Jan.18th-22th Chengdu | 5 Days Classic Leshan & Mount Emei Tour

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Chengdu | 4 Days Classic Leshan & Mount Emei Tour

UNESCO World Heritage Site with Buddhism Culture Tour

Sichuan is a province in southwest China occupying most of the Sichuan Basin and the eastern most part of the Tibetan Plateau between the Jinsha River on the west, the Daba Mountains in the north, and the Yungui Plateau to the south. Sichuan's capital city is Chengdu. 

Chengdu is a city you never want to leave once you arrive. Reputed as a very “laid-back” city, it is so large and diverse abounding with options. You could visit the giant pandas, and support the efforts towards ensuring the survival of Chengdu iconic but endangered species. Or, you could take in other historic legacies, like Jinli Old Street, Wenshu Temple, Three Kingdoms-era Wuhou Temple, the more recent Ming-Qing neighborhoods of the Kuan-Zhai Alley, or the ancient and still-operational Dujiangyan Irrigation System. 

In antiquity, Sichuan was the home of the ancient states of Ba and Shu. Their conquest by Qin strengthened it and paved the way for the First Emperor's unification of China under the Qin dynasty. During the Three Kingdoms era, Liu Bei's Shu was based in Sichuan. The area was devastated in the 17th century by Zhang Xianzhong's rebellion and the area's subsequent Manchu conquest, but recovered to become one of China's most productive areas by the 19th century. 

During the Second World War, Chongqing served as the temporary capital of the Republic of China, making it the focus of Japanese bombing. It was one of the last mainland areas to fall to the Communists during the Chinese Civil War and was divided into four parts from 1949 to 1952, with Chongqing restored two years later. It suffered gravely during the Great Chinese Famine of 1959–61 but remained China's most populous province until Chongqing Municipality was again separated from it in 1997.

The Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya which is a Bodhisattva usually represented as a very stout monk with a broad smile on his face and with his naked breast and paunch exposed to view in sitting posture.

Facing the river, the Buddha has symmetrical posture and looks which have been beautifully captured in its solemn stillness. It is 71 meters (about 233 feet) high, and has 8.3-meter-long (about 27 feet) fingers. The 9-meter-wide (about 30 feet) instep is big enough for one hundred people to sit on and the 24-meter-wide (about 79 feet) shoulder is large enough to be a basketball playground.The statue makes itself the most renowned scenic spot in that city. In December, 1996, the location of the Buddha was included by UNESCO on the list of the World Heritage sites.

Begun in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty, and finished in the year 803, the statue took people more than 90 years to carve. During these years, thousands of workers had expended their efforts and wisdom on the project. As the biggest carved stone Buddha in the world, the Giant Buddha is featured in poetry, song and story.

Having such a long history and such worldwide fame, the renovation of the Buddha has received extensive attention both at home and abroad. The Buddha was nearly destroyed by the erosion of wind and rain before 1963 when the Chinese government began the repairing work. At present, the maintenance work is in progress under the instruction of experts from UNESCO.

Mt. Emei is well-known for its enjoyable natural scenery, extensive Buddhist culture, abundant range of species and unique landform. Thus it gets such titles as 'Kingdom of Plants', 'Geological Museum', 'Animals' Paradise' and 'Buddhist Celestial Mountain'. It is towering, beautiful, old and mysterious. It is like a huge green screen standing in the southwest of the Chengdu Plain. It is the highest one among all the famous sight-seeing mountains in China.

Mt. Emei is one of the four most divine Buddhism Mountains in China. It is a sacred Buddhist haven. This Buddhist legacy mainly contained in the numerous temples and the buildings bears witness to the unusual historical role of the mountain in Buddhism development since the religion was introduced to China over 2,000 years ago. The mountain enjoys great popularity among Buddhists in China. Every morning streams of Buddhism pilgrims armed with joss sticks conquer the steep stairs of the mountain and swarm into the countless temples. Today the Buddhist culture has become the main body of Emei Culture. The Buddhist architecture, music, grottos and paintings in the mountain all reflect rich religious flavor and culture.

On the mountain there are four scenic regions: Baoguo Temple, Wannian Temple, Qingyin Pavilion and Golden Summit. Its main peak, the Golden Summit, is 3079.3 meters above the sea level, seemingly reaching the sky. Standing on the top of it, you can enjoy the snowy mountains in the west and the vast plain in the east. In addition in Golden Summit there are four spectacles: clouds sea, sunrise, Buddha rays and saint lamps. In 1996 Mt. Emei was enlisted in the world natural and cultural heritage by the UNESCO.

