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Maximum altitude reached at Mt Emei NINE VILLAGES VALLEY (GN. ° RK. _ RIVER CRUISE CHINA SHANGHAI CHENGDU Y (AN) YICHANG (IN) (1N+2N) f ZHANGIAJIE EMEISHAN (2N) yy oe co OVERNIGHT FLIGHT | CHANGSHA CHONGQING GUILIN (1N + 2N) countryside. Over the next three days, take a side trip to the attractive Goddess or Shennong Stream and enjoy various shore excursions. (B,L,D) Disembark in Chongaing, then fly to Nine Villages Valley (Jiuzhaigou National Park). (B,D) A national park of ragged peaks, sapphire lakes, abundant forests and rushing waterfalls, the Nine Villages Valley, Jiuzhaigou National Park is considered one of China's most beautiful areas. Named after the nine Tibetan settlements scattered through the valley, the park is a World Biosphere Reserve, full of endemic flora and 140 species of birds. Spend the day exploring and later, enjoy traditional lamb skewers. (B,L,D) [ 16: § JZHENG VILLAGE Visit Shuzheng Village, the largest settlement in the park. Spend some time with a local Tibetan family who will give you an insight into daily life in Nine Villages Valley. A lovely afternoon walk takes you from Rhinoceros Lake, passing Tiger Lake ending at Reed Lake ~ an excellent way to really appreciate the local scenery. Pass an old watermill and Tibetan prayer flags en route. (B,L,D) Travelta Hilanglong Valley, Fiome to Ruarées of vivid pools in striking colours, formed by thousands of years of mineral deposits tumbling gently down through the bright green forests. Visit Huanglong Temple, and then fly to Chengdu. (B,L) Travel to Leshan to see the 71-metre-high UNESCO-listed Grand Buddha. Completed in the year 803, it is said that the Buddha's presence has calmed the turbulent waters of the river. View the Buddha from below on a short boat trip. Later, continue to Emeishan. (B,L,D) Mount Emeishan is the cradle of the Buddhist religion in China with the first temple built on its peak in the Ist-century. Pilgrims and tourists mix amongst the lush vegetation and inconspicuous old temples, all admiring the striking and diverse natural beauty of the mountain and its setting. Spend the day soaking up the ambience and exploring. (B,L,D) Dating back to the Han Dynasty, Pingle was a stopping point on the Tea Horse Road. Take time to walk through its maze of teahouse-lined streets before seeing the bamboo forest from above on the Jinji Rope Bridge. Drive back to Chengdu. (B,L) D. CHEN Spend the morning visiting the giant pandas. This afternoon, absorb the culture at People's Park. People-watching here is an endless pleasure, from the lively locals playing mahjong to the singles looking for love in Matchmaker's Corner. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Sichuanese dinner and an optional ‘face-changing’ show. (B,D) DREAMS OF NATURE GO BEYOND CHINA Towering pinnacles swathed in mist, majestic mountains and verdant nature are just some of the wonders included on this scenic journey. Due to the hiking on this tour a good level of fitness is required. PRICES & DEPARTURES ie ona acum 07 Sep-29 Sep $8,680 04 Apr-26 Apr $8,880 05 Sep-27Sep $8,880 09 May - 31 May $8,880 10 Oct-01 Nov $8,880 Flight and supplement information * Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth * Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available upon request * Land only (Guilin - Chengdu) 21 days from $7,680 per person, twin share * Single supplement from $1,680 Important note Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 01 September 2022, subject to change. Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights’ accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost. Customary tipping amount of approximately RMB1,120pp (AUS269pp) is paid locally in China. Call for our 2025 pricing and departures Fly fo Australi, amiving home the same or following day. (B) Enjoy flexibility, your own guide and vehicle.
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