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Walk through three millennia of Chengdu's layered past, from ancient Shu artifacts to living traditions. You'll move between sacred temples where locals still practice tai chi, through preserved alleyways filled with tea houses and street life, and into parks where the city gathers to exercise and socialize.

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Adapted from Chinahighlights

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1. Jinsha Site Museum Tourist Center

   Begin at the Jinsha Site Museum, where you'll see artifacts from the ancient Shu civilization dating back 3000 years, including the iconic Gold Foil of the Sun God Bird.

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2. Qingyang Palace （West Gate）

   At Qingyang Palace, a working Taoist temple, you'll find locals practicing tai chi in the courtyards and can rest with tea and vegetarian snacks.

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3. Wenshu Yuan Monastery

   Wenshu Monastery offers a quieter moment in its thousand-year-old grounds, with vegetarian meals available and the historic Imperial Pastry Shop nearby if you'd like something sweet.

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4. Kuangzhai Alley Commercial Street

   Kuanzhai Alley captures daily Chengdu life within Qing Dynasty buildings—step into tea houses, catch glimpses of opera performances, and see why locals linger here.

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5. People's Park

   Close your walk at People's Park, where you can sit at the century-old Heming Tea House and watch locals exercise, socialize, and even participate in matchmaking gatherings.

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