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Price of tour: $963*
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Immerse yourself in southwestern China’s wonders with this 7-day Jiuzhaigou and Chengdu tour. Begin your journey in Chengdu, where you’ll savor spicy Sichuan cuisine, wander ancient alleys, and meet adorable giant pandas at the world-famous Panda Base.
Venture into the magical landscapes of Jiuzhaigou Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its turquoise lakes, tiered waterfalls, and colorful Tibetan villages. Hike scenic trails, discover pristine alpine forests, and relax in one of the world’s most beautiful nature reserves.
Tour highlights also include the impressive Leshan Giant Buddha—carved directly into a cliff—and the sacred temples and tranquil gardens of Mount Emei or Qingyang and Wuhou Temples in Chengdu.
Stay in handpicked hotels each night and enjoy seamless transfers, daily breakfasts, all main entrance tickets, and the care of an experienced English-speaking guide. This adventure is perfect for travelers seeking breathtaking views, authentic culture, and close encounters with China’s famous pandas—without the stress of planning.
Arrival: Arrive in Chengdu, the vibrant capital of Sichuan Province. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Evening suggestion: If you arrive early, you can walk around Chunxi Road or enjoy local Sichuan hotpot for dinner.
Morning: Take the high-speed train from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou (approximately 2 hours). Upon arrival, transfer to Huanglong Scenic Area.
Huanglong Scenic Area: Famous for its stunning multi-colored pools and picturesque landscape, Huanglong is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the unique sights of its limestone ponds, waterfalls, and lush forests.
Evening: Check in to your hotel in Jiuzhaigou. Relax and prepare for a full day of exploration the next day.
Full Day at Jiuzhaigou National Park: Jiuzhaigou is divided into three main valleys to explore: Zechawagou (18 km), Rizegou (17 km), and Shuzhenggou (14 km). The journey begins with the eco bus taking you through Shuzhenggou and arriving at the Nuorilang Transition Center. From here, you’ll either be transferred to Long Lake or the Primeval Forest, depending on the dispatching desk. From these destinations, you can walk and hop on the eco bus at main sights anytime.
Highlights: Visit iconic spots such as Nuorilang Waterfall, Five-Flower Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall, and Mirror Lake.
Evening: Return to your hotel in Jiuzhaigou for a restful evening.
Morning: Take the high-speed train back to Chengdu.
Afternoon/Evening: Arrive back in Chengdu and transfer to your hotel.
Morning: Drive to Leshan (around 2 hours). Visit the famous Leshan Giant Buddha, a towering 71-meter statue carved into a cliff overlooking the confluence of three rivers.
Afternoon: On the way to Emei, pay a visit to Huanglongxi Ancient Town a charming town with over 1,700 years of history, featuring well-preserved ancient architecture, narrow cobblestone streets, and serene waterways.
Evening: Arrive at Mount Emei, and check in to your hotel at the base of the mountain.
Morning: Take the sightseeing bus (around 2 hours) to Leidongping Station. From there, walk 1.5 km up a set of stairs, and then take a cable car to the Golden Summit. Once at the summit, enjoy the panoramic views and take your time to explore the surrounding area at your leisure.
Afternoon: After exploring Mount Emei, drive back to Chengdu.
Evening: Watch traditional Sichuan opera show with the famous face-changing performance.(optional)
Morning: Start your day with a visit to the Chengdu Giant Panda Base, where you can watch the adorable pandas. Afterward, drive to Qingyang temple, a renowned Taoist temple, the largest and oldest Taoist temple in Chengdu.
Afternoon: Head to People’s Park to enjoy tea at a local teahouse while observing locals dancing and playing Mahjong. Then explore the historic Kuanzhai Alley, dating back to the Qing dynasty. You can find interesting souvenirs here.
Departure: End your tour here, with the option to extend your stay or proceed to the airport/train station(on your own).
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Our multilingual team’s passion ensures you receive personal, attentive, and friendly guidance—from planning to the last day of your trip.
Jessie | Founder
10 years experience in organizing expat tours in China.
Jessie first worked as travel consultant for many years, her excellent organizing skills and great travel route planning have won the trust of many customers. In 2018 she founded experiencetibet.org, an agency offering tours in Tibet autonomous region and other Tibetan areas in China such as Gansu, Yunnan and Sichuan. In 2020 she started yellowbirdtour.com, with destinations all over China.
Penny | China travel consultant
Penny has rich experience in organizing foreigners tours to many places in China, such as Tibet, Gansu, Yunnan, Xinjiang, Zhangjiajie. She is very responsive, always quick and patient. Customers like her, they always come back for more tours, and also recommend many of their friends to join.
Dawei | Tour guide / operator
Dawei is a Tibetan Buddhist, and comes from the most north edge of the Tibetan plateau in Qinghai province, Western China. He has travelled as a tour leader to many South Asian countries such as India, Bhutan and also nearly the entire country of China. He focuse especially on guiding in Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, Ningxia provinces and Tibetan regions. The activities of these various tour groups have included adopting family, horse racing, hiking, bird watching, cycling, camping, overseas students, cultural and religious sightseeing.
Andrew | Touir guide / operator
Andrew was born and grew up in a small village of Zhangjiajie, Hunan. From 2009-2012 he works for royal Caribbean International cruise as an onboard guest services officer. After that, he dedicates his life/time to guiding and operating tours in Zhangjiajie and around. As a native person, he knows all the corner of the scenic area, such as good restaurants, souvenir shops and cultures. He is very experienced and super flexible, he knows how to avoid the crowds and take advantage of the weather and offer the best travel experience to customers, all you need to do is just relax and enjoy!
