Day 01	/Shanghai
Day 02	Shanghai/Chengdu
Day 03	Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou
Day 04	Jiuzhaigou
Day 05	Jiuzhaigou/Huanglong/Maoxian
Day 06	Maoxian/Wolong
Day 07	Wolong/Chengdu
Day 08	Chengdu
Day 09	Chengdu / Beijing
Day 10	Beijing
Day 11	Beijing/

Day 01  / Shanghai
Upon arrival Shanghai, You will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel.
Day 02 Shanghai /Chengdu
Morning at leisure. Fly to Chengdu in the afternoon. Upon your arrival in Chengdu – known as “the Land of Fish and Rice”, you will be met by the local guide and transferred to your hotel. (B)
Day 03 Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou
Visit to the renowned Panda Research Center in the morning. Enjoy a sumptuous Sichuan lunch before transfer to the airport for your flight to Jiuzhaigou, “valley of nine villages”, which takes its name from the nine Tibetan villages scattered in the valley. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 04 Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou, a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site, is often called a fairyland by the Chinese because of its pristine, otherworldly beauty. Spend the entire day exploring the scenic forests, luminous pools, lakes and waterfalls of the park. (B/L/D)
Day 05 Jiuzhaigou/Huanglong/Maoxian
Drive 2-1/2 hours to Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Scenic Area with its multi-colored limestone ponds and waterfalls, also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Huanglong for half a day then continue to Maoxian and check into your hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 06 Maoxian/Wolong
Drive to Wolong Nature Reserve, where scientists have established a successful breeding program for the Giant Panda. Walk the trails and observe the pandas in their natural habitat. The Reserve is also home to several Lesser Pandas (also known as Red Pandas). (B/L/D)
Day 07 Wolong/Chengdu
You’ll have some time to continue your exploration of Wolong Nature Reserve before departing to Dujiangyan, site of one of the engineering wonders of the world, an ancient irrigation system still in use today. Return to Chengdu in the afternoon and check  in your hotel. In the afternoon visit the thatched cottage of Du Fu, a celebrated Tang Dynasty poet. (B/L/D)
Day 08 Chengdu
Full day sightseeing in Chengdu, including Wangjiang Bamboo Park, with over 150 varieties of bamboo from China. Japan and Southeast Asia. You’ll also visit People’s Park, a silk brocade workshop, a traditional teahouse, and the birds and flowers market. This evening enjoy a dinner of Sichuan Snacks, and enjoy a performance of traditional Sichuan style opera. (B/L/SD)
Day 09 Chengdu / Beijing
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing . Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (B)
Day 10 Beijing
Full day at leisure in Beijing. (B)
Day 11    Beijing /
Before transferred to the airport, you are free to have the last chance for shopping or to explore this booming city. (B)

This tour features 4 star twin share hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, 6 lunches, 6 dinners, all transfers/transportation in air conditioned buses, English speaking guide, all domestic flights, all sightseeing and entrance fees, 1 soft drink with every meal. Special treats includesumptuous Sichuan cuisine, and Sichuan Opera performance in Chengdu.

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Land only price $1790/pp
China domestic Airport taxes*: $48