Description
Highlights
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Enjoy a comfortable sightseeing pace with plenty of time for the main attractions and limited unnecessary walking. Entrance tickets and scenic transportation are included for the listed attractions. Complimentary oxygen canisters are also provided as a precaution.
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Second-class high-speed rail tickets are included for the Chengdu–Jiuzhaigou and Chengdu–Chongqing journeys, with the relevant return train arrangements also covered.
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Experience giant pandas, UNESCO World Heritage sites, Chengdu tea-house culture, spectacular Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong scenery, historic Dujiangyan and Chongqing's distinctive cityscape and cuisine.
10-Day Itinerary
1
Chengdu Airport Pick-up
Airport / Railway Station → Chengdu Hotel
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All Day
Airport / Railway Station Pick-up
Complimentary private pick-up is available from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu Railway Station, Chengdu East, Chengdu South and Chengdu West Railway Stations.
12:00
Lunch
Lunch is not included. Your driver or guide can recommend local restaurants.
15:00
Hotel Check-in
16:00
Free Time
Suggested free time in Chengdu. Optional activities, tickets, transportation and guide services during this period are not included.
18:00
Dinner
Dinner is not included.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG or a similar hotel.
2
Giant Panda Base & Leshan Giant Buddha
Chengdu → Leshan → Chengdu
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07:30
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Visit the Giant Panda Base. Adult entrance ticket and sightseeing bus are included. Approx. 20 km / 30 minutes from the hotel. Suggested visit duration: approximately 2 hours.
10:30
Transfer to Leshan
Private transfer, approximately 160 km / 2.5 hours.
12:00
Lunch
Lunch is not included.
13:30
Leshan Giant Buddha
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Leshan Giant Buddha. Adult entrance ticket is included. Depending on weather and local operating conditions, you may choose the walking route or an optional boat cruise.
15:30
Return to Chengdu
Private transfer, approximately 150 km / 2.5 hours.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG or similar hotel.
3
Sanxingdui Museum & Chengdu City
Sanxingdui · Chunxi Road · Taikoo Li · IFS · Daci Temple
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08:00
Breakfast
08:30
Transfer to Sanxingdui Museum
Private transfer, approximately 50 km / 1.5 hours.
10:00
Sanxingdui Museum
Explore the famous archaeological discoveries and ancient Sanxingdui civilization. Adult entrance ticket is included.
12:30
Lunch
Lunch is not included.
14:30
Chunxi Road · Taikoo Li · IFS · Daci Temple
Explore Chengdu's popular downtown district, including Chunxi Road, Taikoo Li, Daci Temple and the famous panda sculpture at Chengdu IFS. These city attractions do not require entrance tickets.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG or similar hotel.
4
Wenshu Monastery & Chengdu Tea Culture
Wenshu Monastery · People's Park · Kuanzhai Alley · SKP
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08:00
Breakfast
08:45
Wenshu Monastery
Visit one of Chengdu's best-known Buddhist monasteries. No entrance ticket is required.
10:00
Chengdu People's Park
Experience Chengdu's relaxed lifestyle and traditional tea-house culture.
11:10
Kuanzhai Alley
Explore Chengdu's historic lanes and traditional architecture.
12:00
Lunch
13:40
Chengdu SKP & Tower of Vitality
Visit Chengdu SKP and its modern architectural attractions.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG or similar hotel.
5
Chengdu → Huanglong → Jiuzhaigou
High-Speed Train · Huanglong Scenic Area
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07:30
Breakfast
08:00
Transfer to Chengdu East Railway Station
Private transfer, approximately 20 km / 30 minutes.
08:46
High-Speed Train to Huanglongjiuzhai
Second-class high-speed train. Train schedules are subject to actual ticket issuance. No paper ticket collection is required when using your passport at the staffed gate.
11:30
Transfer to Huanglong
Private transfer, approximately 30 km / 30 minutes.
12:00
Huanglong National Scenic Area
Explore Huanglong Scenic Area, including Five-Color Pond, Huanglong Temple, Zhengyan Pond and Yingbin Pool. Entrance ticket, uphill cable car and scenic electric shuttle are included.
16:30
Transfer to Jiuzhaigou
Private transfer, approximately 90 km / 2 hours.
Overnight: Northwest Grand Hotel or similar hotel in Jiuzhaigou.
6
Jiuzhaigou National Park → Chengdu
Jiuzhaigou · High-Speed Train · Chengdu
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07:00
Breakfast
07:30
Transfer to Jiuzhaigou National Park
Private transfer, approximately 5 km / 10 minutes.
08:00
Jiuzhaigou National Park
Explore the spectacular scenery of Jiuzhaigou, including Shuzheng Valley, Rize Valley and Zechawa Valley. Highlights include Mirror Lake, Nuorilang Waterfall, Five Flower Lake, Panda Lake, Long Lake and Five-Colored Pool. Entrance ticket and scenic shuttle buses are included.
12:00
Lunch
12:30
Continue Jiuzhaigou Sightseeing
Continue exploring the main scenic valleys according to the actual operating conditions of the park.
16:00
Transfer to Railway Station
Private transfer, approximately 90 km / 2 hours.
18:19
High-Speed Train to Chengdu
Second-class high-speed train to Chengdu East. Exact departure is subject to ticket issuance.
