This trip brings together the best attractions of Sichuan. If you are a history buff, Sanxingdui ruins will surely fascinate you. If you love nature, Mount Emei and Leshan will not disappoint you. If you love pandas, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is not to be missed.
Chengdu--Leshan Giant Buddha -- Emeishan Baoguo Temple 4+stars Hotel Breakfast After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven about 2 hours from Chengdu to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Leshan Giant Buddha. It
is 71 meters high, with ears as long as 7 meters, the backs of its feet
as wide as 8.5 meters, and even its little fingernails are higher than
those of a normal person. This giant Buddha was built in 713 A.D., and
is a symbol of the ancient people's prayers for peace and prosperity,
and protects boatmen from the dangers of the rapids. You can start from the hill next to
the Giant Buddha and climb up to the head of the Buddha to see it up
close, then walk down the stone steps to the foot of the Buddha to enjoy
the full view of it.(Please note that you may have to queue if you visit the Big Buddha during peak hours.) After visiting the Giant Buddha, you can drive for about 45 minutes to the largest temple at the foot of Mount Emei,the Baoguo Temple. You can enjoy an amazing 30-minute
boat ride. The boat will take you to the front of the Giant Buddha to
enjoy the wonderful panoramic view.Optional Activities
Mount Emei--Leidongping--the Golden Summit 4+stars Hotel Breakfast After breakfast you will visit Mount Emei.
One of the few World Heritage Sites that is both a cultural and natural
heritage. It is one of the four most famous Buddhist mountains in China
and home to 5,000 species of plants and more than 2,300 species of
wildlife. You will first arrive at Lei Dong Ping
(2400 meters above sea level), you will walk along the stone steps for
about 30 minutes to reach the cable car station and you will have the
chance to see wild monkeys along the way. Then take a cable car (about 5 minutes) to reach the Golden Peak (3,077 meters), which is the biggest highlight and essence of Mount
Emei. It can be called the largest and highest place of worship of
Chinese Buddhism in the world. On a clear day, you may even be able
to see the snow-capped Mount Gongga (7,556 meters above sea level) and
Asia's largest table mountain-Mount Wawu. If the weather permits, you
will also be fortunate enough to enjoy the magnificent spectacle of the
Sea of Clouds. After about 1.5 hours of sightseeing at the Golden Peak, you will return to the
tour center. Then your car is ready to transfer you to Chengdu (about
2.5~3 hours).
The Sanxingdui Ruins--Chengdu People's Park--Jinli Old Street 4+ stars Hotel Breakfast In the morning, you will visit the Sanxingdui Ruins,
which is is considered to be one of the greatest archaeological
discoveries in the 20th century. A vast array of ancient bronzes, gold
masks, ivory and jade have been found here. The unearthed objects are
unique in shape and superior in techniques,which confirmed the
extraordinary creativity of the ancient Shu people and their desires to
connect with the heaven and understand the universe. In the afternoon, you will step into Chengdu People's Park
to
experience the unique leisure and ease of this city. Here you can order a
pot of tea and take a nap or join the local people in a game of mahjong
and experience the ear cleaning service. As night falls, you will step into the old street of Jinli,
which has ancient buildings, lots of Chengdu snacks and cuisines, and
exquisite handicrafts that are lively and interesting folk performances.
You will spend an unforgettable night here.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding--Transfer to the airport/ railway statio
Breakfast
In the morning, you will go to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. This is not only a scientific research base for pandas around the world, but also a cozy home for more than a hundred of pandas. You will be able to observe pandas of all ages eating, playing, rolling on the ground and climbing trees.
Also, we can learn how to feed them, even we can watch female pandas nursing their cubs . And more importantly, we can further our understanding of how to protect these beautiful but endangered creatures.
In
the afternoon, you will be transferred to the
airport/station for your flight or train to your next destination or home. We
hope you have a wonderful memory of this tour and look
forward to seeing you again.
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