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Chengdu & Jiuzhaigou
6-Day Tour

Giant Pandas · Dujiangyan Irrigation · Huanglong Colorful Pools · Jiuzhaigou Fairyland Lakes · Sichuan Opera — the best of Sichuan in one seamless journey.

Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
Cities Chengdu · Jiuzhaigou
Style Private · Guided
Tour Highlights

What You'll Experience

Jiuzhaigou turquoise lake Giant panda eating bamboo Huanglong Five-Color Pools Sichuan Opera face-changing Dujiangyan Irrigation System Kuanzhai Alley
01
Jiuzhaigou Valley — World Heritage Fairyland
Turquoise lakes, layered waterfalls and painted forests in China's most dreamlike national park
01 Jiuzhaigou Valley →
02 Giant Panda Base →
03 Huanglong Colorful Pools →
04 Sichuan Opera & Hotpot →
05 Dujiangyan Irrigation →
06 Kuanzhai & Wenshu →
Day-by-Day

Tour Itinerary

01
Day

Welcome to Chengdu

Airport / Station → Hotel
Mehood Elegant Hotel Chengdu
All Day

Airport / Station Pickup

Upon arrival at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport or the railway station, your English-speaking guide and private driver will be waiting with a personalized welcome sign. Transfer to your hotel in a luxury 7-seater MPV.

Evening

Free Time at Leisure

The rest of the day is yours to relax and acclimate. Your guide will be happy to recommend nearby teahouses or a gentle evening stroll around Wenshu Monastery's quiet lanes.

Airport pickup with welcome sign Private 7-seater MPV Luxury MPV interior Taikoo Li, Chengdu
Mehood Elegant Hotel exterior Mehood Elegant Hotel room Mehood Elegant Hotel restaurant Mehood Elegant Hotel room

Mehood Elegant Hotel Chengdu or similar

02
Day

Pandas & Dujiangyan

Panda Base → Dujiangyan → Chengdu
Mehood Elegant Hotel Chengdu
Morning

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base

Visit the world-renowned Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, home to over 80 giant pandas and red pandas. Watch them at their most active during morning feeding time. Learn about conservation efforts and see baby pandas in the nursery.

Afternoon

Dujiangyan Irrigation — Yantian Cave & Zhongshu Pavilion

Explore the 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage site and engineering marvel that still functions today. Visit Yantian Cave and Zhongshu Pavilion for panoramic views of the Min River and ancient waterworks.

Evening

Blue Tears Light Show

Witness the spectacular "Blue Tears" illumination at Dujiangyan — a mesmerizing nighttime light and water show along the river, creating an ethereal blue glow across the ancient landscape.

Giant pandas at Chengdu Panda Base Dujiangyan Irrigation System Yantianwo Panda Square selfie panda Red panda resting on branch
Mehood Elegant Hotel exterior Mehood Elegant Hotel room Mehood Elegant Hotel restaurant Mehood Elegant Hotel room

Mehood Elegant Hotel Chengdu or similar

03
Day

High-Speed Train to Huanglong

Chengdu → Huanglong → Jiuzhaigou
Grand Rezen Jiuzhaigou Resort
Morning

High-Speed Train: Chengdu East → Huanglong Jiuzhai

Board the high-speed train (C5792, 10:06–12:34) from Chengdu East to Huanglong Jiuzhai Station. Enjoy the scenic 2.5-hour journey through mountains and valleys as you ascend to the Tibetan Plateau.

Afternoon

Huanglong National Park

Visit Huanglong, famous for its stunning travertine terraces, colorful pools, and snow-capped peaks. Take the cable car up and walk through the golden dragon-shaped valley to the magnificent Five-Color Ponds. A true natural wonder at 3,500m altitude.

Evening

Transfer to Jiuzhaigou

Drive to your resort near Jiuzhaigou National Park. Rest and prepare for tomorrow's full-day exploration of the valley.

