Day 01 : Depart for Chengdu / Wangjiang Garden / Qingyang Temple (B,L,D)
Assemble and depart for Chendu, capital of Sichuan Province, known as the "Land of Plenty". Chengdu by tour of Wangjiang Garden, hometown of ancient female poet Xue-tao. The main structures are Wanjiang Tower and Xuetao Well. Next, visit Qingyang Temple, the biggest ancient Taoist Temple in Chengdu. It takes its name from the two "bronze goats" in the temple.
Day 02 : Chengdu / Dujiangyan / Mao County (B,L,D)
After breakfast, depart on coach to Dujiangyan, where the engineering marvel of ancient China - Dujiangyan Irrigation Dam is located. Chief projects are Fish Mouth Embankment, Feisha Weir, and Baoping Mouth Conduit. Nowadays, the irrigation network is capable of irrigation over 60,000 acres of agricultural land. Thereafter, proceed to Mao Country for the night.
Day 03 : Mao County / Jiuzhaigou (B,L,D)
After breakfast, on journey to Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve (Nine Village Valley) in the north-west of Sichuan. Jiuzhaigou is about 500km from Chengdu, lies about 2,500 metres above sea level, and covers an area of 60,000 hectares, formed by forested mountain and high mountain peaks covered by eternal snow. A lush plantation alternates with grass steppes, lakes rivers and bizarre waterfalls. On arrival, check in to hotel.
Day 04 : Jiuzhaigou / Changhai / Shuzhengqungou, Zhenzhutan Waterfall (B,L,D)
After breakfast we begin the journey of Jiuzhaigou marvellous scenic spots. The main sports includes Chaghai, Wuhuahai, Shuzhengqungou, Zhenzhutan Waterfall, Rigagou, etc. most attractions are centralised to the 3 main valleys shaped like a "Y", about 50km in length. Overnight at Jiuzhaigou.
Day 05 : Jiuzhaigou / Miangyang / Bao En Temple / Old residence of Li-Bai (B,L,D)
After breakfast, depart by coach to Mianyang. Visit Bao En Temple with its structure modelled on Forbidden City at Beijing. Thereafter, proceed to visit the old residence of a Tang dynasty great poet, Li-Bai. Overnight at Miangyang.
Day 06 : Miangyang / Pangtong Temple / Chengdu (B,L,D)
After breakfast, head to Pangtong Temple. Pangtong, a military counselor of Liu-Bei, enjoyed an equal popularity during Sanguo (Three Kingdoms) Dynasty. Next, head back to Chengdu. Free at own leisure and overnight at Chengdu.
Day 07 : Chengdu / Hometown of Panda / Depart for Home (B)
After breakfast, you will be brought close to a national treasure, the Panda. Here, you will find 30 Panda bears raised and growing up well. Next, transfer to the airport to depart for home.
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