Sichuan Explorer

Days 1-2 : Fly to Chengdu

Fly overnight to Chengdu.

Day 3 : Beishan Frescoes

We travel to the small town of Dazu to see the rock carvings at the UNESCO World Heritage listed Beishan Frescoes, which are carved into limestone hills and some of which are a thousand years old.

Day 4 : Baoding Stone Carvings

Visit the Baoding Stone Carvings, with over 50,000 religious sculptures and characters depicting Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs. The Dazu rock sculptures date from 9th Century Tang Dynasty to the 13th Century Song Dynasty. After lunch, drive to Zigong and visit the Dinosaur Museum and Salt Museum.

Day 5 : Leshan Grand Buddha

Travel to Leshan to visit the Grand Buddha, the world’s largest stone-carved Buddhist statue. We take a short boat trip to view the statue from the river. The carving of the Buddha took over 100 years to complete. After lunch, continue to Mt Emei, the highest of the four sacred Buddhist Mountains in China.

Day 6 : Mt Emei

We spend the day exploring the magnificent mountain and mingling with the locals and the many pilgrims that pay homage to this holy site. Mt Emei once had more than 100 monasteries, many of which were built during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD). The mountain is known for its steep cliffs, roaring waterfalls, towering trees, and diverse flora.

Day 7 : Drive to Chengdu

Return to Chengdu. Visit a bamboo park and in the evening enjoy a banquet of traditional Sichuan cuisine.

Day 8 : Panda Conservation Centre

Visit the famous Panda Conservation Centre to see these charismatic animals being reared in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. We also visit the Sanxingdui Museum before continuing to Mianyang.

Days 9-10 : Nine Villages Valley

Travel to the breathtaking Nine Villages Valley (Jiuzhaigou National Park), a botanical gallery that is heavily forested and home to many protected species. Entering the valley is like being transported into a different world as it presents a seemingly never ending display of natural scenery; crystal clear lakes gather at the foot of every waterfall and rich dense forests are dotted with colourful flowers.

Day 11 : Huanglong Pools

Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Huanglong, renowned for its hundreds of sparkling mineral pools where beautiful striking colours intertwine and the waters cascade down the mountainside. We have the option to take a cable car to visit Huanglong Temple at the head of the valley. Later, continue to Mao County.

Day 12 : Drive to Chengdu

Return to Chengdu, visiting the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project en route.

Days 13 : Fly Chengdu to UK

Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.

Tour includes:

all international airfares
all domestic transportation, departure taxes and current fuel surcharges
all accommodation
all meals
entrance fees, guides and daily tours
visa fees for UK passport holders

Wendy Wu Tours is the leading independent specialist tour operator to China in the UK. They offer an extensive range of tour itineraries to enable you to visit famous tourist attractions such as the Great Wall, the Yangtze River or the Terracotta Warriors in China, Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the Taj Mahal in India.

Many of their tours also take you off the beaten track, to emerald lakes and traditional villages, allowing you to enjoy the authentic China experience. Other unforgettable excursions include a rickshaw ride through Beijing’s traditional Hutongs, attending a Buddhist ceremony or cruising on a traditional junk boat. They also offer the opportunity to explore a bustling city like Hong Kong or Dubai en-route for a few nights.

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