For you who want to closely seeing the cute pandas, no matter in Chengdu panda base or in Bifengxia valley, you could find the perfect trip in our best panda tours. Moreover, the trip to Leshan Giant Buddha, and Mount Emei etc. are included in this classic tour here…you will love the trip in “The Land of Abundance”.

Highlights of this Tour

Discover Chengdu's highlights and the world hetitages in Leshan and Mt.Emei on this 5-day classic tour, which not only offers you a chance to spend happy hours with cute pandas, but also an amazing view of the Giant Buddha and the breathtaking scenery from the Golden Summit - the top of Mt. Emei.

• Have fun with the Giant Pandas in the Breeding Research Base in a short distance;

• Experience traditional Chengdu life in Chengdu Old Street and get yourself some souvenirs.

• Take close looks at the largest stone Buddha in the world-the Leshan Giant Buddha;

• Appreciate the most splendid natural scenery and historic Buddhist culture in Mt. Emei.

• Enjoy a cup of traditional Chinese tea and absorb the special atmosphere of Chengdu;
  

• Get a chance to taste the real Sichuan hotpot and experience the most spicy food in China

Chengdu is famous for its leisure living pace and Giant Pandas. During this trip, CET tour guide will company you to explore top attractions in Chengdu one by one. At the same time, you will experience Chengdu traditional culture and cuisine.

Trip Overview

Chengdu is a large but relaxed city, with many natural, cultural, and historical sights in and around it, and it is well-known for lovely giant pandas, and they are the No.1 reason that people visit Chengdu. During this tour, you will take a close look at these cute "China's treasure". Besides Giant Panda, you will experience a leisure and relaxing local life in Chengdu. 

• Day1 Beijing-Chengdu, Take the train from Beijing to Chengdu

• Day2 Chengdu-Leshan Giant Buddha-Baoguo Temple-Mt. Emei, Overnight nearby Mt. Emei

• Day3 Mt. Emei- Golden Summit-Huazang Temple-Wannian Temple-Kuanzhai Alley, Overnight in Chengdu

• Day4 Chengdu-Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding-Wenshu Temple-Renmin Park-Jinli Old Street, Take the train back to Beijing

• Day5 Arrive Beijing

Whether you are looking for beautiful natural scenery, to see rare animals like the pandas, to visit archeological sites with fantastic relics of ancient civilizations that were only discovered about 20 years ago, or just enjoy the cuisine, Chengdu is one of China’s best travel destinations.

Basic Tour Information

Activity Place: Chengdu City, Sichuan Province

Activity Date:  Private Tour provided if you want to go with your family or friends!

• 3th Tour: Jan.18th-Jan.22th

• 4th Tour: Feb.6th-10th

• 5th Tour: Feb.21th-25th

• 6th Tour: Mar.14th-18th

• 7th Tour: Mar.28th-Apr.1st

• 8th Tour: Apr.4th-Apr.8th 

• 9th Tour: Apr.18th-Apr.21th

• 10th Tour: Apr.30th-May.4th
  

• 11th Tour: May.23th-May.27th

• 12th Tour: Jun.6th-Jun.10th

• 13th Tour: Jun.20th-Jun.23th

• 14th Tour: July.18th-July.22th

• 15th Tour: Aug.1st-Aug.5th

• 16th Tour: Aug.15th-Aug.19th

• 17th Tour:Aug.29th-Sep.2nd

• For people who are not in Beijing, if you are interested in our trip as well, feel free to contact us 18514203469.

Leaving Date: Day 1 leave at 11:26am and arrive at Chengdu at 8:44am on Day2 by Z49

Arriving Date: Day 4 leave at 19:21 from Chengdu and will arrive at beijing at 21:06 on Day5 by K818

Meeting point: BeijingXi Train Station(北京西站)，at the Flag Tower of Beijing Train Station (Find CET Green Flag)

Meeting time: 1.5 hours before the leaving time of your train tickets

Trip fee: Berth Train tickets+Local Travelling Bus+Hotel+Meals+CET English Guide

• Normal Price: 2385RMB/pax, pay the deposit 285RMB/pax when you book the trip.

