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Day1 Chengdu
Transfer via: flight – your arrangement
Activities for today: Airport to hotel transfer (Chengdu)
Meet with your tour guide at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and then transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
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Day2 Chengdu
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, People's Park
This morning, we will drive about 1 hour to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see China's national treasure - giant pandas. This is a very popular program for travelers to Chengdu so hopefully we'll avoid the long queues by arriving early.
In the afternoon, we will drive back to the city to visit People's Park, where you can order a pot of tea, have a casual chat and watch locals indulging themselves in different kinds of entertainment - napping, playing Mahjong, disco dancing, giving neck massages, and practicing calligraphy with water on the floor etc.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Chengdu People's Park
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Day3 Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou
Transfer via: High speed train - our arrangement
Activities for today: Dufu Thatched Cottage, Wuhou Temple, Jinli Street, train station transfer
Today’s journey delves into the cultural heart of Chengdu with visits to the Dufu Thatched Cottage, Wuhou Temple, and Jinli Ancient Street.
Renowned as one of China’s greatest poets from the Tang Dynasty, Du Fu is often compared to Shakespeare in English literary tradition. During the An Lushan Rebellion, he sought refuge in Chengdu, where friends helped him build a humble thatched cottage beside the Huanhua Stream. He lived here for four years, composing over 240 poems that remain celebrated today. Since the Song Dynasty, the site has been preserved and expanded into a tranquil memorial garden. Today, visitors can explore a series of rustic-style halls along the riverbank, housing precious relics and numerous editions of his poetic works.
Next, we enter the Wuhou Temple, originally built during the Western Jin period to honor Zhuge Liang—the brilliant strategist and prime minister of the Shu Han Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms era. The temple complex centers on the Zhuge Liang Memorial Hall and the Hall of Liu Bei, founder of Shu Han, accompanied by statues of key historical figures and inscribed stone tablets. A distinctive feature is the Hui Mausoleum of Liu Bei, reflecting a rare architectural tradition where both the emperor and his subjects are venerated within the same sacred grounds.
Adjacent to the temple lies Jinli Ancient Street, a vibrant lane restored in the classic architectural style of western Sichuan. Its name dates back to the Han Dynasty and conveys the meaning “embellishing perfection with further perfection.” Historically, Jinli was one of Shu’s oldest and busiest commercial streets, famed throughout the Qin, Han, and Three Kingdoms periods. Today, it captures the lively spirit of old Chengdu, lined with teahouses, local eateries, snack stalls, handicraft shops, theaters, and bars—a perfect blend of heritage and contemporary charm.
After today’s cultural exploration, you will be escorted to Chengdu East Railway Station for your afternoon train to Huanglong·Jiuzhai. Upon arrival, our local driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Dufu Thatched Cottage
Wuhou Temple
Jinli Ancient Street Chengdu
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Day4 Jiuzhaigou
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Jiuzhaigou Valley
After breakfast, drive to visit Jiuzhaigou Valley. This beautiful national park was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, and it was also awarded the status of UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1997 with its large number of lake groups.
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Jiuzhaigou Valley
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Day5 Jiuzhaigou/Exit
Transfer via: High speed train - our arrangement
Activities for today: Huanglong National Park, train station transfer
After breakfast, take a scenic 1.5-hour drive to the renowned Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area (also known as Huanglong National Park) in Songpan County. Here, you can choose to ascend by cable car (optional) and immerse yourself in a breathtaking natural landscape. Gaze upon the 5,588-meter-high Xuebaoding (Snow Treasure Peak) of the Minshan Mountain Range, and wander among ancient forests, travertine waterfalls, the mystical Yellow Dragon Cave, and the dazzling multi-hued pools, including the famous Five-Color Pond.
At around 3:00 PM, depart by vehicle for Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station to board the high-speed train for your return journey to Chengdu.
Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
