7-Day Private Tour to Chengdu City Highlight, Mount Emei and Jiuzhaigou
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sichuan's most iconic landmarks, starting and ending in Chengdu. Begin your adventure with a visit to the vibrant city of Chengdu, known for its rich culture and culinary delights. From there, marvel at the awe-inspiring Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone Buddha in the world, carved into a cliff overlooking the confluence of three rivers.
Continue your exploration with a trip to Mount Emei, one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, where you'll experience breathtaking landscapes and ancient temples. Finally, venture to the stunning Jiuzhaigou Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its colorful lakes, waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks. Your journey is seamless, with convenient pick-up and drop-off at your Chengdu hotel, ensuring a hassle-free experience as you explore the wonders of Sichuan.
Day 1
Chengdu
In the morning, our driver and guide will meet you at 8:00am of your Chengdu hotel then transfer to Chengdu Panda Base, need 30 minutes driving, 15km.
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
First, we will visit the Chengdu's Giant Panda Breeding Research Base which is home to over 80 of China's iconic pandas. Most are of the familiar black and white variety, but the Base is also home to a number of the smaller, lesser-known red pandas. You'll view the animals eating and at play in a carefully maintained habitat that is as close to their natural environment as possible. You'll also learn how scientists and ecologists are working to protect the few remaining wild pandas and expand the captive population. On that last note, over 100 bears have been born at the Base since 1987. The Base became even more
important after the Sichuan earthquake of 2008, with eight bears sent here from the badly damaged Wolong reserve.
Chengdu Renmin Park
Next, go to Renmin Park and you know that park is a comprehensive garden for both the cultural heritages collection and entertainment. The locals in Chengdu often drink tea for relaxing here. You will never
know what real lifestyle in the “Capital of Leisure” is like unless you visit Renmin Park. There are always crowds sitting in the shade of the park from when the sun rises. The best things to do here include going
into a teahouse, ordering a cup of tea, reading for a whole afternoon, thinking about nothing, or chatting with some old friends. Enjoying the slow life in Chengdu, you may suddenly feel that you are leading a
happy life.
Jinli Pedestrian Street
After the lunch, take the private car to Jinli old street which is an impressive trip to the famous old street. Time steals away from you quietly while walking on the lively streets which are full of delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, interesting folk shows, etc.At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel.
Day 2
Chengdu
After breakfast at your hotel,our driver and guide will meet you at your hotel lobby of 09:00am then transfer to the Leshan and need 2.5hrs driving, 150km.
Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)
Experience the Giant Buddha of Leshan, one of Chinese Buddhism's holiest sites, on this amazing full-day tour from Chengdu. Dating from the 8th century, the Giant Buddha of Leshan is the largest carved stone Buddha and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. It was cut from the cliffs of Lingyun Shan in the hopes of calming the turbulent waters of the three rivers that flow together under its gaze. Stairs are carved into the cliff that connect the area at the Buddha's feet with the land above, allowing you to view this astonishing sight from a range of vantage points. Views are stunning over elbows and knees, taking in the river scene and Leshan's skyline. Upon arrival in Leshan, you can have lunch at a restaurant within sight the Giant Buddha. You'll then explore the Giant Buddha and enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding landscape from the Buddha's head. Wen then pay a visit to Lingyun Temple and Museum and get a deeper insight into the history of this amazing Buddhist site and learn the story of the carving of the Giant
Buddha.
Baoguo Temple
Next, go to Bao Guo Temple, the largest temple at Emei Mountain, is the doorway to the mountain as well as the center of Buddhist activity of Emei Mountain. The temple faces the Phoenix Lake and backs into
the Phoenix Plains; it welcomes the sun-rise each morning and is the last place to see sun-set at dusk. The temple was constructed on the right side of Crouching Tiger Temple in Ming Dynasty and was originally named the Hui Zong Hall, with an intension of gathering Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoist. In early Qing Dynasty, the Hui Zong Hall was moved to the actual residence and rebuilt. In 1703, the name was changed to "Bao Guo" which literally translates as "serve the nation".
Emeishan
When you finished the Baoguo temple tour, your guide will escort you to your hotel of the foot Emei mountain or Emei city center.
Day 3
Mount Emei (Emeishan)
In the morning, your tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby at 08:00am then head to Emei mountain tickets office. Today is a full day visiting on Emeishan. Firstly, take sightseeing bus to the upper station and need 2hrs driving and due to the mountain zig raod, try to sit in front the part bus and drinking less water in the morning. The Mount Emei (Emeishan) is not only famous as World Heritage Site of both culture and nature, but also known as one of the Four Great Buddhist Mountains in China and home to 5000 kinds of plants (more than the total plants of Europe) and over 2300 kinds of wild animals. It is ideal
place for hiking, Buddhist culture exploration, photography, winter holiday, summer hot retreat, and suitable for visiting all year around.
Leidong Ping
when we reach the Leidongping bus station,then we hike about 30 minutes to get to the Jieyingting Cableway Station. Then you can take cableways to the Emeishan – Golden Summit.
E'meishan Jinding Scenic Resort
After the cable car, just few minutes waking, we can see the Golden Summit and can stay 40-60 minutes there. The experience on the Golden Summit is fabulous – sparkling golden Buddha statue, grandiose
temples, endless stretching cloud sea, fresh air, etc.
