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Legends and Legacy with a Half-Day Private Historical Journey

By Lalaland Chengdu
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$269 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Discover Hidden Gems: Half-Day Private Tour to the Centurial-Old Family Compound

Exclusive & Intimate
This site remains off the beaten track. You’ll enjoy a quiet, thoughtful visit without the crowds—perfect for photography, reflection, and deep cultural immersion.

Escape the crowds and experience an exclusive morning of culture, history, and authentic local life on your half-day private tour to the magnificent Chen Family Compound—a hidden architectural treasure just outside Chengdu. This is not just a tour—it’s a journey back in time, offering an intimate glimpse into the life of a wealthy Qing dynasty clan, away from the usual tourist trails.

Tour Highlights:

Private return transport from Chengdu
Guided tour of the Chen Family Compound with expert storytelling
Scenic drive through local farmland and villages
Authentic Sichuan lunch included
Small group, personalised experience

Activity location
  • Chengdu
    • Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Chengdu
    • Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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Legends and Legacy with a Half-Day Private Historical Journey
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$269.49 x 1 AdultNZ$269.49
Total
Price is NZ$269.49

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    professional tour guide service
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's includedWhat's included
    bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chengdu
  • 1h
A Fresh Morning Start We’ll pick you up in the early morning from your Chengdu hotel. As we drive through the serene countryside, you’ll witness the authentic daily life of local Sichuan people. Pass by vibrant demonstration farmlands where traditional crops are grown—a beautiful, living showcase of rural Sichuan.
Wenjiang District
  • 2h
Step Into a Living Museum with Expert Narration The Family Compound is a masterpiece of Qing-era architecture and clan culture, often hailed as the “Number One Ancestral Hall in Western Sichuan.” With a history spanning over 200 years, this well-preserved estate features: You’ll learn about the fascinating tales behind the “joy spiders,” the symbolic persimmons and begonias (wishing for “five generations under one roof”), and the rare honour of the twin masts—a testament to the family’s imperial favour, all explained in clear, engaging English. Discover Hidden Gems: Half-Day Private Tour to the local Family Compound with Authentic Storytelling Escape the crowds and experience an exclusive morning of culture, history, and authentic local life on our half-day private tour to the magnificent Chen Family Compound—a hidden architectural treasure just outside Chengdu.
Qingyang District
  • 2h
Authentic Sichuan Lunch Included After the tour, we’ll take you to a beloved local restaurant known for its truly authentic Sichuan flavours. This is not a tourist spot—it’s where locals go for classic dishes bursting with flavour. Lunch is fully included in the tour price, and it has been highly praised by every guest we’ve hosted.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Chengdu
    • Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Chengdu
    • Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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