| Day 11 Chengdu ( B,L ) |
| In the morning, we visit Chengdu Panda Base(the feeding time is 08:00am-08:30am & 14:00pm-14:30pm). Then we drive to Leshan, take a boat ride to see Giant Buhhda. Enjoy the landscape of Chengdu Plain on the way. Afterwards we drive to Mt. E'mei. Stay overnight in the hotel at the foot of Mountain E'mei. (You might also choose to stay overnight on Wannian Temple, simple facilities, but it is a very special experience to be a one-day Chinese monk) |
| The Baoguo Temple | The Baoguo Temple (Nation-dedicating Temple) is the first temple one meets along the mountain way and stresses love and patriotism. The temple has the typical structure of Chinese ancient garden covers an area of more than 10 acres. Every yard of the temple is quite different from another by its un…… | | Leshan Giant Buddha | Leshan Giant Buddha is one of the most magnificent tourist attractions in Sichuan Province . It's located on the Westside of Xiluan Peak ( Phoenix Perched Peak ) of Mount Lingyun , just east of Leshan City . | | Chengdu Panda Base | In 1987, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Research Base) was established on Futou Shan, an almost barren hill, where the soil was poor and not suitable for farming. This first phase of the project only covered an area of 5.5 hectares. Giant pandas and scientists from the Chengdu Zo…… |
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| [ Optional ] Sichuan Hotpot: Sichuan Hotpot has its history of at least 1700 years, first eaten by poor boatmen of the Yangtze River. People use some chicken to basic stock, then add many types of mushrooms, vegetables and hot peppers, with many flavorings and seasonings. |
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| Day 12 Chengdu ( B,L ) |
| Visit Wannian Temple. The tour coach stop at cable car terminal, and you need to take 10 minute cable car, climb up 88 steps to visit Wannian Temple. After visiting, you might walk down the E' Mei Mountain (3 hours walking), or you might take cable car and tour coach to go down. Drive back to Chengdu. |
| Wannian Temple | The Wannian Temple of 10000 Years is the oldest surviving Emei Temple (reconstructed in the 9 th century). Its dedicated to the man on the white elephant, the Bodhisattva Puxian, who is the protector of the mountain. | | Mount E'mei | MT. Emei is about 160 kilometers southwest of Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It extends for over a hundred kilometers and resembles the fine eyebrow of an ancient Chinese beauty from afar. |
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| [ Optional ] Visit a teahouse at night: The life in tea house is one of the most important entertainment for locals. Shufengyayun once was a teahouse, where permance of Sichuan opera, acrobatic show can be seen there. In recent years, Shufengyayun gathers the distinguished actors in Sichuan Province once again and holds Sichuan Opera Unique Skills Performance at night. |
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| Day 13 Chengdu, Guilin ( B,L ) |
| Transfer to Chengdu airport for your flight to Guilin. Upon arrival at Guilin airport, pickup by our English speaking tour guide and drive to Longsheng directly (about 2.5 hours), to visit Ping'an Longji Rice Terrace. Stay in the mountain village overnight. |
| Guilin | Guilin, blessed with stunning natural splendor, is a scenic town in North Guangxi, China, ranked top 10 tourist destinations in China. Popular sights include the Li River Cruise, Seven Star Park, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, etc.. | | Longji Rice Terrace | Longji Rice Terraces, located in Longsheng County about 2 hours from Guilin, are built into the hillsides, nearby Pingan village. The terraces look like great chains or ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the hill... |
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| [ Optional ] Huangluo Yao Longhair Village: Huangluo Yao village is located at the foot of a mountain with a beautiful river zig-zagging around Longsheng rice terrace. It was known for the long hairs of Yao ethnic women. They use a long cloth to twist the hair into a knot, go down to the river to wash their hair in summer time. |
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| Day 14 Guilin ( B,L ) |
| Drive 3 hours to Guilin, visit Daxu old town, stay overnight in the Foggy Resort Hotel. The hotel is located in the middle of large areas of rice paddies, 10 minute walking to the beautiful Li River. The hotel outdoor swimming pool is a good place for the hot summer night. |
| Daxu Ancient Town | Daxu Ancient Town, a great display of traditional Chinese architecture and culture, enjoys over 1000 years history and is one of the “Four Old Towns” in China. You can meet with bluestone covered old-street, well-preserved old houses and many workshops, having a glimpse of ancient China. |
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| [ Optional ] Cormorant Bird catching fish: Cormorant Fishing is unique in China, which has been existed for hundreds of years already. This way of fishing is that the well-trained cormorants dive into the water to hunt for fish after receiving orders from fisherman. The fisherman usually rewards them with one or two very small fish to encourage them. |
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| Day 15 Guilin ( B,L ) |
| Visit Crown Cave in walking distance. Take the Li River Cruise to Yangshuo after 1 hour visit in the cave. The total Cruise Journey is around 30 Kilometers and takes 4 hours. Free time in Yangshuo. |
| West Street | It is an ancient street with a history of over 1,400 years and lies in the heart of Yangshuo. It now draws visitors for its unique mix of cultures. The 2000-m-long street enjoys various bars, cafes, restaurants,art crafts and souvenir stores, foreign language clubs and even Kungfu schools. | | Crown Cave | Crown Cave: It is located in Caoping Village, 29km south of Guilin city, is one of the most famous tourist spots along Li River. Taking the shape of a crown. The cave lasts for 12km, and only 3km near the river is explored. Due to the perennial obturation, the cave was well preserved. Inside the cav…… | | Li River Cruise | Li River boasts the largest and most beautiful scenic area in China, her landscape decorated with rolling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves, leisurely boats. Cruising on Li River, you can respire fresh air, feel the gentle breeze and appreciate the fabulous landscape on both sides. |
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| [ Optional ] Impression Sanjie Liu: With 12 mountain peaks and the Li River as its background, unlike performances with traditional artificial stage, the Impression Liu Sanjie is a large outdoor awe-inspiring night performance. It lasts for 70 minutes and over 600 actors and actresses are involved. All the actors are local residents. Book show tickets + hotel delivery service: http://www.chinadiscover.net/china-tour/guilinguide/yangshuo-liusanjie.htm |
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