Short Escape to Chengdu 🇨🇳 4 days

Day 1: Culture and Local Food

1. Wuhou Shrine Museum (Morning)
• Explore the famous site dedicated to the Three Kingdoms era and Shu Han history.
2. Jinli Ancient Street (Midday)
• Visit nearby Jinli Street for snacks, souvenirs, and traditional crafts in a lively historical setting.
3. Kuanzhai Alley (Afternoon)
• Walk through this cultural zone with its preserved Qing Dynasty alleys. Try some street food or visit a tea house.
4. Sichuan Hotpot Dinner (Evening)
• Experience Chengdu’s signature spicy hotpot at a local restaurant.

Day 2: History and Nature

1. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Morning)
• Spend the morning watching the pandas in their natural habitat.
2. People’s Park & Tea Houses (Afternoon)
• Relax in People’s Park, and enjoy a cup of traditional tea at one of the many teahouses.
• You can also see locals practicing Tai Chi or playing mahjong.
3. Sichuan Opera & Face-Changing Performance (Evening)
• Watch a traditional Sichuan opera show with the famous face-changing act.

Day 3: Scenic and Leisurely Exploration

1. Mount Qingcheng (Morning)
• Take a short trip (about 1.5 hours from Chengdu) to Mount Qingcheng, a Taoist mountain with scenic trails, temples, and beautiful views.
2. Dujiangyan Irrigation System (Midday)
• Combine your visit with a tour of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage site with impressive engineering and scenic surroundings.
3. Chunxi Road Shopping District (Evening)
• Return to Chengdu and spend the evening shopping or exploring the city’s modern side at Chunxi Road. Grab a final meal of local cuisine before your trip ends.

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