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Calling all art and archaeology buffs! Have you heard of the mysterious archaeological wonder hidden in Sichuan? Some archaeologists say that it was a super-civilization, even more important than Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors.
While Sichuan is globally known as the homeland of the adorable giant pandas, it offers reach far beyond these charming creatures. As an ancient province steeped in history, Sichuan is home to a myriad of unique and intriguing archaeological sites, none more mystifying than the Sanxingdui Museum.
Since Sanxingdui Site was unearthed, there have been countless unsolved mysteries that have mystified scientists and historians. The artifacts found at Sanxingdui are unlike any others in China. The alien-like bronze sculptures have exaggerated features, such as bulging eyes, protruding eyebrows, and gaping mouths, and are adorned with intricate designs and patterns. The ancient culture that created these, dating back between 3,000 to 5,000 years, seemed to have vanished without a trace, leaving no historical records in traditional Chinese texts. The absence of answers to who these people were, how their culture developed, and why it disappeared has shrouded Sanxingdui in an air of mystery.
Visiting the Sanxingdui Museum armed with these burning questions transforms your expedition into an exciting odyssey of discovery. As you explore the unique artifacts and unravel the intricate tales they weave, every exhibit turns into a clue, every gallery a chapter in this riveting mystery. Join our One Day Chengdu Panda & Sanxingdui Museum Tour, the cute pandas and lost kingdom of Sanxingdui awaits you!
You Can Experience “Must-see & Must-do” with This Tour
Highlight 1: Delving into Sanxingdui's mystery, an archaeological site has puzzled scientists and historians.Who were the people who left behind these alien-like bronze and gold relics? Why did their civilization vanish so abruptly? The answers to these questions and more make a visit to the museum a journey of intriguing discoveries.
Highlight 2: Witness rare treasures only in Sanxingdui Museum. Over the past twenty years, the Sanxingdui Museum has held exhibitions in more than ten countries overseas, but many of its most precious treasures have been displayed only within China.
Highlight 3: Get up close and personal with the cute and chubby pandas at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Witness their playful antics and adorable behaviors as you immerse yourself in their world.
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In the morning, you will meet your guide early at the appointed time in your hotel lobby. Since pandas prefer cool weather and are more active in the morning, we advise you to arrive early at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Chengdu Panda Base), located only about 17 kilometers away from the city center. This is the closest panda base around Chengdu for you to fulfill your panda dream.
Chengdu Panda Base is the base with the largest population of captive giant pandas in the world, accommodating over 100 pandas of different ages. You can watch pandas playing, eating, climbing, sleeping, and in autumn, even see the pink newborn giant panda cubs in the Sunshine Nursery House and the Moonlight Nursery House. Discover the charming panda stars at this base, such as Hua Hua, the most adored and celebrated panda who has captured the hearts of the nation, and Zhi Ma, the real-life inspiration behind the panda mascot of the World University Games. Besides giant pandas, the cute red pandas (rarer than giant pandas) at the Red Panda Playgrounds are also the highlight of the Chengdu Panda Base. Nowadays, the panda base has also become an urban birding spot for local birders and kids to search for Red-billed Leiothrix, Black-throated Tit, Chinese Blackbird, Spotted Dove, White-browed Laughingthrush, and more. If you're interested, you can follow your guide to discover more about pandas' secrets through the Chengdu Giant Panda Museum, which is free to enter but requires advance reservation and is closed on Mondays.
After lunch, drive to visit the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, which is about 40km away from Chengdu. This is an archaeological museum that exhibits relics of the Shu kingdom, a cradle of Chinese civilization that dates back about 3,000 to 5,000 years. The most famous pieces in the collection include a nearly 4-meter-tall Bronze Sacred Tree, a 1.38-meter-wide bronze mask, a 2.56-meter-tall Bronze Standing Figure, and the oldest golden scepter, among others. All items are different from any other kind of archaeological items we have found on earth before. Some archaeologists say that Sanxingdui was a super-civilization, even more important than Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors.
The Sanxingdui Museum is divided into several sections, including the comprehensive pavilion, which displays jade, stone, gold, pottery and bronze objects used in sacrificial ceremonies, depicting the appearance of the ancient Shu civilization and the historical context of the Sanxingdui site. Here, you will encounter famous artifacts such as the Bronze Standing Figure, Bronze Sacred Tree, God Scepter, Gold Mask, and Jabe Tablet. Another highlight is the Bronze Pavilion, showcasing the most representative bronze artifacts, such as the iconic Vertical-eyed Bronze Mask and Bronze Human Heads. The Sanxingdui bronzes are renowned worldwide for their unique cultural and artistic value, making them exceptional representatives of the world's bronze culture.
Your guide will provide rich, contextual narratives of the Sanxingdui culture as you move through the museum, helping you understand the significance of the artifacts and their roles in the civilization's daily life and religious practices. After the visit, you will be driven back to your hotel in Chengdu.
The above price is based on a Private Tour for 2 people sharing one standard double-bed room in 3-star hotels.
Price varies depending on travel date, group size, hotel class, program in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.
What’s Included:
√ Experienced drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
√ Professional licensed English-speaking local guide
√ Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
√ Domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed trains (second class) listed in the itinerary
√ Admission tickets, activities, meals listed in the itinerary
√ Accident insurance
√ Our service from tour planning, handling, operational and finishing your trip
What’s Excluded:
× International airfares
× Entry China Visa fees
× Personal expenses
× Single Room Supplement
× Recommended optional activities
× Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day
× Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers, not mandatory, but suggested
Have a good sleep everyday is very important during your China tour. In a private tour, you can decide on your own which hotel class you want - luxury 5 star, comfortable 4-star or economic 3-star.
All the hotels in each destination we selected are at good location, close to commercial street or tourist attractions. And, all the hotels we use have a business relationship for many years and they have windows, air-conditioners, hot water, showers, wifi... (except for basic accommodation condition when travel to Mount Everest) to ensure you luxury and comfortable sleep experience. The staff can speak English and they will provide you the high quality service. If you have any requirements, you can ask them to help.
How do I book a private China tour?
It is very simple to book a private China tour. Select the tour you are interested, and click “Make an Enquiry for Free”. Tell us your demands and likes while submitting the form. During this process, you don’t need to pay immediately. After sending us your requirements, one of our professional travel experts will get back to you within 0.5 to 24 hours. When all the information have confirmed, then you make the deposit. Please feel free to contact the travel expert directly if you have any questions prior to booking.
Extend Your China Tour
The above itinerary is the sample one that most travelers would go like that. The tour can be customized based on your likes, interests and budget. At the same time, if you want to extend this tour, just tell us your favored destinations and things to do. Our professional travel experts will redesign the trip totally for you and your group at the best price. Tell us your ideas now
Transportation
In a private tour, it means you will transfer to the tourist attractions in one city by private vehicle. The private car we selected is spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned. And the driver we use are very experienced. As for traveling between two destinations, we use domestic flights (economy seat) or high speed trains (second class seat, usually less than 6 hours). The local guides and drivers will pick you up at the airport/train stations, and escort you to the hotel.
30 or more days before departure: Free cancellation
29-15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee of the total tour cost
14-7 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee of the total tour cost
7 days or less before departure: No refunds
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