Jiuzhaigou National Park is a UNESO World Heritage site located 400 km northwest of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. It is China’s premier national park best known for its fabled blue and green lakes, spectacular waterfalls, narrow conic karst land forms and its uniqe wildlife. The park is also home to nine Tibetan villages. In ”Jiuzhaigou National Park” 5-day tour, you will explore two UNESCO national parks and enjoy the breathtaking scenery throughout the whole trip. You will also discover a 600-year ancient town resided by Tibetan and Hui people. In addtion to its fascinating cultural diversity, variety of natural attractions can be also found in the valley nearby. Tour Highlights | Jiuzhaigou Valley Jiuzhaigou National Park: The Fairyland of Earth; Water is the spirit of Jiuzhai Valley; Forests cover more than half of the scenic area. Huanglong National Park: surrounded by snow-cappedpeaks; diverse forest ecosysterm; spectacular limestone formations, waterfalls and hot springs. 600-year historic town Songpan; fascinating cutlure diversity; the pre-Buhhhism Bon or Benbo-Sec religion; local food and drink traditionally include barley, yak meat and mutton; hiking and horsetrekking excursions in the valley. Brief Itinerary | Jiuzhaigou Valley Day 1 Arrival in Jiuzhaigou, meet and greet, 2 nights […]
Yading National Nature Reserve is located in Daocheng County, southwest of Sichuan Province. It is a mountain sanctuary and major Tibetan pilgrimage site comprising three peaks sanctified by the 5th Dalai Lama. The peaks are seen as emanations of the three boddhisatvas Chenrezig, Jampayang and Chanadorje, with Chenrezig being the highest peak at 6,032 meters above sea level. Yading Nature Reserve 4 days will take you to explore in Yading National Nature Reserve to appreciate the marvelous icy peaks, snowcapped mountains, glaciers, broad valleys, virgin forests and plateau meadows along the way up to 4,600 meters level, of course without missing of the close look at the three sacred mountains. Tour Highlights | Yading Nature Reserve Meet the Kangba-Tibetan ethnic group；Learn how the local inhabitants observe the custom of revering nature and preserving the environment of the sacred mountains；Amaze at the National Nature Reserve: high biological diversity, the shimmering Pearl Lake, Milk Lake & Five Color Lake; the most beautiful image of sacred mountians and legendary wonderful views; Brief Itinerary | Yading Nature Reserve Day 1 Yading arrival, meet and greet, drive to Yading National Nature Reserve (D) Stay Zhaxi Kongshu Tibetan Culture Theme Hotel, Yading village for 3 nights Day 2 Yading Nature Reserve hiking 5-10 km, 3-6 hours (B/-/D) […]
Fascinating region, esoteric land, sacred place of Lamaism, Tibet remains one of the best destinations for world travellers.Located on the highest plateau in the world and bordered to the south by the Himalayas, Tibet has always been an inaccessible land full of mysteries. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. The tour will start from Lhasa, pass through Gyantse and Shigatse, and arrive at Rongbuk Monastery. You will come very close to the Base Camp, from the Rongbuk Monastery (5,150 meters above sea level) to have magnificent views of Mount Everest! – we can help you embark on such adventure! Tour Highlights | Lhasa & Mount Everest Adventure -World Heritage Sites-Potala Palace, Jokhang monastery, Norbulingka Palace -Enjoy the mind-blowing Himalayas -Mount Everest, the world’s summit -Explore mysterious Tibetan Buddhism -Discover the highest monastery in the world Rongbuk Monastery -Appreciate the beauty of holy Tibetan lakes -Witness exotic Tibetan culture -Taste Tibetan, Nepali, Indian cuisine -A paradise of photography Destinations: Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – Shegar – Mount Everest (Base Camp) – Tsetang Brief Itinerary | Lhasa & Mount Everest Adventure Day 1 Lhasa arrival (3650 m) (no meals incl.) Day 2 Lhasa city exploration (Breakfast) Day 3 Lhasa city exploration (Breakfast) Day 4 Drive to […]
