10 days Jiuzhaigou, Mount Emei and Yangtze River cruise tour

Jiuzhaigou
⇀ Huanglong
⇀ Chengdu
⇀ Mount Emei
⇀ Chengdu
⇀ Chongqing
⇀ Yangtze Cruise
⇀ Yichang
This trip will take you explore the top natural wonders in southwest of China including fairyland Jiuzhaigou National Park, majestic Mt. Emei and amazing Yangtze Three Gorges. Let's merge into natural beauties and have an escape of big cities!
Type
Private
Duration
10 days
Theme
Natural scenery, Yangtze cruise
Trip code
WS-206
Price
From CN¥ 8,300 per person
Day 01 :
Arrival at Jiuzhaigou (B)

Upon arrival at Jiu-Huang airport, to be fetched and driven to Jiuzhaigou hotel. Overnight at Jiuzhaigou.

Note: There are flights from Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou to Jiuzhaigou daily. 

Day 02 :
Jiuzhaigou National Park Sightseeing (B)

Jiuzhaigou is China’s premier national park which is located between the Sichuan Basin and the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. With crystal clear lakes, waterfalls, virgin forest, endangered plant and animal species and Tibetan villages to explore, you will soak in the atmosphere of Jiuzhaigou' tranquility and break-taking scenery. You can take the pollution free sightseeing bus to the top of the valley, then walk down to appreciate the nice scenery along the way. Jiuzhaigou valley literally means “Nine Village Valley” which is named after the nine Tibetan villages scattered throughout the park, so in the evening you will have the chance to see a local Tibetan-Qiang minority culture show to know their mysterious life. Overnight at Jiuzhaigou.

Day 03 :
Huanglong National Park / fly to Chengdu (B)

Morning drive from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong (about 3 hours drive). You will have about 3-4 hours sightseeing at Huanglong. Huanglong National park is very famous for its colored lakes.You can consider to climb the mountain depends on your health conditon or take the cable car to Huanglong Temple(150RMB). Afterwards drive to Chuanzhusi airport for the flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival at Chengdu airport, to be met and transfer to Chengdu hotel. Overnight at Chengdu.

Day 04 :
Chengdu / Mt.Emei(Golden Summit) (B)

Morning around 08:00 to be met and transferred to Emeishan. On the way enjoy the beautiful countryside landscape of western Chengdu Plains. Upon arrival at Emeishn, you will be arranged to visit Baoguo Temple. After that, take the local sightseeing bus to Leidongping(Lunch will be arranged at Leidongping), afterwards walk about 15-20 minutes to Jieyin Hall, here you will take the cable car to Golden summit(or you can choose to hike up - around 2 hours). Visit the Huazang temple, Golden summit Buddha Statue. If you are lucky enough, you may see the clouds sea and Buddhist Halo in the late afternoon. Overnight at Golden Summit Hotel.

Day 05 :
Mt.Emei(Golden Summit) / Leshan Grand Buddha / Chengdu (B)

Early morning go to see sunrise at Golden Summit, in a clear day you will also see the Gongga Mountain which is the highest peak in Sichuan, called 'the King of Shu'. Afterwards take the cable car and sightseeing bus down to Baoguo Si bus park, our driver will meet you there and drive to Leshan. In Leshan visit the biggest sitting Buddha sculpture in the Lingyun Temple. The grand Buddha was completed in 803 of Tang Dynasty after 90 year's construction and enjoys the fame of the biggest sitting stone sculpture in the world with a 71-meter height. Carved on the cliff face, the sculpture is well designed with perfect balance and effective water drainage system. You can also choose to have a boat tour to see Leshan Grand Buddha(fee is on your own). Late afternoon transfer back to Chengdu, check into your hotel. Overnight at Chengdu.

Day 06 :
Chengdu Panda Base / Take the train to Chongqing (B)

Morning around 07:30-08:00 to be met at your hotel lobby and transferred to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center, it takes about half an hour. You will catch pandas' feeding time, they are at their most active, both Adults and Babies. Later then watch the film at Panda Story Cinema to know the panda daily life, baby getting birth, etc.  Afterwards drive back downtown for lunch, then send you off at Chengdu train station for the train to Chongqing(express train, it takes about 2 hour 20 minutes to reach Chongqing). Free explore Chongqing on your own. Overnight at Chongqing.

