Chengdu Leisure Chengdu Day Tour: People's Park & Qingyang Taoist Palace & Temple of Marquis& Jinli Street

Duration: 09:00–17:00

Service: Private English-speaking guide + private vehicle service

Group type: Private tour (min. 2 persons)

Lunch: Not included; guide recommends local restaurants; guests decide

Itinerary Detail:

09:00 Hotel Pick-up
Meet your guide and driver at your hotel lobby and drive to People's Park.

09:45–10:45 People's Park

First have a stroll around People's Park，the most popular park in Chengdu. People's Park provides tourists an opportunity to have a glimpse of the leisure city of Chengdu. It is a great public outlet for joggers, tai qi enthusiasts, gamers, musicians, tea drinkers and grandparents with their grandchildren in tow.

10:45–11:45 Qingyang Taoist Palace

Then visit Qingyang Taoist Palace (also called Qingyang Taoist Temple). "Qingyang" literally means "green ram". So the Qingyang Temple got its popular name from the two blue-green goats made of bronze in the Sanqing main Hall in the temple. The Qingyang Gong Daoist Temple has been famous as "No 01 Taoist Temple in Sichuan" and "No.01 Temple in West China". Now It is a famous tourism and sightseeing attraction of Taoist cultural heritage.

12:00–13:30 Lunch Break
The guide suggests nearby authentic local restaurants. Guests choose and pay for their own meal.

13:30–15:00 Wuhou Shrine

After lunch, continue to visit Temple of Marquis ( also called Wuhou Shrine )，first built in memory of Zhuge Liang (181 – 234), the prime minister of Shu ( 221 – 263 ) of the Three Kingdoms ( 220 – 280). Zhuge Liang was a famous statesman, military strategist. He was also given the title of Marquis Wuxiang in his lifetime. "Wuhou" literally means "Wuxiang Marquis". Now Wuhou Shrine is more than a shine. Instead, it has become a museum, the largest museum in China displaying the relics and introducing the history about the Three Kingdom.

15:00–16:30 Jinli Street

Finally have a walk along Jinli Street. The Jinli Old Street is located just next door to Wuhou Shrine. Actually Jinli Street is part of the Wuhou Shrine Museum. It has become a major tourist attraction in Chengdu, attracting a great number of travelers each each year, which boasts of ancient buildings, traditional cultures, local food and customs.

17:00 Hotel Drop-off
Return to your hotel. End of the tour.

Service Includes:

-Private English-speaking professional guide

- Private air-conditioned car with driver

- Guided explanations and assistance throughout

-Entrance tickets:Qingyang Taoist Palace & Jinli Street

Service Excludes:

• Lunch and Hotel

• Personal expenses

• Gratuities (optional)

• Any other items not listed in “Service Includes”

Important Notes:

1. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as this tour includes moderate walking in ancient streets and temples.

2. Please keep quiet and show respect when visiting Taoist sacred spaces in Qingyang Palace.

3. Prepare water and sunscreen for a comfortable outdoor trip.