This 4-day trip to Mount Siguniang is designed for outdoor and nature lovers. Mount Siguniang has outstanding nature environment and it is an ideal escape from bustling metropolis. Two days of walking and hiking into Changping Valley and Haizi Valley with flexibility of time and distance to choose. You will also visit the Wolong Giant Panda Breeding centre, which is the China’s largest giant panda natural reserve, with more than 100 wild giant pandas. Highlights | Panda and Mount Siguniang – Oriental Alps Mount Siguniang – famous for towering, splendid and steep mountain body – pandas in the Wolong Panda Breeding Base -Tibetan Lamasery and Tibetan culture Brief itinerary | Panda and Mount Siguniang Day 1 Chengdu meet & greet, transfer to Mount Siguniang (Dinner) Day 2 Changping Valley (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Day 3 Haizi Valley (Breakfast/Luchn/Dinner) Day 4 Wolong Giant Panda Breeding centre, Chengdu departure (Breakfast) Tour details | Panda and Mount Siguniang Day 1 Chengdu meet & greet, transfer to Mount Siguniang (Dinner) Chengdu meet & greet, drive approx 200 km to Mount Siguniang town. Mount Siguniang (also Mt. Four Sister) is regarded as the Deity Mountain by the local Tibetan people. It is said that four pretty girls battled against fierce monsters in […]
Experience the Tibetan culture, marvel at beautiful monasteries and enjoy the beautiful views from snowy mountain peaks. Spend three days in Lhasa, visiting palaces, monasteries and colorful markets. Get together with locals and explore the Tibetan culture. Leave the capital behind and drive to Shigatse. On your way stop in Gyantse, pay a visit to the famous fortress Dzong and marvel at the Kumbum pagoda, which is said to be the most beautiful pagoda in Tibet. Continue your way to Shigatse, the seat of the Panchen Lama. The city has a history of over 600years and is the cultural, economic and political centre of Tibet. Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and enjoy the amazing mountain scenery around. Drive back to Lhasa and marvel one more time at Tibet’s beauty, with snowy mountains and crystal clear blue lakes. Tour Highlights | The Spirit of Tibet Tour -World Heritage Sites-Potala Palace, Jokhang monastery, Norbulingka Palace -Explore mysterious Tibetan Buddhism -Appreciate the beauty of holy Tibetan lakes -Witness exotic Tibetan culture -Taste Tibetan, Nepali, Indian cuisine -A paradise of photography Brief itinerary | The Spirit of Tibet Tour Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa (3650 m) (No meal) Day 2 Lhasa city exploration (Breakfast) Day 3 Lhasa city […]
Mount Emei (Emeishan) is not only famous as World Heritage Site of both culture and nature, but also known as one of the Four Great Buddhist Mountains in China and home to 5000 kinds of plants (more than the total plants of Europe) and over 2300 kinds of wild animals. Mount Emei is a paradise of hiking. There are more than 60 km hiking trails and the highest elevation is at 3100 meters above the sea level. When hiking the Mount Emei, you will explore and engage the magnificence of Mount Emei in a different way. Tour Highlights | Mount Emei Hiking Tour – Mount Emei, the world cultural and natural heritage by UNESCO – Mount Emei, the paradise of hiking, towering, beautiful and mysterious – Mount Emei, Buddhist Sacred Land and Saint Light – Golden Summit, there stands the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra which is the highest golden Buddhism in the world – Ancient Buddhist temples – Emei Monkeys – the Leshan Giant Buddha Brief itinerary | Mount Emei Hiking Tour Day 1 Transfer to Mount Emei from Chengdu, stay 1 night stay at the foot of the mountain (Dinner) Day 2 Full day hiking, Stay 1 night stay on the mountain (Brakefast/Lunch/Dinner) Day 3 Full day hiking, stay […]
