8 Day Sichuan Land of the Panda

Visits: Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Wolong, Chengdu

Guaranteed daily departure based 2 people or more

Incredible scenery and the Panda Reserve!

This itinerary goes via some very high altitudes and may be modified based on local weather conditions.

Tour code:       8PANDA

Tour itinerary:

Day 1   Arrive Chengdu
Arrive Chengdu. Upon your arrival in Chengdu – known as "the Land of Fish and Rice", you will be met by the local guide and transferred to Yinhe Dynasty Hotel (or similar).

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Jiuzhaigou, "valley of nine villages", which takes its name from the nine Tibetan villages scattered in the valley. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to the Jiuzhaigou International Hotel (or similar).

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou, a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site, is often called a fairyland by the Chinese because of its pristine, otherworldly beauty. Spend the entire day exploring the scenic forests, luminous pools, lakes and waterfalls of the park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong to Maoxian
Drive 2-1/2 hours to Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Scenic Area with its multi-colored limestone ponds and waterfalls, also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Huanglong for half a day then continue to Maoxian and check into Maoxian International Hotel (or similar).

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 Maoxian to Wolong
Drive to Wolong Nature Reserve, where scientists have established a successful breeding program for the Giant Panda. Walk the trails and observe the pandas in their natural habitat. The Reserve is also home to several Lesser Pandas (also known as Red Pandas). Overnight at Panda Inn (or similar).

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 Wolong to Chengdu
You'll have some time to continue your exploration of Wolong Nature Reserve before departing to Dujiangyan, site of one of the engineering wonders of the world, an ancient irrigation system still in use today. Return to Chengdu in the afternoon and check into Yinhe Dynasty Hotel (or similar). In the afternoon visit the thatched cottage of Du Fu, a celebrated Tang Dynasty poet.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 Chengdu
Full day sightseeing in Chengdu, including Wangjiang Bamboo Park, with over 150 varieties of bamboo from China, Japan and Southeast Asia. You'll also visit People's Park, a silk brocade workshop, a traditional teahouse, and the birds and flowers market. This evening enjoy a dinner of Sichuan Snacks, and enjoy a performance of traditional Sichuan style opera.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8  Exit Chengdu
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour code:       8PANDA

2007 Dates & Cost:

Tour cost includes:

-          7 night hotel accommodation in 4 and best hotel in town with daily breakfast

-          Round trip transfers between airport & hotel with baggage assistance

-          Private escorted sightseeing tours, English speaking guide & admissions

-          Private escorted drive to the mountain area 

-          Meals that are listed in the itinerary

-          Evening entertainments as specified

Not including:

-          The transportation into and exit from Chendu

-          Chinese visa

-          Travel insurance

-          Tips and gratitude

-          Chengdu airport tax

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