Giant panda
panda volunteer works
Leshan Buddha
Huanglong
7 Days Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou Tours
Sichuan is the paradise for tourists, a lot of beautiful nature reserves and historic sites are scattered in the mountain ranges and counties. Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong National Parks are the most beautiful nature attractions
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$487.00
Duration: 7days
Tour Code:
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions:Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Leshan, Qingchengshan. Panda Garden, Sanxingdui ruins
Feature：Sichuan Culture;Nature View; Landscape
Tour Type: /Two way flights +Land tour + Private English speaking guide+ Private Driver
Tour Code:
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions:Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Leshan, Qingchengshan. Panda Garden, Sanxingdui ruins
Feature：Sichuan Culture;Nature View; Landscape
Tour Type: /Two way flights +Land tour + Private English speaking guide+ Private Driver
7-Day Sichuan Panda, Culture & Nature Tour
Discover the highlights of Sichuan on this 7-day journey from Chengdu, combining a unique giant panda volunteer experience with UNESCO-listed cultural and natural attractions.
The itinerary takes you from Chengdu to Dujiangyan, Leshan, Mount Qingcheng, Sanxingdui, Huanglong, and Jiuzhaigou. Along the way, you will experience giant panda conservation, traditional Sichuan cuisine, ancient Chinese engineering, Taoist culture, the mysterious Sanxingdui civilization, and the spectacular alpine landscapes of northern Sichuan.
D1 Chengdu / Dujiangyan Giant Panda Garden (L)
Your Sichuan adventure begins in the morning when your private guide picks you up from your hotel in Chengdu and drives to the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Garden.
Upon arrival, begin your hands-on giant panda volunteer experience under the guidance of the local panda care team. Depending on the needs of the panda garden, your activities may include cleaning panda enclosures, preparing bamboo and other food, feeding pandas, and helping with daily maintenance.
The local staff may also introduce you to how panda food is prepared, how the enclosures are maintained, and how the keepers care for pandas as part of their daily conservation work.
The exact activities depend on the garden’s daily requirements, so every visit can be slightly different. Some tasks may be physically demanding or messy, but they offer a rare opportunity to participate in the everyday work of giant panda conservation rather than simply observing pandas as a visitor.
In the late afternoon, leave the panda garden and have dinner before transferring to your hotel.
Overnight in Chengdu.
D2 Xiba Tofu Banquet / Leshan Giant Buddha (L)
In the morning, drive approximately two hours from Chengdu to Leshan. Enjoy the changing scenery of the Chengdu Plain as you travel toward southern Sichuan.
Before visiting the Leshan Giant Buddha, enjoy a traditional Xiba tofu banquet, a local specialty associated with Xiba Town in Leshan. Tofu is an important ingredient in Sichuan cuisine, and this meal provides an opportunity to experience a distinctive local culinary tradition.
In the afternoon, explore the magnificent Leshan Giant Buddha, a 71-meter-high stone statue of Maitreya Buddha carved into the Lingyun Mountain cliffs. Created more than a thousand years ago, the statue overlooks the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu, and Qingyi Rivers.
Walk along the mountain trails and experience the Giant Buddha from different viewpoints, from the head and shoulders down toward the feet. The changing perspectives reveal the enormous scale of this remarkable work of ancient Buddhist art and engineering.
In the late afternoon, drive back to Chengdu.
Overnight in Chengdu.
D3 Mount Qingcheng / Dujiangyan Irrigation System (L)
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and drive approximately one hour to Mount Qingcheng, one of the important birthplaces of Taoism in China.
Upon arrival, take the cable car up the mountain and then enjoy a short hike toward Shangqing Palace. From the higher viewpoints, admire panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, forests, and valleys. On clear or misty days, the layered mountain landscape creates a particularly beautiful atmosphere.
Continue your hike downhill along the winding mountain trails and enjoy the peaceful natural environment.
One of the highlights is Tianshi Cave, an important Taoist site associated with Zhang Daoling, traditionally regarded as the founder of the Way of the Celestial Masters. The area is also known for its ancient trees and tranquil forest setting.
Explore the site and learn more about traditional Taoist ideas concerning harmony between people and nature.
For lunch, enjoy a simple Chinese vegetarian-style meal at a local restaurant near the temple area.
In the afternoon, drive approximately 20 minutes to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, one of the world’s oldest functioning water-conservation projects.
Built more than 2,000 years ago, Dujiangyan uses a sophisticated system of channels, levees, and water-diversion structures to control and distribute river water without relying on a conventional dam. Learn how ancient Chinese engineers worked with the natural landscape to manage water resources and support agriculture.
In the late afternoon, drive back to Chengdu.
Overnight in Chengdu.
D4 Sanxingdui Museum (L)
Today, travel to Sanxingdui, an archaeological site associated with a remarkable ancient civilization that flourished in the Sichuan Basin more than 3,000 years ago.
Visit Sanxingdui Museum and explore its extensive collection of archaeological discoveries. The exhibits include extraordinary bronze masks and figures, jade objects, gold artifacts, pottery, and other relics unearthed at the Sanxingdui site.
