Jinsha Museum
Wide and Narrow Alley
Dufu Thatched Cottage
Wuhou Marquis Temple Museum
1 Day Classic Museum and Cultural Sites Tour
Chengdu is one of the most important cultural centers in China due to its ancient history. It possess a lot of historical relics of thousands of years, and among them Wuhou Marquis Temple, Dufu Cottage, Jinsha Museum, Wenshu temple and Kuanxiangzi are well known in the world.
Jinsha Ruin Museum is the first important archaeological discovery in China in the 21st century, and the museum is built in theme park style especially for the protection, research and exhibition of the unearth relic discovered in the Jinsha Site. The Jinsha Site Museum is formed with some parts as following: relic museum, exhibition hall and relic protection centre, while other distraction is covered with grassland, creating a beautiful environment.
Like Hutong in Beijing, the Wide and Narrow Alleys have become an epitome of history, while never gets fade in the tide of time. The wide and narrow alleys are actually two ancient streets restoring the old architecture in Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) styles. It has a strong cultural atmosphere, combining the tradition and modern changes, the western and eastern culture.
Dufu, the greatest realistic poet of Tang Dynasty 1000 years ago, had lived 3 years in the poor cottage at west Chengdu and left most of his master pieces. Although the Dufu thatched cottage had been flow away by wind of history, we still felt his existence by his brilliant poem.
Located in the southwest suburb of Chengdu, Qingyanggong Taoist Temple is the largest Taoist Temple of the west of Sichuan. It is said that this temple was originally built in the Tang dynasty, when the Taoism was flourishing, but most of what you see now is actually restorations made during the Qing Dynasty. Sanqing Hall, Doulao Hall, Hunyuan Palace, Eight Trig rams Pavilion, and Wuji Palace are its major structures, and for each one there is an interesting legend.
Wuhou Marquis Temple is to commemorate the most famous prime minister Mr Zhugueliang and his emperor Liu Bei, and here we will learn about the interesting history of Three Kingdom in 2 century.
In our Chengdu tours today, China Exploration mainly take you to visit various museums of relics, it will be a tour of culture!
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$103.00
Duration: 1 day
Tour Code: CE-CD-1D06
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions:Jinsha Museum, Wide and Narrow Alley, Dufu Thatched Cottage, Qingyanggong Taoism Temple, Wuhou Marquis Temple
Feature：Social Culture
Tour Type: /Land tour + Private English speaking guide + Private driver
Tour Code: CE-CD-1D06
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions:Jinsha Museum, Wide and Narrow Alley, Dufu Thatched Cottage, Qingyanggong Taoism Temple, Wuhou Marquis Temple
Feature：Social Culture
Tour Type: /Land tour + Private English speaking guide + Private driver
Chengdu Ancient Civilization and Cultural Heritage Tour
(Lunch)
Your Chengdu cultural journey begins this morning. Your guide from China Exploration will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Jinsha Site Museum, one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Sichuan.
The Jinsha Ruins reveal the mysterious Ancient Shu Civilization that flourished more than 3,000 years ago on the Chengdu Plain. During your visit, you will discover a remarkable collection of ancient treasures unearthed from the site, including gold, jade, bronze, pottery, and other valuable cultural relics.
Many of these discoveries are closely connected with ancient sacrificial ceremonies, offering fascinating insights into the beliefs, social activities, and daily life of the people who lived here thousands of years ago.
One of the highlights of Jinsha Museum is the opportunity to see the original archaeological excavation area, where visitors can observe how researchers uncover and protect ancient history.
Continue your journey to Kuanzhai Alley (Wide and Narrow Alley), one of Chengdu’s most famous historic neighborhoods.
Built more than 300 years ago during the Qing Dynasty, Kuanzhai Alley preserves the traditional lifestyle and architecture of old Chengdu. Walking through the narrow lanes, you can admire traditional courtyard houses, wooden doors, gray brick walls, and elegant historical buildings.
Although modern cafés, restaurants, and bars have brought new energy to this area, the charm of traditional Chengdu can still be found in its old streets and peaceful courtyards.
This historic neighborhood is also a favorite place for photographers.
For lunch, China Exploration will arrange a special Sichuan snack experience. Chengdu’s local snacks are an important part of everyday life and reflect the memories and flavors of old Chengdu. Through these traditional dishes, you can experience the city’s unique food culture.
After lunch, visit Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, the former residence of the legendary Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu, one of China’s greatest literary figures.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens, bamboo forests, traditional buildings, and peaceful landscapes, the cottage recreates the environment where Du Fu lived and created many of his famous poems.
Through the elegant scenery and the stories of Du Fu’s life, you will discover his compassion, patriotism, and concern for ordinary people, which made him one of the most respected poets in Chinese history.
Continue to Qingyang Palace (Green Ram Taoist Temple), the most famous Taoist temple in Chengdu.
With a history connected to ancient Taoist legends about Laozi, the founder of Taoism, Qingyang Palace is an excellent place to learn about traditional Chinese philosophy and religious culture.
Explore the historic temple buildings, admire traditional Taoist architecture, and discover the meaning behind the famous bronze ram statues, which local people believe bring good fortune and blessings.
In the late afternoon, visit Wuhou Temple Museum, one of Chengdu’s most important historical attractions.
Dedicated to Zhuge Liang, the legendary strategist known as the “Warrior Marquis” during the Three Kingdoms period, Wuhou Temple combines history, architecture, and cultural stories.
During your visit, you will learn about Zhuge Liang’s remarkable intelligence, military strategies, and famous loyalty to Liu Bei, the founder of the Shu Han Kingdom.
The temple’s traditional buildings, ancient gardens, and historical monuments provide a fascinating introduction to one of the most famous periods in Chinese history.
After the tour, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel.
Your Chengdu cultural discovery ends with unforgettable memories of ancient civilization, poetry, Taoism, traditional food, and Three Kingdoms history.
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Group Size |
1 Person |
2-3 Person |
4-5 Person |
6-9 person |
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Tour Price |
$ 290 |
$175 |
$155 |
$120 |
Our prices included:
1. Entrance tickets: The tickets of all the scenic spots listed above.
2. Guide. An English speaking guide will be provided, who will accompany you from the start of tour to end of tour.
3. Private Transfers during tour. Our guide and driver will pick-up you at your hotel on time and drop-off you after the tours. And an air-conditioned vehicle will be provided during the tour.
4. Meal. A lunch of Sichuan snack will be arranged at noon.
5. Insurance. We provide a free insurance of accident and casualty for each traveler. The highest refund is RMB 300000.00. Detailed terms please view our contract with Ping An of China.
Our prices not included :
1. Tips to the guide and driver
2. Your hotel.
2. Your hotel.
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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