Chengdu. O/N Chengdu.

Chengdu - In the morning, the driver and guide will meet the operator at 8:00 am at the Chengdu hotel to transfer to the Chengdu Panda Base, a 30-minute drive covering 15 km.

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - The first stop is Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, home to over 80 of China’s iconic pandas. While most are the familiar black and white pandas, the Base also houses several smaller, lesser-known red pandas.

Visitors can observe the pandas eating and playing in a habitat that closely resembles their natural environment. Additionally, they will learn about the efforts of scientists and ecologists to protect the remaining wild pandas and increase the captive population. Notably, over 100 pandas have been born at the Base since 1987.

The Base gained even more significance after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, with eight pandas relocated here from the severely damaged Wolong reserve. The visit supports the ongoing conservation efforts both morally and financially.

Chengdu Renmin Park - Next, the tour proceeds to Renmin Park, a comprehensive garden that combines cultural heritage and entertainment. Locals often relax here by drinking tea. To truly understand the “Capital of Leisure,” a visit to Renmin Park is essential. From sunrise, crowds gather in the park’s shade. Activities include visiting a teahouse, enjoying a cup of tea, reading for an entire afternoon, or chatting with friends. Embracing the slow life in Chengdu, visitors may suddenly realize they are leading a joyful life.

Jinli Pedestrian Street - After lunch, a private car takes the group to Jinli Old Street, offering an impressive journey through the famous old street. Time seems to slip away while exploring the lively streets filled with delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, and engaging folk shows.

Chengdu - Finally, the guide will escort the operator back to the hotel.

Chengdu–Chongqing by train. O/N Chongqing.

Chengdu - After breakfast at the hotel, the driver and guide will meet the operator at the hotel lobby at 9:00 am to transfer to Leshan, a 2.5-hour drive covering 150 km.

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - Experience the Giant Buddha of Leshan, one of Chinese Buddhism’s holiest sites, on this remarkable full-day tour from Chengdu. Dating back to the 8th century, the Giant Buddha of Leshan is the largest carved stone Buddha and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. It was carved from the cliffs of Lingyun Shan to calm the turbulent waters of the three rivers flowing beneath it. Stairs carved into the cliff connect the area at the Buddha’s feet with the land above, offering various vantage points to view this astonishing sight. The views over elbows and knees, encompassing the river scene and Leshan’s skyline, are stunning.

Upon arrival in Leshan, lunch can be enjoyed at a restaurant with a view of the Giant Buddha. The exploration of the Giant Buddha follows, with fantastic views of the surrounding landscape from atop the Buddha’s head.

A visit to Lingyun Temple and Museum provides deeper insight into the history of this remarkable Buddhist site and the story behind the carving of the Giant Buddha.

成都站 - Afterwards, a private car will take the group to Chengdu East Railway Station, where a train to Chongqing awaits. The G1887 train, departing at 17:59 and arriving at 19:33, may be booked. The train journey takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Chongqing Railway Station - Upon arrival in Chongqing, the operator will be picked up promptly and transferred to the Chongqing hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Chongqing. O/N Chongqing.

Chongqing - At around 08:30, the tour guide will pick up the operator at the downtown Chongqing hotel for a 3-hour comfortable private vehicle drive to Wulong County.

Wulong Karst Geological Park - Wulong, known for its unique karst landforms, features breathtaking stone bridges, caves, pits, eroded sinkholes, and gorges. Wulong gained international fame due to Michael Bay’s movie “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” which showcased the majestic beauty of the Three Natural Bridges in Wulong. Besides the famous movie site, other fascinating natural attractions in the area include Furong Cave, Longshuixia Gap, and Fairy Mountain.

Wulong Tiankeng Three Bridges - After a hearty lunch at a local restaurant, the splendid Chongqing Wulong karst tour begins with the Three Natural Bridges, the essential scenic feature of this world heritage area. Exquisitely sculpted by nature, the three giant stone arch bridges are real wonders that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Within the tranquil scenic area, visitors can embrace the rugged beauty of the mountain bridges and gorges by strolling along the narrow path at the valley’s bottom.

During the 2 - 2.5 hours visit, a stop is made at an ancient staging post near Qinglong Bridge, constructed during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) for handling official business and receiving guests. The wooden-structured courtyards are well-preserved, with more than 20 rooms remaining.

