ποΈ Destination: Chengdu
π Suggested travel time: four days and three nights
π° Budget range: around 3,000 RMB
π Route highlights: enjoy the beauty of Chengdu's ancient and modern intertwined, feel the charm of trendy cultural and creative, experience Chengdu's leisurely city life, and go to Jiu Huang Shan to participate in the Qiang New Year activities and feel the unique ethnic flavor.
π Itinerary
Day 1
-A.M: Upon arrival in Chengdu, proceed to Hongwasi Yuanyang Building. Feel the original look of old Chengdu here, take photos and cards to experience the strong Hong Kong style.
-Noon: Find a snack bar at random in the neighborhood and taste the specialties of Chengdu.
-Afternoon: proceed to Jinli. During the day, you can browse the specialty stores in Jinli and appreciate the traditional handicrafts. In the evening, you can enjoy the night color of Jinli, taste various kinds of food, and feel the charm of Chengdu's version of “Qingming Riverside Drawing”.
Evening: Return to the hotel for rest.
Day 2
-Morning: travel to Factory 7322 (White Medicine Factory). Explore this cold hardcore cultural and creative place, enjoy the vintage architecture and small literary stores, and feel the traces of the industrial revolution.
-Lunch: Dine at a coffee shop or other small specialty stores inside the White Pharmaceutical Factory.
-Afternoon: Head to Dongjiao Memory. Enjoy the street graffiti, visit the green train, old office buildings, etc. and feel the atmosphere of the “industrial” music park. You can also stroll around the colorful containers and take photos for card taking.
-Evening: dine at a restaurant near Dongjiao Memory, then return to the hotel.
Day 3
-Morning: proceed to People's Park. Experience the leisurely life of Chengdu here, drinking tea, chatting, watching people playing cards and skating birds.
-Lunch: Dine at a restaurant near People's Park.
-Afternoon: proceed to Chongde Li. Stroll through the narrow alleys and feel the tranquility and age of old Chengdu, make a cup of tea and read a book here.
-Evening: Savor Chengdu cuisine at a nearby restaurant before returning to the hotel.
Day 4
-Morning: drive to Jiu Huang Mountain. Take the ropeway up the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view from the mountain. Participate in the Qiang welcoming ceremony and feel the enthusiasm of the Qiang girls and the bravado of the Qiang men.
-Noon: Participate in the Qiang wedding and taste the Qiang wedding food.
-Afternoon: experience the amusement programs of Jiu Huang Mountain, such as glass stacks, watching monkeys in Monkey Park, skating in the grass field, acrobatic show, and so on.
-Evening: soak in hot spring to relieve the fatigue of the day, then drive back to Chengdu.