I have beedoingere last time like 15 years ago, before climbing Emeishan. Today I had good opportunity to refresh memories and to see the new places.  Once a week staff from my Mix hostel offers free walking tour. I signed for and we started at 10 am. The only advantage of this touinitiallyt they took me to the hard-to-find back alley where is mini local market for fruits, vegies and ready to eat food. This was great to see how they sell, buy, shout.

Then we went to the Wenshu Monastery – largesf and most important Buddhist monastery in Chengdu. Entry is free and the local people are coming to practice here. It is the must if you are in Chengdu since the city hasn’t more such a places. Little charming Park is nearby.

Then I said goodbye to the rest of the group and.. started lonely walk south – to the central Tianfu square. I was lucky to find in the side allet the little barber shop. O yes, I am on my trail already more then 2 months so it is time for the haircut. Maestro de barbiere wanted initially 25 yuan, but finally he did it for 10    When I arrived to Tianfu square to be photographed with Chairman Mao I had already new outlook:

Mr Mao is doing well, like 15 years ago. But more police forces around. There are new skyscrapers around the Tianfu, a lot of flowers, but in the weekday not too much people. I was walking onward to the People’s  Park where since morning local amateurs are playing, singing, dancing. For the stranger it is great opportunity to see elements of the culture, but also their everyday life e.g. licensed ear cleaners.

Busy day, since the distances to walk are big, but I had very interesting time!