5-Day Chengdu Escapade Tour: Round Trip from Beijing

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Your guide and driver will be waiting for you at the exit of Chengdu airport. Upon your arrival, meet them and proceed to your hotel in Chengdu.

They will assist you with the check-in process, allowing you to relax and prepare for the next day's exploration.

• Breakfast, Lunch

After savoring breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on today's itinerary with a visit to the Panda Breeding and Research Center in the morning.

Situated 6 miles north of Chengdu City, the Panda Breeding and Research Center is home to giant pandas, red pandas, and other endangered species. Stroll through the bamboo groves and shady walkways to visit the nursery, where you can witness their highly successful breeding program and observe pandas at rest or play.

We will arrange for the lunch at popular local restaurants. Your local tour guide will recommend specific restaurants based on your interests and itinerary.

Chengdu is the ideal place to savor authentic Sichuan cuisine, celebrated for its deep and rich flavors, particularly the distinctive taste of Sichuan pepper, which is seldom found in other regional cuisines. Notable Sichuan dishes include Mapo Tofu, Kung Pao Chicken, and Fish Flavored Shredded Pork.

After lunch, the guide will lead you to the Chengdu People's Park and Jinli Old Street.

Chengdu is often deemed the most relaxed city among China's emerging first-tier cities. Sit down and savor a cup of tea in People's Park, where your guide will elucidate the etiquette of tea drinking and the meanings behind the positions of the lid, bowl, and tray.

You'll also witness vibrant scenes unique to Chengdu: anxious parents posting messages in a marriage market seeking partners for their unmarried children, a local man indulging in a traditional teahouse ear massage, and residents playing mahjong everywhere during the summer.

Jinli Old Street boasts a collection of structures exemplifying the traditional architectural styles of western Sichuan. This area features narrow alleys, elegant pavilions, charming courtyards, and stone bridges.

On Snack Street, you can savor authentic local delicacies, renowned and distinctive throughout China. Indulge in famous dishes such as bean jelly in chili sauce, sweet potato noodles, and Sichuan-style wontons. For the adventurous, the rabbit head in chili sauce is a daring choice.

Upon concluding the tour of Jinli Old Street, the guide will accompany you back to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.

• Breakfast, Lunch

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, the guide and driver will pick you up to continue today's tour.

Today, you will journey to Mount Emei, stopping first to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha along the way.

The Leshan Giant Buddha is situated to the east of Leshan City in Sichuan Province, perched on Lingyun Mountain at the confluence of the Min, Qingyi, and Dadu Rivers. It remains the largest stone-carved sitting Buddha statue in the world. You can sit aboard a boat to gaze at the Leshan Giant Buddha from a distance.

Lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant in Leshan, though options are limited. Your guide will select the venue based on the season and surroundings.

After lunch, you will proceed directly by car to the Emei Mountain hotel. Once the guide assists with check-in, you can return to your room to rest, the evening's dinner will be at your discretion.

Mount Emei, celebrated as one of China's most significant Buddhist mountains, features numerous temples and breathtaking scenery.

• Breakfast, Lunch

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will depart to explore Mount Emei.

First, take the public sightseeing bus from the entrance of Mount Emei to the parking lot of the Monastery of Ten Thousand Years. Then, hop on a cable car to ascend to the monastery effortlessly and efficiently.

Next, stroll to Qingyin Pavilion to revel in the natural splendor of the subtropical forest and waterfalls just steps away. As you continue, pass through the valley known as Yixiantian, or "A Glimmer of Sky," to reach the Monkey Eco-Area, where you can enjoy close encounters with charming monkeys. Remember to hold your camera and bags securely to prevent the monkeys from grabbing them.

Afterward, it's a 20-30 minute walk to the Wuxiangang Parking Lot, where you can take the public bus back to the entrance. The entire journey takes about 2.5 to 3 hours.

The guide will arrange today’s lunch based on the tour schedule. After lunch, you will return to your hotel in Chengdu, where you can check in and relax.

• Breakfast

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and take you to Chengdu Airport for your flight to Beijing.

If you require transfer services upon arrival in Beijing, please let us know.