Travel to Chengdu. After breakfast, enjoy a stroll around the atmospheric alleys of the Muslim Quarter, which are lined with Islamic food stalls. Later, transfer with your English-speaking
assistant to Xian train station to board your bullet train to Chengdu, a journey of approximately 3 hours and 40- minutes. On arrival, transfer to your hotel before enjoying
an evening of the local specialty Sichuan hot pot and a face-changing show.
Destination Information
Muslim Quarter – The Muslim Quarter is the hub of Xian’s Islamic community and is home to many stalls selling a myriad of snack foods and delightful oriental knick-knacks.
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, stands as a significant hub for finance, transport, and communications in Western China. Archaeological findings indicate that it has served as a prominent and prosperous center of Chinese life since the Bronze Age. Situated on the fertile Chengdu Plain, often referred to as “The Land of Abundance,”.
Chengdu is renowned not only for its teahouses but also for its association with Taoism, which places a strong emphasis on tradition, the significance of nature, and relaxation. This cultural backdrop contributes significantly to Chengdu’s high liveability ratings. The city has held the title of the Happiest City in China for 12 consecutive years and has been recognized as one of the world’s 15 Happiest Places by the CNN Travel Channel.
Chengdu is famously known as the habitat of giant pandas, which inhabit the mountains to the west and north of the city. The pandas have become iconic symbols of the city. Chengdu’s giant panda nature reserves attract thousands of visitors annually and have earned an international reputation for their dedication to preserving this endangered species.
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