After some free time to explore, the Wulong trip from Chongqing concludes, and the operator will be transferred back to the hotel, arriving around 18:30.

Chongqing - Finally, the guide will escort the operator back to the Chongqing hotel.

Chongqing. O/N Chongqing.

Chongqing - In the morning, the driver and tour guide will meet the operator at the hotel lobby at 09:00 am to transfer to Chongqing city center for a city day tour.

People’s Assembly Hall - The first stop of this tour is The People’s Hall of Chongqing, a landmark architecture completed in 1954 to commemorate China’s resistance war and the establishment of the new government. It is also one of the top 10 classic architectures in 20th-century Asia.

Stilwell Museum/Former Residence of General Stilwell (Shidiwei Jiangjun Jiuju) - Next, the tour visits the Chongqing Stilwell Museum - The Flying Tiger Memorial, which served as an important lodging place by the KMT government to accommodate VIPs during the war against Fascism.

Ciqikou (Porcelain Port) - After the museum visit, the guide will take the group to taste authentic Chongqing Hot Pot (steam bowl), a well-known and popular dish in China. The challenge of this hot and spicy dish for lunch allows visitors to appreciate its popularity. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Ciqikou old town. Ciqikou received its name from its ancient Chinaware production. It is also an excellent place to explore local folklore.

E’ling Park - The last stop in Chongqing is Eling Park, the highest scenic location offering aerial views of the entire city.

Chongqing.O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Chongqing - Today, the tour heads to Dazu County for a full day of sightseeing (the guide will meet the operator at 08:30 in the hotel lobby).

The Dazu Rock Carvings - A renowned world heritage site, the Dazu Rock Carvings encompass all the grotto sites in Dazu County, covering several large scenic areas. The guide will accompany the group to tour the well-preserved Baodingshan Carvings. Green buses transport visitors directly to Baodingshan. The mountain cliffs are densely adorned with Buddhist and Taoist statues, as well as celebrity figures from the late Tang Dynasty (618 - 907). Visitors can wander at their own pace to closely examine the precious grotto art.

Chongqing Chaotianmen - Afterward, the group will transfer to the Chongqing Chaotianmen pier for check-in. Boarding the ship is from 18:30 to 21:00, with departure from Chongqing at 21:30.

Sailing & Shore Excursion at Fengdu Jade Emperor. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Sailing through Three Gorges & Shore Excursion at Shennv Stream. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Sailing & Shore Excursion at Three Gorges Dam. The cruise ends at Yichang, and a drive to Zhangjiajie follows. O/N Wulingyuan.

Yichang - The local driver will meet the operator at the Three Gorges tourist center and transfer them to Zhangjiajie by car, a 4.5-hour drive covering 378 km.

Zhangjiajie. O/N Wulingyuan.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - On this full-day tour, the guide will meet the operator at 9:00 am in the hotel lobby in Zhangjiajie city center or Wulingyuan hotel. The tour visits various mountain areas, such as Tianzi Mountain, where the world’s longest cable car ride takes visitors to the mountain’s peak, and the unique platform-shaped Yuanjiajie Mountain.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is home to over 500 species of wildlife and vegetation, including rare monkeys, gingko trees, and thousands of colorful birds. The park’s most notable geographic features are its hundreds of towering sandstone pillars. Fans of Hollywood blockbusters will instantly recognize the stunning landscape as the inspiration for the scenery of Pandora in James Cameron’s hit movie Avatar.

Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area of Zhangjiajie - The Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, located north of Zhangjiajie City, is a charming tourist attraction and one of China’s 40 famous scenic spots. It is described as ‘The ampliative miniascape and the contractible fairyland’ and was added to the ‘World Heritage List’ in 1992.

The Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area boasts natural beauty where mountains, valleys, forests, caves, lakes, and waterfalls exist in total harmony. Over 560 attraction sights can be found here. The strangely-shaped peaks, absurd stones, hidden valleys, wonderful waters, and limestone caves form the ‘Five Wonders’ of Wulingyuan, which are truly worth seeing.

Covering an area of 690 square kilometers (266 square miles), Wulingyuan Scenic Area consists of four parts: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, and the newly added Yangjiajie Scenic Area.

