5 Days Travel Chengdu-Huanglong-Fairy Jiuzhaigou

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Chengdu

Stop At: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, 1375 Xiongmao Ave, Chenghua Qu, Chengdu Shi, Sichuan Sheng, China, 610016
Upon arrival Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, you will meet with tour guide, next to drive you to hotel. This day is freedom for you to take a good break to prepare for next day itinerary
Duration: 10 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Giant Panda Base-Broad and Narrow Alleys-Jinsha Site Museum

Stop At: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi), No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu 610081 China
Woods and Greenwood(2001) state that many travelers visit Chengdu primarily to see Panda, while others regarding visiting Broad & Narrow Alleys and Jinsha Site Museum as one of meaningful holiday activities. Attachment to social culture based travel destinations could be stronger for numerous travelers those who are first time trip to Chengdu

Itinerary in details

In the morning 9.00 am, guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation on Schedule, and then you will head to first step- Chengdu Panda Base, you will have a special date with the adorable giant pandas in Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center. You could also learn more about the life and habits of the national treasure of China. After lunch 14.00 pm - 16.00 pm, it is suggested that you take a leisure stroll along the Broad and Narrow Alleys of Chengdu, which boast rows of old-style buildings, delicious local snacks, interesting handicrafts and elegant restaurants

16.20 pm drive to Jinsha Site Museum to see the historical items of more than 3,000 years ago. Finally, you will drive back to hotel for dinner at 18.00 pm
Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Chengdu-Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou

Stop At: Huanglong Scenic Valley, Pingsong Street, Songpan County 623300 China
Travelers visiting Huanglong national park and Jiuzhaigou aims for direct experiences with the natural environment(Ballantine & Eagles, 1994) and expect to learn about local social culture in their holidays(Newsome, Dowling, & Moore, 2005)

Itinerary in details

You will take a morning flight from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou. Our local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to visit Huanglong Scenic and Historical Interest Area, a gem in China natural scenery tours. Situated in Songpan County in the northwest of Sichuan, Huanglong is famous for its colorful lakes, snow-capped peaks, glaciers, mountain landscape, diverse forest ecosystems, waterfall and hot springs. The Multi-colored Ponds of different sizes and shapes show various dreamlike colors of yellow, blue, green and brown. In this fairyland, there is also an ancient temple, Huanglong Monastery, which was said to be built in the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). When visiting the temple, you can have a short rest there. Afterwards, you will proceed to Jiuzhaigou for a two-night stay
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Jiuzhaigou

Stop At: Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve, Zhangzha Town, 623400 China
the appreciation of nature views contributes to travelers' attachment to nature-based protected areas(Ednie et al & Kil et al, 2010), there is positive associations were identified between dimensions, including nature scenery and attachment to nature-based tourism destinations, numerous travelers mentioned appreciating nature scenery as a special experience in their trip(Farber & Hall, 2007)

Itinerary in details

This day, you will have a full day sightseeing to Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, the most highlight during the Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou tour itinerary. The well-known Jiuzhaigou Valley is a 35-kilometer long valley with diverse natural beauty. It consists of three main valleys which are at an altitude of about 2,500 meters. The 60,000 hectares of fairyland includes well-protected virgin forests, 108 clear lakes, verdant mountains, and gorgeous waterfalls. The famous attractions you will encounter are the Multi-colored Lake, the Nuorilong Fall, the Long Lake and the Pearl Beach

The Multi-colored Lake is the smallest but most colorful lake in Jiuzhaigou Valley, and is famous for a profusion of colors and limpidity. You will see the colors of azure, light green and orange in the same pond. The Nuorilang Fall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the valley. In Tibetan language, Nuorilang means majestic and grand waterfall. The surging currents rush passionately and dash down in a series of cascades. In the morning, many rainbows can be seen hanging up over the waterfall, which makes the Nuorilang Fall more charming and attractive. When coming to the Long Lake, you will see the s-shape lake meandering in the valley and the crystal water reflecting the snow-capped peaks, verdant forests, blue sky and white clouds.The Pearl Beach is a large calc-sinter flow fanned out the scraggy beach. The clear waters race down the pale yellow beach and tumble down the rocks, throwing up drops of spray, resembling pearls gleaming in the sunshine

Tips: In Jiuzhaigou scenic attraction area there is only one cafeteria with many people queuing up at the buffet all the time. Also, it offers inferior food and poor service that can not come up to our standard, so we do not arrange lunch for you today. We suggest you have a hearty breakfast in the hotel and take some snacks with you to renew physical vigor
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Departure Jiuzhaigou

Stop At: Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve, Zhangzha Town, 623400 China
In the morning, guide and driver will see you off airport. End of this journey. A nice onward journey
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.