10/15 Days Scenic China Extravaganza Tour

10/15 Days Scenic China Extravaganza Tour
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Departure Date: Every Monday
Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Jiuzhaigou/Changsha, Zhangjiajie
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Hometown
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Today, we start our vacation by bounding an
international flight bound for Hong Kong.
Chengdu (D)
We take a flight from Hong Kong to Chengdu.
Upon arrival, we are met by Grand Holidays
representative and transferred to hotel accommodation. Tonight, enjoy a night city tour followed after
dinner.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar
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Chengdu (B/L/D)
Chengdu is historically known as the capital
of “Heaven State’ because of its agricultural
abundance. Our Chengdu city tour starts with a visit
to Dujiangyan Irrigation Project; a water works
construction of over 2,000 years old that frequently
flooded the Chengdu
plain making it a rich
agricultural region.
Proceed to the
Wuhou Memorial
Temple, a temple
built in dedication
to Zhuge Liang,
one of the greatest
strategists in the
Three Kingdoms. A
variety of Chengdu snacks are served for dinner.
After dinner, enjoy a great opportunity to attend a
Sichuan Opera, in which performers would change
masks in the blink of an eye.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar
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Chengdu - Emeishan (B/L/D)
This morning, we take a car ride to Leshan.
Sightseeing:★Visit Dazu Rock Carvings, a series of Chinese sculptures and carvings that were listed
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Min River for a close-up view
of the Leshan Giant Buddha and the so-called “Giant Sleeping Buddha” . Also travel to the Golden
Summit of Emeishan to view its breathtaking scenery, natural wonders and historical Buddhist sites. Our
tour also features a specially arranged journey to the Panda Reserve Base, Huangshizhai, Tianzi Mountain and Bao Feng Lake. ★
Delectable Meals: All meals included. Enjoy local specialties such as Sichuan hotpot, Chengdu
snacks, Tibetan and Qiang dishes, Hunan cuisine, Shanzhen dinner, Zhangjiajie Bamboo Tube banquet,
Tujia delicacy, and Hunan Rural cuisine.
Hotel: Accommodation at 4/5-star hotel. Buffet breakfast at hotel throughout.
Tour Guides: Professional English and Chinese speaking guides escorting the tour group throughout
the trip.
Our tour of Leshan includes a scenic cruise on Min
River, which provides us a close-up view of the
Leshan Giant Buddha and the Giant Sleeping
Buddha. As we come near on Lingyunshan where
Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River meet, we
can marvel at the largest stone-carved sitting
Buddha statue in the world. Later, we continue our
tour visit to Emeishan.
Hotel: Hong Zhu Shan Hotel or similar
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Emeishan (B/L/D)
Mountains in China, renowned for both its natural
beauty and historical Buddhist sites. This morning
we travel to the Golden Summit of Emeishan by
cable car. At 3077m, the
summit is the best place to
experience
the
natural
wonders of Emeishan such as
the Sea of Clouds. At the
mountain base, we continue our
tour visit to Baoguo Temple,
followed by Fuhu Temple.
Hotel: Hong Zhu Shan Hotel or
similar
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Emeishan - Chengdu (B/L/D)
After a hearty breakfast, we transfer back to
Chengdu for a visit at the Panda Reserve Base.
These gentle giant pandas are national treasure
and goodwill ambassadors of China. Enjoy a
valuable opportunity to take close-up photos of the
pandas and learn about the process of how they are
bred and raised. For dinner tonight we savor a taste
of Sichuan hotpot dishes.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar
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Chengdu
Huanglong Jiuzhaigou (B/L/D)
Board a domestic flight bound for Jiuzhaigou. Upon
arrival, we travel to Huanglong Valley, which was
listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992
and famed for its outstanding travertine formations,
crystal clear ponds, snow clad mountains, valley
and vast forest. From the ponds, you can see the
interwoven reflection of verdant trees, snowy-top
peaks, pristine clouds and sky, which creates a
magical landscape. (*Huanglong Scenic Area is not
open to tourist during snow periods, which a tour
visit to Zhaga Waterfall will apply.)
