This afternoon, we take a flight to Jiuzhaigou located in the north of Sichuan province. Jiuzhaigou county is a part of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, and well known for Jiuzhaigou Valley which was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1992 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1997.

Our local representative will meet you at airport, and then escort you to hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time for the rest of the day.

This morning, we drive to Chengdu airport and fly to Jiuzhaigou. Local tour guide will pick up you at airport, then we drive to visit Huanglong Scenic Area.

Huanglong Scenic Area (also called Huanglong Valley) is well known for its colorful lakes, snow clad mountains, valleys and virgin forest. It was included in the UNESCO world heritage list in 1992.

The major scenery is concentrated in the 3.6 kmlong Huanglong Valley that includes snow-clad peaks and the easternmost glaciers in China. Due to its layered calcium carbonated deposit patterns, the valley resembles a golden dragon winding its way through the virgin forest, stone mountains and glaciers. Along the valley are scattering numerous colorful ponds of different sizes and shapes.

The scenic area is famed for its outstanding travertine (calcium carbonate) formations. With the virgin forest as its backdrop, the travertine scenery holds colorful ponds, beaches, lakes, springs, waterfalls, caves, etc. The travertine formations scenery is No.1 in China.

The most beautiful attraction of whole scenic area is Shitazhenhai, as the calcium carbonate deposits give a myriad of different hues to the water, which is truly breath-taking. Zhuanhua Pond is crystal clear and the spring water never stops welling up. If you throw flowers or leaves into the pond, they will swirl rhythmically with flow of the water. After tour, we transfer to hotel.

After breakfast, we drive to visit Jiuzhaigou Valley whose name is due to the existence of nine stockaded villages of Tibetan origin, and it is always regarded as a holy mountain and watercourse by the Tibetan people. It is a great masterpiece of nature having dreamlike scenery, which combines blue lakes, waterfalls, verdant forests, snow-covered mountains, and the folk customs of the Tibetan and Qiang peoples.

In addition to the dreamlike sceneries, there are numerous flora and fauna in the scenic area. The diversity of flora has provided a good environment for wild animals. There are 170 species of vertebrates, 141 species of birds and 17 species of rare animals. Among them the first rank has giant pandas, takins and golden monkeys.

The 3 main valleys are Shuzheng Valley, Rize Valley and Zechawa Valley, the sceneries are far more than you expect.  After tour, we drive to airport and fly to Chengdu.

After breakfast, we drive to Panda Base which is hometown of the “National Treasure” - Giant Panda. The reason why we visit here in morning as pandas during this time will be active (breakfast time). Panda Base offers panda-lovers the opportunity to give one of its pandas a quick squeeze for a hefty “donation” (at extra cost). You have to wear gloves, shoe covers and bright blue protective clothing, but if you’re lucky, the panda might even sit on your lap.

Then, we go to visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System which can date back to 2,200 years ago lies on the Mingjiang River. Before it was built, Minjiang River running across the vast Chengdu Plain was quite dangerous and would harm people downriver. Li Bing who was the local governor of Shu in Qin State had a channel cut through Mount Yulei to the west of the city, thus a man-made river came into existence. A dyke was built in the middle of Minjiang river to divide the river into two parts: the inner river and the outer river.In order to control the flood and silt, two spillways were built at the end of the water-dividing dyke. Since then, the irrigation system has helped make Chengdu Plain a "Land of Abundance".

After lunch, we drive back to city center and visit China' s Lane (also called Kuanzhai Lane) where we' ll find many delicious local snacks, lovely souvenirs.

Kuanzhai Xiangzi consists of Kuan Lane (Wide Lane), Zhai Lane (Narrow Lane) and Jing Lane. While, those three lanes have different style.

At Kuan Lane, you will immerse in the leisure life in Chengdu. Killing the time in open-air teahouse and tasting Sichuan dishes and snacks is an unforgettable experience. If you are history or architecture buff, Zhai Lane is the ideal place for you to explore, as well-preserved traditional buildings could be seen here. Jing Lane combines Chinese culture with Western culture. After tour, we drive to hotel.

This morning, we drive to Leshan city. Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya in sitting posture. Begun in the year 713 in Tang dynasty, and finished in the year 803, the statue took people more than 90 years to carve. During these years, thousands of workers had expended their efforts and wisdom on the project.

A monk called Hai Tong initiated the project. His concern was for the safety of the long-suffering people who earned their living around the confluence of three rivers. Tempestuous waters ensured that boat accidents were numerous and the simple people put the disaster down to the presence of a water spirit. So Hai Tong decided to carve a statue beside the river thinking that the Buddha would bring the water spirit under control. Besides, the fallen stones dropped during the carving would reduce the water force there. After 20 years' begging alms, he finally accumulated enough money for the plan. When some local government officials had designs on tempting this amount of money, Hai Tong said that they could get his eyeball but not the money raised for the Buddha. After Hai Tong dug out his eyeball, these officials ran away scared. The project was half done when Hai Tong passed away, and two of his disciples continued the work. After a total of 90 years' hard work, the project was finally completed. Having such a long history and such worldwide fame, renovation of the statue has received extensive attention both at home and abroad.

Then, we drive to hotel in Emeishan city.

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After having breakfast at hotel, we go to Mt. Emei. As one of the four most famous Buddhist mountains in China, Mt. Emei boasts temples and gathers Buddhist culture. In addition, owing to its majestic cliffs, deep valleys, flying waterfalls, sea cloud and verdant forests, the mountain has been reputed as 'a beauty spot under heaven' by Chinese people since ancient times. There are four scenic regions: Baoguo Temple, Wannian Temple, Qingyin Pavilion and Golden Summit.

When we reach top of golden summit, we' ll see snowy mountains in west and vast plain in east. There are four spectacles at golden summit: clouds sea, sunrise, Buddha rays and saint lamps. In 1996 Mt. Emei was enlisted in the world natural and cultural heritage by the UNESCO.

Mt. Emei has a long history. According to the archaeological material, people in remote ancient times have lived in this place. As early as 5,000 years ago, the Emperor Xuanyuan paid two visits here to learn Tao thoughts. Today the Buddhist culture has become the main body of Emei Culture. The Buddhist architecture, music, grottos and paintings in the mountain all reflect rich religious flavor and culture.

Afterwards, we drive back to Chengdu and visit Jinli ancient street which is a pedestrian street where the buildings were originally built during Qing dynasty. We can find many Sichuan dishes and snacks there. After tour, we drive to hotel.

The driver will meet you at hotel lobby (about 12:20 noon), then we drive to airport and fly back to Shanghai.