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Chengdu City Sightseeing Day Tour By Car
Chengdu, with its profound history, was once the place where the ancient Shu State was located. This Chengdu city sightseeing brings you to the main downtown attractions, the old street and the local snacks. You will spend a whole day with a local insider to explore the city highlights and taste delicious Sichuan food. Free hotel pick-up and drop-off service, excellent English-speaking tour guide service, the entrance fee and lunch are all inclusive.
Meeting Point
Chengdu hotels within the 3rd ring road
Hotel pickup
This day tour starts at 9:00 am. Your local tour guide will pick you up from your Chengdu downtown hotel.
Qingyang Palace
Then you will board a comfortable vehicle to visit the Qingyang Palace which is a Taoism temple nationwide known with a history of more than 1,000 years. The most integrated collection to research Taoism (Dao Zang Ji Yao) is stored here. In spite of a location in the busy center of Chengdu, Qingyang Palace makes a quiet and peaceful temple to catch a glimpse of Taoism in China.
Thatched Cottage of Du Fu
Then you will visit the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, the former residence of a very famous Tang poet. During his stay here at the cottage of nearly four years, he composed more than 240 poems reflecting upon the misery of the people. He was deeply moved by the people's sufferings and the Dynasty's destiny. Through his poems he found an outlet for his inner turmoil and deepest feelings. His poems exercised a deep and enduring influence on the development of Chinese literature.
Lunch in local restaurant
Later you will have lunch in a local nice restaurant to taste Sichuan cuisine.
Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu
In the afternoon, you will continue sightseeing to the Wuhou Temple (Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu), which is built to memorize Zhuge Liang, the distinguished statesman and strategist during the Three Kingdoms Period, meanwhile the symbol of wisdom in Chinese people's mind.
Jinli Old street
Nearby the temple, you will find a relaxing pedestrian, the Jinli Old street. Packed with various stalls, it’s a nice place to experience local lifestyle, taste delicious local snacks and pick up your favorite souvenirs.
Hotel drop off
At the end of the tour, your guide will transfer you back and drop you off at your hotel.
Ending Point
Chengdu hotels within the 3rd ring road
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Professional licensed driver
English-speaking tour guide
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Local lunch
Fuel surcharge and tax
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Tour Important Information
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The duration of transfer is approximate and will depend on the traffic condition
Please provide your hotel name, address and phone number at time of booking
Passport name, number, birth-date and country are required at time of booking for all participants
Important message from the guide
I am based on Xi'an China
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
