Walk to the foot of the Buddha
Chengdu Pandas are eating their meal of bamboo
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Wuhou Temple, surrounded by old cypresses and classical red walls
Ear Cleaning in Jinli ancient street

3 Days Chengdu Panda Leshan Dujiangyan Highlights Tour

Tour Outline: 3 Days & 2 Nights
Chengdu - Chengdu Panda Base - Leshan Giant Buddha - Chengdu (1N) - Qingchengshan - Dujiangyan Irrigation System - Chengdu (1N)

Overview
Itinerary
Service Inclusion

Trip Overview

The essential Chengdu & around tour is just that...essential on incredible sights, experiences & relaxing time. From the hustle and bustle of Chengdu, to the serenity of lush holy mountain Qingcheng Shan, a Taoist retreat for more than 2000 years covered in dripping-wet forests, to the world's tallest Buddha in Leshan, and to the beautiful home of nearly 50 giant and red pandas, it's all here. Finish it up with the all-inclusive private tour package, and unfold Chengdu's best in three days.

[Chengdu Panda Base] Know the daily life of the cute pandas and get close to the lovely creatures;
[Leshan Giant Buddha] Visit the tallest stone Buddha statue with 71m height in the world, which was carved on the cliff;
[Qingcheng Mountain] Spend time with nature on a hike up the mountain and learn the legends of the temples;
[Dujiangyan Irrigation System] Discover the scientific marvels of the project and the temples and parks surrounded;
[Renmin Park] Enjoy the typical leisure lifestyle of Chengdu, Sichuan;
[Wuhou Temple] See the temple surrounded by old cypresses and classical red walls, in memory of Zhuge Liang.

Best Time to Visit

All year round
Physical Demands

Very leisure tour; zero physical demand

Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1: Chengdu to Leshan Tour: Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Buddha (L, D)

Leshan Giant Buddha

Chengdu Giant Panda

In the morning, our tour guide & driver will pick you up from your hotel, and drive to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (known as Chengdu Panda Base) which is the best possible environment for rearing and breeding. Here, you can explore the daily life of the cute pandas, and see them eating bamboo at their active time (from 9 o’clock to 11 o’clock).

After lunch, drive about 154km to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha with the height of 71 meter, sitting at the confluence of three rivers. It is the tallest stone Buddha statue in the world. It was carved on the cliff of Lingyun Mountain in order to suppress the flood. Enjoy spectacular view of the huge statue as you walking down through the narrow staircases to the foot of the Buddha.

After tour, be transferred back to your hotel in Chengdu downtown.

Stay overnight in Chengdu

Drive 16km (Chengdu - Panda Base), 154km (Chengdu - Leshan)
Altitude: Chengdu (540m), Leshan (448m)
Internet & Wifi
Hotel: Chengdu business hotel
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Chengdu to Dujiangyan Tour: Qingchengshan, Dujiangyan Irrigation System (B, L, D)

Bird's View of Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Qingcheng Mountain

Today after breakfast, we will drive from Chengdu to Qingchengshan ( Mount Qingcheng ), the home of Taoism. Hike to Yuecheng Lake which lying quietly at the middle of the mountain. En route, experience the culture of Taoism in passing by temples and enjoy the fresh air in the forest. Then visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, which was built in 256 BC. You will see how it is still working to irrigate Chengdu plain and be amazed by the wisdom of ancient human. Then drive back to Chengdu.

Stay overnight in Chengdu

Today drive 152km, hike about 20 minutes
Qingchengshan (726m-2434m), Dujiangyan (590m)
Internet & Wifi
Hotel: Chengdu business hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Chengdu Day Tour: Wuhou Temple, Jinli Street, Renmin Park and Airport Drop-off (B)

Jinli Ancient Street

Ear Cleaning in Chengdu Renmin Park

In the morning, our tour guide & driver will pick you up from your hotel, and drive to visit Wuhou Temple, a temple in memory of Zhuge Liang who was the most famous Military strategist in the Three Kingdoms. Surrounded by old cypresses and classical red walls, the temple has an atmosphere of nostalgia. Then visit Jinli Ancient Street, one of the oldest streets to appreciate the local snacks and artifacts. The elegant style of the architectures tells you what Sichuan looks like during the Qing Dynasty.

Then move to visit Renmin Park, to experience the most authentic Chengdu local life. Having a cup of tea in a traditional teahouse, watching the local old couples dancing. You will enjoy typical leisure lifestyle of Chengdu.

According to your flight departing time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to your next destination.

Drive about 18km to airport
Altitude: Chengdu (540m)
Internet & Wifi: No
Hotel: No
Meals: Breakfast

Price Details & Guide

Price Inclusions

Private transportation to the destinations and sites listed in the itinerary; ranging from 4WD land cruiser to bus depending on the group size and trip route; car gasoline, road toll and in-transport refreshments (free bottles of water, air pillow and headscarf) are included;
Lodging: two nights in Chengdu business hotel;
Private experienced English-speaking trip leader;
Hotel/ Airport/railway station pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour;
Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the itinerary;
Meals: listed in the itinerary ( 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners );
First aid kit;
A coverage of 300,000RMB Chartis travel insurance;

Price Exclusions

International and domestic flight/train to Chengdu (Note: we accept the domestic flight/train tickets booking to Chengdu from other cities in advance, check the updated ticket availibility and cost with your travel consultant);
Meals that are not specified in the itinerary (Averagely a meal in the 3rdpole region cost 3~10USD per person);
Tips and gratuities for the trip leader and driver;
The expense of a personal nature like alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc;
Optional activities and excursions not specified in the itinerary;
China Entry visa fees;

Itinerary Alteration

Once we receive your tour deposit, which is followed by signing the contract, your reservation is secured with legitimacy. Our staff will reserve the accommodation, vehicle, site tickets, meals and more, and pay the deposit for our suppliers. So if you want to alter to another itinerary, you need to cover the deposit we've paid, while no service charge is needed if you make some changes on the itinerary you booked.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you cancel the tour because of your personal issues, you will be liable to pay cancellation charges that are bounded by 3rdpoletour.com cancellation policy as follows:

1.) If you cancel the tour more than 30 days before the trip starts, you will forfeit 10% of the total land cost per person;
2.) If you cancel the tour 15-30 days prior to your trip start date, 20% of your total land tour cost will be forfeited as a cancellation fee.
3.) If you cancel the tour 7-15 days before the trip starts, you will forfeit 30% of land cost.
4.) If you cancel the tour 7 days prior to your tour start date, you will forfeit 50% of land cost.
5.) If you fail to show up or cancel at your scheduled arrival time without prior notice or later than that, you will forfeit 100% of the land cost.

If the tour has to be cancelled because of the natural disaster or the government restrictions that is beyond both parties control, we will charge only USD50 per person, this is just the service fee and larbor fee during the preparation. This is a rare occurrence!

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