13 Days Sichuan Highlights: Chengdu, Leshan, Xinduqiao and Jiuzhaigou

Chengdu Arrival

Once arrive in Chengdu, you will be met at the airport and then be transferred to the hotel to have check-in. The rest of the day will be free for you to stroll around the city or just have a good rest.

Recommend site: Jinli Street, Wuhouci Street

Traffic:
Car

Hotel:
Overnight in Chengdu

Altitude:
500m

Chengdu to Leshan then to Emei Mountain (200kms, 2.5hrs driving)

Today get up early and then hop in a car to head to Peng Town. Have a cup of morning tea to freshen up yourself in the
old tea house
 like most of the locals usually do.

Then we will drive to the famed
Leshan Giant Buddha
, which is a huge statue carved into the side of Lingyun Mountain. Taller by 17 meters than the standing Buddha in Afghanistan, the Leshan Giant Buddha is the tallest and

Emei Mountain to Yaan (97kms, 1.5hrs driving)

Today you will have another day explore
Mt. Emei
, the highest one of China’s four holy mountains. The sightseeing bus will bring you to
Leidongping
 first, where you need to walk to Jieyin Palace to take the cable car up to appreciate the natural scenery around the Golden Summit, and descend by the cable car later.
Golden Summit
is the best place to appreciate the Golden Statue of
Samantabha

Yaan to Kangding then to Xinduqiao (210kms, 4hrs driving)

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will start our wonderful journey today. On the way there are lots of amazing sights to visit. After passing over
Erlang Mountain
, we will have a rest in
Kangding
 where to stop for lunch. You can have a leisure time here by strolling around the old street and downtown area. Kangding is famous for the love songs that is well-known in China. Sit down and

Xinduqiao to Danba (147kms, 3.5hrs driving)

Morning we will drive to Tagong. Upon arrival, visit monastery
Lhagang Monastery
 (also known as Tagong Monastery) to take a look at 
Peace Dharma
 (including Gyergo Nunnery of Nun Temple, Dashijing Wall). Tagong Monastery is located in Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway Line, about 400 kilometers apart from Chengdu City. With a history of more than a

Danba to Siguniang Mountain (110kms, 2.5hrs driving)

Today we will continue to drive to Siguniang Mountain (Four Sisters Mountain). The first stop today is 
Jiaju Tibetan Residence
, which ranks first in “the most beautiful villages in China”. Enthusiastic locals will offer Hada to the distinguished guests. Visit old artists’ houses and learn Mani stone painting experience. We will also learn to play buttered tea and other special activities in the

Siguniang Mountain

In the morning, if weather permit, you will get up earlier to appreciate the stunning sunrise at Siguniang Mountain. The best place to see it is
Maobiliang
 where you will have an excellent panoramic view of the 4 main peaks.

Afterwards, you will have a easy hiking in the
Shuangqiao Valley
 (or Changping Valley) of Siguniang Mountain. On the way you will not only enjoy the stunning natural s

Siguniang Mountain to Maerkang then to Yangronghade (313kms, 6hrs driving)

In the morning, after breakfast, we will drive to Yangronghade. On the way we will visit
Zhuokeji Tusi Manor
 which is located in Zhuokeji Township, Maerkang. The complex are all wooden-stone mixed house ranked in order. The main building is a six-story manor which once was the residence of Tusi. There are 63 rooms inside the building and each one has different decoration style. You will also app

Yangronghade to Hongyuan then to Songpan (343kms, 6hrs driving)

After enjoying your breakfast, we will drive to Songpan via Hongyuan today. On the way we will visit
Naizigou Valley
 (also called Milk Ditch). It is located in Heishui county on the western Sichuan plateau. Naizigou is famous for its red leaves in autumn, and each year from September to November here are full of the photographers and autumn catchers from all over the world. On the way to the val

Songpan to Jiuzhaigou (144kms, 3hrs driving)

This morning, we will drive to
Jiuzhaigou
to explore this wonderland! Upon arrival, we will have a full day sightseeing in Jiuzhaigou, a nature reserve in the north of Sichuan. It is known for its many multi-level waterfalls and colorful lakes, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. It belongs to the category V (Protected Landscape) in the IUCN system of protected area categoriza

Jiuzhaigou

Today you will have another full day to explore the charming
Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
. Start the by enjoying the green lakes, double waterfalls, snowy mountains, and colorful forests. The Jiuzhai Valley National Park is an extravaganza of natural wonders, a pure unspoiled land with waterfalls, alpine lakes, tranquil grasslands, snowy mountain views and Tibetan villages.

Then you can take the

Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong (146kms, 3hrs driving) then take high-speed train to Chengdu

Say goodbye to Jiuzhaigou today and we will travel to visit the 
Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
(Walking up and get off by the cable car), It is the only well protected plateau wetland in China. With the change of the surrounding scenery changes and the angle of the sunlight brings out the colorful color.

After visiting, we will drive to the railway station to take the high-speed

Chengdu Departure

In the morning, after breakfast, enjoy your time in
People’s Park
. The park was built in 1911. It is now a relaxing place for locals. Enjoy the delicacy scenery and appreciate various flower shows. Drink a cup of tea in
Heming Tea House
 is a must-do thing for you. Spend your morning there, order a pot of tea and do nothing but relax.

Followed by a trip to 
Kuan & Zhai Alley
, a famous co