[Kuanzhai Alley] Be told what Sichuan looks like during the Qing Dynasty by the elegant style of the architectures;
[Qingyang Temple] Explore one of the most notable Taoist temples in China.

Day by Day Itinerary

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The itinerary is just for your reference. You can make your own tour by your schedule, and taste of hotel. You can tell us your tour plan to get more travel inspiration.

Half Day Chengdu Tour: Renmin Park, Kuanzhai Alley, Qingyang Temple, Song Xian Qiao Antique Market and Whenshu Monastery

Chengdu Kuanzhai Alley

Whenshu Monastery

You will meet your guide at an appointed place. Your friendly and informative tour guide will assist you in obtaining your bikes, after which you will head straight to Renmin Park where you can experience the most authentic Chengdu local life. After cycling past the beautiful scenery and monuments, you can drink a cup of tea in a local tea house. At the same time, your will have a chance to watch local people playing Mahjong which is the most popular gambling game for local people. Also, you are able to take a stroll around the park, and you can see many locals, especially seniors will hold all kinds of activities in the park, like dancing, singing, playing chess, etc.

Later, riding to Chengdu Kuanzhai Alley (Wide and Narrow Alley) to appreciate the charming architecture. And then, you will ride to Qingyang Temple, which is one of the most notable Taoist temples in China. The temple was originally built in the Tang Dynasty, and most parts of the current temple were renovated in the Qing Dynasty. Paying a visit to this temple, you are able to see many important exhibits of Taoist relics, including the wooden engraving of the Daozang Jiyao.

After visiting Qingyang Temple, you will move on to Song Xian Qiao Antique Market, where you can browse different trinkets, from carpets to chess sets and various artworks. Then you will ride to your last destination - Whenshu Monastery. It is a well-preserved Buddhist monastery and houses many precious art works that are considered cultural relics.

After the half day Chengdu bike tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Chengdu.

Stay overnight in Chengdu

Price Inclusions

Transportation

Private transportation to the destinations and sites listed in the itinerary; ranging from 4WD land cruiser to bus depending on the group size and trip route; car gasoline, road toll and in-transport refreshments (free bottles of water, air pillow and headscarf) are included;

Accomodation

Meals

Meals listed in the itinerary;

Service

Private experienced English-speaking trip leader;
Airport/railway station pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour;
Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the itinerary;
First aid kit;
A coverage of 300,000RMB Chartis travel insurance;

Price Exclusions

International and domestic flight/train to Chengdu (Note: we accept the domestic flight/train tickets booking to Chengdu from other cities in advance, check the updated ticket availibility and cost with your travel consultant);
Meals that are not specified in the itinerary (Averagely a meal in the 3rdpole region cost 3~10USD per person);
Tips and gratuities for the trip leader and driver;
The expense of a personal nature like alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc;
Optional activities and excursions not specified in the itinerary;
China Entry visa fees;