8 Days New Sichuan Tours of Jiuzhaigou,Leshan,Emeishan,Dujiangyan and Chengdu
Sichuan is a large province full of both multi-culture and beautiful nature attractions everywhere, Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Leshan, Emeishan, Dujiangyan, are all world class tour spots. The most important, the bullet train between Chengdu and Huanglong / Jiuzhaigou opened in 2024, made this classic tours extremely perfect.
China Exploration designed this classic 8 days Sichuan tours and lead you to explore all of these wonders for its history, modern life, nature and culture.
China Exploration designed this classic 8 days Sichuan tours and lead you to explore all of these wonders for its history, modern life, nature and culture.
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$930.00.00
Duration: 8 days
Tour Code: CE-CD-8D03
Departure Date:
Tour Attractions:chengdu,Jiuzhaigou,Huanglong,Leshan,Emeishan, Panda Garden
Feature：Family tour,natural scape, culture tour,private tours
Tour Type: /Bullet Train+Private guide + Private driver + Meals + Hotels
Tour Code: CE-CD-8D03
Departure Date:
Tour Attractions:chengdu,Jiuzhaigou,Huanglong,Leshan,Emeishan, Panda Garden
Feature：Family tour,natural scape, culture tour,private tours
Tour Type: /Bullet Train+Private guide + Private driver + Meals + Hotels
D1 Arrive in Chengdu
Welcome to Chengdu, the vibrant capital of Sichuan Province and one of the most fascinating cities in southwest China. Upon arrival at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, your private guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Known for its relaxed lifestyle, rich cultural heritage, world-famous Sichuan cuisine, and giant pandas, Chengdu offers a fascinating blend of traditional Chinese culture and modern urban life. It is also an important transportation hub in western China, with convenient connections to major cities throughout China and international destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond.
The rest of the day is free for you to relax and recover from your journey.
Overnight in Chengdu.
D2 Chengdu / Huanglong / Jiuzhaigou
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Bullet Train: approximately 1.5 hours | Driving: approximately 3 hours
In the morning, transfer to the railway station and board a high-speed train from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou. The journey offers a comfortable and efficient way to travel from the Sichuan Basin toward the spectacular mountain landscapes of northern Sichuan.
Upon arrival, transfer to Huanglong National Park and explore its extraordinary travertine landscape. Take the scenic cable car and local shuttle bus to reach the upper part of the scenic area, then walk among the colorful travertine pools and terraces.
Huanglong is famous for its brilliant turquoise and emerald-colored pools, surrounded by forests, waterfalls, mountain valleys, and snow-capped peaks. The unique mineral-rich landscape has created a series of spectacular natural pools cascading down the mountain.
In the late afternoon, continue to your hotel near Jiuzhaigou Valley.
Overnight near Jiuzhaigou.
D3 Jiuzhaigou Valley Excursion
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Driving: approximately 1.5 hours
Start early today and travel with your guide to the entrance of Jiuzhaigou Valley. Board the local sightseeing bus and begin exploring this spectacular national park.
Jiuzhaigou is famous for its crystal-clear lakes, colorful forests, cascading waterfalls, and dramatic mountain scenery. The scenic area is traditionally divided into three main valleys: Shuzheng Valley, Rize Valley, and Zechawa Valley. Together, they form a spectacular Y-shaped landscape filled with alpine lakes, waterfalls, streams, and pristine forests.
Travel through the different valleys by sightseeing bus, stopping at scenic viewpoints and walking along selected trails to appreciate the changing colors of the lakes and surrounding mountains. Your guide will also introduce the local Tibetan and Qiang culture, legends, and stories associated with the area’s villages and natural landscapes.
In the late afternoon, leave Jiuzhaigou and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chuanzhusi or Songpan.
Overnight in Chuanzhusi or Songpan.
D4 Songpan / Chuanzhusi / Chengdu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Bullet Train: approximately 1.5 hours
In the morning, transfer to the railway station and take a high-speed train back to Chengdu.
Upon arrival, begin your Chengdu city tour with a visit to Kuanzhai Alley, a historic neighborhood featuring traditional courtyard houses and architecture dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Today, the area combines historic streets and traditional buildings with teahouses, cafés, restaurants, and shops. Spend approximately one hour exploring the lanes and courtyards and experiencing one of Chengdu’s most photogenic historic neighborhoods.
After lunch, visit Chengdu People’s Park, a popular gathering place where you can experience the city’s famously relaxed lifestyle. Stroll through the gardens, observe local residents enjoying their leisure time, or relax at the historic Heming Teahouse with a cup of traditional Chinese tea.
Continue to Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li in the afternoon. Chunxi Road is one of Chengdu’s best-known commercial streets, offering shopping, local food, restaurants, and a lively urban atmosphere. Nearby Taikoo Li Chengdu combines contemporary shopping and dining with traditional-style architecture and the historic Daci Temple, creating a distinctive contrast between old and new Chengdu.
