Ancient Shu Civilization and Old Chengdu: 5 Days in Depth

Sanxingdui, Jinsha and the Sichuan Museum trace the story of ancient Shu civilization, joined by Du Fu Thatched Cottage and old teahouses in this five-day deep dive.

Centered on museums and the old city, with one area per day so you won't have to cross the city: Jinsha and Du Fu Thatched Cottage; the Sichuan Museum and Qingyang Temple; and the Chengdu Museum and Tianfu Square. One day is a high-speed train trip to Sanxingdui in Guanghan. Only a single early-morning half-day is spent at the Panda Base. Outdoor activities are scheduled for the morning and museums for the afternoon. Suited to visitors interested in history and culture who want to take their time.

The Chengdu Museum, Jinsha and others close on Mondays. Sanxingdui requires real-name reservations several days in advance.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrival: Kuanzhai Alley and People's Park

Chengdu（People's Park & Heming Teahouse、Kuanzhai Alley、Shaocheng Neighborhood (Kuixinglou Street & Paotongshu Street)）

Take the high-speed train to Chengdu East Station, then Metro Line 2 to People's Park, about 25 minutes. Explore on foot afterwards.

Kuixinglou Street has a concentration of evening snacks.

Stay: Kuanzhai Alley · People's Park

Day 2 · Chengdu Museum and Wenshu Monastery

Chengdu（Tianfu Square、Chengdu Museum、Wenshu Monastery、Yongling Museum (Tomb of Wang Jian)）

Walk about 15 minutes to Tianfu Square. In the afternoon, take Metro Line 1 one stop to Wenshu Monastery, and in the evening take the metro back to your accommodation.

The Chengdu Museum is free but requires reservations. It is closed on Mondays.

Stay: Kuanzhai Alley · People's Park

Day 3 · Sanxingdui in Guanghan: Day Trip

Chengdu（Sanxingdui Museum）

Take the high-speed train from Chengdu East to Guanghan North, about 20 minutes, then a 10-minute taxi to the museum. Alternatively, take the direct scenic shuttle, about 1.5 hours.

Allow at least 4 hours. If you can't get tickets, switch to Jinsha and rearrange your itinerary.

Stay: Kuanzhai Alley · People's Park

Day 4 · Jinsha Site and Du Fu Thatched Cottage

Chengdu（Jinsha Site Museum、Du Fu Thatched Cottage、Sichuan Museum、Qingyang Palace (Green Ram Temple)）

Take Metro Line 7 to Jinsha Museum, then a taxi about 15 minutes to Du Fu Thatched Cottage. Qingyang Temple and the Sichuan Museum are within walking distance.

At Jinsha, see the gold foil of the Sun Bird. The Sichuan Museum is closed on Mondays.

Stay: Kuanzhai Alley · People's Park

Day 5 · Dawn at the Panda Base and Wuhou Shrine Before Leaving

Chengdu（Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding、Wuhou Shrine & Jinli Street）

Take the metro and a direct shuttle early in the morning to the Panda Base. In the afternoon, return to the city to visit Wuhou Shrine, then take Metro Line 10 about 40 minutes to Shuangliu Airport.

You can leave luggage at the hotel. Schedule your flight for the evening or later.

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