18:30
Dinner
21:00
Transfer to Chengdu Hotel
Overnight: Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG or similar hotel.
7
Chengdu → Chongqing
High-Speed Train · Liziba · Jiefangbei · Chaotianmen · Night Cruise
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08:00
Breakfast
08:30
Transfer to Chengdu East Railway Station
09:17
High-Speed Train to Chongqing
Second-class high-speed train from Chengdu East to Chongqing North Railway Station.
11:40
Transfer to Testbed 2
12:00
Testbed 2
Explore Chongqing's creative cultural and artistic district.
12:00
Lunch
14:30
Liziba Viewing Platform
See Chongqing's famous rail transit line passing through a residential building.
15:30
Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street
17:30
Dinner
18:00
Chaotianmen Wharf
19:30
Chaotianmen Two-Rivers Night Cruise
Enjoy the illuminated Chongqing skyline from the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers.
Overnight: SSAW Boutique Hotel Chongqing Jiefangbei Hongya Cave or similar hotel.
8
Chongqing Mountain City Tour
Mountain City Trail · Cableway · Xiahaoli · Hongya Cave
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08:30
Breakfast
09:30
Mountain City Trail
Explore Chongqing's distinctive mountain-city streets and Shancheng Lane traditional-style area.
11:30
Lunch
12:45
Yangtze River Cableway
Experience one of Chongqing's most iconic transportation and sightseeing attractions. Adult ticket is included.
14:00
Xiahaoli
Explore the historic neighborhood and traditional mountain-city atmosphere.
17:30
Dinner
19:00
Hongya Cave & Qiansimen Bridge
Enjoy the famous evening views of Hongya Cave and Qiansimen Bridge.
Overnight: SSAW Boutique Hotel Chongqing Jiefangbei Hongya Cave or similar hotel.
9
Chongqing → Chengdu → Dujiangyan
High-Speed Train · Dujiangyan · South Bridge · Blue Tears
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07:30
Breakfast
08:00
Transfer to Railway Station
08:51
High-Speed Train to Chengdu
Second-class high-speed train from Shapingba to Chengdu East Railway Station.
10:45
Transfer to Dujiangyan
Private transfer, approximately 80 km / 2 hours.
13:00
Lunch
13:30
Dujiangyan Scenic Area
Visit the ancient irrigation system, including Qinyan Building, Erwang Temple, Anlan Cable Bridge, Fish-mouth Water-dividing Dike, Feisha Dam and Baopingkou. Adult entrance ticket is included.
17:30
South Bridge
18:00
Dinner
19:00
Tianfuyuan Blue Tears
Enjoy the evening scenery and light display.
20:00
Return to Chengdu
Private transfer, approximately 80 km / 2 hours.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG or similar hotel.
10
Chengdu Free Time & Airport Drop-off
Free Time · Chengdu Airport
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09:00
Breakfast
10:00
Free Time
Approximately two hours of free time. This is a suggested activity and does not include additional tickets, transportation or guide services.
12:00
Lunch
All Day
Chengdu Airport / Station Drop-off
Complimentary private drop-off service is available to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Tour Ends.
What's Included
Hotel Accommodation
9 nights of hotel accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
Hotel Breakfast
Daily hotel breakfast is included for adults. Children's breakfast is subject to hotel policy.
Private Transfers
Private vehicle transfers for the airport, railway stations, hotels and sightseeing routes specified in the itinerary.
Attraction Entrance Tickets
Adult entrance tickets for the attractions specifically listed as included in the itinerary.
Scenic Shuttle Transportation
Scenic shuttle buses for attractions where specified, including Jiuzhaigou.
Huanglong Cable Car & Electric Shuttle
Huanglong entrance ticket, uphill cable car and scenic electric shuttle are included.
High-Speed Rail
Second-class high-speed train tickets for the Chengdu–Jiuzhaigou, Jiuzhaigou–Chengdu, Chengdu–Chongqing and Chongqing–Chengdu journeys specified in the itinerary.
Chongqing Two-Rivers Night Cruise
Adult entrance ticket for the Chaotianmen Two-Rivers Night Cruise is included.
Yangtze River Cableway
Adult entrance ticket is included.
Oxygen Canisters
Complimentary portable oxygen canisters are provided as a precaution.
Notice
Local Time: All times shown in the itinerary are local China time.
Train Tickets: High-speed rail schedules are reference schedules. Actual train numbers and departure times depend on ticket availability at the time of booking.
Train Class: Second-class seats are included. Seat upgrades are available at an additional cost, subject to availability.
Meals: Lunch and dinner are not included unless specifically stated. Guests are free to choose local restaurants.
Children: Children's meals and attraction ticket arrangements may differ from adult arrangements.
Attraction Tickets: Ticket inclusion is based on the specific items stated in the itinerary. Optional activities are not included unless specifically confirmed.
Weather: Outdoor activities, cruises and scenic attractions may be adjusted according to weather and local operating conditions.
Hotel: Hotels shown are examples of the planned accommodation. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel may be arranged.
Free Time: Suggested free-time activities do not include additional tickets, transportation or guide services unless specified.
Attraction Images: Images used for attractions are for reference only.
Itinerary Changes: The itinerary can be customized before booking, including the number of days, hotels and attractions.
Airport Drop-off: Complimentary drop-off is available to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport according to the stated service area.