D1 Panda Garden /Wuhou Temple / Jinli Ancient Town/Wangjiang Park (Lunch, Dinner)
Your Chengdu tour starts in the early morning today, the guide from China exploration will pick up you at your hotel, and then head for the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center in the suburb, just 10 kms north to Chengdu, where you can see the lovely pandas making various funny movement in eating and playing, also it is a good chance to take picture for them. And it is also a pleasant experience to walk in the wide garden of bamboo.
After the tour in Panda Garden, your guide take you to Wuhou temple. Wuhou (Martial Marquis) Memorial Temple is dedicated to Zhuge Liang, the Martial Marquis of Shu in the Three Kingdoms.The date of its establishment is unclear, only that it was built next to the temple of Liu Bei, the emperor of Shu. It was combined with the Temple of Liu Bei at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty; consequently, the entrance plaque reads 'Zhaolie Temple of Han Dynasty' (Zhaolie is the posthumous title of Liu Bei). The current temple was rebuilt in 1672. Surrounded by old cypresses and classical red walls, the temple evokes nostalgia.
China Exploration always want to arrange the special food to our clients. So today you will also enjoy delicious Sichuan Snack here. Snack is the easiest food in Chengdu reminding people of the old and sweat history.
After lunch, you will walk in the ancient Jinli street, built about 300 years ago. Although many of western coffee, bars have occupied here, you can still trace the ancient history through the square yard and wooden door. About 1 hour’s visit here. It is also a good place for photographers.
In the late afternoon your guide will take you to Bamboo Garden, also called Wangjianglou Park, built 1000 years ago. It is to commemorate famous women poet Ms Xutao in Tang dynasty. The highlight of the park is also its forests boasting of 100 varieties of bamboo. You will be enthralled as you walk beside the yellow columns of bamboo; you can also hear the exquisite sound when the green leaves sway with the wind. And if you are tired of walking, you can always take rest under the wonderful shade created by the green leaves of the bamboo trees.
Hot Pot of Chengdu is well known in China, hot and spicy, No matter in winter nor in hot summer the hot pot restaurants are full of locals. People believe eating around the round pot means friendship and uniting. Naturally China exploration will not miss the good chance to show you the delicious food of Chengdu. At dinner your guide will take you to a special hot pot restaurant, the Culture Revolution Hot Pot, from the decor to the waiters, all in Cultural Revolution Style. Here you will try this magic food as well as experience the magic history by enjoying the songs during revolution time!
After dinner your guide will send you back your hotel, and your Chengdu tour will be finished with sweet memory.
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. Meals. A typical Sichuan snack and a dinner of Hot pot will be arranged.
5. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
6. 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. Taking photo with panda in your arms.
2. Tips to the guide and driver
3. Your hotel.
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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