Today’s tour will visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve area.

Tianzi Mountain - After purchasing the main park entrance tickets, a shuttle bus (20 minutes drive) will take the group to the Tianzi Mountain cable station, where a 200-step walk leads to the station.

Tianzi Mountain Clouds - After a 20-minute cable car ride, the group will reach the top of Tianzi Mountain, then take another shuttle bus (5 minutes drive) to the Tianzi Mountain central area, which offers stunning views of peaks rising one after another. It is known as ‘the Monarch of the Peak Forest.’ At the top of the mountain, visitors can see the full extent of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Beautiful scenes of the mountain greet visitors in different seasons. There are four wonders: the Sea of Clouds, the Radiance of the Moonlight, Rays of Sunshine, and the Snow in winter.

BaiLong Elevator - After visiting Yuanjiajie (Avatar Mountain), a shuttle (15 minutes drive) will take the group to the Bailong Elevator. The Bailong Elevator is magnificent, with a total height of 335 meters (1,099 feet), of which the running height is 326 meters (1,069 feet). 154 meters (505 feet) of the total height is in the mountain wells, and the remaining 172 meters (564 feet) is composed of steel derrick and other components. The Elevator includes three exposure sightseeing elevators running parallelly. Each elevator can accommodate 50 passengers at a time, with a speed of 3 m/s (accelerated to 5 m/s since 2013). If all three elevators run simultaneously, the one-way passenger capacity reaches 4,000 per hour.

Golden Whip Brook - The group will hike for about an hour along the Golden Whip Stream, then take a shuttle to exit the park and return to the hotel.

Golden Whip Stream (Jinbian Stream) is renowned for its pristine water, verdant mountains, steep cliffs, and serene valley. As a veritable “paradise” for plants, its pathways are adorned with an abundance of flowers, trees, and grasses. It is also a kingdom of animals. Golden Whip Stream is named after Golden Whip Crag, its landmark spot, and runs from Laomo Bay to Shui Rao Si Men (water-surrounded gates).

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge - Next, the tour heads to the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge area, but there is no time to visit the Grand Canyon. Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, also known as Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon skywalk, is the world’s longest and highest glass bridge, hanging over Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. From a distance, it looks like a piece of white silk floating between the clouds and fog, hence it is also called Yuntiandu, meaning “a way of clouds to the sky.” Standing on it, if daring, visitors can have a bird’s eye view of the Grand Canyon.

Zhangjiajie - Finally, the group will be driven back to the hotel.

Zhangjiajie–Fenghuang. O/N Fenghuang.

Zhangjiajie - At 9:00 am, the tour guide will meet the operator at the hotel lobby and transfer to Zhangjiajie Tianmen Park.

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Today, 3-4 hours will be spent at Tianmen Mountain Park. The group will use the cable car or shuttle bus to ascend the hill, depending on traffic. Tianmen Mountain is known as the “New Legend Of Zhangjiajie.” It is the highest spot (1,500 m) in Zhangjiajie, where visitors can walk on super-exciting cliff paths and glass walkways, enjoying a bird’s eye view of the entire city and beautiful countryside. The landscape is entirely different from, yet on par with, the ZJJ National Park. Both are world-class sceneries, making it a must-visit highlight of the city. What is more unbelievable is that this single mountain holds four World Guinness Records in its small body, each overwhelmingly impressive to any type of human being. It promises an amazing experience like never before.

Fenghuang County - After lunch, the guide will escort the group to Fenghuang, a 3-hour drive covering 220 km. The Fenghuang (Phoenix) Town, built in 1704, is recognized as a famous national cultural and historical city. The blue flagstone streets, stilted houses, and customs of the Miao nationality contribute to its unique charm. For the rest of the day, visitors can freely explore the ancient town.

Fenghuang–Sanjiang Chengyang. O/N Chengyang village.

Phoenix Ancient Town - Today, a full exploration of the Fenghuang Ancient Town is planned. After breakfast, a boat ride along the Tuojiang River, the town’s mother river, is scheduled. The clean river flows slowly along the city walls, with water plants swaying in the gentle waves. Occasionally, mist rises from the quiet green water, creating a fairyland atmosphere. The tour will then proceed to Wanming Pagoda on the river’s north bank. The hexagonal pagoda, approximately 21 meters (69 feet) high, has seven layers. Copper wind bells hang at each corner of the eaves, and colored paintings and sculptures adorn the pagoda’s body.

