Highlights:
 
• Biking to visit some iconic old towns including Jiezi Ancient Town, Anren Ancient Town, and Huanglongxi Ancient Town where we can see the real daily life of locals and the beauty of traditional architectures.
 
• Visting Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Mt. Qingcheng, a World Cultural Heritage Site since 2000. The functioning irrigation system and sacred Taoism mountain are the best places to understand the ancient Chinese wisdom and philosophy.
 
• Experience the intangible cultural heritage of Shadow Puppetry which is the earliest movie in China two thousand years ago.
 
• Enjoy the hot spring in Huashuiwan and remove the fatigue from days of cycling.
 
• Discover the secret of the gourmet of Chengdu by paying a visit to Sichuan Cuisine Museum, Shuijingfang Museum, and a hot pot restaurant of Chengdu. Enjoy Sichuan food and learn more about its history and culture.
 
• Explore Chengdu City, from Giant Panda to modern architecture, from the quiet Daci Monastery sitting quietly by the side of iconic Taikoo Li Street to the beautiful Anshun Bridge, one of the landmarks of Chengdu.
 
 
Introduction to Trip Destinations:
 

Sichuan Cuisine Museum
In Sichuan Cuisine Museum, you will discover the secret of making the famed Doubanjiang (Pixian Chili Bean Paste), a spicy bean paste used in Sichuan cuisine. Then learn more at the museum where displaying various culinary artifacts and books by authors known for their contributions to Sichuan cuisine. Get more Sichuan food facts from the historical developments of the cuisine to the trade and commerce related to this industry. Know more about the technological advancements in pottery, cooking techniques, culinary effects in art and literature, and see maps showing the subtle variations in flavor among the different areas of Sichuan.
 

Dujiangyan Irrigation System
With over 2,200 years of history, the ancient irrigation system in Dujiangyan is known as the only ancient irrigation project of its kind still at work till now. Built in the 3rd century BC, Dujiangyan Irrigation System is a world-famous irrigation project reflecting the high wisdom of the ancient Chinese people. This project is credited with having turn the vast fertile land in Chengdu Plain into a breadbasket and made it known as a Land of Abundance in China. In 2000, the irrigation system was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List together with the neighboring Taoist Qingcheng Mountain. 

Shadow Puppetry Experience
Chinese shadow puppetry can be traced back to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 25). In the past, there was an abundance of professional shadow play troupes and numerous small shadow play groups founded by families or individuals. Shadow Puppetry is one of the most popular puppetry arts in China. The character’s silhouette is made of animal skin or paper which is manipulated by puppeteers using rods and played on a translucent cloth screen illuminated from behind. Shadow puppetry has been included on China’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. You will have close contact with this treasure handed down from generation to generation.
 

Mt. Qingcheng
Located near the scenic city of Dujiangyan, Mount Qingcheng is one of the best places to visit for a better understanding of China’s indigenous religion of Taoism. With a history spanning thousands of years, Mt. Qingcheng accommodates a variety of Taoist monasteries showcasing the elegant architectures of Taoist traditions. Visitors can navigate a series of staircases winding up through peaceful forests in search of practitioners and monasteries dedicated to notable Taoist deities and figures. The peaceful atmosphere and cultural significance of Mount Qingcheng have earned its global recognition as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
 

Taiji Experience
With a history spanning back hundreds of years, the iconic martial art style of Taiji or Kung Fu is closely tied to Chinese history and spirituality. During your tour with AbsolutePanda, you will have a unique opportunity to learn Taiji from a Taoist master (Shifu) in Mount Qingcheng. This is as authentic as it gets!  
 

Jiezi Ancient Town
Jiezi Ancient Town is not far from the famous Mt. Qingcheng. It has a history of over 1,000 years and boasts 32 sites of temples and places of historical importance. Jiezi Ancient Town is currently one of the best-preserved southwestern Chinese towns for us to see the late Qing period architectures on both sides of the street. The street in Jiezi Ancient Town hosts all kinds of unique shops from which visitors can purchase delicious local snacks and cute souvenirs. The town is a good place to appreciate traditional local architectures, see the daily life of locals, and sample delicious Sichuan food.
 

Anren Ancient Town
Favored by an influential family that dominated the political stage of Sichuan Province in the first half of the last century, Anren Ancient Town stands out as the museum of architectures with 27 official mansions left by the family members. Here you can also see the biggest collection of museums with a different focus. There is a special one dedicated to the famous Flying Tigers during World War II, a group of American volunteer pilots who came to China and fought against Japanese invaders side by side with local Chinese soldiers.
 

Huanglongxi Ancient Town
With a history of over 1,700 years, Huanglongxi Ancient Town is a well-preserved town where you can enjoy its rustic charm, with ancient cobbled streets, temples, and wharves and houses along its curving alleys. The town is about 50km from Chengdu city proper. The majority of the buildings in Huanglongxi can be dated back to the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). The numerous temples, traditional architectures, time-honored streets, and old trees make it a popular place for filmmakers to shoot exterior scenes of period movies in this town. More than 100 movies have been filmed partly or wholly in Huanglongxi.
 

Chengdu Panda Base
Holding the distinction of one of the world’s largest panda bases, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Chengdu Panda Base) attracts tourists and wildlife enthusiasts worldwide. Conveniently located a short drive away from downtown, this state of the art research facility comfortably houses more pandas than anywhere else at home and abroad. During your visit, you will see pandas ranging from young cubs to lumbering adults as well as the elusive and adorable Red Panda. Additionally, the scenic, garden-like atmosphere of the panda base is especially ideal for urban birding of Red-billed Leiothrix, Ruddy Shelduck, Chinese Blackbird, and Spotted Dove.
 

Taikoo Li Street and Daci Monastery
Taikoo Li Street is located in the living urban heart of Chengdu and just a few steps away from the famous pedestrian shopping street called Chunxi Road while setting in the context of the Buddhist Daci Monastery. What a surprise for a visit to Chengdu's bustling downtown areas like modern Taikoo Li and with a few minutes' walk to enjoy the ancient tranquil place in Daci Monastery. Daci Monastery used to be the largest Buddhist monastery in Chengdu, it is said that this monastery has a history of 1,600 years and it has been rebuilt many times.
 

Shuijingfang Museum
Shuijingfang Museum is located near the Funan River (Jinjiang River) and it was built at the site of the ancient distillery and shops of more than 600 hundred ago, which represents the time-honored history of the Chinese liquor production. About 600 years ago, there was a Shuijing Street next to Shuijingfang Museum which was a place for people to find alcohol like today's Lan Kwai Fong. In the museum, you will get a lot more information about liquor production history and culture. It is the best place to understand the long and developed liquor production history in China.
 

Sichuan Hot Pot
Indisputably the most famous Sichuanese dish, Sichuan Hotpot is a world-famous culinary experience that is native to Chengdu. Sitting around a boiling pot of spicy broth, you are welcome to cook a variety of different meats and vegetables according to your personal preferences. For those who don’t eat spicy food or meat, there are also non-spicy and vegetarian options available.
 
 



How Can We Make This Trip Special?
 
• As a locally based company, we have unmatched knowledge about the places you are going to visit.
 
• Guided by professional cycling guide who speaks English with strong logistic support from the office.
 
• This trip can be customized to better meet your travel style by centering on a different focus or shifting to a different cycling route that you have more interests.
 
• 20-plus years of working in the travel industry and serving travelers from all over the world enable us to know how to make great trips for travelers of different travel styles.

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