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16 Days Through a Moon Gate - Sichuan & Yunnan Tour Package Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights Priced From: $12,695 pp dbl. occ Dates: May 
With Tour Director Devin Gwie
Tour Itinerary Days 1-2 USA/Hong Kong, China Board an overnight flight to Hong Kong. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Day 3 Hong Kong/Chengdu Fly to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, an area renowned for its scenic beauty. This afternoon, visit the Wuhousi Temple, a monument to second-century military strategist Zhuge Liang, still revered for his wisdom today. Shangri-La Hotel, Xian B L D Day 4 Chengdu Visit the Panda Research Institute, one of the premier facilities in China fighting to preserve this endangered national icon. Follow this with a stop at the Sanxingdui Bronze Museum, which houses items excavated from a site believed to have been inhabited some 3,000 years ago. Proceed to the archaeological site of Jinsha, whose culture rose to prominence around 1000 BC. After dinner, attend a traditional bian lian performance by the Sichuan Opera, a distinctive Sichuan art form in which the performers' elaborate masks change with astonishing speed. Shangri-La Hotel, Xian B L D Day 5 Chengdu/Huanglong/Jiuzhaigou Fly to Jiuzhaigou, located in a deep valley of stunning natural beauty in northern Sichuan. Visit the spectacular scenery of Huanglong, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sheraton Jiuzhaigou Resort B L D Day 6 Jiuzhaigou/Jiuzhaizhou Scenic Area/Jiuzhaigou Spend a full day enjoying the Jiuzhaizhou scenic area, home to unrivaled emerald lakes, layered waterfalls, colorful forests, snow peaks and Tibetan folk villages. Sheraton Jiuzhaigou Resort B L D Day 7 Jiuzhaigou/Chengdu/Emei Shan Fly to Chengdu and drive to Emei Shan, one of the four most sacred Buddhist mountains in China. The mountain draws visitors ranging from eager climbers to devout Buddhist pilgrims, who flock to the more than 70 shrines that dot the mountain slopes.Hong Zhu Hotel B L D Day 8 Emei Shan Discover the 230-foot-tall Leshan Giant Buddha, carved into the side of Lingyun Mountain. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this statue is so massive that 100 people can sit between its feet. Continue exploring this scenic area this afternoon. Hong Zhu Hotel B L D Grand Park Hotel B L D Banyan Tree Lijiang B L D B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our China vacation specialist. Contact : Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252 5/10 |
The scenic beauty on this journey is breathtaking, from the natural splendors of Huanglong to the beautiful metropolis of Kunming. Cultural treasures are also abundant, including traditional folk performances in Chengdu and ancient temples throughout the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.
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