High-speed train to Huanglong Huanglong Five-Color Pools Huanglong travertine terraces Jiuzhaigou lake at dusk
Grand Rezen Resort lobby Grand Rezen Resort room Grand Rezen Resort restaurant Grand Rezen Resort room

Grand Rezen Jiuzhaigou Resort or similar

04
Day

Jiuzhaigou Valley — Full Day

World Heritage Fairyland
Grand Rezen Jiuzhaigou Resort
Morning

Jiuzhaigou Valley — Y-shape Branches

Spend the full day exploring Jiuzhaigou Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known as "Fairyland on Earth." Take the sightseeing bus through the Y-shaped valley, visiting the iconic Five Flower Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall, and Mirror Lake with their impossible turquoise and emerald colors.

Afternoon

Nuorilang & Long Lake

Continue to Nuorilang Waterfall, one of China's most spectacular waterfalls, and Long Lake, the deepest and largest lake in Jiuzhaigou. Every turn reveals postcard-perfect scenery of crystal-clear lakes, multi-tiered waterfalls, and pristine forest.

Evening

Jiuzhai Ancient Love Performance (VIP)

Enjoy the spectacular "Jiuzhai Ancient Love" show from VIP seats — a grand outdoor performance telling the love story and cultural heritage of the Tibetan and Qiang peoples through acrobatics, dance, and stunning stage effects.

Nuorilang Waterfall Jiuzhaigou turquoise lake Five Flower Lake Jiuzhai Ancient Love performance
Grand Rezen Resort lobby Grand Rezen Resort room Grand Rezen Resort restaurant Grand Rezen Resort room

Grand Rezen Jiuzhaigou Resort or similar

05
Day

Return to Chengdu & Cultural Evening

Jiuzhaigou → Chengdu
Mehood Elegant Hotel Chengdu
Morning

High-Speed Train: Huanglong Jiuzhai → Chengdu East

Board the morning high-speed train (C5784, 09:04–10:45) back to Chengdu. Arrive in under two hours and transfer to your hotel.

Afternoon

Wenshu Temple & Kuanzhai Alley

Visit Wenshu Temple, Chengdu's best-preserved Buddhist monastery, and experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. Then stroll through Kuanzhai Alley (Wide and Narrow Alleys) — a historic cultural district of Qing Dynasty architecture, tea houses, and boutique shops.

Evening

Sichuan Opera Face-Changing & Hotpot Dinner

Enjoy an authentic Sichuan hotpot dinner while watching the legendary Sichuan Opera Face-Changing performance (Bian Lian) — where performers change masks in fractions of a second. A feast for both the palate and the eyes.

Wenshu Monastery Kuanzhai Alley Sichuan hotpot Sichuan Opera face-changing
Mehood Elegant Hotel exterior Mehood Elegant Hotel room Mehood Elegant Hotel restaurant Mehood Elegant Hotel room

Mehood Elegant Hotel Chengdu or similar

06
Day

Departure

Hotel → Airport / Station
Morning

Until We Meet Again

After breakfast and hotel checkout, your driver will transfer you to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport or the railway station for your onward journey. We hope you enjoyed your Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou adventure!

What's Included

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 3 nights at Mehood Elegant Hotel Chengdu (Wenshu Temple) with daily breakfast
  • 2 nights at Grand Rezen Jiuzhaigou Resort with daily breakfast
  • Private 7-seater luxury MPV with professional driver for all transfers
  • English-speaking tour guide throughout
  • Giant Panda Breeding Research Base entrance
  • Dujiangyan Scenic Area entrance (Yantian Cave & Zhongshu Pavilion)
  • Huanglong National Park entrance + cable car
  • Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park entrance + sightseeing bus
  • Jiuzhai Ancient Love Performance VIP seat
  • Sichuan Opera Face-Changing dinner show
  • High-speed train tickets: Chengdu ↔ Huanglong Jiuzhai
  • Airport/station transfers in Chengdu
  • Travel insurance throughout the tour
  • Online trip-butler support throughout your journey
  • International flights to/from Chengdu
  • China visa fees
  • Lunches and dinners (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, mini-bar)
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended: $8-12/day per person)
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
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Tour Price

One all-inclusive price covers hotels with breakfast, English-speaking guide, all entrance tickets, private transfers and the high-speed trains.

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