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Day 1:Chengdu Arrival
Your driver and your guide will pick you up at the airport and drive you to the hotel for check-in.
Meals: Not included
Day 2: Chengdu → Dujiangyan → Siguniangshan Town
Dujiangyan
Siguniangshan
Morning
- 07:00 Meet your private guide and driver at your Chengdu hotel.
- Enjoy a scenic 1.5‑hour drive north to the ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a 2,000‑year‑old world heritage waterworks still nourishing the fertile Chengdu Plain. Explore the Yuzui Bypass Dike, Feishayan Floodgate and Baopingkou Diversion Passage, marveling at the ingenuity of early Chinese engineers.
Afternoon
- Continue winding up into the mountains, passing fields of blooming rape flowers across the flat plain. Climb through the “Sea of Clouds” at Balang Mountain (4,532 m) and catch your first distant glimpse of snow‑capped Mount Siguniang.
- Arrive in Siguniangshan Town (3,200 m) by late afternoon. Have a rest and stay overnight in this town.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: Siguniangshan Town → Changping Valley → Siguniangshan Town
Changping Valley
Siguniangshan
Morning
- After breakfast, stroll from your hotel to the Changping Valley visitor center. Board the sightseeing shuttle to the Lama Temple (5 km), a tranquil Gelug‑sect monastery.
Midday Hike
- Hike the wooden boardwalk from the temple through waterfalls, ancient pines and deep ravines. Continue past the end of the platform trail on rugged footpaths to Muluozi, traversing wild forests, streams, sea‑buckthorn thickets, red rock outcrops and serene plateau lakes reflecting the Four Girls peaks.
Afternoon Return
- Last, take a sightseeing bus to go out. Total hiking time is around eight hours, but you can tailor the distance to your fitness.
Tips
- The scenic area also provides horse for transferring luggage and riding in case you get tired of walking.
- Altitudes range from 3,200 m to 3,670 m—pacing yourself helps avoid altitude discomfort. You can decide how long you want to hike based on your physical condition at that time
- No dining facilities en route; pack snacks, water, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Siguniangshan Town → Danba
Zhonglu Tibetan Village
Jiaju Tibetan Village
Morning Transfer
- Depart after breakfast for Danba County (2.5 h drive), stopping en route at Zhonglu Tibetan Village. Wander among its ancient stone watchtowers and white‑washed homes punctuated by pear blossoms and rhododendrons.
Afternoon in Jiaju
- Head to Jiaju Tibetan Village, acclaimed by National Geographic as one of China’s most picturesque. From the hilltop viewpoint, photograph terraces of traditional Jiarong houses draped in peach and pear blossoms. Optional home visits let you experience authentic Tibetan hospitality and crafts.
Evening
- Arrive in Danba and stay overnight there.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: Danba → Jinchuan → Danba
Jinchuan
Jinchuan
Morning
- Drive 2.5 hours to Jinchuan County, famed for the world’s largest snow‑pear orchards. In spring, endless white blooms carpet the valley.
- Photograph the floral spectacle from Shenxianbao Viewing Platform near Sha’er Town and roam the orchards on foot. Extend to Ge’er Town for further blossom immersion.
- Return to Danba for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Danba → Tagong → Xinduqiao → Kangding
Tagong Monastery
Kangding
Tagong Grassland
- After breakfast, head to Tagong, where yaks and sheep graze beneath the ivory‑peaked Yala Mountain (5,884 m). Visit the golden Tagong Monastery, “Little Jokhang,” and learn its thousand‑year‑old legends.
Photographer’s Paradise
- Continue through Xinduqiao, famed for ever‑changing light, riverside poplars and tiled Tibetan farmhouses—ideal for landscape photography.
- Climb over Zheduo Pass (4,298 m) with sweeping views of Mount Gongga before arriving in Kangding and lodging.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7: Kangding → Leshan
Kangding Stroll
- Morning at leisure in Kangding town, where the folk song “Kangding Love Song” fills the air.
Transfer to Leshan
- After lunch, depart on a 3.5–4 hour drive to Leshan. Evening at your hotel overlooking the river.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 8: Leshan → Chengdu
Leshan Giant Buddha
Jiayang Steam Train
Jiayang Steam Train
- Depart early for Qianwei County to board the historic Jiayang Steam Train (operational since 1958). Wind past terraced rape fields in full bloom, disembark for photos, then return by rail.
Leshan Giant Buddha
- Next, visit the 71 m tall Leshan Giant Buddha, carved into the cliffside between 713–803 AD. Descend the Nine‑Turn Plank Road to stand at its feet and admire its sheer scale.
Return to Chengdu
- Late afternoon, drive back to Chengdu (~2 h) and check into your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 9: Chengdu & Departure
Panda Base Morning
- Explore the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding before the crowds: watch pandas of all ages eating, playing and cub‑nursing in the nursery hall.
Cultural Afternoon
- Visit Wenshu Temple, a hidden oasis in downtown Chengdu, then unwind like a local in People’s Park with tea, mahjong and tai chi.
- Stroll through atmospheric Jinli Old Street, sampling snacks and browsing handicrafts.
Farewell Transfer
- Finally, your guide and driver will see you safely to Chengdu’s airport or train station for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Dates & Prices
| Month | Date | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun | 2025-6 | $ 1,355 USD | Book now |
| Jul | 2025-7 | $ 1,355 USD | Book now |
| Aug | 2025-8 | $ 1,355 USD | Book now |
| Sep | 2025-9-1 | $ 1,355 USD | Book now |
| 2025-9-25 | $ 1,355 USD | Book now | |
| Oct | 2025-10-1 | $ 1,355 USD | Book now |
| 2025-10-11 | $ 1,355 USD | Book now | |
| Nov | 2025-11 | $ 1,355 USD | Book now |
| Dec | 2025-12 | $ 1,355 USD | Book now |
You are consulting 2025-04-12 9-Day Sichuan Spring Tour with Flowers Appreciation
Fee Description
Services Included:
- Transport: Regular air-conditioned tourist vehicles arranged according to the number of people, with guaranteed one seat per person. Drivers and tour guides will accompany the group for a worry-free experience.
- Accommodation: All accommodations are 4-star standard foreign-related hotels.
- Meals: Hotels include breakfast. Lunch are arranged with local specialty dishes.
- Tickets: Entrance tickets for listed scenic spots + shuttle bus fees.
- Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance + travel accident insurance.
Services Excluded:
- Personal expenses are at your own discretion. It is recommended not to purchase expensive items near scenic areas to avoid disputes.
- Optional activities at your own expense.
- Single room supplement applies.
- Flights from various locations worldwide to Chengdu are not included.
- China visa;
- Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;
- Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary;
- Recommended optional activities;
- Excess Baggage Charges;
- Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc.
