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LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Discover life in Chengdu on a leisurely walking tour with an experienced guide. See contemporary buildings like the New Chengdu Museum and Sichuan Library, explore the historical Kuan-Zhai Lane area, and visit People’s Park. Stop for tea at a traditional teahouse, and savor an authentic Chinese snack from a street vendor. You'll also check out local hangouts where residents go through their usual routines, from exercise to matchmaking. Throughout this 4-hour tour, hear informative commentary about the history, culture and latest trends of Chengdu.
What's included
Professional English-speaking guide
Street food snack
A cup of tea in a local tea house
One bottle of water
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
Mao Zedong Statue
10m
Your Chengdu walking tour starts at 1 pm at the Mao Zedong statue at Tianfu Square, where you'll meet your guide.
Chengdu Museum New Building
1h · Admission ticket included
Walk to see three modern buildings that are becoming new landmarks in the city: Sichuan Art Gallery, Sichuan Library and the New Chengdu Museum. You may be interested in walking in and see the history and art, or simply admire the architecture from the outside.
Kuanzhai Alley
1h · Admission ticket included
Next, head over to the Kuan-Zhai Lane area, one of Chengdu’s three historic conservation districts. Constructed in 1718 during the early years of the Qing dynasty, this pleasant pedestrian thoroughfare is home to a fascinating mix of classic Sichuan architecture and modern cafes and boutiques. While you walk, listen to commentary from your guide about the district's history and design, and witness how some of the city's old establishments — local restaurants, traditional teahouses, Chinese calligraphy demonstrations — sit alongside the new.
Chengdu Renmin Park
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Continue to the tree-lined paths of People’s Park and take a seat at Heming Teahouse, where you'll sip a cup of tea and relax in a bamboo chair as your guide explains Chinese tea traditions. An optional massage and ear cleaning can be purchased from independent practitioners on-site. Then stroll around the nearby lake and watch local people practicing tai chi, square dancing, singing karaoke and playing musical instruments.
Enjoy a snack from one of the many food vendors in the park, who serve items like noodles, wontons, dumplings, steamed buns and pancakes, and then make your way to the neighboring Children's Palace, where local teenagers, often accompanied by anxious parents, take extra courses in order to improve their studies and chances of getting into a good university.
Your tour ends here, where your guide can help you find a taxi or give other advice on how to get to your next destination (any transport at own expense).
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Our guide will meet you at Chairman Mao Portrait(near Tianfu Square) at 1 pm
End point
Our guide will meet you at Chairman Mao Portrait(near Tianfu Square) at 1 pm
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under the age of 5 years are free of charge
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Umbrellas are recommended for rainy days
Total distance walked is about 1.9 miles (3 km)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
