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The Sights of Sichuan, China (8 days)

Tour Operator
Remote Lands, Inc

Chengdu, China to Chengdu, China

Valid for Departures Now Through: 01 May 2027
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This 8-day luxury itinerary introduces you to the delights of Sichuan Province, home to the famous Chengdu Panda Base, Huanglong Scenic Area and the remarkable Jiuzhaigou Valley. On this trip, you'll see important religious landmarks such as the towering Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei, one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China. You’ll also get plenty of free time in Chengdu to see the sights and sample authentic spicy Sichuan cuisine.


Highlights


  • Visit the Chengdu Panda Base, where you can have your picture taken with a baby panda

  • Explore Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park and its many remarkable natural attractions

  • Take in Jinli Street in Chengdu, featuring preserved architecture from the Qing Dynasty

  • Marvel at the Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone Buddha in the world

Itinerary

Day 1
Chengdu, China

Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu - Non-Renewal (2021)
Meals: Dinner

You'll arrive in Chengdu on your first day, where you’ll be greeted at the airport by a guide who will transfer you to your hotel. In Chengdu, we recommend staying in either the luxurious Ritz-Carlton or the Shangri-La, both of which offer world-class service and all modern amenities. Your afternoon and evening are free to spend at your leisure.

Day 2
Chengdu, China

Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu - Non-Renewal (2021)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you'll visit the city's most famous attraction – the Chengdu Panda Base. This research and breeding facility is set in lush green countryside similar to the panda's natural habitat. Here, you can see panda adults and babies at play in their gardens and have your picture taken with a baby panda. Next, you'll visit Sanxingdui Museum, a vast indoor and outdoor museum with bronze, gold and copper artifacts from the Sanxingdui Kingdom (1,600 BCE). Return to your luxury hotel in Chengdu tonight.

Day 3
Jiuzhaigou National Park, China

Hotel: Jiuzhaigou Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fly to Jiuzhaigou today, a journey of just an hour, to see the famous sights of Jiuzhaigou Valley. You'll start your exploration of this area with a half-day tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site Huanglong, noted for the bright blue pools and yellow calcite deposits of Yellow Dragon Gully. Tonight, you'll check into the Jiuzhaigou Grand Hotel.

Day 4
Jiuzhaigou National Park, China

Hotel: Jiuzhaigou Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You'll spend today inside Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic Area, where you can hike or take a bus around a circuit of spectacular natural attractions. The fairytale landscapes here stretch across roughly 72,000 hectares and house old-growth forests, gem-colored lakes, limestone cliffs, alpine mountains and endangered animal species. After exploring the park, you'll return to your hotel in Jiuzhaigou Valley.

Day 5
Chengdu, China

Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu - Non-Renewal (2021)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fly back to Chengdu today and explore its historic sites. You'll first visit the famed Thatched Cottage of Du Fu – a Tang Dynasty poet – situated within a picturesque park on the outskirts of the city. Next, enjoy more Chinese history with a visit to Jinli Street, a long cobblestone road lined with perfectly-preserved architecture from the Qing Dynasty, strung with rows of red lanterns. Tonight you have the option to attend a Sichuan Opera performance in Chengdu before returning to your hotel.

Day 6
Chengdu, China

Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu - Non-Renewal (2021)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit another famous Sichuan site today – the Giant Buddha of Leshan. The tribute is by far the largest statue from pre-modern times. This stone statue is carved into the side of Mt Leshan, measures 233 feet tall, and dates back to the Tang Dynasty. You can climb to the summit – a challenging hike of around two hours - or enjoy views of the statue from the river. You'll return to your hotel in Chengdu in the afternoon, with the evening at your leisure.

Day 7
Mount Emei, China

Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu - Non-Renewal (2021)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, visit another important Buddhist site – Mount Emei. Here, you'll take a cable car to the Golden Summit, a picturesque locale that houses the first Buddhist temple built in China. Various temples, pavilions, shrines and statues can be found in the ancient pine forests here. Return to your luxury Chengdu hotel in the evening for free time on the last night of your journey.

Day 8
Chengdu, China

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast

After a delicious gourmet breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be chauffeur-driven to the airport today in time for your departure flight.

Virtuoso Benefits

VIP Arrival

The following VIP services are complimentary for all Virtuoso guests upon arrival at participating airports.

  • Meet and greet as you disembark the aircraft
  • Luggage assistance
  • Escort through immigration and customs formalities
  • Escort to your private guide

Further services may be available, contingent upon individual airport regulations. Please enquire for further details.

Product Terms & Conditions
Payment Notes
  • Payment by wire transfer or by cheque; American Express, Visa and MasterCard also accepted.
  • 25%

Refund Policy
  • Fully refundable, less a 15% of total trip price cancellation fee, if cancelled 91 days or more before departure, subject to the refund policies of each hotel, airline and other vendor
  • 50% of total trip price refundable if cancelled 30-90 days before departure, subject to the refund policies of each hotel, airline and other vendor
  • No refund less than 30 days before departure

  • Please note that some vendors have onerous cancellation policies with substantial penalties for changes where funds paid are non-refundable


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