Day 07 :
Chongqing / Dazu / Pre-board the cruise (B)

After breakfast, transfer to visit Dazu Rock Carvings, which has been listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. The Dazu Grottoes spread across more than 75 sites in the county, and contain over 50,000 stone sculptures carved from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The two major sites are Beishan (North Hill) and Baodingshan (Baoding Hill). We will arrange you to visit Baodingshan for a few hours. Afternoon drive back to Chongqing for dinner, then send you to get on the luxury cruise at Chongqing Pier. At 22:00 your memorable Yangtze River begins.

Day 08 :
Yangtze Excursion - Fengdu Ghost City / Qutang Gorge (B+L+D)

This morning the ship will stop at Fengdu, where you will visit the Ghost City, which is famous for its temple dedicated to the King of the Underworld, an association dating back to the Han Dynasty. Afternoon the cruise will sail through Qutang Gorge .

Day 09 :
Yangtze Excursion - Wu Gorge / Shennong Stream Badong / Xiling Gorge (B+L+D)

Morning sail through Wu Gorge, stop at Badong, where you will take a small junk for a close-up view of the breath-taking natural splendors along the Shennong Stream. we are sure you will impressed by the dexterity the team of trackers as they push and haul the wooden sampans over the rapids. Back to the cruise to continue your cruise into the western section of the Xiling Gorge and pass through the five-step ship lock.

Day 10 :
Yangtze Excursion - Three Gorges Dam / see off at Yichang airport (B+L)

Visit the site of Three Gorges Dam Project in the morning, then sail the eastern part of Xiling Gorge, disembark at Yichang around 12:00. To be met at Yichang pier and drive you to Yichang for the flight or train to your next travel city, end the trip.

Note: There are flights from Yichang to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqin, ect.

Tour notes:

Please note prices are based in CNY.

General inclusions:

All required government taxes and fees.
Your selection of 3, 4 or 5 Stars hotel (shared twin room, private bathroom and daily breakfast)
All entrance tickets as noted in the tour's itinerary.
Guide fluent in English, Chinese or Japanese that is certified by the state tourism build and from the local community. (If your native language is not listed please let us know, we are certain we can assist your needs.)
Airport and/or train station pick-up and drop-off.
Transportation will we be provided via a comfortable and clean car, minivan or tourist bus depending upon the groups size.
Round-trip flight tickets between Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou.

General exclusions:

Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, internet access, fax, telephone calls etc.
Tips for your guide and driver.
Meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.
Optional Attractions that are not specified in the itinerary.
Cable car ticket at Huanglong Park.
Panda holding fee at The Chengdu Panda Base.
Round-trip Cable car to Mount Emei's Golden Summit.
Sightseeing boat ticket for Leshan Grand Buddha.
Tibetan cultures show at Jiuzhaigou.
Flight and/or railway ticket(s) to the first city of the tour and departure from the last city of the tour.

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Comments

Alan
Alan
Fri, 10/26/2018

I am a travel agent. Do you pay commission on your tours?

CLIENT NAME FOR YOUR REFERENCE: BICKERTON x 2
guangzhou 01 july 19 (CZ382 from BNE). They will have an overnight then on 2 July fly to Chengdu, tour days 3-10 as per your itemised itinerary (part of the 10 day programme) with the touring to Chengdu, Panda breeding programme etc& Yangtze cruise,
On 9 July they will fly Yinchang to Guangzhou after the cruise, They propose to travel that evening on a KQ flight leaving at 2210 CAN NBO.

Can you give me a quote (in AUD$?) with all air fares & hotels/touring/cruise etc C
ommissionable or nett

Supplements for cruise if you are basing on leadin cabin price ?

cheers

Alan

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Helen Wang
Helen Wang
Mon, 10/29/2018

In reply to by Alan (not verified)

Dear Alan,
Thanks for your inquiry. I just sent you one email with tour proposal and quotation, please kindly let me know if you have received, thank you.

Best regards
Helen

Regina Susan
Regina Susan
Wed, 03/08/2017

We are planning to have holiday in china on june 2017 (4 adults, 1 child 10yrs, 1 infant 16mts). We had already booked zhangjiajie tour until June 16, 2017. After that, our plan is to go to jiuzhaiguo. How much the price for the 10 days tour + flight ticket from zhangjiajie to jiuzhaiguo?
I am waiting for your reply as soon as possible.
Thanks

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Anita Fan
Thu, 03/09/2017

In reply to by Regina Susan (not verified)

Dear Regina,

Thanks for your inquiry. This is Anita from WindhorseTour. I will be more than happy to assist you on your trip planning.

Based on your information, I have sent an email with detailed itinerary with quotation for your review. If you have any further comments or thoughts, please feel free to let me know.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,
Anita