If you always wished to volunteer and find out how the Giant Panda spends its day, this is the perfect tour for you. Be as close as possible to the Pandas, take photos, prepare food for them, or help collecting behavioral data. It will be a unique experience. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to explore Dujiangyan Irrigations system and Mount Qingcheng which is amongst the most important centres of Taoism (Daoism) in China. Tour Highlights | Giant Panda Volunteer – Volunteer at Giant Panda Garden – Cook for, and interact close up with the Giant Pandas – Dujiangyan Irrigation system – Mount Qingcheng Brief Itinerary | Giant Panda Volunteer Day 1 Arrival Chengdu, half day tour to Irrigations system Dujiangyan(No meal) Day 2 Full day’s volunteer at Giant Panda Garden Dujiangyan (Breakfast/Lunch) Day 3 Explore the Mount Qingcheng, transfer to Chengdu airport (Breakfast) Duration: 3 days Activities level: Easy to moderate Accommodation: Howard Johnson Resort Chengdu 5* or similar Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle Meals: 2 hotel breakfasts, 1 lunch Price: CNY 3180 p.p. twin or triple sharing, CNY 3980 per person, single room Size of group: min. 6 persons Include: – All transfers incl. airport hotel round transfers on day 1 and day 3 […]
Known as “Mountain City”, Chongqing is situated in the Southeast of the Sichuan Basin between the Yangtze, and Jialing River. The 3-day tour offers you the highlights of historic Chongqing and an excursion to Dazu Grottoes. Destination: Chongqing Tour details | Chongqing the Megalopolis Day 1 Evening excursion – Chongqing Hot pot (Dinner) On this evening excursion you will get the possibility to experience traditional Chinese hot pot, see one of the oldest types of Chinese opera and see beautiful Hongyadong by night. Your Chongqing the Megalopolis trip has started! 18:00 Chongqing Cygnet restaurants Chongqing is the birthplace of the hot pot in China. Once upon a time, it was a seasonal food designed to protect against the low temperatures and frigid winds of the winter. People would sit around a table, eat hot pot, and revel in the instant warmth that would flood their bodies. Hot pot has become more and more popular today, and it is widely enjoyed by people and regardless of seasons and regions. 19:00 Huguang Guild Hall Sichuan opera is a type of the oldest Chinese opera mostprevailing in southwest China. In contemporary opera, performers wave their arms and twist their heads, and their painted masks are […]
The Yangtze River winds through the most beautiful and exciting land forms in the world. Once it reaches the edge of the Tibetan plateau, the river plunges off the “roof of the world,” through huge gorges. The Three Gorges are famous for their steepness, beautiful wonders and tourist sites. The walls of the gorges are steep and can reach as high as 3000 feet. The Yangtze River is important to the cultural origins of southern China. Human activity was found in the Three Gorges area as far back as 27 thousand years ago, initiating debate over the origin of the Chinese people. Destinations: Chongqing-Fengdu-Badong-Three Gorges Dam site-Yichang Brief itinerary | Yangtze Cruise Chongqing Yichang Day 1 Chongqing arrival, 9:00 pm depart Chongqing (no meals) Day 2 Shore excursion to Fengdu (Breakfast/lunch/diner) Day 3 Sail through Qutang Gorge/Wu Gorge, Excursion to Daning River Small Gorges or Shennong Stream (Breakfast/lunch/diner) Sail through Three Gorges dam shiplocks Day 4 Morning visit Three Gorges Dam site and disembark Yichang. Yichang departure, trip ends (Breakfast) Duration: 4 days Activities level: Easy Accommodation: Ms. Victoria Series Transport: Private air-condition vehicle, Yangtze cruise Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners Price: from CNY 3480 per double occupancy Size of […]
The Lhasa Shoton Festival is one of the most popular traditional festivals in Tibet. On the first day, a 500m2 Buddha painting (Thangka) will be unveiled, indicating the start of the Shoton Festival. Along with the the Tibetan operas and yoghurt eating, a lot of other activities take place such as yak racing, horse racing and dancing. Tour Highlights | Lhasa Shoton Festival – Colourfully dressed up locals – Magical parades and traditions – Beautifully decorated streets, temples and monasteries – Delicious traditional Tibetan yoghurt – Near spiritual experience and first hand experience on buddhist religion and tradition – Uniquely designed buddhist temples, monasteries and palaces Tour Details | Lhasa Shoton Festival Day 1 Jul 24 Fri Arrive in Lhasa, city exploration Arrive in Lhasa (3700 m), half day city exploration Stay at Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa Hotel Day 2 Jul 25 Sat Lhasa city exploration (Breakfast) Lhasa city exploration, Potala Palace and Sera Monastery Day 3 Jul 26 Sun Lhasa Shonton Festival (Breakfast) Lhasa Shoton Festival, Drepung monastery and Norbulingka Day 4 Jul 27 Mon Lhasa departure (Breakfast) Visit the Jokhang monastery in the morning, departure Cost CNY 3980 per person twin or triple sharing CNY 5300 per person, single room based on a minimum of 6 pax What’s […]
