Discover Chengdu's art of living — a city that has perfected leisure over 2,300 years — on this relaxed private day tour. Start at People's Park, the living heart of Chengdu, where locals practice tai chi, dance, and sip jasmine tea at the century-old Heming Tea House. Your guide will order you a cup and you'll watch the city's daily rhythm unfold — matchmaking corner, ear-cleaning stalls, mahjong games. Next, visit Wuhou Shrine, dedicated to Zhuge Liang, the legendary strategist of the Three Kingdoms period. Walk through the adjacent Jinli Ancient Street — a beautifully restored Qing Dynasty lane lined with traditional crafts, shadow puppetry, and Sichuan snack stalls. Break for lunch at a local restaurant (meal at your own expense — your guide knows the best spots for dan dan noodles and mapo tofu). In the afternoon, explore Kuanzhai Alley (Wide and Narrow Alleys), where Qing Dynasty courtyard homes have been transformed into boutique shops, tea houses, and art galleries. Includes hotel pickup, private guide, all entrance fees, tea tasting, and private transport.
| Group size | Per Adult | Vehicle | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler | $321.00 | 5-Seat Sedan | $321.00 |
| 2 traveler · you | $166.00 | 5-Seat Sedan | $332.00 |
| 3 traveler | $114.00 | 5-Seat Sedan | $343.00 |
| 4 traveler | $108.00 | 7-Seat MPV | $431.00 |
| 5 traveler | $88.00 | 7-Seat MPV | $442.00 |
| 6 traveler | $87.00 | 9-Seat Van | $520.00 |
| 7 traveler | $76.00 | 9-Seat Van | $531.00 |
| 8 traveler | $72.00 | 14-Seat Minibus | $575.00 |
| 9 traveler | $70.00 | 14-Seat Minibus | $630.00 |
| 10 traveler | $64.00 | 14-Seat Minibus | $641.00 |
| 11 traveler | $59.00 | 14-Seat Minibus | $652.00 |
| 12 traveler | $55.00 | 14-Seat Minibus | $663.00 |
Meet your guide and driver at your hotel. Your guide introduces Chengdu's 'slow life' philosophy and the day's relaxed itinerary.
Your guide will meet you directly at your hotel lobby within Chengdu's city center. Relaxed 9:00 AM start — no early wake-up needed.
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