8D JIUZHAIGOU / MT. EMEI / LESHAN / HUANGLONGXI / CHENGDU

Your trip starts with a pleasant flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province. 

After breakfast, visit the famous Ancient City of Songpan *(not including  tower)  while driving past Diexi Haizi. View exterior of Mt. Yuanbao and the Red Army Monument. Coach on to visit Dujiangyan Panda Base (includes electric car) and get insider access to the world-famous Panda Base, a panda research and conservation center. Then, head to  Jiuzhaigou. *Optional Tour: Jiuzhaigou Tibetan home visit, Tibetan Snacks &  Experience Stovetop Tibetan Tea Brewing 

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Tour Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area by eco-bus. Jiuzhaigou got its name because nine villages are located in this valley. It is renowned for its water landscapes, like a world from the fairy tales. Be awed by the majestic and unrivalled emerald lakes, layered waterfalls, colourful forests and Tibetan villages – it is nature’s jewel set into the mountains. Jiuzhaigou lies about 2500m above sea level, covers an area of 620 sq km. The most famous valleys are “ShuZhenGou”, ”ZeChaWaGou” and “RiZeGou”. Tonight, enjoy “Jiuzhaigou Tibetan Song & Dance Performance” .

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Today, coach to Huanglong National Park, famous for colorful travertine lakes and ponds, sinuous deep mountain valleys, magnificent snow mountains and mysterious peaceful wild forests which have made the park known as “Heaven on Earth”. Maoxian, which was Da Yu’s hometown. Da Yu was a hero of water control in ancient China. Continue to visit a Traditional Tibetan Village. (*Huanglong will be replace by Muni Valley if weather is not suitable.)

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After breakfast, proceed to Dujiangyan Flower Valley to enjoy a feast of flowers in nature. (*Plum blossoms in February, tulips in March, roses from April to October, hydrangea from May to June, sage in May, chrysanthemums in October, sage in November).

Coach to Leshan. Cruise to enjoy the magnificent view of Leshan Giant Buddha. The solemn Buddha is 71 meters high.  It is the biggest carved stone Buddha in the world. Facing the river, the enormous figure sits with his hands resting on his knees occupying the entire hillside. Continue to Emeishan. 

*Optional: Mt.Emei Kung Fu Show

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After breakfast, visit Mt. Emei, a UNESCO World Cultural & Natural Heritage Site, also one of the four famous Buddhist Mountains. Enjoy a cable car ride to the Summit of Mt. Emei, the highest of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, the symbol and essence of Mt. Emei. Next, visit Mt. Emei’s largest temple -  Baoguo Temple. 

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After breakfast, visit Mt.  Emei Art Museum. Next, visit the famous folklore cultural street of Kuanzhai Alley. It is the name card of Chengdu, a city with long colorful history. Once you walk into the alleys, you can experience the authentic and leisurely local lifestyle. Visit the Panda Post Office (+ one free panda postcard per person). Enjoy Sichuan Changing Face Show (VIP Seat). Then, enjoy shopping at the bustling street of Chunxi Road .

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After breakfast, bid goodbye to Chengdu. Proceed to the airport for your flight back to Singapore. We hope you have had an enjoyable time with SA Tours!

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