After breakfast, your private car and driver will take you to the station to board the train to Chengdu. Inaugurated at the end of 2017, this brand new High-Speed Rail service has reduced the travel time from nearly 15 hours to less than 5 hours. Traveling at speeds up to 155 mph, you’ll enjoy premium Executive Class seating for this exciting and scenic journey. On arrival in Chengdu, you’ll be met and chauffeured to the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel.
Later this afternoon, your personal car, driver and guide will be available to show you their city. We suggest you head to one of the city’s popular parks for tea; joining residents for this relaxing ritual is a wonderful way to experience local life. Later you might explore along Kuan Xiangzi and Zhai Xiangzi, two city streets that offer a look into Chengdu’s history – and vibrant modern life. Here you’ll find centuries-old teahouses, lodgings and traditional courtyard homes that have been splendidly restored; today, they are home to popular cafes, restaurants, boutiques, shops and even pubs and nightclubs. Meals B+L