Chengdu Educational Day: Sanxingdui & Jinsha, the Ancient Shu Civilisation

A one-day study programme on the Shu civilisation of the Chengdu plain, built around two museums. Sanxingdui, north of the city, produced bronze masks and a bronze tree unlike anything else in Bronze Age China; Jinsha, found in 2001 inside Chengdu, dates five centuries later and yielded the gold sun-bird disc. An excellent day for history and archaeology students.

• Sanxingdui: bronze masks, a four-metre bronze tree, jade and gold
• A civilisation unknown to history until excavations from 1986
• Jinsha Site Museum, discovered in 2001 inside Chengdu
• The gold sun-bird disc, now the emblem of the city
• Archaeology methods explained for student groups
• Private vehicle and museum registration arranged

• Meals as listed in the daily itinerary (breakfasts and lunches as shown)
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver throughout
• English-speaking local guide (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian or Japanese on request)
• All entrance fees for the sites listed, including shuttle buses, eco-buses and cable cars where the site requires them
• Local handling and coordination service throughout the programme
• Bottled water (2 bottles per person per day) and audio headsets where group size requires them
• Travel accident insurance for the duration of the tour

• International air tickets and any domestic flights not listed in the itinerary
• China visa or visa-free entry documentation fees
• Meals not specified in the daily itinerary and all beverages/alcohol
• Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff (suggested USD 8-12 per person per day)
• Personal expenses: laundry, telephone, minibar, shopping
• Optional activities and any item not listed under Price Includes
• Single-room supplement if a traveller requires a room alone

Please read the notes below before you book. They cover entry formalities, pace, weather and what to bring.

Q: Is this tour private or shared?
A: It is a private tour. Only your own party travels with the guide and vehicle, so the pace and the order of stops can be adjusted on the day.

Q: What is the best season for this itinerary?
A: April to June and September to November bring the mildest weather and clearest light. The programme runs year round, and we adjust the daily timings in mid-summer and winter.

Q: Can you handle dietary requirements and accessibility needs?
A: Yes. Vegetarian, halal, gluten-free and allergy-aware menus are arranged when you tell us in advance. Step-free and low-mobility versions of the route can also be planned.

Q: How do we book and pay?
A: Send us your travel dates and group size for a same-day quotation. A deposit confirms the booking, the balance is due before arrival, and prices are guaranteed for 7 days.