Cities on this tour:
- Chengdu; Leshan; Emeishan; Jiu Zhai Gou; Zhang Jia Jie & Changsha
Sunlight’s China Scenic Tour Includes:
- Round/trip airfare from San Francisco via Asiana Airlines or United Airlines.
- First/Deluxe Class hotel accommodation based on double occupancy.
- Meals as in the itinerary (B=Breakfast * L=Lunch * D=Dinner)
- Transportation and all domestic airfares as mentioned in the itinerary.
Scheduled Itinerary for this Tour:
Day 1: San Francisco – Hong Kong
Meet at San Francisco International Airport for the next day early morning flight from San Francisco non-stop to Hong Kong via Cathay Pacific Airways.
Day 2: En-Route
Today you are crossing the International Date Line to Hong Kong.
Day 3: Hong Kong – Chengdu 成都
Arrive Hong Kong in the morning then take a connecting flight non-stop to Chengdu-capital city of Southwest province of Sichuan, also known as the “Country of Heaven” (天府之国, a phrase also often translated as ” The Land of Abundance”). Upon arrival, you will visit the Chengdu Research Based of Giant Panda Breeding where you may take a photo with the Panda Bear. Stay at the Holiday Inn Crown-Plaza Hotel or same class hotel for rest. Welcome Dinner in the evening. (D.)
Day 4: Chengdu – Leshan 乐山 – Emeishan (Mt. Emei 峨眉山)
This morning coach to Leshan known for the world’s largest sitting Buddha, carved out of the River Bank, also the world’s largest measuring out to about 210 ft. high. You will take a boat cruise to visit the Leshan Grand Buddha then continue to Emeishan (Mt. Emei), one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China and traditionally regarded as the place of enlightenment. At 3,099 meters (10,167 ft), Mt. Emei is the highest of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountain of China and was made an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Stay at the Hong Zhu Shan Hotel (5-star) or same class hotel (B.L.D.)
Day 5: Emeishan (Mt. Emei)
Golden Summit 金顶
Today’s tour features the Golden Summit of Emeishan by cable car. You will see Tibetan Macaques (monkeys) there. Mt. Emei is blessed with these four great spectacles : clouds Sea, Sunrise, Buddhist halos, Saint Lamps. The mountain has four peaks. These peaks rise one higher than the next to unfold into a vast and verdant scene, giving rise to the claim that “Emei’s beauty is the finest under heaven”. A visit to the Baoguo Temple, is located in Mt. Emei Scenic Area as the No. 1 Buddhist Temple in this attraction, was built between 1573 and 1619 during the Ming dynasty and then continue to Fuhu Temple, it is known in Chinese “Crouching Tiger Monastery”, it was rebuilt in 1651, the eighth year of the reign of Qing Emperor Shunzhi and is the biggest Buddhist Temple on the mountain. (B.L.D.)
Day 6: Emeishan – Chengdu – Jiu Zhai Gou 九寨沟
After breakfast, drive through the express way back to Chengdu. Then take an early afternoon flight to Jiu Zhai Gou. Upon arrival, check-in Sheraton Hotel. And enjoy the special performance of Tibetan folk dance (B.L.D.)
Day 7: Jiu Zhai Gou
Jiu Zhai Gou 九寨沟
Full day tour in this beautiful natural spectacular wonderful scenery of Ziu Zhai Gou. You may have the other day trekking tour in Rize Valley of this national park. Swan Lake , Shuzheng Waterfall, Tibetan village of Shuzheng, and Arrow Bamboo Lake (箭竹海) including Luweihai (Reed Marshes), Huohuahai (sparkling Lake), Shuzheng Group of Lakes, Panda Lake (熊猫海)Five Flower Lake (五花海), and Pearl Shoal (珍珠滩. Then summon your energy for a Tibetan folk customs show at night, consisting of singing, dancing and other programs. Stay at the Sheraton Hotel. (B.L.D.)
Day 8: Jiu Zhai Gou – Yellow Dragon 黄龙 – Chengdu
Yellow Dragon 黄龙
This morning take 3.5 hours by deluxe motor coach to Yellow Dragon with more than 3,000 year long history and natural scenery where we will visit the Spring and Golden Sand Beach, then fly back to Chengdu in the evening and stay at the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza or same class hotel. Enjoy Sichuan Opera is one of the particularly famous for its unique skills in “Changing Countenance” (B.L.D.)
Day 9: Chengdu – Zhang Jia Jie (张家界)
This morning flight take you to Zhang Jia Jie-know as Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area., a vast nature reserve that UNESCO designated as a World Heritage Site in 1992, before check-in Pullman Zhangjiajie Hotel *5-star hotel or same class hotel.City tour of the Minority Museum with a visit of Zhangjaijie Villiage-Minority. (B.L.D)
Day 10: Zhang Jia Jie
ZhangJiaJie
50 Minutes drive to ZhangJiaJie National Forest Park: Yellow-Stone Village (Up & down by cable car); Golden-whip Streams, Four Gate Surrounding by 3 Streams; Ten Li Gallery Valley (walk Through) and The Bridge Across the Sky. Special local dinner in the evening. Hotel at Pullman Zhangjiajie or similar (B.L.D.)
Day 11: Zhang Jia Jie
After breakfast, enter Forest Park for the first time and visit Tianzi Mountain which provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Ten-Li Pinting corridor-a beautiful landscape like a Chinese painting with Ten Li Long by round trip Mini Train, then visit Old Herb Picker Peak and Three sister peak. After lunch, take an elevator ride-the world’s tallest glass elevator up to the summit where we can get a full view of West Sea-mean numerous peaks stand with different shapes and poses, covered with lush vegetation. Then proceed to Helong Park followed by a visit to Ten-Mile Gallery where you will be amazed a th vivid picures formed by the mountainous area. Special local dinner and Show (魅力湘西) in the evening. (B.L.D.)
Day 12: Zhang Jia Jie – Changsha
Morning sightseeing tour of Yellow Dragon Cave and Bao Feng Lake where you will have a scenic boat ride. After lunch bus ride to Chengsha, you will visit Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tomb which dates back 2,100 years to the Western Han dynasty (206BC-25AC), contained more than 3,000 relics unearthed.Tianxin Pavilion-a pavilion standing on the ancient walls where you can enjoy the whole scenery of Changsha City. Farewell Banquet in the evening.Over night at the Longchamp Garden Hotel Changsha. (B.L.D.)
Day 13: Changsha – San Francisco
Wrap up your memories and bid farewell to China via Hong Kong and return to the United States, recrossing the International Date Line for same day arrival. If you wish to stop over in Hong Kong that will no extra charge within 60 Day for week-day & $30 charge for week-end return to United States. (B.)
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