This all-round Chengdu city centre city walk is tailor-made for travellers eager to explore authentic local lifestyle beyond routine sightseeing.Connecting four representative attractions across the city centre,the tour perfectly combines time-honored history,bustling modern commerce,quiet Buddhist culture and down-to-earth folk customs,letting you discover multi-faceted charm of Chengdu within one single day.
Your journey starts at Jinli Ancient Street,a well-preserved old commercial alley with ancient-style wooden architectures,red lanterns hanging along lanes and various traditional handicraft stalls everywhere.Wander along the stone paths,browse folk crafts and feel the prosperous ancient Bashu street culture inherited for hundreds of years.Next stop is IFS,the landmark commercial complex of city centre Chengdu,famous for its giant climbing panda sculpture on the rooftop.It is the symbol of contemporary Chengdu’s trendy urban vibe,ideal for creative photos and casual sightseeing.
Moving on to Daci Temple,a serene ancient Buddhist temple hidden amid busy city centre blocks.Contrasting sharply with surrounding bustling malls,the quiet courtyard,aged Buddha halls and lush green plants offer a peaceful retreat from city hustle,where you can calm down and appreciate classical Chinese temple architecture and profound Buddhist culture.
The afternoon heads to People’s Park,the soul of local Chengdu daily life.Local elders gather here to drink tea,chat and enjoy slow leisure time.We arrange exclusive covered-bowl tea experience in authentic old teahouse alongside wonderful live Sichuan opera performance including face-changing show,the iconic folk art of Sichuan province.To satisfy your taste buds,a hearty local skewer hotpot dinner is prepared for you to taste authentic Sichuan spicy flavour.
Different from packed itinerary group tours,this city walk adopts a relaxed pace without forced shopping or tight time limits.You can wander freely on streets,capture nice shots and interact with local residents to feel the laid-back “Ba Shi” lifestyle deeply rooted in Chengdu’s culture.