First Acquaintance with Chengdu, Appreciating the Unique Features of Sichuan

Explore Chengdu’s historical culture, Three Kingdoms heritage, Taoist sanctuaries, giant pandas, bamboo arts, and local cuisine.

DAY01 | Chengdu – First Encounter with History and Culture

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• VIPs arrive in Chengdu. Dedicated driver-guide waits in the arrival hall.

• Visit [Wuhou Shrine], exploring Three Kingdoms culture through poems, faces, and historical relics such as the Three Wonders Stele, the Heart-Strategizing Couplet, and the Hall of the First Ruler.

• Stroll along [Jinli Ancient Street], a pedestrian street in late Qing Dynasty style with commercial shops, restaurants, bars, and Wuhou Shrine within.

Scenic Spot Introduction

• Wuhou Shrine – Stories of the Three Kingdoms

  • Built in 223 AD, jointly worshiping emperors and ministers. Highlights Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei. A museum of Three Kingdoms relics and a representative site of Chengdu’s historical culture.

• Jinli Ancient Street – Free Admission

  • Oldest and busiest commercial district in Chengdu, filled with teahouses, restaurants, stages, handicraft shops, and folk-custom experiences, reflecting Three Kingdoms heritage.

Event – Sichuan Opera Performance

• Enjoy Sichuan Opera with martial arts, singing, acting, and dancing, a complete audio-visual feast showcasing local culture.

• Warm Reminder: Theater conditions may be simple.

DAY02 | Chengdu – Kuanzhai Alley, Heming Teahouse, and Sanxingdui Museum

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• Morning stroll through [Kuanzhai Alley], the only remaining ancient Qing Dynasty street in Chengdu, with three parallel alleys: Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, Jing Alley, and courtyard communities.

• Visit [Century-old Heming Teahouse], reserved seats by Fulcrum. Experience covered bowl tea, traditional ear cleaning, and Chengdu-style leisure.

• Enjoy a specially arranged Sichuan snack banquet at noon.

• Afternoon: Visit [Sanxingdui Museum], guided by a historical relics teacher. Explore Sanxingdui Ancient Ruins, the “Cradle of Yangtze River Civilization,” including unique bronzes like the Heavenly God Tree. Recent archaeological discoveries offer unprecedented possibilities in world archaeology.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast

Scenic Spot

• Kuanzhai Alley – Qing Dynasty heritage street, cultural architecture, traditional courtyard communities.

• Heming Teahouse – Experience traditional tea culture, ear cleaning, and local leisure.

• Sanxingdui Museum – Ancient bronzes, cultural relics, and in-depth historical interpretation.

Refreshments

• Sichuan snack banquet

DAY03 | Chengdu → Qingcheng Mountain – Taoist Sanctuary and Relaxation

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• Travel to [Qingcheng Mountain] (~60 km / 1.5 hours).

• Explore the lush greenery, evergreen forests, and Taoist heritage. Discover temples including Tianshi Cave, Jianfu Palace, Shangqing Palace, Patriarch Hall, Laojun Pavilion, and Chaoyang Cave.

• Guests stay at [Six Senses Qingchengshan Hotel – Garden Suite], enjoying full facilities and optional spa treatments inspired by Taoism.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast

Scenic Spot Introduction

• Qingcheng Mountain 5A – Front Mountain Scenic Area

  • Open 04/01–10/31: 08:00–17:30; 11/01–03/31: 08:30–17:00

  • Address: Qingchengshan Road, Dujiangyan, Chengdu, Sichuan Province

  • Birthplace of Taoism, tranquil scenery, ancient temples, and two-millennium-old trees.

Hotel

• Six Senses Qingchengshan Hotel – Garden Suite

  • Full facilities, optional spa inspired by Taoism for mind-body relaxation

DAY04 | Dujiangyan – Giant Pandas and Bamboo Art

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• Morning visit to [Dujiangyan Panda Base], natural habitat for giant pandas. Explore Panpan Garden, Shuangnan Garden, Linze Garden, Diequan Garden, and observe red pandas, black bears, and pheasants.

• Afternoon: Visit [Daoming Bamboo Art Village], learn bamboo weaving and handicrafts under the guidance of masters, experiencing intangible cultural heritage.

• Dinner: Enjoy native chicken soup pot, a heartwarming local specialty.

Scenic Spot Introduction

• Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden – Observe giant pandas in their living environment and learn their behavior.

• Bamboo Weaving Intangible Cultural Heritage – Participate in bamboo crafting, visit Bamboo Art Museum, and learn traditional techniques.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast

Dinner

• Native Chicken Soup Pot

DAY05 | Dujiangyan Scenic Area and Departure

Event – Fulcrum’s Schedule for Today

• Morning: Visit [Dujiangyan Scenic Area], guided tour sharing little-known trivia about the ancient water control system.

• At noon: Experience [hidden Chuanchuanxiang eatery], limited daily capacity, savor unique flavors.

• Afternoon: Return to Chengdu, transfer to airport, and board flight home.

Breakfast

• Hotel Breakfast