5 Days Chengdu Panda Jiuzhaigou Flight Tour

Chengdu Panda Base

Jinli Ancient Street

Today after breakfast, we will firstly pay a visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (known as Chengdu Panda Base), where we can explore the daily life of the cute pandas and get close to the lovely creatures. Then move on to Wenshu Temple, a typical ancient monastery of Qing Dynasty in Chengdu downtown.

In the afternoon, we will 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. Then move on to 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.

Stay overnight in Chengdu

Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport

Huanglong Valley

Today after breakfast, you will be escorted to Chengdu Shuangliu International airport for the onward flight to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport (Jiuhuang Airport), which takes about 50 minutes.

Upon your arrival at Jiuhuang Airport, head to have a local featured lunch. Then move to the Huanglong Valley (Yellow Dragon Valley), about 60km east of Jiuhuang Airport, well known for its colorful lakes, snow clad mountains, valleys and virgin forest.

After the visit, get to Jiuzhaigou, 90km northwest of Huanglong, by a 3-hour driving escorted by your personal tour guide and driver. Upon arrival, check in Jiuzhaigou Local Hotel for a good rest tonight.

The differences between Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong:
1. Location:
Huanglong is not belonged to Jiuzhaigou, but a tourist site in Songpan County, Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
While Jiuzhaigou is located in Jiuzhai County, Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.

2. High Altitude:
Jiuzhaigou with an average high altitude of 2,500 meters; the odds of high altitude sickness is low; Huanglong with an average high altitude of 3,500-4,000 meters with higher risk of altitude sickness. Check the most detailed information about the High Altitude Sickness.

3. Scenic views:
Jiuzhaigou is well known for the colorful forest, double waterfalls, green lakes, snow-capped mountains and Tibetan folk customs;
While Huanglong is honored with its calcified landscape; the highlight is the five-colored lake.

4. Visiting Length
It takes at least one whole day to visit the Jiuzhaigou National Park, while only 3~5 hours for the Huanglong Valley.

5. Transportation
In Huanglong Valley, there are cables for the tourists going up and down the park; In Jiuzhaigou, you can take the sightseeing buses touring around;

6. Opening Time
Jiuzhaigou is open to the public all year around; while Huanglong is closed in the winter usually from November to March.

Stay overnight in Jiuzhaigou

Jiuzhaigou National Park

Jiuzhaigou National Park

Today you will visit Jiuzhaigou National Park, well-known as a Fairy Land. Home to nine Tibetan villages scattered in its 720 sq., it consists of three valleys – Rize Valley, Shuzheng Valley and Zechawa Valley formed a shape of “Y”. There are 114 lakes, 47 springs, 17 groups of waterfalls, 11 rapids and 5 tufa shoals in total.

By using both broadwalks and the shuttle buses, you will explore the wondrous land for a whole day.

After the tour, be escorted to your hotel in Jiuzhaigou.

Stay overnight in Jiuzhaigou

Today you will visit Jiuzhaigou National Park, well-known as a Fairy Land. Home to nine Tibetan villages scattered in its 720 sq., it consists of three valleys – Rize Valley, Shuzheng Valley and Zechawa Valley formed a shape of “Y”. There are 114 lakes, 47 springs, 17 groups of waterfalls, 11 rapids and 5 tufa shoals in total.

By using both broadwalks and the shuttle buses, you will explore the wondrous land for a whole day.

After the tour, be escorted to your hotel in Jiuzhaigou.