Trip Overview
Sichuan, a province in southwest China, is home of World Heritages, as Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Sichuan Giant Panda Sancturies, Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area and Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area.
Day 1 Arrival Chengdu
Arrive at Chengdu and meet our local guide and transfer to hotel.
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, or the Kingdom of Abundance. With beautiful scenery around, mild weather, long history, delicious food and low pace, it has been rewarded as the best city to live in China.
The dinner will be the famous Hot Pot
Overnight Buddha Zen Hotel
Meals: D
Day 2 Chengdu to Ya\'an
150 km west to Chengdu, Ya’an city was the capital of Xi Kang Province in early 1900. And it is a transportation hub to Tibet from Chengdu. Two hours later, arrive at Bifengxia Panda Base.
The panda base is in a beautiful scenic park, with waterfalls, brooks, lush trees, wild flowers and fresh air. It is always good to see the pandas.
After the Panda Base, drive to Shang Li old town, a transportation hub on Tea-Horse Caravan to Tibet. Then we drive back Ya’an for dinner.
Overnight Hongzhu Hotel Ya\'an
Meals: B, L
Day 3 Ya\'an to Mt. Emei
After breakfast in the hotel, we head for Mt. Emei.
Mt. Emei is like a huge green screen standing in the southwest of the Chengdu Plain. It is the highest one among all the famous sight-seeing mountains in China.
After lunch at the foot of Mt. Emei, we ascend up to Golden Summit to enjoy the breath taking scenery.
Ovenright Jinding Hotel
Meals: B, D
Day 4 Mt. Emei
Wake up on Golden Summit. Weather permits, enjoy the sunrise over the clouds down your feet.
After breakfast and leisure walking around, we start descending Mt. Emei. On our way down, we are going to visit Wanniansi, Qingyinge, where we could see the wild monkeys.
In late afternoon, we get to the bottom of Mt. Emei.
Overnight Emei Wenquan Hotel
Meals: B, L
Day 5 Mt. Emei to Chengdu
This morning, we drive about 30 minutes to Leshan for the Giant Buddha Leshan, the ancient town, is located at the conference of three rivers which are main tributary of Yangtze River. The Giant Buddha is sitting on the River.
In the afternoon, we drive back the city of Chengdu.
Overnight Buddha Zen Hotel
Meals: B, D
Day 6 Depart Chengdu
Today, we are going to visit Sanxingdui Museum, which is by an archaeological site that dates to the Neolithic, Shang and Zhou periods, over 3,000 years. I
After Sanxingdui Museum, drive back Chengdu city to enjoy free time till transfer to Chengdu airport for your flight out of Chengdu.
Trip ends.
Meals: B, L
