Chengdu City Tour: Qingyang Palace, Wuhou Temple & Jinli Street

Four centuries of Sichuan history in one morning and afternoon loop.

This private guided city tour of Chengdu covers four main attractions—Qingyang Palace, the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Wuhou Temple and Jinli Ancient Street—with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The guide speaks English and provides commentary at each stop; you arrange your own lunch and pay entrance fees on arrival. The route moves through temples built over a thousand years ago and ends on a street where you can walk and taste local snacks at your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chengdu city sightseeing tour

• Hotel pickup at 9 am
• Visit Qingyang Palace
• Visit Thatched Cottage of Du Fu
• Lunch on your own
• Visit Wuhou Temple
• Walk at Jinli Ancient Street
• Return to hotel

The Experience

The tour starts at 9 am with pickup from your hotel lobby. Your guide and driver take you first to Qingyang Palace, a Taoist temple that has stood for more than 1,000 years. From there you move to the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, the former home of a Tang Dynasty poet who wrote over 240 poems there, many reflecting the hardships of village life. By midday you'll have time to find lunch on your own—your guide will recommend local Sichuan snacks if you want them.

The afternoon continues to Wuhou Temple, a memorial built during the Three Kingdoms period to honor a Shu Kingdom premier. The final stop is Jinli Ancient Street, where the tour shifts from formal sightseeing to walking at leisure. You'll move through the street at your own pace, tasting local snacks and watching how the neighborhood actually lives. The guide stays with you but the rhythm becomes yours. At the end of the day, the driver brings you back to your hotel.

Bring cash for entrance fees at each temple and for food along Jinli Street—nothing is pre-paid except the transportation and the guide. The tour runs rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

What’s included

• Private transportation with a driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• bottled water.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by TravofChina

Is this one for you?Choose this private tour if you want an English-speaking guide to explain the history and significance of each temple as you visit, rather than navigating independently with written descriptions.

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Top questions

What is Qingyang Palace and why does it matter in Chengdu?

Qingyang Palace is a Taoist temple with over 1,000 years of history, making it one of the city's oldest religious sites. It's a main stop on this tour because it anchors Chengdu's spiritual heritage and sits in the downtown area where most visitors spend their time.

Can I skip any of the four stops if I don't want to see them all?

The tour visits Qingyang Palace, Du Fu's Thatched Cottage, Wuhou Temple and Jinli Ancient Street as a set itinerary. You can discuss preferences with your guide when they pick you up, but the route is designed to move through all four in sequence.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food will I find?

Lunch is on your own arrangement and not included in the tour price. Your guide will recommend local Sichuan snacks and restaurants, and you'll have the chance to taste street food along Jinli Ancient Street at the end of the day.

Do I need to pay for entrance tickets at the temples?

Yes, entrance fees are not included and you pay them on the spot at each temple. Your guide will tell you the cost before you enter so there are no surprises.

How much walking is involved over the seven to eight hours?

Most of the day is spent at temples and on Jinli Ancient Street, where you walk at a leisurely pace. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though you'll be on your feet during visits to each site and especially while exploring the street.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English throughout the tour and provides commentary at each stop, so you'll understand the history and significance of what you're seeing.