An action-packed tour taking in Sichuan, the birthplace of the renowned-style cuisine enjoyed worldwide. The city of Chengdu is professional and relaxed, an unusual characteristic for a city with a legacy of many Fortune 500 offices and a thriving middle class. An easy city to explore with its archaeological treasures. Drive out of town with your local expert guide to visit Mount Emei, one of the holy Buddhist mountains, featuring 76 Buddhist monasteries of the Ming and Qing period. Monkeys abound and vendors sell treats that you can hand feed to these residents. The climate is cool and the scenery spectacular. After a relaxing evening travel back to Chengdu via Leshan, home of the world largest stone carved Buddha at over 71 metres. Experience this rare global treasure from a variety of views including up close and from a trip on the river below. Back in Chengdu experience the Panda conservation centre where you can meet Pandas and even hold a baby Panda on your lap (for an extra fee paid to the conservation center). This tour includes deluxe lunches per itinerary, private vehicle transfers, expert English-speaking guides, activities and entrance fees.

Take an Airport/hotel/train transfer in Chengdu with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking Guide in Chengdu.

This historic city is believed to contain some of the oldest established city in the world. With such world renowned sites as the Temple of Marquis Wu, Du Fu's Thatched Cottage, Wang Jian Tomb, River-viewing Pavilion, River Funan, Baoguang Temple, Giant Panda Breeding Base, Dujiangyan Ancient Water Project, Mount Qingchengshan and Xiling Snow Mountain, Chendu is one of the world's most interesting places to visit. Right in the centre of it all stands the Yinhe Dynasty Hotel, convenient to the business district, shopping and restaurants. Furnished deluxe rooms and suites are tastefully decorated with modern decor.

Chengdu is noted rich culture, gateway to the Himalaya foothills and the famous Panda reserves. Some of the major sights include: The Bronze Museum contains over a thousand cultural relics unearthed from the Sanxingdui site. That was the catalyst to the discovery of a mysterious ancient kingdom of Shu, illuminating the bronze culture. Wolong Panda Reserve is a state natural reserve of 200,000 hectares created in 1963. Sixty-seven captive pandas are among 150 pandas in the Reserve managed by the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.

Full Day transfer and tour between Chengdu and the holy Buddhist Emei Mountain. With a cultural history dating back over 200 years, UNESCO world heritage site Emei Shan (Mountain) is one of China's four sacred Buddhist Mountains. Enjoy the panoramic natural beauty from the Golden Summit and tour local holy sites such as Bagao Temple, a 10 acre Ming Dynasty complex located at the foot of the mountain. Cable car and deluxe lunch included.
Enjoy lunch (included in tour price).

Located near the Bao Guo Temple, at the foot of the famous Emei Mountain, the Grand Hotel Emeishan offers comfortable guestrooms that are equipped with a range of amenities to ensure a relaxing stay. The Shu Zhen Restaurant, with a seating capacity of 400 people, serves a rich selection of authentic local flavors for you to relish. For recreation, take advantage of the sauna and gymnasium provided on-site. Offering breathtaking views of the mountain, as well as comfortable facilities, Grand Hotel Emeishan is a great destination for a relaxing holiday.

Mount Emei is in Sichuan province of Western China. At 3,099 metres (10,167 ft), Mt. Emei is the highest of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China. Mt. Emei was make a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. This is the location of the first Buddhist temple built in China in the 1st century CE. The site has seventy-six Buddhist monasteries of the Ming and Qing period, most of them located near the mountain top. The monasteries demonstrate a flexible architectural style that adapts to the landscape. The fixed plans of Buddhist monasteries of earlier periods are modified or ignored in order to made full use of the natural scenery. 16th and 17th century sources allude to the practice of martial arts in the monasteries of Mount Emei, the earliest reference to the Shaolin Monastery as Chinese boxing's place of origin.

Full Day transfer and tour between Chengdu and the holy Buddhist Emei Mountain. En route visit the UNESCO world heritage site, Leshan Giant Buddha. Carved into the cliffside overlooking the Min, Qinyi and Dadu rivers between 713 and 803 AD, this 71 meter tall Buddha is the largest in the world. View the Buddha from different perspectives including a boat ride. Deluxe lunch included.
Enjoy lunch (included in tour price).

This historic city is believed to contain some of the oldest established city in the world. With such world renowned sites as the Temple of Marquis Wu, Du Fu's Thatched Cottage, Wang Jian Tomb, River-viewing Pavilion, River Funan, Baoguang Temple, Giant Panda Breeding Base, Dujiangyan Ancient Water Project, Mount Qingchengshan and Xiling Snow Mountain, Chendu is one of the world's most interesting places to visit. Right in the centre of it all stands the Yinhe Dynasty Hotel, convenient to the business district, shopping and restaurants. Furnished deluxe rooms and suites are tastefully decorated with modern decor.

In the morning visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, which was set up in 1990 to ensure the survival of China's living national treasure. This place provides visitors with a rare chance to glimpse this cute and cuddly icon - a real highlight! And then off to the Wuhou Shrine which is situated in the southern suburb of Chengdu. Wuhou might be translated as "minister or war". That was the title given to ZhugeLiang, a famous military strategist of the three Kingdoms period (AD220-280), immortalised in one of the classics of Chinese literature, the tale of the Three Kingdoms. Lunch is included Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Take an Airport/hotel/train transfer in Chengdu with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking Guide in Chengdu.

Depart from Chengdu airport - end of itinerary.