Tour Highlights
🗓️ Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Chengdu
Day 1 – Arrival in Chengdu
Welcome to Sichuan! Your TravelTidesChina private guide will greet you at the airport with a personalized name sign and escort you by private vehicle to your hotel.
Enjoy assistance with check-in for a smooth, stress-free arrival.
Day 2 – Chengdu City Highlights
Day 2 – Chengdu City Highlights
Begin your day at the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center, home to China’s most iconic animal. Watch pandas relax, play, and feed among bamboo groves, and learn about conservation efforts at the Panda Museum.
In the afternoon, explore Chengdu’s laid-back urban charm. Visit People’s Park, where locals gather for tea, mahjong, and conversation - a perfect window into daily life.
In the evening, enjoy a Sichuan Opera performance featuring face-changing, puppetry, and shadow play - a cultural experience that transcends language.
Day 3 – Chengdu → Leshan → Mount Emei
Day 3 – Chengdu → Leshan → Mount Emei
Drive to Leshan in the morning. After lunch, visit the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha. Walk along cliffside paths for close-up views, then take a river cruise to fully appreciate the monument’s immense scale.
Later, enjoy a relaxed food walk through Leshan’s streets before transferring to your hotel near Mount Emei.
Accommodation Note (Mount Emei Area): Due to limited hotel options and humid mountain conditions, facilities here are simpler. TravelTidesChina carefully selects the best available hotel based on comfort, location, and guest feedback. Your guide will assist with room checks and adjustments if needed.
Day 4 – Mount Emei → Chengdu
Day 4 – Mount Emei → Chengdu
Spend the day exploring Mount Emei, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ride the sightseeing bus and cable car to the summit, where you’ll enjoy sweeping mountain views and the iconic golden Buddha statue.
Return to Chengdu in the evening.
Day 5 – Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou | Huanglong Scenic Area
Day 5 – Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou | Huanglong Scenic Area
Travel by high-speed train toward Jiuzhaigou. After arrival and lunch, begin your visit to Huanglong Scenic Area.
Ride the chairlift uphill to conserve energy, then walk downhill through a landscape of colorful pools, forests, and valleys at a relaxed pace. Continue on to your hotel near Jiuzhaigou.
Day 6 – Jiuzhaigou Valley Exploration
Day 6 – Jiuzhaigou Valley Exploration
Spend most of the day discovering Jiuzhaigou National Park, named after nine Tibetan villages scattered throughout the valley. Explore its three main areas - Shuzheng, Rize, and Zechawa Valleys - using the park’s eco-friendly shuttle system.
Expect crystal-clear lakes, cascading waterfalls, alpine forests, Tibetan culture, and (in winter) striking blue ice formations. Your guide will help plan dining inside the park or arrange a picnic lunch if preferred.
Travel tip: Arriving early helps avoid crowds and allows more time to enjoy the scenery.
Day 7 – Jiuzhaigou → Chengdu | Departure
Day 7 – Jiuzhaigou → Chengdu | Departure
Return to Chengdu by bullet train. Your TravelTidesChina guide will assist with airport or onward transfers, marking the end of your unforgettable Sichuan journey.
