📍Short Getaway to Chengdu

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A 3-day, 2-night itinerary for your trip, balancing history, culture, food, and modern art in Chengdu.


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Day 1: Exploring Chengdu’s Historic & Cultural Spots

Morning: Eastern Suburb Memory (东郊记忆)

Arrive and explore this creative industrial park, formerly a factory site turned into a music, art, and culture hub.

Visit museums, art installations, and retro-style cafés.

Optional: Catch a live music performance if available.


Afternoon: Luodai Ancient Town (洛带古镇) & Hakka Town

Travel to Luodai Ancient Town, one of the best-preserved Hakka settlements in China.

Stroll through the old streets, visit traditional tea houses, and admire Qing Dynasty architecture.

Try Hakka-style Lei Cha (擂茶), a traditional ground tea with nuts and herbs.


Evening: Relax & Local Dinner

Return to Chengdu and enjoy a relaxed dinner at a Sichuan restaurant.

Recommended: Shu Jiu Xiang (蜀九香) Hotpot or Chen Mapo Tofu (陈麻婆豆腐).



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Day 2: Food & Modern Art in Chengdu

Morning: Niushikou District for Food (牛市口美食街)

Start the day with local breakfast delicacies:

Sweet water noodles (甜水面)

Rabbit head (成都兔头, spicy specialty!)

Sichuan-style dumplings (钟水饺)


Stroll through the area and explore hidden street food gems.


Afternoon: U37 Art Street (U37创意园)

Discover Chengdu’s urban creative scene with vibrant graffiti walls, indie cafés, and boutique shops.

Grab coffee at a stylish café and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.


Evening: Jiu Yan Bridge (九眼桥)

Enjoy the illuminated night views of this iconic bridge.

Experience Chengdu’s nightlife – relax at a riverside bar or check out a live music venue.



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Day 3: History, Shopping & Departure

Morning: Wu Hou Ci (武侯祠)

Visit Wuhou Shrine, dedicated to Zhuge Liang and the Three Kingdoms era.

Stroll through the beautiful gardens and explore the adjacent Jinli Ancient Street for souvenirs.


Afternoon: MixC Chenghua (万象城成华)

End your trip at MixC Chenghua, a modern shopping and entertainment complex.

Enjoy a relaxed lunch at an international restaurant, do some shopping, or watch a movie before heading back.



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Additional Tips:

Transport: Use Didi (滴滴) for easy rides between locations.

Best Time to Visit: Spring and autumn are ideal for pleasant weather.

Extra Activities: If you have extra time, Chunxi Road is another great place for food and shopping.

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Post by LanceLee | Feb 5, 2025

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