Day 1 Port of Entry – Motor Vehicle/Aircraft – Chengdu
Tourists designate transportation to Chongqing Chengdu, also known as Rongcheng or Jincheng. Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province and the only sub provincial city in the southwest region. Since ancient times, Chengdu has been a national historical and cultural city, the birthplace of ancient Shu civilization, and one of the top ten ancient capitals of China. Enjoy the upcoming trip together!
DAY 2 Chengdu Diexihaizi Huanglong Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
In the morning, we will take a tourist bus and head upstream along the Minjiang River, passing through Wenchuan and Maoxian. For lunch, we will taste the Qiang family’s carefully prepared private dishes to welcome our esteemed guests. After the meal, we will head to the world natural heritage site of Huanglong Scenic Area in Songpan County (including tickets, 120 minutes). Huanglong is known for its four wonders: colorful ponds, snow capped mountains, canyons, and forests. In addition, it is known as the “Seven Wonders” due to its beaches, ancient temples, and folk customs. The main scenic area of Huanglonggou is located at the foot of Xuebao Peak, the main peak of Minshan Mountain, facing the source of the Fujiang River. It resembles the image of a “dragon” in the minds of the Chinese people, and has always been hailed as a “symbol of China”. The 2500 meter long calcium sulfide is the world’s largest, renowned for its rare karst landforms both domestically and internationally, and can be called a “human jade pond”. The main attractions along the scenic area include Xishen Cave, Jinsha Paving, Bonsai Pool, Huanglong Cave, Huanglong Temple, Shita Zhenhai, Wucai Pool, Zhuanhua Jade Pool, etc. Due to the high altitude of Huanglong, it is recommended that tourists travel within their means and voluntarily choose to take the cableway (Huanglong Cableway round-trip costs 120 yuan/person, sightseeing bus costs 20 yuan/person, self funded) to reduce the difficulty of mountain climbing. During the viewing process, there are many steps on the Huanglong Mountain boardwalk, so it is recommended to walk slowly and gradually to reach the most comfortable scenic spots. Then go to the hotel to enjoy dinner and check in to rest.
DAY 3 One day tour of Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
After breakfast, take the bus to the World Natural Heritage Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Scenic Area (including tickets, 5 hours, excluding 90 yuan/person for sightseeing bus, which must be produced): Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area: “Jiuzhaigou returns without looking at the water” is a true interpretation of the scenery of Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. 108 lakes, including springs, waterfalls, rivers and beaches, form a colorful jade basin. The six major landscapes of Changhai, Jianyan, Norilang, Shuzheng, Zharu, and Heihai are distributed in a “Y” shape. Cuihai, Diepu, Cailin, Xuefeng, Cangqing, and Blue Ice are known as the “Six Wonders”. The magical Jiuzhaigou is known as the “fairy tale world” and the “king of water scenery” by the world. In 1992, it was included in the World Natural Heritage List and is known as the “Fairy Tale World” and “Wonderland on Earth”. Returning from Jiuzhaigou without looking at the water, a world-renowned water scene is connected by the emerald sea, cascading waterfalls, colorful forests, snowy mountains, hidden emotions, and blue ice. The most beautiful and unique thing is the water in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Valley, which is clean and changeable; Colorful colors are presented under the refraction and reflection of sunlight, allowing you to appreciate the artistic conception of “Mount Huangshan returns without looking at the mountain, Jiuzhaigou returns without looking at the water”. Lunch arrangement (exclusively customized green and eco-friendly meals due to the environmental protection of the scenic area), after the tour, go to the Tibetan house to enjoy the “Tibetan Joy Song”, taste the authentic Tibetan flavor, and then check into the hotel to rest.
Kind reminder:
- Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area is 1900-3100 meters above sea level, and most tourists have no altitude reaction; The waiting time for ticket collection and queuing to enter the scenic area is determined by the daily passenger flow.
- Proposed Open Areas for 2020: The open areas include Zharu Temple, Shuzheng Gully (excluding Spark Sea), Rize Gully (scenic spots from Norilang to Wuhua Sea), and Zechawa Gully in Zharu Gully. On the premise of ensuring safety and restoring reception capacity within the area, organize tours in an orderly manner, and increase the area year by year according to the specific situation of protection and restoration. Special note: The actual open areas, sightseeing methods, and routes of the scenic area are subject to the official announcement of the scenic area at that time. Please understand!
- Tourists adopt a combination of transportation and walking for sightseeing. After verification at the temporary tourist center in the Blue Sky parking lot, tourists can take a sightseeing bus to enter the scenic area for sightseeing. The sightseeing bus runs by bus within the scenic area. The tour guide may not be able to accompany, please understand;
- Smoking is prohibited in the scenic area. Guests with smoking habits are advised to be patient and endure, otherwise they may face high fines. The hardware and software conditions for accommodation along the route are limited, please do not measure based on the standards of the city.
