2 Brilliant Days in Magnificent Chengdu: Discovering Sichuan Culture

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Chengdu is wonderful city for exploration. Here I will discuss two day itinerary suitable for travelers coming to this city.
Chengdu's two-day tourism strategy can be divided into two major topics: cultural exploration and natural scenery, to ensure that tourists can fully experience Chengdu's history and culture, natural scenery and food.
Day 1: Cultural Exploration
Morning:
Kuanzhai Alley: This is a historical and cultural reserve in Chengdu, which retains the unique style of the old Chengdu.Visitors can feel the antique architecture and taste authentic snacks such as Dan Dan noodles and skewers of incense here.
Manjushri Temple: As a famous Buddhist temple in Chengdu, Manjushri Temple has a quiet environment and is a good place to pray for blessings and peace of mind.Visitors can feel the atmosphere of Buddhist culture here, and taste authentic Sichuan cuisine such as back-to-the-pot meat, Mapo tofu, etc. at the nearby Manjushri Square.
Afternoon:
Wuhou Temple: This is a temple commemorating Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang and other heroes of the Shu and Han Dynasties. Visitors can feel the heavy atmosphere of the Three Kingdoms culture and visit important attractions such as Liu Bei Hall and Zhuge Liang Hall.
Du Fu Thatched Cottage: This is the former residence of the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu in Chengdu. Visitors can experience Du Fu's life scenes and enjoy the garden landscape and the Thousand Poems Monument Forest here.
Day 2: Natural Scenery and Leisure experience
Morning:
Dujiangyan Scenic Area: As a world cultural heritage site, Dujiangyan not only demonstrates the outstanding achievements of ancient Chinese water conservancy projects, but also has beautiful natural scenery.Visitors can visit attractions such as Lidui Park and Fulongguan to learn about the history and structure of Dujiangyan.
Qingcheng Mountain: Qingcheng Mountain is famous for its reputation as “Qingcheng World Quiet” and is one of the birthplace of Taoism.Visitors can visit Tianshi Cave and Shangqing Palace here to feel the deep heritage of Taoist culture.
Afternoon:
Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base: This is the world's largest panda protection and breeding base. Visitors can observe the life habits of giant pandas up close and understand their protection.
Accommodation suggestions
It is recommended to stay near Chunxi Road or Taikoo Li, where there are many hotel options, complete surrounding facilities and convenient transportation, but the price is high; or choose near Kuanzhai Alley, where the accommodation is diverse and cost-effective.