• Group Discount: 2355RMB/pax if 3 or more than 3 seats booked together, pay the deposite 355RMB/pax when you book the trip.

• VIP Price: 2355RMB  ( Buy CET VIP on our wechat offical Menu), pay the deposit fee 255RMB/pax when you book the trip.

• Note: The left 2000RMB trip fee will be collected when this trip is confirmed. 

Optional Transport: In fact, there are many flights and high-speed trains available for this trip as well,  here we provde this two extra options for you to choose:

• Plan B by Flight: If you can take the flight to Chengdu, the trip fee will be 820RMB less than the trip fee above. But you need to arrvie at Chengdu on Day1, and we will also book the D1 hotel for you. hotel fee is included.

• Plan C by High-Speed Train: If you take the high-speed train to arrvie, the trip fee will be 780RMB more, it will only cost 10 hours to arrvie. We will book the round high-speed train ticket for you, and also the hotel.

• Note: Plan A is the normal berth train which will take around 25hours to arrvie at chengdu and back to Beijing.
  

Participants: If less than 8 participants, this trip fee will be different.

Travel Advisor:  Jon 18514203469  (English & Mandarin)

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Statement about the Trip Fee

What is includes in the cost?

• Round Train tickets for this trip, both are hard sleeping bed train tickets.

• Accommodation: 2 night in 3-Star hotel

• Meals during this trip: D2 Lunch and Dinner, D3 Breakfast Lunch and Dinne, D4 Breakfast.

• CET Guide fee for the whole trip.
  

• 5 Days outdoor insurance

• Local travelling bus with experienced driver

What is not included in the cost?

• Additional personal consumption

• Entrance ticket: Leshan Giant Buddha 90RMB（45RMB for students）

• Entrance tickets: Mt. Emei 160RMB (40RMB for students）Eco-car 90RMB.

• Entrance tickets: Wannian Temple 10RMB( 5RMB for student)

• Entrance tickets: Baoguo Temple 10RMB( 5RMB for student)

• Entrance tickets: Base of Giant Panda Breeding 56RMB( 28RMB for student)

• Single Room Supplement

• Please Note: We want to have a positive effect everywhere we go, we don’t take commissions or kickbacks, and we don’t take you on detours for shopping.

Statement about the Refund

• If you cancel this trip more than 7 days before depature, we will fully refund but we will deduct the train ticket booking fee: 65RMB/ticket.

• If you cancel this trip 3 days before depature, we will refund 50% trip fee to you and we will deduct the train ticket booking fee: 65RMB/ticket.

• If you cancel this trip within 3 days before depature, no refund.

Quick Weather Info: Chengdu has a foggy, relatively mild, basin climate. Summers feel hotter, winters feel colder, and the pollution seems worse due to the humidity. However many describe the climate of Chengdu as "pleasant", and it is, compared to the harshness of the surrounding mountain areas you might visit, like Jiuzhaigou and Mount Emei.

About the Local Food: If there's one thing Sichuan people do well, it's food, and nowhere is this more evident than in the province's capital Chengdu, where "a dozen restaurants can be found on every street". Whether you're looking to try some traditional hotpot or a simple noodle lunch, or fancy a break from the local oily fare, there's something for everyone in Chengdu. 

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Statement about the Train Ticket

• CET will buy hard sleeping bed train tickets for you, once we get your tickets, we will inform you in our group or text you.

• The train from Beijing to Chengdu is Z49 leaving at 11:28am and arrive at 08:39am on D2; If you take the High-speed train, that will be G517/G307 and you will leave Beijing around 9:30am and arrive Chengdu around 19:30 on D1.

• The train back to beijing is K818 leaving at 19:30 and arrive at Beijing 21:08 on D5 or Z50 leaving at 11:42 and will arrive at Beijing 10:02 on D5. If you take the High-Speed train, that will be G90 and you will leave Chengdu at 15:02 and arrive at Beijing at 22:52 on D4.

• We will try to arrange all of the participants in the same train firstly, but if there is no tickets available, we have to take different train, please be cooperative.

• All the train tickets are sold randomly, so it is difficult to get the sequential tickets, hope you can understand and book the trip in advance.

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Full Itinerary Day by Day

Day1 Beijing-Chengdu, Take the train from Beijing to Chengdu

Transfer: By train, berth train tickets.

Meals: None, prepare some snacks before you get on the train.

Accommodation: Overnight on the train.

