Itinerary

Day 1 Chengdu

Chengdu is noted rich culture, gateway to the Himalaya foothills and the famous Panda reserves. Some of the major sights include: The Bronze Museum contains over a thousand cultural relics unearthed from the Sanxingdui site. That was the catalyst to the discovery of a mysterious ancient kingdom of Shu, illuminating the bronze culture. Wolong Panda Reserve is a state natural reserve of 200,000 hectares created in 1963. Sixty-seven captive pandas are among 150 pandas in the Reserve managed by the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.

Airport transfer with private vehicle, guide, and driver.

This historic city is believed to contain some of the oldest established city in the world. With such world renowned sites as the Temple of Marquis Wu, Du Fu's Thatched Cottage, Wang Jian Tomb, River-viewing Pavilion, River Funan, Baoguang Temple, Giant Panda Breeding Base, Dujiangyan Ancient Water Project, Mount Qingchengshan and Xiling Snow Mountain, Chendu is one of the world's most interesting places to visit. Right in the centre of it all stands the Yinhe Dynasty Hotel, convenient to the business district, shopping and restaurants. Furnished deluxe rooms and suites are tastefully decorated with modern decor.

Overnight at Yinhe Dynasty Hotel.

Day 2 Emei Mountain

Mount Emei is in Sichuan province of Western China. At 3,099 metres (10,167 ft), Mt. Emei is the highest of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China. Mt. Emei was make a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. This is the location of the first Buddhist temple built in China in the 1st century CE. The site has seventy-six Buddhist monasteries of the Ming and Qing period, most of them located near the mountain top. The monasteries demonstrate a flexible architectural style that adapts to the landscape. The fixed plans of Buddhist monasteries of earlier periods are modified or ignored in order to made full use of the natural scenery. 16th and 17th century sources allude to the practice of martial arts in the monasteries of Mount Emei, the earliest reference to the Shaolin Monastery as Chinese boxing's place of origin.

Transfer from Chengdu to Emei Mountain for an overnight stay. Visit Wannian Temple , Baoguo Temple, and take a round trip ride on the cable cars. Deluxe lunch included.

Located near the Bao Guo Temple, at the foot of the famous Emei Mountain, the Grand Hotel Emeishan offers comfortable guestrooms that are equipped with a range of amenities to ensure a relaxing stay. The Shu Zhen Restaurant, with a seating capacity of 400 people, serves a rich selection of authentic local flavors for you to relish. For recreation, take advantage of the sauna and gymnasium provided on-site. Offering breathtaking views of the mountain, as well as comfortable facilities, Grand Hotel Emeishan is a great destination for a relaxing holiday.

Overnight at Emeishan Grand Hotel.

Day 3 Chengdu

This historic city is believed to contain some of the oldest established city in the world. With such world renowned sites as the Temple of Marquis Wu, Du Fu's Thatched Cottage, Wang Jian Tomb, River-viewing Pavilion, River Funan, Baoguang Temple, Giant Panda Breeding Base, Dujiangyan Ancient Water Project, Mount Qingchengshan and Xiling Snow Mountain, Chendu is one of the world's most interesting places to visit. Right in the centre of it all stands the Yinhe Dynasty Hotel, convenient to the business district, shopping and restaurants. Furnished deluxe rooms and suites are tastefully decorated with modern decor.

Overnight at Yinhe Dynasty Hotel.
    
Day 4 Chengdu

In the morning visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, which was set up in 1990 to ensure the survival of China's living national treasure. This place provides visitors with a rare chance to glimpse this cute and cuddly icon - a real highlight! And then off to the Wuhou Shrine which is situated in the southern suburb of Chengdu. Wuhou might be translated as "minister or war". That was the title given to ZhugeLiang, a famous military strategist of the three Kingdoms period (AD220-280), immortalised in one of the classics of Chinese literature, the tale of the Three Kingdoms. Lunch is included

Airport transfer with private vehicle, guide, and driver.

Depart from Chengdu airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.

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