Tour Overview
The definitive Sichuan experience — 7 days covering all four UNESCO World Heritage sites in the province. From Chengdu's giant pandas to the Leshan Giant Buddha, sacred Mount Emei, and the fairy-tale waterscapes of Jiuzhaigou Valley. This tour captures everything that makes Sichuan one of China's most beloved destinations.
Highlights
- ✅ Giant Panda Breeding Center — up-close encounters with China's national treasure
- ✅ Leshan Giant Buddha — world's largest stone Buddha (71m), carved 1,300 years ago
- ✅ Mount Emei — sacred Buddhist mountain, Golden Summit at 3,099m
- ✅ Jiuzhaigou Valley — turquoise lakes, multi-tiered waterfalls, UNESCO wonder
- ✅ Chengdu's culinary scene — Sichuan hotpot & Jinli Ancient Street
What's Included
- ✅ Professional English-speaking guide
- ✅ 6 nights 4-star hotel with breakfast
- ✅ All entrance tickets (including Jiuzhaigou)
- ✅ Domestic flight: Chengdu→Jiuzhaigou (economy)
- ✅ Private vehicle for all transfers
- ✅ Airport transfers
What's Excluded
- ❌ Flights to Chengdu / from Jiuzhaigou
- ❌ Lunches & dinners (except breakfast)
- ❌ Optional activities
- ❌ Personal expenses
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu — Panda Base
Arrive at Chengdu. Afternoon: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding — watch pandas munch bamboo, play, and climb trees in their naturalistic enclosures. Best visited in the morning when pandas are most active. Evening: Sichuan hotpot dinner at a local favorite. Overnight in Chengdu.
Day 2: Chengdu to Leshan — Giant Buddha
Morning drive to Leshan (2h). Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha — a 71m-tall stone Buddha carved into a cliff face overlooking the confluence of three rivers. Take the boat for the best full-body view. Afternoon: drive to Mount Emei foothills. Explore Baoguo Temple and the lush monastery grounds. Overnight at Emei Mountain.
Day 3: Mount Emei — Golden Summit
Early start. Take the shuttle bus and cable car to the Golden Summit (3,099m). Visit the magnificent Huazang Temple, the 48m-tall gilded Samantabhadra statue (visible from miles away), and the spectacular 'Sea of Clouds' phenomenon (weather permitting). Descend in the afternoon. Drive back to Chengdu. Overnight in Chengdu.
Day 4: Chengdu — Jinli & Kuanzhai Alleys
Morning: explore Kuanzhai Alley (Wide & Narrow Alleys) — Qing Dynasty courtyard homes converted to teahouses, artisan shops, and Sichuan snack stalls. Afternoon: Jinli Ancient Street — a 1,800-year-old commercial street with red lanterns, Sichuan opera face-changing performances, and local crafts. Evening: free exploration of Chengdu's food scene. Overnight in Chengdu.
Day 5: Fly to Jiuzhaigou
Morning flight to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport (1h). Transfer to Jiuzhaigou Valley. Afternoon: explore Zharu Valley or visit a Tibetan village near the park. Evening: Tibetan-style dinner with yak meat, butter tea, and traditional songs. Overnight at Jiuzhaigou entrance.
Day 6: Jiuzhaigou Valley Full Day
Full day in Jiuzhaigou National Park. Ride the eco-bus system through three valleys: Rize Valley (Five Flower Lake, Panda Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall — the widest waterfall in China), Zechawa Valley (Long Lake, Five Color Pond), and Shuzheng Valley (Nuorilang Waterfall, Shuzheng Lakes). The turquoise, mineral-rich waters and multi-tiered waterfalls are unlike anywhere else on Earth. Overnight at Jiuzhaigou entrance.
Day 7: Departure
Morning free for a final walk near the park. Transfer to Jiuzhaigou Airport for your departure flight. Your Sichuan journey concludes with memories of pandas, Buddha, sacred mountains, and fairy-tale waters.