6-Day Private Tour Chengdu-Leshan-Emeishan-Chengdu-Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou

Trip Highlights

Guide and Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver, air-conditioned car

Have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with the extremely cute giant pandas.

Experience the dreamy scenery of Jiuzhaigou, a paradise on earth.

Admire the world's largest stone Buddha - Leshan Giant Buddha.

Visit Mount Emei, one of the most beautiful and sacred Buddhist mountains in China.

Itinerary Day by Day

Day 1 Chengdu Arrival | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in

Welcome to Chengdu! Your 6-day Sichuan tour begins when our guide greets you at the airport or high-speed rail station. A comfortable private transfer will take you to your well-located hotel for check-in. Once settled in, you can spend the rest of the day at your leisure or have fun exploring the nearby area. You can stroll through the famous Chunxi Road in the heart of Chengdu and the nearby Taikoo Li. Together, these two areas form a shopping paradise for tourists and locals alike. Explore the diverse and vibrant Chunxi Road to shop for souvenirs and local delicacies, while in Taikoo Li, enjoy the quiet, elegant atmosphere amidst traditional and modern buildings selling luxury brand.

Day 2 Chengdu-Leshan Giant Buddha-Emei Mountain with breakfast

and dinner

For many people, the first thing to do when they come to Chengdu is to see the cute giant pandas. There are currently about 1,500 giant pandas in the world, most of which live in Sichuan, China. Today, after an early breakfast, we set off to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Waking up early is crucial if we want to see those early-rising creatures eating bamboo, climbing trees, and playing with each other. After lunch, we will head to Leshan to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world's largest Maitreya Buddha statue. This UNESCO-honored Buddha statue is 71 meters (233 feet) tall and carved into a red sandstone cliff. Despite more than a thousand years of history and weathering, its elegant posture can still be felt. Then we will drive to Mount Emei and check in to a local hotel upon arrival.

Day 3 Mount Emei - Chengdu with breakfast

Today you will visit Mount Emei. As one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, Mount Emei has a peak of 3,099 meters (10,167 feet) and features magnificent scenery, rich plants, precious trees, curious monkeys, and Buddhist temples. Take the cable car from the parking lot and walk for 10-20 minutes. We will first admire the 1,600-year-old Wannian Temple, one of the oldest temples on the mountain. Return to the original route and continue driving for 20 minutes to Baoguo Temple. The temple is shaded by ancient pines and cypresses, and contains many Buddhist treasures, attracting many Buddhist culture enthusiasts. End the day's tour and return to Chengdu.

Day 4 Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou, with breakfast

After breakfast, you will board the high-speed train to Jiuzhaigou. Our Jiuzhaigou local guide and driver will pick you up and take you to Huanglong. The rest of the day will be spent in Huanglong National Scenic Area. With snow-capped mountains, dense forests, waterfalls, diverse wildlife, and karst landforms, this paradise deserves to be designated as a World Heritage Site. It is especially famous for the thousands of colorful ponds on the 3.6-kilometer-long (2.2-mile-long) golden terraced travertine, which looks like a Chinese dragon winding through the forest, hence the name Huanglong Valley. You will also visit the Huanglong Temple ruins before heading to Jiuzhaigou for a two-night stay.

Tips:
Since the altitude of Huanglong National Scenic Area ranges from 1,700 to 5,588 meters (5,577 to 18,333 feet) and the altitude of Jiuzhaigou Valley ranges from
1,900 to 3,500 meters (6,233 to 11,482 feet), you may experience altitude sickness and unpredictable and drastic weather changes. To prevent altitude sickness, avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol, and remember to eat plenty of vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables. Also, remember to conserve your energy during hiking and stay alert along steep trails. To combat the sun’s UV rays, consider bringing sunscreen, a sun hat, and sunglasses; in case of rain or low temperatures, bring an umbrella or raincoat and a warm coat.

Day 5 Jiuzhaigou National Park, with breakfast

You will have a full day to visit Jiuzhaigou National Park, another UNESCO natural heritage site. Known as a paradise on earth, the scenic area has unparalleled turquoise lakes and waterfalls reflecting ancient trees, dense forests and ridges of snow-capped mountains. You can even see Tibetan and Qiang villages nestled in the mountains. The most beautiful lake you will see is the Wucai Lake. In addition, two of China's most magnificent travertine waterfalls, Nuorilang Waterfall and Pearl Beach Waterfall, as well as the rippling turquoise waters of Chang Lake, will amaze you!

As for lunch, there is only one restaurant in the park (the cafeteria), but if you don’t want to queue or don’t like the food, we recommend you have a hearty breakfast at the hotel this morning and bring some fast food to replenish your energy at noon.

Day 6: Airport transfer - Jiuzhaigou Airport - Home with Breakfast

Your private Sichuan tour ends today. Our guide and driver will escort you to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport or Jiuzhaigou Railway Station according to your onward flight/train schedule. From the airport, you can fly directly to Chengdu, Beijing, Xi'an, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Hangzhou and other cities. If you want to travel to these cities, we can help you book tickets (at your own expense). Wish you a happy journey in the future!

Fees include

Tour vehicle: local air-conditioned VIP tour bus, private driver and air-conditioned vehicle, second-class seat on Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou high-speed rail
Hotel accommodation: four-star hotel/five-star hotel
Meal standard: 5 breakfasts and 1 dinner for the whole trip
Tickets for attractions: the whole trip includes the first entrance ticket for the attractions
Tour guide service: private English tour guide
Others: the tour guide has the right to adjust the order of attractions if the number of attractions is not reduced.

Fees do not include

International air tickets
Entry visa fees
Tips for tour guides and drivers
Personal expenses in hotels, such as telephone charges and laundry fees in hotel rooms.
Single room supplement fees required for staying in a single room.
Ticket fees for visiting attractions not included in the itinerary.
Self-funded items in the itinerary, transportation within the scenic area
Travel accident insurance.
Expenses not specified to be borne by the travel agency.
Personal expenses incurred by guests during the itinerary.
Travel expenses do not include personal and property losses caused by tourists due to breach of contract, their own fault, behavior during free activities or their own illness.
Accommodation expenses caused by force majeure.