Hotel: Sheraton Hotel or similar
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Jiuzhaigou (B/L/D)
A full-day sightseeing tour starts with a visit to
Jiuzhaigou National Park. Listed as a World
10/15 Days Scenic China Extravaganza Tour
Heritage Site, Jiuzhaigou is well known for its
natural wonders and breathtaking sceneries of
alpine lakes and spectacular waterfalls. Explore the
fantasy of Jiuzhaigou while we visit scenic areas
such as Shuzheng Vally, Rize Valley and Zharu
Valley. Next, proceed to Long Lake, the largest lake
in Jiuzhaigou Valley surrounded by beautiful forests,
mountains and valleys. In the evening, enjoy local
dishes for dinner accompanied by a Tibetan and
dance performance.
Hotel: Sheraton Hotel or similar
Chengdu (B/L/D)
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Today we continue our sightseeing tour in
Jiuzhaigou Valley and appreciate the most captivating landscape before transferring to the airport for
our flight bound for Chengdu.
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Zhangjiajie - Huangshizhai
(round trip cable car ride)
(B/L/D)
Zhangjiajie is famous for its mist-shrouded 'peakforests' that are rarely found anywhere else. Take a
cable car to the summit of Huangshizhai for a
panoramic view of the mountainside and mysterious
primeval forests. Golden Whip Creek, which is
named after a whip-shaped rock by the creek, is a
deep valley of exotic flowers and plants, caves,
ponds and interesting rock formations. Four Creeks
Gate is the confluence of the four creeks of the
valley. Tonight, enjoy Zhangjiajie
Bamboo Tube banquet for
dinner.
Hotel: Best Western Premier
Zhangjiajie or similar
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar
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Zhangjiajie
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Chengdu
Hometown (B)
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport to
board our homebound flight.
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Ch en gd u
(B/L/D)
Ch an g sh a
We board a short flight to Changsha. Enjoy a half-day city tour,
followed by a delicious Hunan
cuisine for dinner. Later, visit the
night market and experience the
shopping fun at Huangxing
Road.
Hotel: Dolton Hotel or similar
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Ch an gs ha - C han g de Zhangjiajie (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we travel to Changde City to visit
Taohuayuan Scenic Area. The theme of this major
sight is originated from a well-known classical poem
written by Tao Yuanming. In the afternoon we travel
to Zhangjiajie by car. Tonight, enjoy the famous
Shanzhen dinner.
Hotel: Tongda International Hotel or similar
This morning, we travel to
Yuanjiajie by the highest and fastest
open elevator in the world. Main scenic spots of
Yuanjiajie include Back Garden, Mihun Stage, and
the First Bridge under the Sun. Next, we ride a cable
car to the summit of Tianzi Mountain. As we reach
close to the summit at 4,000 feet above sea level,
we can get a full view of the pillar-peaks rising out of
an ocean of
clouds.
Next,
proceed
to
Helong
Park,
followed by a visit
to
Ten-Mile
Gallery, where
vivid
pictures
formed by the
mountainous
area. For dinner tonight, we are served the famous
Tujia delicacy.
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10,000 stalactites and stalagmites of various
shapes and sizes. In the afternoon, we drive to Bao
Feng Lake for a scenic cruise. This splendid lake is
truly an artistic creation of nature while the superlative scenery reflected off the gleaming surface of
the lake makes an unforgettable sight. Next, we visit
the Ethnic Art Gallery to view the spectacular sand
paintings before we return to Changsha.
Hotel: Dolton Hotel or similar
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Changsha
Hong Kong Hometown (B)
Morning visit to Yuelu
Academy, one of the
four most prestigious
academies in China
over the last 1000
years. It was originally
a training ground for
scholars since Song
Dynasty and it eventually becomes the site of
Hunan University today. In the afternoon, we
transfer to the airport for a flight to Hong Kong.
Hotel: Best Western Premier Zhangjiajie or similar
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Zhangjiajie - Changsha
Morning tour takes us to Yellow Dragon Cave, which
is renowned as a beautiful scenic yard and made up
of two dry sections and two water sections. The yard
consists of over 1,000 “white jade” ponds and over
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