Best of Chengdu: Panda, Tea & Hot Pot

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival - Chengdu

  Welcome to Chengdu, China's charming, laid-back, and delicious city! While in Chengdu, you can't miss the adorable pandas, cozy tea houses, and famous hot pots.

  Upon arriving at the airport, your guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. After checking in, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

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• Day 2: Chengdu City Tour With Pandas, Hot Pot, and Tea

  Start your day early at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, where you'll see adorable giant pandas in their naturalistic enclosures. Watch as they play, munch on bamboo, and interact with each other. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of panda cubs tumbling around or cuddling with their mothers - these heartwarming moments will surely enchant you.

  At noon, treat yourself to a delectable Sichuan Hot Pot, where you can enjoy an interactive dining experience as you boil fresh ingredients in the bubbling pot. In the afternoon, visit Wenshu Temple to admire its ancient architecture and observe the monks in their serene prayers.

  Then, take a stroll through People's Park. Find a cozy tea house and savor a fragrant cup of tea while watching the locals enjoy activities like Mahjong. Finally, end your day at Jinli Old Street. Explore this charming, historic street brimming with local snacks and traditional crafts.

  Optional: You may like to watch a Sichuan Opera this evening, during which you will be dazzled by the incredible and mysterious changes in facial makeup throughout the performance.

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• Day 3: Chengdu, Sanxingdui Museum and Lost Plate Food Tour

  Today, we will delve into the Sanxingdui Museum to uncover the treasures of an ancient civilization that thrived over 3,000 years ago. Marvel at the elaborate bronze masks, intricate jade ornaments, and mysterious golden relics that reveal the rich history of the Sanxingdui ruins.

  As evening falls, get ready for a Lost Plate food tour (join-in tour)! Hop into a tuk-tuk and cruise through Chengdu's vibrant streets, sampling a variety of delectable street foods and local specialties, like the street crepes, Chaoshou (Sichuan-style wontons), Dan Dan Noodles, and Mapo Tofu, along with local beers and refreshing soft drinks, while discovering Chengdu's hidden culinary gems.

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• Day 4: Chengdu, Departure

  On your last day, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. If you have some spare time, take the opportunity to explore any final attractions or enjoy a stroll around Chengdu before you say goodbye to this enchanting city.

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