Amcan Travel
invites you go deep into the Panda Reservation in Wolong, outside of
Chengdu, this is not a zoo, but wild land nestled at 6,500 feet (1,980 m)
in the lush mountains, you are to visit and pet this almost extinct
animal. Also visit Jiuzhaigou, a National Park and UNESCO World
Heritage site.
10 Days In Panda Land - Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong and Wolong
- Package includes:
- All international from West Coast and China domestic airfares
- Services of local English-speaking escort, admissions
- 4 star hotel(and local best)accommodations (based on double occupancy)
- Ground transportation and transfers
- Meals listed. B-Breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner SD-Special dinner
- All service charges and hotel taxes
- Package excludes:
- Airport departure taxes
- Chinese Visa ($200 with 2 weeks processing time)
- Gratuities to guide/driver
- Departure dates:
- Every third Tuesday of the month, May - October 2011
- Day 1 West Coast/Guangzhou
- Depart this evening via China Southern Airlines.
- Day 2 En route
- Day 3 Guangzhou/Chengdu (D)
- Arrive Guangzhou early this morning and connect to Chengdu. Upon
your arrival in Chengdu -- known as the "Land of Fish
and Rice" -- you will be met by the local guide and
transferred to the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza (or similar).
- Day 4 Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou (AB, L, D)
- 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 the Sheraton (or similar).
- Day 5 Jiuzhaigou (AB, L, D)
- 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.
- Day 6 Jiuzhaigou/Huanglong/Maoxian (AB, L, D)
- 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 Maoxian International Hotel (or similar).
- Day 7 Maoxian/Wolong (B, L, D)
- 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). Overnight at
Panda Inn (or similar).
- Day 8 Wolong/Chengdu (B, L, D)
- 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 into
the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza (or similar). In the afternoon visit the
thatched cottage of Du Fu, a celebrated Tang Dynasty poet.
- Day 9 Chengdu (AB, L, SD)
- 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.
- Day 10 Chengdu / USA (AB)
- Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the USA.
- Total Price:
- $3195 per person based on double occupancy. Guaranteed departure.
- Single Supplement $600.
- Payment:
- Cash/check only, credit card payment has 5% surcharge.
- Add-on fare from other US cities available.
For more information, contact Ms. Barbara Hua Ye at our Seattle office.