Sichuan: Classic Chengdu~ Chengdu&Dujiangyan&Emeishan 7D tour
Duration
7D6N
Destination
Central Sichuan
Tour type
Leisure; Classic
Accommodations
Standard
From
USD 728.00 /pax

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

01.Meet the lovely pandas in the Panda Breeding and Research Center, Getting a close-up look at China's most iconic residents.

02. Enjoying a cup of traditional Chinese tea and absorb the special atmosphere of Chengdu.

03. Play with Sichuan cuisine: take Part in Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Class, enjoy different aspects of Sichuan cuisine, satisfy your curiosity and taste buds and experience all fun for “Playing with Chuancais

04. Experiencing the high-end version of Sichuan cuisine-Hotpot and some other famous local Sichuan food.

05. Marvelling at the magic of face changing during a Sichuan opera performance in this converted historic teahouse.

06. A great tour of a visual feast to explore two magnificent World Heritage Site around Chengdu - Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei in a leisure way, and the amazing feat of engineering and construction and is a wonder of the world-Dujiangyan Irrigation System.

Itinerary
Day 1 : Arr Chengdu

Spots:Free Program

Welcome to Chengdu! You will be picked up by local tour guide at the airport hall or train station, and then be escorted to your hotel in Chengdu city in a private vehicle.
After check in, you can hang out around the City to experience local conditions and customs.

Stay at: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Chengdu, or similar standard


Day 2 : Chengdu (BLD)

Spots:Chengdu Panda Base, Wuhou Temple, Jinli Street

Start the tour in the early morning round07:30 drive about 0.5 hour to the Chengdu Panda Base. You will catch pandas' feeding time, they are at their most active, both Adults and Babies. Later then you can go to watch the film at Panda Story Cinema to know the panda daily life, baby getting birth, etc.

In the afternoon, Visit Wuhou Temple, which is built for memorial of one Shu kingdom premier during Three Kingdom period. Next will be an impressive visit to the famous Jinli Old Street. Time will steal away as you quietly walk on the lively streets full of delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, interesting folk shows, and other activities.

Stay at: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Chengdu, or similar standard


Day 3 : Chengdu-Pixian-Dujiangyan (BLD)

Spots:Sichuan Cuisine Museum, Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Visit Sichuan Cuisine Museum in the morning, the only EATABLE museum which travelers need not only to watch with their eyes, but also to listen with their ears, smell with their noses, taste with their mouths, and of course, cook with their hands.

With the help of your tour guide and the chef, you will learn the cutting and cooking skills of Sichuan cuisine. You will be dressed like a master chef and will cook it yourself. The chef will also teach you how to make a lovely panda dessert. 

Then in the afternoon, head to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, which was an irrigation project built in 256BC. The system is still working to irrigate Chengdu plain and it’s the actual reason why Chengdu is called as the “Land of Abundance”. Visit the three main parts of Dujiangyan Irrigation System including Yuzui, Feishayan, Baopingkou, and be amazed by the wisdom of ancient Chinese.

Stay at: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Dujiangyan ancient town, or similar standard


Day 4 : Dujiangyan-Qingchengshan-Emishan (BLD)

Spots:Mount Qingcheng, Huanglongxi Ancient Town

In the morning, transfer to the Front Mountain of Mount Qingcheng, the home of Taoism.Take a cable car up to visit the cultural relics and historic sites in the mountains,walk to the mountain top and visit Shangqing Temple, Laojun Pavilion, etc. and experience the culture of Taoism and enjoy the fresh air and stunning scenery in the mountain. After arriving at the mountain top, go back along the same way you come.

Then set off to Emeishan in the afternoon, visit Huanglongxi Ancient town on the way in Shuangliu, with over 1700 years of history, still retains its rustic charm with ancient buildings and old folklore custom.
In the evening, enjoy hotspring at hotel after check in.

Stay at: Rezen Retreat Emei Zen Hot Spring, or similar standrad


Day 5 : Emeishan (BLD)

Spots:Mount Emei, Golden Summit

Get up early in the morning, and take the sightseeing bus to Leidongping. You will hike about 30min to Jieyin Palace and along which you will have chance to see the wild monkeys. then take the cable car up to the Golden Summit (altitude: 3077m). At the highest peak of the mountain, you will be amazed by the awe-inspiring view of Huazhang Temple and witness the breathtaking sea of clouds if it is sunny.

Stay at: Rezen Retreat Emei Zen Hot Spring, or similar standrad


Day 6 : Emeishan-Leshan-Chengdu (BLD)

Spots:Leshan Giant Buddha, Chengdu Renmin Park, Face Changing Show

Transfer to  to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha with the height of 71 meter, sitting at the confluence of three rivers. It is the tallest stone Buddha statue in the world. It was carved on the cliff of Lingyun Mountain in order to suppress the flood. Just take a cruise (about 30min) to have an full view of this mountain and the giant Buddha.

Then back to Chengdu, enjoy the relaxing and leisurely pace and lifestyle in Renmin Park or Daci monastery. Sit down, order a pot of Chinese tea, have a casual chat with your friends and watch locals indulging themselves in different kinds of folk entertainment - napping, playing mahjong, disco dancing, and giving neck massages! 

In the evening, watch a wonderful performance of Sichuan Opera which includes folk opera, face changing, fire spitting, rolling lights, and other delightful entertainment.

Stay at: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Chengdu, or similar standard


Day 7 : Chengdu DEP (B)

Spots:Free Program

Today is free for you until your tour guide transfer you to the airport in time for your flight or drop you off at the airport.

After several day’s travel, the thought of breakfast in bed may appeal, or if you want to immerse yourself in the local vibe, join Tai Chi in the park or relax in a local teahouse that has served the same brew for generations.

Tips of Today: 

1) please pack your luggage carefully, especially for small things like camera charger, power adaptor, mobile phone, phone charger, wallet and towel;
2) If your flight is arranged in the afternoon, please make sure you check out the hotel before 12pm.



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Cost description
Price Include

01. Accommodation: Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room in selected or similar standard hotels;

02. Meals: Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner);

03. Guide: English speaking guide (for other languages a supplement applies);

04. Transport: Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle unless stated otherwise;

05. Tickets: Entrance fees for mentioned visits, include all necessary tools inside the spots like sightseeing bus, cable car, electric car etc;

06. Insurance: 3 hundred thousand insurance for overseas guests;

07. Others: Daily drinking mineral water; 

 

Price Exclude

01. Meal which are not specified in the itinerary.

02. Tips and gratuities for the service of the tour guide and driver.

03. Other personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.

 

Remarks

01. The price is for one pax, and based on a private mini group(group size=4adt) of twin share room and travel during horse racing festival in early Aug.

02. The price is subject to change according your travel season, group size, hotel standard, change of activities and possible fluction of currency exchange rate.