Experience the Tibetan culture, marvel at beautiful monasteries and enjoy the beautiful views from snowy mountain peaks. Spend three days in Lhasa, visiting palaces, monasteries and colorful markets. Get together with locals and explore the Tibetan culture. Leave the capital behind and drive to Shigatse. On your way stop in Gyantse, pay a visit to the famous fortress Dzong and marvel at the Kumbum pagoda, which is said to be the most beautiful pagoda in Tibet. Continue your way to Shigatse, the seat of the Panchen Lama. The city has a history of over 600years and is the cultural, economic and political centre of Tibet. Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and enjoy the amazing mountain scenery around. Drive back to Lhasa and marvel one more time at Tibet’s beauty, with snowy mountains and crystal clear blue lakes. Brief itinerary | Tibet Classic Tour Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa (3650 m) Day 2 Lhasa city exploration Day 3 Lhasa city exploration Day 4 Drive to Shigatse via Gyantse (3950 m) Day 5 Shigatse (3000 m) Day 6 Drive to Lhasa, departure Tour details | Tibet Classic Tour Day 1 Lhasa arrial (3650 m) (no meals incl.) Lhasa arrival, meet your local guide at Lhasa Gongga […]
Starting in Chongqing, your Sichuan Highlights tour will include some of the most magnificent and breathtaking scenic spots in all of China. Meet the Giant Panda and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jiuzhaigou Valley. The national park is famous for its lakes, stunning waterfalls and unique wildlife. Marvel at the Giant Buddha in Leshan and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mount Emei. At the end of your journey you will experience the traditional Sichuan town life, while walking the streets of Wutongqiao. Destinations: Chongqing – Mount Leshan – Mount Emei – Chengdu – Mount Qingcheng – Jiuzhaigou –Huanglong Brief itinerary | Sichuan Highlights Tour Day 1 Arrival Chongqing, half day city tour (No meal) Day 2 Train to Chengdu then drive to Mount Leshan, transfer to Mount Emei (Breakfast) Day 3 Mount Emei full day exploration (Breakfast) Day 4 Drive back to Chengdu, visit an ancient village (Breakfast) Day 5 Visit the Irrigations system Dujiungyan and Taoist Mount Qingcheng (Breakfast) Day 6 Chengdu city tour incl. Giant Panda Breeding centre and Sichuan Tea house (Breakfast) Day 7 Flight to Jiuzhaigou, visit Tibetan family (Breakfast/dinner) Day 8 Jiuzhaigou full day exploration (Breakfast/dinner) Day 9 Drive to Huanglong, Huanglong exploration (Breakfast) Day […]
You will visit some of the most magnificent and breathtaking scenic spots in all of China, in this Sichuan Highlights tour. After a short visit in Chongqing, you will take a speed train to Chengdu. Meet the Giant Panda, marvel at the Giant Buddha in Leshan and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mount Emei. At the end of your journey you will experience the traditional Sichuan town life, while walking the streets of Wutongqiao. Destinations: Chongqing-Mount Leshan-Mount Emei-Dujiangyan-Mount Qingchengshan-Chengdu-Chongqing Brief Itinerary | Sichuan Highlights Tour Day 1 Arrival Chongqing, half day tour, 1 night in Chongqing (No meal) Day 2 High Speed train to Chengdu, visit Leshan, 2 nights in Mount Emei (Breakfast) Day 3 Mount Emei full day exploration (Breakfast) Day 4 Drive to Dujiangyan, visit Mount Qingchengshan, 1 night in Dujiangyan (Breakfast) Day 5 Morning visit Giant Panda Garden and Dujiungyan Irrigations system. Afternoon drive to Taoping. 1 night in Taoping local village (Breakfast) Day 6 Chengdu visit Wenshu Monastery, wide-Narrow Lane, People’s Park with Sichuan Tea house, hot pot dinner. 1 night in Chengdu (Breakfast/Dinner) Day 7 High Speed train back to Chongqing, departure (Breakfast) Duration: 7 days Private departure: daily Activities level: Moderate Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle, high […]
