Free tour

Marco Polo's Chengdu Travel Walk: Modern Vibes, Ancient History

5.00

Excellent(4)

Chengdu

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: YUAN

Registered on 20 March 2026

Hey there, I'm Yuan! I’m a travel experience designer and food blogger. Over the past decade, I’ve often taken friends around my city, wandering the streets and alleys of Chengdu to discover its vibrant energy and unique character. I love digging into the fun side of city culture—I’m passionate about both classic traditions and unique local experiences. I’m also an enthusiastic foodie who loves exploring every tasty corner of Chengdu. By the way, I love traveling and outdoor sports. I practice Chinese calligraphy, especially clerical script (lishu), an elegant and ancient style of writing. I also enjoy cooking, and my signature dishes are mapo tofu and twice-cooked pork. Let’s explore the city’s incredible culture and secret spots together!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

💛Tour Highlights💛

-🗺️ Follow with professional local guide and explore Chengdu’s thousand-year history and culture along the Jinjiang River.

-🐼Stroll through the bustling Chunxi Road and take photos with the world-famous climbing panda at IFS.

-⛵Pass by Dongmen Wharf on the thousand-year Jinjiang River and enjoy the stunning cyber-style light show.

-💖Visit the ancient Tang Dynasty pavilion and capture photos with the romantic Love Zebra Crossing

-✨Explore the Anshun Bridge recorded in Marco Polo’s travels, a perfect spot for photos blending ancient and modern scenes.

-🏮Immerse yourself in the lively local market of old Chengdu and experience traditional folk customs.

-🍡Taste authentic local snacks: egg cakes, sugar-fried dough balls, ice jelly, and more

-🎻Enjoy Chengdu’s unique relaxed vibe with the river breeze, accompanied by open-air street performances.

❤️ TIPS suggestion❤️

Based on feedback from previous visitors, the suggested tip for this tour is 250-350 RMB（ (roughly 25–40 EUR) per person.

The Free Tour operates on a tip-based system, meaning you get to decide the price at the end of the tour based on how much you enjoyed it (and I believe you’ll love it!).

💓 Good to know 💓

⏰ The entire route is best enjoyed between 19:00-21:00

👟 Please wear comfortable shoes, as we’ll explore the riverside paths on foot (3KM).

🍜 No need to eat too much for dinner! Leave some room for the authentic Chengdu street snacks.

🔎Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to account for heavy traffic and navigating the massive metro station. Look for the RED PANDA to find me!!

💓 Looking forward to meeting you soon!!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Meeting Point📍Chunxi Road Metro Station Exit C(Ground Level) 春熙路 Subway Line 2/3

I’ll meet you under the sign at Chunxi Road Metro Station Exit C. It gets busy here, so please make your way to Exit C. I’ll be holding a little red panda doll so you can easily spot me.

Free entry

Dongfeng Bridge 东风桥

Here we enter the heart of the Jinjiang Night Tour. You’ll have a distant view of Chengdu’s landmark, the 339 TV Tower.

Free entry

Dongmen Wharf 东门码头

This is the pier for the Jinjiang River Night Tour. Here you can experience authentic traditional Chengdu culture and a bustling night market. The river is beautifully illuminated at night, creating a really chill and relaxing vibe. 💛Our tour does not include the river cruise experience.If you are interested, please bring your passport in advance and I can help you make the reservation. Metro Station Point📍Dongmen Bridge Metro Station Exit D2(Ground Level)

Free entry

Hejiang Ting 合江亭

Here we will see Hejiang Pavilion, first built in the Tang Dynasty. It is a popular romantic spot in Chengdu and also the key landscape of this tour.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.