3-Day Chengdu Slow Life Artistic Handicraft In-depth Experience Itinerary (Friendly Version for First-Time Visitors to China)
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Check in at Wenjunlou Courtyard Gourmet Hotel
Adjacent to famous tourist attractions in Chengdu such as Kuanzhai Alleys, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Wuhou Shrine, etc. It is a Han and Tang style building with an independent courtyard and a viewing corridor, where you can make tea for a rest and enjoy the scenery of Qintai Ancient Street. It provides airport transfer service / car charter service, 24-hour butler service, Chinese and Western buffet breakfast, and authentic Sichuan cuisine restaurant. The room can be reserved if you book 1 day in advance, and passport is required for check-in.
Three Alleys, An Old Chengdu
A must-visit old block in Chengdu. Walk into Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley and Jing Alley, three old streets dating back to the Qing Dynasty, where you can drink tea, get ear cleaning service, eat snacks and feel the slow life of Chengdu.
Have Lunch at Chunyangguan Fish-flavored Spare Rib Noodle (Jixiang Street Branch)
A very popular fish-flavored noodle restaurant, recommended dishes are fish-flavored noodles, red oil mushroom wontons.
Heming Tea House · Gaiwan Tea Experience
The package includes Gaiwan tea, melon seeds and peanuts, and you can watch short Sichuan Opera face-changing performances with English subtitles.
Have Dinner at Wuming Maocai
Maocai is a kind of Chengdu street food: you select your preferred meat and vegetables, the vendor will blanch them in spicy soup base, put the cooked ingredients into a large bowl drizzled with red oil and serve it. It makes a perfect meal paired with a bowl of steamed rice. Must-order signature: Mao Beef, tender and full of flavor, is the iconic signature dish of this restaurant; thousand-layer tripe, luncheon meat and quail eggs are also popular picks among regular customers.
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Breakfast at Yangji Youjia Youtiao (Fried Dough Sticks, Shimao Branch)
This is a nearly 10-year-old breakfast shop. You can choose steamed snacks at will to experience the local life of Chengdu residents.
Visit Wenshu Monastery Historical and Cultural Block
This thousand-year-old ancient temple is located in the downtown area. Local people often come here to drink tea, eat vegetarian food, and get 18-bead Buddhist bracelets. Opening hours: 08:00 – 17:00 (last admission at 16:30).
Strolling and Tasting Food in Qingyang Old Community
It is a chain Chengdu snack store with full English menus, and non-spicy dishes are available for selection.
Visit Sichuan Huanghan Embroidery Manor Chengdu Shu Embroidery Museum
English interpretation service is provided, so you can deeply experience Shu embroidery culture and appreciate exquisite Shu embroidery crafts.
Wandering and Picnicking in Huanhuaxi Park
This is a free open urban ecological park with multilingual guide signs. You can visit the Poetry Avenue and the periphery of Du Fu Thatched Cottage. The environment is quiet and pleasant, which can relieve your fatigue of the day.
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Wander and Eat at Fuqin Comprehensive Market
The most atmospheric local farmers' market full of life vibes in Chengdu. The service desk at the entrance is equipped with English guide brochures, where you can taste various local snacks and seasonal fruits.
Qingyang Palace: A Quiet Escape Amid the Hustle and Bustle
Known as the No.1 Taoist Temple in West Sichuan, it houses two legendary bronze sheep. With red walls and yellow glazed tiles under ginkgo trees, it is a perfect spot for taking stunning photos. Opening hours: 08:00-17:30, Monday to Sunday.
Lunch at Qingmeimei Dry Pot · Jianghu Sichuan Cuisine (Xi'an Middle Road Branch)
Qingmeimei Dry Pot is a famous local Jianghu-style Sichuan cuisine restaurant in Chengdu, with English menus available. Recommended dishes include brain tofu and lotus leaf cured pork, non-spicy options are provided.
Making Tea Around the Stove & Cultural and Creative Experience
Visit Taoli · National Trend Tea House · Garden Tea Around Stove in Chengdu, experience the tea culture of making tea around the stove in a quiet afternoon, and take cultural and creative souvenirs home.