Overnight in Chengdu.
D5 Chengdu / Giant Panda Base / Dujiangyan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, one of the world’s best-known centers for giant panda conservation, research, breeding, and public education.
Explore the panda enclosures and learn about these beloved animals, as well as red pandas and other species native to China. The lush surroundings provide a naturalistic environment for observing giant pandas as they eat, rest, and play.
After lunch, drive to Dujiangyan, an ancient irrigation system located near Chengdu. Built more than 2,000 years ago, Dujiangyan remains an impressive example of ancient Chinese hydraulic engineering and continues to play an important role in water management and irrigation.
Explore the historic irrigation system and learn how its ingenious design helped control flooding while providing water for agriculture across the Chengdu Plain.
In the late afternoon, return to Chengdu.
Overnight in Chengdu.
D6 Chengdu / Huanglongxi Ancient Town / Leshan Giant Buddha / Mount Emei
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Driving: approximately 2.5–3 hours
In the morning, travel to Huanglongxi Ancient Town, a historic riverside settlement near Chengdu. The town is known for its well-preserved traditional architecture, ancient streets, stone bridges, temples, and distinctive local culture. Take a leisurely walk through the old streets and experience the atmosphere of a traditional Sichuan market town.
Continue by road to Leshan, approximately 1.5 hours away.
Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, a monumental seated statue of Maitreya carved into the red sandstone cliffs overlooking the confluence of three rivers. At 71 meters high, it is one of the world’s most impressive ancient stone Buddha statues. The surrounding cliffs also contain additional Buddhist statues and carvings, reflecting the region’s long history of Buddhist culture.
After the visit, continue to Mount Emei and check in to your hotel.
Overnight at Mount Emei.
D7 Mount Emei / Chengdu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Driving: approximately 2 hours
Rise early and begin your Mount Emei pilgrimage experience. Mount Emei is one of China’s most sacred Buddhist mountains and is renowned for its dramatic mountain scenery, ancient temples, rich biodiversity, and long Buddhist tradition.
Take the local sightseeing bus up the mountain toward Leidongping. From the parking area, walk for approximately 30 minutes along the mountain trail to the cable car station. Along the trail, you may encounter wild monkeys, which are a well-known feature of Mount Emei.
Take the cable car to the Golden Summit, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. On a clear day, it may be possible to see far across the Sichuan Basin and, under exceptionally favorable conditions, toward the distant peaks of the Daxue Mountains.
The Golden Summit is also home to the impressive Samantabhadra statue, a landmark of Mount Emei and an important symbol of the mountain’s Buddhist heritage.
In the afternoon, descend the mountain and return to Chengdu.
On your final evening, enjoy a Sichuan hot pot dinner and experience one of the region’s most famous culinary traditions.
Overnight in Chengdu.
D8 Chengdu Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Your 8-day Sichuan journey comes to an end today. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some free time in Chengdu before your private guide transfers you to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Chengdu Tianfu International Airport for your onward flight.
Depart Chengdu with wonderful memories of Sichuan’s giant pandas, spectacular mountain landscapes, ancient Buddhist heritage, traditional culture, and famous cuisine.
End of the tour.
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Tour Season / |
1 Pax |
2-3 pax |
4-5 Pax |
6-9 Pax |
|
Ex Sep&Oct |
$2740.00 |
$1540.00 |
$1000.00 |
$930.00 |
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Sep&Oct |
$2810.00 |
$1580.00 |
$1100.00 |
$980.00 |
Price included:
1.English speaking guide service .
2.Private car transfers throughout the journey.
3.Tour site tickets, part of the cable car and Sightseeing bus in the attraction.
4.Accident insurance of RMB 300000. 00 per person in maximum.
5.Seven nights' 4 star level accommodation with buffet breakfast.(Every two people share one room)
6.Meals as mentioned above. Breakfast in hotel, lunches and dinners in local Chinese restaurants.
7.Round-trip high-speed rail tickets from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, second class seat.
Attention:High-speed rail tickets are generally star to sell half a month in advance. September - October is the high peak season in Jiuzhaigou, so we reserve the right to adjust the order of travel according to the final ticket issue
Not included:
1.International flights.
2.Your medicinal cost due to your own health reason.
3.Any other personal cost as shopping.
4. Any of the optional program recommended by the guide, such as Jiuzhaigou dancing show.
5.Tips for the guide and driver. But you are not obliged to pay for it.
Chengdu: Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Huanhuaxi or similar hotel
Jiuzhaigou: Jisheng Hotel or similar hotel
Emeishan: Century Sunshine Hotel Emeishan or similar hotel
Attention: The above prices do not due in the public holidays and large meetings / EXPO period as May Day holiday, National Day and Chinese Lunar New Year， and so on.
