Begin in Chengdu with Sichuan cooking culture, face-changing opera, pandas and the archaeological discoveries of Sanxingdui. Explore People’s Park and Taikoo Li, with a day trip to Dujiangyan’s irrigation system and South Bridge. Travel north by high-speed rail for Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou, then return through Chengdu before continuing to Zhangjiajie. The Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Wulingyuan’s peak forests and Tianmen Mountain complete a twelve-day route that links Sichuan culture with two distinctive mountain regions.
What makes this route special
Visit Chengdu’s panda base and the streets around Taikoo Li.
Explore Sichuan food culture and watch a face-changing opera.
Discover Sanxingdui and the Sanxingcun archaeological exploration base.
See Dujiangyan’s irrigation system and South Bridge.
Walk among Huanglong’s pools and Jiuzhaigou’s lakes and waterfalls.
Finish with Wulingyuan, the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Chengdu
Meet your transfer at Chengdu airport and check in to your hotel.
- Transport
- Chengdu airport pickup.
Sichuan flavours, Jinli and face-changing opera
Visit the Sichuan Cuisine Museum and Jinli Old Street. In the evening, watch the Shufeng Yayun Sichuan opera face-changing performance.
Sanxingdui and an archaeological exploration
Drive to Guanghan for Sanxingdui and the Sanxingcun Archaeological Exploration Base, then return to Chengdu.
- Transport
- Return road trip between Chengdu and Guanghan.
Pandas, Taikoo Li and Hongding dining
Visit the Chengdu Panda Base and Taikoo Li, then take part in the planned Hongding dining experience. The venue and arrangement will be confirmed when booking.
Dujiangyan’s waterworks and South Bridge
Drive to Dujiangyan to visit the irrigation system and South Bridge before returning to Chengdu.
- Transport
- Return road trip between Chengdu and Dujiangyan.
Train north toward Huanglong
Take the high-speed train from Chengdu to Huanglong Jiuzhai station and continue toward Huanglong Scenic Area.
- Transport
- Chengdu–Huanglong Jiuzhai high-speed train; onward scenic-area transfer.
Huanglong Scenic Area
Spend the day exploring Huanglong Scenic Area, with its pools and mountain setting. The visit follows the second Huanglong day in the planned schedule.
Jiuzhaigou’s pools and waterfalls
Visit Jiuzhaigou, including the Colored Pond and Nuorilang Waterfall. The day is devoted to the valley’s water and mountain scenery.
Return to Chengdu and visit People’s Park
Travel from Huanglong Jiuzhai station to Chengdu by high-speed rail, then visit People’s Park.
- Transport
- Huanglong Jiuzhai–Chengdu high-speed train.
Train to Zhangjiajie and the Glass Bridge
Take the high-speed train from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie. Visit the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and Seventy-Two Marvelous Towers.
- Transport
- Chengdu–Zhangjiajie high-speed train.
Wulingyuan’s lakes, peaks and valley walks
Follow the planned Wulingyuan route through Baofeng Lake, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie, Golden Whip Stream and Ten-Mile Gallery. This is a full sightseeing day.
Tianmen Mountain and departure
Visit Tianmen Mountain, then transfer to Zhangjiajie airport or railway station for your onward journey.
- Transport
- Zhangjiajie airport or railway station drop-off.
Payment & cancellation
| Payment due | Share of trip price |
|---|---|
| On trip confirmation | 30% deposit |
| One month before the trip | 70% balance |
| Time before arrival | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|
| More than 45 days | Only costs incurred for flights, cruises and other exceptional services. |
| 45–30 days | 25% |
| 29–16 days | 50% |
| 15–7 days | 80% |
| Less than 7 days | 100% |
| Percentage fees are based on the total trip price. | |
Questions and answers
VISAS
For the latest information on visa procedures, processing times and requirements, please kindly refer to website https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/
INSURANCE
We will arrange essential insurance coverage for your trip to Mainland China. Meanwhile, we strongly recommend you purchase separate comprehensive travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, medical expenses, luggage loss, repatriation and other associated additional costs. As a minimum requirement, the insurance policy must include medical coverage, which including medical evacuation and repatriation. For this part, you are free to select your preferred insurance provider.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
If you are traveling during a Chinese public holiday, please note that while tourist attractions remain open, they may be crowded with domestic visitors. Festivities often span several days, during which some businesses may close, and coach, air, and train services could be impacted. The major Golden Week holidays occur annually around 1 to 5 May and 1 to 7 October.
ACCOMMODATION
Your accommodation is chosen for its convenience, comfort, or character. Hotels are generally of a four-star standard in major cities. Please note, there is no international classification system, so facilities and quality may differ from those in your home country.
LUGGAGE
Each traveller is permitted a maximum of two pieces of luggage: one suitcase with a maximum weight of 20kg and one piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 5kg. This requirement applies to domestic trains and flights. We recommend packing only what you can carry independently, as you will be responsible for handling your luggage on and off trains or air-checked. Please note: If your luggage exceed the limits, kindly inform your travel designer in advance, and we will arrange a suitable vehicle for you.
TRAVEL MONEY IN CHINA
We recommend having access to multiple sources of money while traveling. A combination of payment methods, including mobile payment apps, cash, and cards, will offer the most security and flexibility. Mobile payment apps like WeChat and Alipay are often more widely accepted than international cards or cash in China. You will need an internet connection when in China to use the apps.
