Chengdu. O/N Chengdu.

Chengdu - In the morning, your driver and guide will meet you at 8:00am at your Chengdu hotel and transfer you to the Chengdu Panda Base, a 30-minute drive covering 15km.

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - Your first stop is the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, home to over 80 of China’s iconic pandas, including the familiar black and white pandas and the lesser-known red pandas. You’ll observe the pandas in a habitat designed to mimic their natural environment and learn about the efforts to protect wild pandas and increase the captive population. Since 1987, over 100 pandas have been born at the Base. The Base gained further importance after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, which led to the relocation of eight pandas from the damaged Wolong reserve. Your visit supports ongoing conservation efforts.

Chengdu Renmin Park - Next, visit Renmin Park, a comprehensive garden that combines cultural heritage and entertainment. Locals often relax here by drinking tea. To truly understand the lifestyle in the “Capital of Leisure,” visit Renmin Park, where you can enjoy a slow-paced afternoon in a teahouse, reading, thinking, or chatting with friends.

Jinli Pedestrian Street - After lunch, take a private car to Jinli old street, a lively area filled with local snacks, artifacts, and folk shows. Time seems to slip away as you explore this vibrant street.

Chengdu - Finally, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.

Chengdu - Chongqing by train. O/N Chongqing.

Chengdu - After breakfast at your hotel, your driver and guide will meet you at 9:00am and transfer you to Leshan, a 2.5-hour drive covering 150km.

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - Visit the Giant Buddha of Leshan, one of Chinese Buddhism’s holiest sites. Dating back to the 8th century, it is the largest carved stone Buddha and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. Carved from the cliffs of Lingyun Shan, the statue was intended to calm the turbulent waters of the three rivers below. Stairs carved into the cliff allow you to view the Buddha from various angles. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant with a view of the Buddha, then explore the site and visit Lingyun Temple and Museum to learn more about its history.

Chengdu East Railway Station - Afterward, take a private car to Chengdu East Railway Station for your train to Chongqing. You may take the G1887 train from 17:59 to 19:33, a 1.5-hour journey.

Chongqing Railway Station - Upon arrival in Chongqing, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Chongqing. O/N Chongqing.

Chongqing - At around 8:00am, your tour guide will pick you up at your downtown Chongqing hotel for a 3-hour drive to Wulong County.

Wulong Karst Geological Park - Wulong is known for its unique karst landforms, including stone bridges, caves, pits, sinkholes, and gorges. It gained international fame from the movie Transformers: Age of Extinction, which showcased the Three Natural Bridges. Other attractions include Furong Cave, Longshuixia Gap, and Fairy Mountain.

Wulong Tiankeng Three Bridges - After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Three Natural Bridges, a key feature of this world heritage area. These giant stone arch bridges are unique and offer stunning views. During your 2-2.5 hour visit, stop by an ancient staging post near Qinglong Bridge, built during the Tang Dynasty. The well-preserved wooden courtyards have over 20 rooms. After some free time, return to your hotel, arriving around 18:30.

Chongqing - Your guide will escort you back to your Chongqing hotel.

Chongqing. O/N Chongqing.

Chongqing - In the morning, your driver and tour guide will meet you at 9:00am and transfer you to Chongqing city center for a day tour.

People’s Assembly Hall - Your first stop is the People’s Hall of Chongqing, a landmark built in 1954 to commemorate China’s resistance war and the establishment of the new government. It is one of the top 10 classic buildings in 20th century Asia.

Stilwell Museum/Former Residence of General Stilwell (Shidiwei Jiangjun Jiuju) - Next, visit the Stilwell Museum, also known as The Flying Tiger Memorial, which was used by the KMT government to accommodate VIPs during the war against Fascism.

Ciqikou (Porcelain Port) - After the museum, enjoy an authentic Chongqing Hot Pot for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Ciqikou old town, known for its ancient chinaware production and local folklore.

E’ling Park - Your last stop is Eling Park, the highest scenic location in Chongqing, offering aerial views of the city.

Chongqing. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Chongqing - Today, visit Dazu County for a full day of sightseeing (your guide will meet you at 8:30am in your hotel lobby).

The Dazu Rock Carvings - A world heritage site, the Dazu Rock Carvings include several large scenic areas. Tour the well-preserved Baodingshan Carvings, where Buddhist and Taoist statues from the late Tang Dynasty are scattered across mountain cliffs. Wander at your own pace to appreciate the grotto art.

Chongqing Chaotianmen - Afterward, transfer to Chongqing Chaotianmen pier and check in for your cruise. Board the ship between 18:30 and 21:00, and depart Chongqing at 21:30.

Sailing & Shore Excursion at Fengdu Jade Emperor. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Sailing through Three Gorges & Shore Excursion at Shennv Stream. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Sailing & Shore Excursion at Three Gorges Dam. The cruise ends at Yichang, then drive to Zhangjiajie. O/N Wulingyuan.

Yichang - Our local driver will meet you at the Three Gorges tourist center and transfer you to Zhangjiajie by car, a 4.5-hour drive covering 378km.

Zhangjiajie. O/N Wulingyuan.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - On this full-day tour, your guide will meet you at 9:00am at your hotel in Zhangjiajie city center or Wulingyuan. Visit different mountain areas such as Tianzi Mountain, where the world’s longest cable car ride takes you to the peak, and the unique Yuanjiajie Mountain. The park is home to over 500 species of wildlife and vegetation, including rare monkeys and gingko trees. The towering sandstone pillars inspired the scenery in the movie Avatar.

Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area of Zhangjiajie - Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, north of Zhangjiajie City, is a charming tourist attraction and one of China’s 40 famous scenic spots. Known as ‘The ampliative miniascape and the contractible fairyland,’ it was added to the ‘World Heritage List’ in 1992. The area boasts natural beauty with mountains, valleys, forests, caves, lakes, and waterfalls. It covers 690 square kilometers and includes Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, and Yangjiajie Scenic Area. Today, visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve.

Tianzi Mountain - After purchasing park entrance tickets, take a shuttle bus (20 minutes) to the Tianzi Mountain cable station and walk up 200 steps to reach the station.

Tianzi Mountain Clouds - After a 20-minute cable car ride, reach the top of Tianzi Mountain and take a shuttle bus (5 minutes) to the central area, offering stunning views of the peak forest. Known as ‘the Monarch of the Peak Forest,’ the mountain offers beautiful scenes in different seasons, including the Sea of Clouds, the Radiance of the Moonlight, Rays of Sunshine, and Snow in winter.

BaiLong Elevator - After visiting Yuanjiajie (Avatar mountain), take a shuttle bus (15 minutes) to the Bailong Elevator. The elevator is 335 meters tall, with a running height of 326 meters. It includes three sightseeing elevators running parallelly, each carrying 50 passengers at a speed of 3 m/s (accelerated to 5m/s since 2013). The elevators can transport 4,000 passengers per hour.

Golden Whip Brook - Hike for an hour along the Golden Whip Stream, known for its pristine water, verdant mountains, steep cliffs, and serene valley. The stream is named after Golden Whip Crag and runs from Laomo Bay to Shui Rao Si Men.

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge - Next, visit the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge area, but there is no time to visit the Grand Canyon. The bridge is the world’s longest and highest glass bridge, offering a bird’s eye view of the Grand Canyon.

Zhangjiajie - Finally, return to your hotel.

Zhangjiajie - Shanghai by flight. O/N Shanghai.

Zhangjiajie - At 9:00am, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to Zhangjiajie Tianmen Park.

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Spend 3-4 hours at Tianmen Mountain Park, using the cable car or shuttle bus to go up the hill, depending on traffic. Tianmen Mountain, the highest spot in Zhangjiajie at 1500m, offers exciting cliff-paths, glass walkways, and bird’s eye views of the city and countryside. The mountain holds four World Guinness Records and offers a unique experience.

Zhangjiajie - After lunch, transfer to Zhangjiajie airport for your flight to Shanghai, possibly taking the Ho1046 from 19:15 to 21:20.

Pudong International Airport - Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Shanghai. O/N Shanghai.

Shanghai - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby at 9:00am and escort you to the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, a 20-minute ride.

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall - At the Exhibition Hall, view textual and graphic files and architectural models to understand Shanghai’s development.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Next, enjoy a relaxing visit to Yu Garden, located in the old town. The garden is famous for its layout and architecture, including the Yu Ling Long jade stone and an artificial hill.

Yuyuan Bazaar - Visit the Yuyuan Bazaar, located outside Yu Garden, featuring traditional Chinese buildings now used as commercial stores selling local products, snacks, jewelry, souvenirs, and antiques.

Shanghai World Financial Center - Then, visit the Shanghai World Financial Center and go up to the 100th floor for panoramic city views. It is the world’s 8th tallest building and the 4th tallest in Mainland China, with a 55-meter-long viewing gallery on the 100th floor.

The Bund (Wai Tan) - Afterward, visit the Bund area, known for its riverside scenery and unique western and gothic architecture. Enjoy some free time to stroll around and take photos.

Shanghai - Finally, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.

Shanghai. The tour ends.

Shanghai - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby at 9:00am and escort you to Zhujiajiao water town, a 60-minute ride.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - Zhujiajiao water town, known as Shanghai’s Venice, has a history of over 1,700 years. Covering 47 square kilometers, the town features Kezhi Garden, Qing Dynasty Post Office, and Fangsheng Bridge. Kezhi Garden, built in 1912, includes pavilions, buildings, a lotus pond, stele corridors, and a bridge of nine turnings. The Qing Dynasty Post Office displays old postcards and letters, and Fangsheng Bridge, built in the Ming Dynasty, is the largest and longest stone arch bridge in Shanghai. Take a wooden boat from Kezhi Garden to North Street and enjoy free time to explore the ancient streets and interact with locals.

Jade Buddha Temple - After lunch, visit the Jade Buddha Temple, built in 1882 to house two white jade Buddha statues from Burma. The temple is an active Zen monastery and plays a significant role in promoting Buddhism through cultural activities.

Tianzifang - Conclude your tour at Tianzifang, an old-style cultural block with Shikumen buildings, art studios, themed cafés, bars, and handicraft workshops.

Shanghai - Finally, transfer to your hotel, airport, or train station, ending your 12-day tour.

• Entrance tickets included
• Meals covered: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Economy class flight from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai
• Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
• First class bullet train ticket from Chengdu to Chongqing
• Exclusive private car and tour guide service

• The hotel & breakfast & dinner