The large bronze sculptures and distinctive masks are particularly fascinating, revealing an artistic tradition very different from the better-known civilizations of ancient China.
Through the museum’s exhibitions, learn about the mysterious Sanxingdui civilization and its connections with the broader cultural development of the upper Yangtze River region.
In the late afternoon, return to your hotel in Chengdu.
Overnight in Chengdu.
D5 Chengdu / Huanglong / Jiuzhaigou (L)
In the morning, your guide will transfer you to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport for your flight to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport.
After arriving at the airport, meet your local guide and continue to Huanglong Scenic Area, approximately 40 minutes away by road.
Huanglong is famous for its spectacular alpine landscape and cascading travertine pools. The colorful mineral-rich pools, forests, waterfalls, and surrounding mountains create one of the most distinctive landscapes in Sichuan.
After lunch, begin your exploration of Huanglong. Depending on your fitness level and the conditions of the day, you can hike through the scenic area or use the cable car to reduce the uphill walking.
As you ascend through the alpine forest, enjoy views of the colorful travertine terraces and mountain scenery. The highlight is Five-Color Pond (Wucaichi), where a series of brilliantly colored pools form one of Huanglong’s most iconic landscapes.
Huanglong is located at high altitude, so take your time, walk at a comfortable pace, and follow your guide’s advice throughout the visit.
After the excursion, continue by road toward Jiuzhaigou. Along the way, enjoy views of snow-capped mountains, alpine valleys, and traditional Tibetan villages.
Arrive in Jiuzhaigou in the evening and check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Jiuzhaigou.
D6 Jiuzhaigou National Park (L)
Rise early and travel with your guide to the entrance of Jiuzhaigou National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its spectacular alpine lakes, waterfalls, forests, and mountain scenery.
Board the local sightseeing bus and explore the park’s three main valleys: Shuzheng Valley, Rize Valley, and Zechawa Valley.
Along the way, discover some of Jiuzhaigou’s best-known natural attractions, including Panda Lake, Pearl Shoal, Long Lake, Mirror Lake, and Nuorilang Waterfall. The crystal-clear lakes reflect the surrounding forests and mountains, creating the vivid colors and scenery for which Jiuzhaigou is famous.
In addition to its natural beauty, Jiuzhaigou has a rich Tibetan cultural heritage. Several traditional Tibetan villages are located within the scenic area, and your guide will introduce you to local traditions, architecture, and the relationship between the communities and their mountain environment.
Enjoy a simple buffet lunch at Nuorilang Restaurant before continuing your exploration of the valleys.
In the late afternoon, leave Jiuzhaigou National Park and return to your hotel.
Overnight in Jiuzhaigou.
D7 Jiuzhaigou / Chengdu (B)
Today, say goodbye to the spectacular landscapes of Jiuzhaigou.
After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport, approximately two hours away by road. Along the way, enjoy your final views of the Tibetan Plateau landscapes, mountain valleys, and villages of northern Sichuan.
Board your flight back to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Your 7-day Sichuan Panda, Culture & Nature Tour ends upon arrival in Chengdu.
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Tour Season / |
1 Pax |
2-3 pax |
4-5 Pax |
6-9 Pax |
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Ex Sep&Oct |
$1995.00 |
$1160.00 |
$875.00 |
$660.00 |
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Sep&Oct |
$2020.00 |
$1200.00 |
$900.00 |
$720.00 |
Our prices included:
1. Entrance ticket. The entrance ticket of all the scenic spots listed above and volunteer fee.
2. Guide. An English speaking guide will be provided, who will accompany you from the start of tour to end of tour.
3. Private Transfers during tour. Our guide and driver will pick-up you at your hotel on time and drop-off you after the tours. And an air-conditioned vehicle will be provided during the tour.
4. Meals. 6 lunches will be provided as schedule listed.
5. one bottle of water per one per day
Our prices not included :
1.Tips to the guide and driver
2. Your hotel in Chengdu&Jiuzhaigou
3. Your dinners.
4. Any service not mentioned above.
1. Entrance ticket. The entrance ticket of all the scenic spots listed above and volunteer fee.
2. Guide. An English speaking guide will be provided, who will accompany you from the start of tour to end of tour.
3. Private Transfers during tour. Our guide and driver will pick-up you at your hotel on time and drop-off you after the tours. And an air-conditioned vehicle will be provided during the tour.
4. Meals. 6 lunches will be provided as schedule listed.
5. one bottle of water per one per day
Our prices not included :
1.Tips to the guide and driver
2. Your hotel in Chengdu&Jiuzhaigou
3. Your dinners.
4. Any service not mentioned above.
Note:
1.From 11th Nov to Mar, due to the bad weather, guests will visit Mounigou instead of Huanglong
2.The prices shown above are not valid during the China's National Day Holiday, Chinese Spring Festival and some large exhibitions like Canton Fair.
1.From 11th Nov to Mar, due to the bad weather, guests will visit Mounigou instead of Huanglong
2.The prices shown above are not valid during the China's National Day Holiday, Chinese Spring Festival and some large exhibitions like Canton Fair.
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