DAY 4 Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Tea Horse Exchange Chengdu Meal: Breakfast Lunch Accommodation: Chengdu
Depart from the hotel in the morning and gather together to visit the main town of Sichuan – Tea Horse Market. (Time: 150 minutes) Divide the scenery into A Jade Culture Exhibition Area, Amber Turquoise Exhibition Area, B Silver Handicraft Exhibition Area, C Tibetan Medicine Specialty Area, Tibetan Villages, and Xiangxiong Culture Area. Learn about Tibetan culture and local customs, and bring back local specialties, handicrafts, jade, and other souvenirs for family and friends. (If the time is extended due to tourists’ shopping, the extended time is not included in the travel agency’s objective arrangement of stay time.); It has dietary therapeutic effects such as improving immunity, nourishing the lungs and kidneys, nourishing the spleen and stomach, relieving cough and moistening the lungs; Walking in the demonstration area of tea horse trade, enjoying Tibetan folk culture, experiencing Tibetan life and production, having close contact and communication with Tibetan people, and feeling the enthusiasm and hospitality of Tibetan compatriots; Watching the bustling scene of the Tea Horse Market, experiencing the historical culture and different ethnic customs of the Tea Horse Ancient Road. Enjoy a custom-made specialty Chinese meal with excellent flavors at noon, and return to Chengdu after the meal to experience Chengdu style slow life.
DAY 5 Chengdu Emei Mountain
After breakfast, go to the Emei Mountain Scenic Area and take a sightseeing bus (4 hours, excluding 90 yuan/person for sightseeing buses, mandatory) to the Leidongping Parking Lot (about 52 kilometers, 1.5 hours). Walk to the reception hall and form a cableway to Jinding (the cableway cost is 65 yuan/person for ascending and 55 yuan/person for descending, and you need to queue up in peak season when the cableway is limited). Jinding is the essence of Mount Emei, where you can worship the 48 meter high Buddhas in all directions, visit the Gold, Silver, Copper Hall and Sacrifice Cliff. Depending on the weather conditions, destined people may also enjoy wonders such as Buddha’s light, holy lanterns, and a sea of clouds. Return to the original route, take the cableway down to the Jieyin Hall, walk to the Leidongping parking lot, and take sightseeing down the mountain. At noon, enjoy the [Braised Duck with Snow Konjac] carefully prepared for you. After the tour, go to the restaurant to enjoy [Sichuan hotpot], eat the hot pot to see the face changing, enjoy the unique charm of Yi folk customs, and then stay in the hotel.
【 Kind reminder 】
- Smoking is prohibited in most areas of the scenic area. Guests with smoking habits are advised to be patient or go to designated smoking areas for smoking, otherwise they may face high fines.
- Tourists can choose to walk or cableway to and from Jinding in Emei Mountain and up the mountain according to their own needs. Due to the high altitude of Mount Emei, choosing too much walking distance can affect the physical strength and travel time of tourists. Slow paced guests may cancel some scenic spots. There is no tour guide accompanying during the walking process. It is recommended that tourists choose a cableway to travel back and forth to Jinding.
- There are many local specialty shops along the roadside of Ele Scenic Area, with varying product quality. Tourists can choose carefully according to their actual situation. These shops are not included in the scenic area shopping arrangements for you. The Emei Mountain Scenic Area is a holy land of Buddhism, and all temples have projects such as inviting incense and lighting lamps, which are considered as original behavior of guests. There is a government approved logistics office in the local area, but they are not within the scope of shopping malls designated by the Tourism Bureau.
- Mount Emei has a higher altitude and slightly lower temperatures than cities. Tourists are advised to bring their own cold resistant clothing. A must-have coat for autumn and winter trips to Jinding.
- Tickets for the Emei Mountain scenic area require real name registration. Tourists are required to bring their ID card or promotional documents, and cooperate with the tour guide to present their documents. If the travel agency is unable to purchase tickets due to the guest’s inability to provide documents, tourists are responsible for it themselves.
Day 6 Start of construction – manual earthenware kiln – Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area – Chengdu
After breakfast, the hotel drives to [Tiangong Kaiwu] to learn about the past and present life of the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area (Note: there is a shopping link arrangement in this scenic spot. If the time is extended due to tourists’ shopping, the extended time will not be included in the objective arrangement of the travel agency). Then take a car to the Handmade Earth Kiln (note: there are shopping arrangements in this scenic area. If the time is extended due to tourists shopping, the extended time will not be included in the objective arrangement of the travel agency’s stay time) to learn about the unique culture of the Earth Kiln in Leshan. Enjoy the authentic cuisine of Leshan – Qiaojiao Beef Soup Pot for lunch. After lunch, go to the 5A level scenic spot [Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area], also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha, which is located at the confluence of Minjiang River, Qingyi River and Dadu River, facing Leshan City across the river. The Great Buddha is a 71 meter cliff carved statue, which looks like “a mountain is a Buddha, a Buddha is a mountain.”. Very spectacular. The scenic spot is composed of Lingyun Mountain, Mahao Rock Tomb, Wuyou Mountain, Giant Reclining Buddha, etc. Tourists will visit Lingyun Temple, the Shakya ManiHall, the nine winding plank road, the confluence of three rivers, and Lingbao Tower in turn. Then take the car back to Chengdu and check into a hotel to rest.
Day 7 Chengdu – EMU/Aircraft – Departure Port
After breakfast, have free activities, and then according to the return transportation, return to the departure port and end your pleasant trip to Sichuan!
Strategy 1: (Internet famous route) People’s Park – Heming Tea House – Jinli – Taikoo Village
Strategy 2: (Cultural Route) Du Fu Thatched Cottage – Wenshu Academy – Wuhou Temple – Jinli
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