After enjoying the elegant pagoda, the tour will cruise down to the Rainbow Bridge. From the second floor’s window, visitors can enjoy views of the green hills, blue water, city walls, red slates, and stilted houses. Additionally, several boats can be seen moving quietly through the river.

Chengyang Bridge Scenic Resort - After lunch, the group will drive to Sanjiang Chengyang Dong village (4-hour drive, 315 km) for a tour. The Chengyang village is the Dong Village in Sanjiang. Nestled at the foot of mountains and surrounded by rivers, Dong Village features well-preserved residential houses and a charming natural landscape. In the village, visitors will see the landmark constructions of Dong village, the Wind and Rain Bridge, and the Drum Tower. Constructed with wood and bricks, the Wind and Rain Bridge blends the styles of bridge, corridor, and kiosk into a whole, reflecting the unique Dong style and the wisdom of the Dong people. The bridge was initially built to provide shelter for field workers but later became a dating place for young people and a famous attraction for visitors worldwide. The lofty pointed tower with upturned eaves signifies arrival at a Dong Village. The Drum Tower, always located in the village center, serves as the political and cultural hub. Whenever the village chief beats the drum on the top floor, villagers stop their work and gather around the Drum Tower.

Chengyang–Longji–Guilin. O/N Guilin.

Chengyang Bridge Scenic Resort - The guide will pick up the operator at the hotel lobby at around 08:30 in the morning. The group will be escorted to the renowned Longji terraces, a 90-minute ride covering 100 km.

Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces - The Longji Rice Terraces stretch layer upon layer from the mountain base to its summit. From the 13th century during the Yuan Dynasty, the local Zhuang people began constructing and using these amazing terraces. Now, the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces cover an area of 66 square kilometers (about 16,308 acres) and span an altitude between 300 meters (about 984 feet) and 1,100 meters (about 3,608 feet). Standing on the mountain, visitors will be amazed by the patches of fields and curve lines around the mountains. A visit to the Villages of Zhuang follows, offering an opportunity to experience the unique Chinese ethnic culture.

Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) - Next, the tour proceeds to Guilin to visit the Reed Flute Cave, which features a large number of stalactites and stalagmites, forming a luminous underground palace with colorful lights on the cave’s ceiling.

Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan) - The Guilin tour continues to Elephant Trunk Hill, a landmark of Guilin. The hill resembles an elephant stretching its trunk into the water to drink, showcasing nature’s incredible creativity.

Guilin - Finally, the guide will escort the operator to the hotel, allowing for free time.

Guilin–Yangshuo. The tour ends.

Guilin - In the morning, the guide and driver will pick up the operator from the hotel at around 07:45, then escort them to the Zhujiang pier to start the Guilin Li River cruise to Yangshuo (4-star boat with buffet lunch).

Li River - Boarding is scheduled for 9:20 am, and the entire journey takes about 4 hours. With the guide’s company and interpretation, visitors can immerse themselves in the stunning karst landscape composed of rolling hills, verdant forests, odd caves, and tranquil villages along the Li River. A buffet Chinese lunch will be served on board before reaching Yangshuo at 2:00 pm.

Xianggong Mountain - After disembarkation, the group will drive to see Yangshuo Xianggong Hill. A 15-minute climb along a moderately sloped staircase leads to the top of Xianggong Hill. Visitors should inform the guide in advance if a walking stick is needed. Situated between the famous Yellow Cloth Shoal and the Mural Hill, Xianggong Hill is one of the greatest viewing platforms in Guilin to appreciate the beauty of the Li River. The supreme view of the meandering Li River making a 180-degree bend attracts countless visitors and photographers annually.

Guilin - Finally, the guide will escort the operator to the Yangshuo/Guilin hotel or Guilin airport/train station, marking the end of the 13-day tour services.

• Entrance tickets
• First-class bullet train ticket from Chengdu to Chongqing
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Private car & private tour guide

• The hotel & breakfast & dinner

• Can add more days if you want

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.