Half-day Chengdu Historical and Cultural Tour

Tour Outline: Kuanzhai Alley - Qingyang Temple

Half-day Chengdu Historical and Cultural Tour

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Trip Overview

As the capital of ancient Shu Kingdom, Chengdu, undoubtedly, is not in shortage of historical and cultural tourist attractions. Every year, visitors swarmed to Chengdu to explore the culture-rich city from all over the world. In this half day Chengdu culture tour you'll visit one of the finest pedestrian streets - Kuanzhai Alley, and one of the most famous Taoist temples - Qingyang Temple to discover the local culture of Chengdu.

Start: Chengdu
Physical Demands: Very leisure tour; light physical demand for the high altitude
End: Chengdu
Best Time to Visit: All year round
Destination: Kuanzhai Alley - Qingyang Temple
Tour Type: Private tour

Highlights

[Kuanzhai Alley] One of the top three historic preserve districts in Chengdu City;
[Qingyang Temple] One of the most notable Taoist temples in China;
[Sichuan cuisine] Tasting the most authentic Sichuan dishes to satisfy your taste buds.

Day by Day Itinerary

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Half Day Chengdu Tour: Kuanzhai Alley and Qingyang Temple

Kuanzhai Alley

Qingyang Temple

In the morning, our tour guide and driver will pick your up from your hotel, and drive to Kuanzhai Alley (also known as Wide and Narrow Alley) which is one of the top three historic preserve districts in Chengdu City. It is formed by three alleys called Kuan Alley (Wide Alley), Zhai Alley (Narrow Alley), and Jing Alley. Walking along the Kuan-zhai Lane, you can appreciate the ancient buildings of Qing Dynasty and experience the leisure lifestyle of Chengdu people.

Then move on 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 the tour, you will be arranged to have a lunch in a local restaurant for the traditional Sichuan cuisine. And then, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Chengdu downtown.

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;