8-Day China Classic Tour of Chengdu, Leshan and Guilin

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Hotel: Overnight in Chengdu

Welcome to Chengdu! After retrieving your luggage, you will find your local guide waiting for you in the Arrival Hall of the airport, holding a welcome sign with your name on it. After a warm greeting, you will be taken to the hotel in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle and your guide will help you with the check-in. 

Attractions: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wenshu Temple, Wenshufang, Renmin Park, Jinli Old Street

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Hotel: Overnight in Chengdu

This morning, you will have an unforgettable visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The base covers an area of 1000 mu. As the "Giant Panda ex situ Ecological Protection Demonstration Project", it is famous for protecting and breeding endangered wild animals unique to China such as giant pandas and red pandas.

Next, you'll be taken to the Wenshu Temple, a secluded Buddhist temple in the bustling center of Chengdu, where you can relax by wandering the temple's tranquil paths.

Chengdu is known in China for its relaxed pace of life and lifestyle, and a visit to the Renmin Park will give you a sense of this. Experience the authentic "city life" and feel the daily life of Chengdu people. The pace of life here is slow. Next we will visit the famous Jinli Old Street, which is full of delicious local snacks and exquisite crafts.

Attractions: Mount Emei

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Hotel: Overnight in Mount Emei

As one of the few World Heritage Sites of both cultural and natural heritages, Mount Emei  is one of the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism. According to legend, it is the place where the Bodhisattva should be transformed. Buddhism believes that the Bodhisattva symbolizes virtue.

Once you reaching at Golden summit, the scenic area can enjoy the sea of clouds and sunrise, and also worship the world's highest golden Buddha - the four sides of the universal sage icon. Standing on the mountain, you can sometimes see Chengdu Plain and Gongga Snow Mountain.There are scenic spots such as the Huazang Temple and the Ten Fang Puxian Bodhisattva icon.

Attractions:Baoguo Temple, Leshan Giant Buddha

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Hotel: Overnight in Leshan

In this morning, you will first pay a visit to Baoguo Temple, the emperor Kangxi took the meaning of "serving the country's main grace" in the Buddhist sutra "Four graces and four newspapers", and the imperial title of "Serving the country's Temple" was inscribed on the board, which was written by Wang Fan.

After the visiting, drive to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Leshan Giant Buddha, also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha, is near the confluence of the Dadu, Qingyi and Minjiang rivers. The giant Buddha is the seated statue of Maitreya Buddha, with a height of 71 meters, which is the largest cliff stone statue in China. 

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Hotel: Overnight in Ping’an Village

Welcome to Guilin, the most scenic city in China. Upon your arrival at the railway station, you will be transferred to Ping'an Village at Longji Rice Terrace. 

Attractions:Longji Rice Terrace

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Hotel: Overnight in Guilin

From Ping’an, you can hike on the cobbled paths built among Longji Rice Terrace to catch the best landscape. The Longji Terraces are famous for their winding terraced landscape, shaped like a giant dragon perched in the mountains, showing a magnificent scene of man and nature living in harmony. You can hike through the terraced fields, feel the serenity of farming life, enjoy the gorgeous sunrise and sunset, taste the local cuisine and experience the rich culture of ethnic minorities.

Attractions: Li River, Yulong River, West Street

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Hotel: Overnight in Guilin

Today, you will explore this best landscape begainning with a relaxing sightseeing cruise along the Li River from Mopanshan Pier to Yangshuo Town.The Li River basin has a unique geomorphology, with turquoise and clear water, and the rolling hills on both sides of the river, which form a breathtaking beauty.

Take a short break, enjoy your impressive exploration of the best marvelous sightseeing and dreamy countryside ease at Yulong River. After that, walk leisurely on the ancient West Street to witness how the western culture and Chinese culture perfectly and peacefully coexist here. You can enjoy the traditional Zhuang style and unique folk culture of Guangxi, savour the food and buy special commodities, as well as feel the unique charm of Yangshuo where tranquillity and hustle and bustle coexist.

Attractions: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave

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Make a visit to the symbol of Guilin landscape - Elephant Trunk Hill. When viewed from a suitable angle, the peak is really shaped like an elephant's trunk, which is lifelike and very fascinating.Then, go to next attraction - Reed Flute Cave, known as "nature's art of the Palace," has become the Chinese and foreign tourists visit Guilin must be a hot spot for travellers. Lastly, you will catch your flight / train to your next destination. Tour ends!