Morning — Wuhou Memorial Temple and Jinli Ancient Street
Located in the southern part of Chengdu, the Wuhou Memorial Temple was built in honor of Zhuge Liang, the Martial Marquis of Shu during the Three Kingdoms period. Among the Wuhou memorial temples across China, the one in Chengdu holds the greatest significance, being the only one dedicated to both King Liu Bei and his esteemed prime minister Zhuge Liang, whose loyalty and strategy are celebrated as a model of Chinese statesmanship. Leaving the temple, you will begin exploring Jinli Ancient Street, a modern commercial pedestrian street integrated with buildings originally constructed during the Qing Dynasty. Along the way you will find exquisite lacquerware, folk handicrafts, Shu Embroidery and calligraphy, along with puppet theater performances and craftsmen selling paper-cuts and clay figurines, all of which offer a glimpse of the authentic local way of life.
Afternoon — Kuanzhai Lane and Shu Brocade
In the afternoon, your destination is Kuanzhai Lane, known as China's Lane, which blends the architectural features of northern Chinese courtyard houses with those of traditional dwellings in western Sichuan across three parallel alleys: Kuan Lane, Zhai Lane and Jing Lane. Sipping tea in a local teahouse or tasting Sichuan dishes and snacks here is an easy way to immerse yourself in Chengdu's leisure life, with well-preserved traditional buildings in Zhai Lane for lovers of architecture and a livelier blend of Chinese and Western influences in Jing Lane. You will also encounter Shu Brocade, a traditional silk fabric unique to Sichuan renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and vibrant colors, and a visit to a Shu Embroidery workshop shows the intricate processes involved, from silk thread preparation to the final weaving and embroidery. If you would prefer to slow down further, an optional alternative is Chengdu People's Park, where locals gather to play chess, practice Tai Chi and enjoy mahjong, and where a teahouse offers traditional Sichuan tea in a serene setting.
Evening — Flexible Evening
The evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure in Chengdu.
Meals — Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
All three meals are included on this day.