Mount Emei (Emeishan)
Next, take the cable car and shuttle bus back to the food of the mountain(the same way go up), of course, if you want see more, can stop for Wannian temple then hiking for a while and you can discuss with your guide. When you reach the tickets office, you will have a lunch before the transfer back to Chengdu.At the end, your guide will escort you to Chengdu hotel.
Day 4
Chengdu
In the morning, your guide and driver will meet you at 08:00am of your Chengdu hotel lobby then transfer to Jiuzhaigou town, 420km, 8hrs driving. Though it’s a long driving day from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou
Valley, the beautiful scenery along the way will relieve you from the fatigue and boredom. Highland mountains, Tibetan Villages, Grasslands, Yaks, Sheep, horses… Just enjoy and forget the hustle and bustle from the city. You will make 3 or 4 stops on the way for rest and lunch.
Jiuzhaigou County
Upon arrival in Jiuzhaigou, the tour guide will help you check in. You could either have a free walk around or have a good rest at the hotel.
Day 5
Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve
Your guide and driver will meet you at 9:00am of your hotel lobby then visit the Jiuzhai Valley National Park. Today, you will have a full day to explore the Jiuzhai Valley. There are 9 Tibetan villages in the valley,
so called the name. Its best-known feature is its dozen of blue, green and turquoise-colored lakes. Jiuzhai Valley consists of three valleys – Rize Valley, Shuzheng Valley and Zechawa Valley, forming a shape of
"Y". It is said that there is no other place as peaceful as in Jiuzhaigou all over the world. The travel route is: Entrance - Rize Valley - Nuorilang Tourist Center - Zechawa Valley - Shuzheng Valley - Exit.
Day 6
In the morning, your driver and guide will meet you at 8:30am and transfer to Huanglong National Park and need 2.5hrs driving, 110km.
Huanglong Scenic Valley
The Huanglong National Park, where densely scatters thousands of colorful travertine ponds and flow streams. You walk along the hundreds of colorful lakes to the sumit along the wooden path, then walk down to appreciate the nice scenery along the way. Huanglong Scenic Area is famous for its colorful lakes, snow-topped mountains, beautiful valleys and virgin forests. The area, inscribed on the list of World Heritage Sites in 1992 by UNESCO, has been called a "World Wonder" and “Fairy Land on Earth."
Huanglong Valley
Today, you will visit the Huanglong valley section and we will going up by cable car and down by foots is the best way due to the high altitude(3400M). When we reach the upper station by cable car, walking
along the parallel path which will take us 40 minutes, and we will arrive at an active platform. Spanning more than 1km, the parallel path has no steps and won't waste your strength. Keep climbing for 1km, and
we will arrive at the most famous spot, multicolored pond. The highest point of multicolored pond reaches 3900 meters, which is also the highest point of the scenic spot that tourists can arrive. Along with relief
elevation of land surfaces, these calcified ponds distribute by terraces.
Chuanzhusi Town
Afterwards, take the private car to Chuanzhusi town, 60 minutes driving, 40km. Upon arrival in Chuanzhusi, the tour guide will help you check in. You could either have a free walk around or have a good rest at the hotel.
Day 7
At 8:30am, your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel and transfer back to Chengdu.On the way back, you will make stops at the Munigou Scenic area. After having a short sightseeing here, head back to
Chengdu. Today, you can end the tour at Chengdu city center or Chengdu airport/train station.
Munigou Scenic Resort
After the 30 minutes driving, you will reach the Munigou scenic resort and we can stop the other places if you, like the highland lake-Diexihaizi or Yingxu, you can discuss with our guide at that day, no problem for us. The Munigou Valley is located in Muni Township, Songpan County, Aba Autonomous Prefecture, more than three hundred kilometers away from downtown Chengdu. It has a scenic area of about 160 square kilometers, with the highest elevation of 4070 meters and the minimum of 2800 meters, the annual average temperature of 7 ℃. Beautiful natural scenery and charming, unrestrained and rich ethnic customs are what define Munigou Valley. Inside Munigou Valley the landscape is mainly composed of primitive forests, alpine lakes, hot springs, giant calcified waterfalls, the ring waterfalls calcification pots, etc. The landscape in the region mainly consists of two parts: Zhaga Waterfall and the two major seas. Mountains, water and forest are here skillfully integrated. The main attractions are: Zhaga Waterfall, Muni Forest, Acres of Azalea, Jade Thermal Spring, Baihua Lake, Moon Lake, Swan Lake, cavern groups and so on.Afterwards, take the private car to Chengdu and can end of the tour at Chengdu hotel/airport/train station. If you want us drop off you at the Chengdu airport/train station, your flight/train departure time must be at the later afternoon or evening.
- Immerse yourself in the diverse wonders of Sichuan province with our comprehensive tour, covering Chengdu, Leshan Buddha, Mount Emei, and Jiuzhaigou
- Enjoy hassle-free travel with pickup and drop-off directly from your Chengdu hotel
- Visit the iconic landmarks of Sichuan, including the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Leshan Giant Buddha, Baoguo Temple, and Jiuzhaigou National
- Group Restrictions: infant : Age 1–2 adult : Age 3–85
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