Ancient Shu Essence 3 Days · Sanxingdui, Jinsha, Dujiangyan
Sanxingdui / Jinsha Site / Dujiangyan · 3 Days 2 Nights · Relaxed
Reference Price
$410Rise / Person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service
Can be completed over the weekend: three sites, one per day.
Day-by-day itinerary3 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Arriving at Sanxingdui · Sanxingdui Museum (New Building)
DestinationEverywhere→ Sanxingdui
- Meals
- Meals are self-managed
- Accommodation
- Sanxingdui Hotel
- Transport
- Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detailArrive at Sanxingdui from various locations, with a dedicated airport or station pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. Afternoon free time.
Sanxingdui Museum lasts at least 3 hours, then return to Chengdu in the afternoon to see Jinsha or Chengdu Museum.
Sanxingdui Museum (New Building): The Bronze Sacred Tree, Great Standing Man, Vertical Eye Mask, and Golden Mask are all in the new building, reservation required.
Meals: Guanghan Silk Rabbit, Chengdu Hot Pot.
Note: The new building is extremely popular, so be sure to make a real-name reservation in advance through official channels. The museum has a long flow and requires at least 3 hours to be reserved.
In the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus to the Jinsha Ruins and stay overnight at the site. - D2Jinsha Site · Gold ornaments of the Sun God Bird, ivory, and the sacrificial area
DestinationJinsha Site → Dujiangyan
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Jinsha Ruins Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed rail / tour bus → Dujiangyan
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
Daily detailSun God Bird Gold Ornament: 0.02 cm thick gold leaf hollow piece, twelve rotating beams of light, serving as the source of the Chinese cultural heritage symbol.
Ivory and Ritual Area: The ivory piles preserved on site, allowing direct observation of the scale of ancient Shu rituals.
Jinsha Site Museum: Divided into the Relics Hall and Exhibition Hall. It is recommended to first see the concept of the exhibition hall before entering the Heritage Hall.
Meals: Chengdu hotpot and skewers.
Tip: It is recommended to line up with Sanxingdui on the same line, with Sanxingdui first and Jinsha first. The chronological order aligns with the civilization's context.
In the evening, take a high-speed rail or tour bus to Dujiangyan and stay overnight at Dujiangyan. - D3Dujiangyan · Yuzui Watershed and Return Journey
DestinationDujiangyan → Airport drop-off / Station
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Not included
- Transport
- Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
StopsDaily detailYuzui Water Diversion Dam: Divides the Min River into inner and outer rivers. The principle of water splitting is based on this shape.
Feisha Weir and Baopingkou: Key for flood discharge and sediment control and water inflow. Baopingkou is a man-made mountain pass.
Erwang Temple and Anlan Suspension Bridge: The temple commemorating Li Bing and his son hangs on Yulei Mountain, with the most picturesque bridge crossing the river.
Qingcheng Mountain: About 15 kilometers from Dujiangyan, a famous Taoist mountain, with temples in front and natural mountains behind.
Meals: You Tu Tou, Ginkgo Fruit Stewed Chicken, Zha Za Noodles.
Tip: The park is large; it's recommended to enter from Lidui Park and exit at Yulei Mountain; Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan can be on the same day but will be more rushed.
Dedicated shuttle service will be arranged according to flight or train schedule, ending the itinerary.
Route Overview
Main line of Ancient Shu Civilization: Guanghan Sanxingdui Museum, Chengdu Jinsha Site, Dujiangyan Irrigation System, along with Wuhou Shrine, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, and Chengdu Museum. The bronze artifacts, completely different in form from those of the Central Plains, are the most striking part of this route.
The entire journey is 3 days, progressing along "Chengdu → Guanghan Sanxingdui → Jinsha Site → Dujiangyan": Sanxingdui / Jinsha Site / Dujiangyan. The pace is arranged as "one city, one segment," mainly using high-speed trains for intercity travel, with flights added for segments exceeding 5 hours by car.
Destinations on This Route
- Sanxingdui: At least 3 hours at Sanxingdui Museum, return to Chengdu in the afternoon to visit Jinsha or Chengdu Museum.
- Jinsha Site: An ancient Shu city dating back about 3,000 years, the Sun God Bird gold ornament is the design source for symbols of Chinese cultural heritage.
- Dujiangyan: Half a day at Dujiangyan, adding a day for Mount Qingcheng makes it more relaxed.
Cultural Long Line
This route belongs to the Ancient Shu Miracles ・ Minshan Civilization series, and there are other variations with different durations on the same theme for comparison.
Costs include
- Accommodation listed in the itinerary (double occupancy)
- First entrance tickets to the attractions specified in the itinerary
- Ground transportation listed in the itinerary (high-speed rail / tour bus / scenic area sightseeing bus)
- Full-time Chinese-speaking tour guide service
- Daily breakfast, and meals specified in the itinerary
- Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance
Cost not included
- Round-trip international airfare between the place of departure and China
- Personal visa and document fees
- Meals not listed and personal expenses
- Optional items (cable car, additional boat rides, performances, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers (voluntary)
- Single room supplement