Please Note: Dont forget to take your passport and student book if you are student. Cold-proof clothing is needed if you dont want to frostbite.

Leaving from Beijing to Chengdu, Find our trip leader at the Flag Tower of BeijingXi Train Station (Find CET Green Flag)  to get your train ticket. and then get together to check inside and take the train. It will take 24 hours on the train. So remember to bring some food with you.

Transport ideas: Actually most of CETtrips are planed for foreign students, so in order to make our trips more affordable, most transports of our trips are by train. But in fact, there are many flights and high-speed train available for this trip, So if you need, please feel free to consult our travel advisor.

Day2 Chengdu-Leshan Giant Buddha-Baoguo Temple-Mt. Emei, Overnight nearby Mt. Emei

Transfer: By Local traveling bus, 180km.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at the food of Mt. Emei

Please Note: If the senic spot is too crowed for the holiday, we will take boat to vist Leshan, boat ticket is 70RMB on your own expense.

Welcome to Chengdu! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our tour guide in the train station who is holding a sign on which CETtrip. A comfortable vehicle (non-smoking) with experienced driver will transfer you directly to Leshan Giant Buddha, after a two-hour drive from Chengdu, you will arrvie Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest carved statue of Buddha in the world. Sitting at the confluence of three rivers, the Giant Buddha was carved on the cliff of Lingyun Mountain, used to suppress the flood. Enjoy spectacular view of the huge statue as you walking down through the narrow staircases to the foot of the Buddha.

After visiting the Giant Buddha, move on to Mt. Emei. Located 30 minutes away from Leshan by road. Mt. Emei is one of the most well-known destinations in China thanks to its pleasant weather, congenial atmosphere, the inspiring natural scenery and the influence of the Buddhist culture. The mountain not only provides physical space to travelers but affords a personal exposure to the intimacy of nature and China's Buddhism culture. A gnarled ancient tree, a winding stream, waterfall and a Buddhist temple will be a reminder of the resiliency of nature and pristine civilization. Baoguo Temple is the biggest temple of the mountain, which is also the final site for today’s tour.

Stay overnight at the foot of Mt. Emei.

Day3 Mt. Emei- Golden Summit-Huazang Temple-Wannian Temple-Kuanzhai Alley, Overnight in Chengdu

Transfer: By local traveling bus, 190km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner.

Accommodation: Overnight in Chengdu

Today is your Emei Mountain Tour. First, take a eco-car in the Scenic Area to Leidongpin and hiking to Jieyin Hall, to take a cable car up to the Golden Summit (altitude: 3077 m). At the highest peak of the mountain, you will be amazed by the awe-inspiring view of Huazang Temple and witness the breathtaking sea of clouds if it’s sunny.

Next, go down to Wannian Temple parking lot by car. Take a cable car up to Wannian Temple at the middle of the mountain. Appreciate the most beautiful landscape of Mt. Emei in Qingyin Pavilion as you hike from Wannian Temple to Wuxiangang parking lot.

Then return to Chengdu by road from Mt. Emei. After we arrvie chengdu we will go to visit

Day4 Chengdu-Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding-Wenshu Temple-Renmin Park-Jinli Old Street, Take the train back to Beijing

Transfer: By Local traveling bus and berth train tickets.

Meals: Breakfast, it is your chance to taste Chengdu food for your lunch.

Accommodation: Overnight on the train.

This morning you will make a memorable visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. This facility is not only the most important panda scientific research center in the world, but also the home for more than 100 Giant Pandas. You will walk at leisure through the bamboo-framed paths and closely observe giant pandas of different ages eating bamboos, playing with each other, tumbling, and climbing trees. Be sure to not miss the chance to watch female pandas nursing their cubs in the nursery rooms! There is also a very informative Panda Museum where you can learn more scientific facts about Giant Pandas. Next, you will be taken to a hidden spiritual Buddhist temple in hustling downtown Chengdu, Wenshu Temple, where you will marvel at the exquisite Buddhist architecture, soak in the reverent atmosphere, and wander on the temple’s peaceful paths.

Chengdu is famous throughout China for its relaxing and leisurely pace and lifestyle, which will be demonstrated by a visit to the City’s Renmin Park. Sit down, order a pot of Chinese tea, have a casual chat with your friends and watch locals indulging themselves in different kinds of folk entertainment - napping, playing mahjong, disco dancing, and giving neck massages! Next will be an impressive visit to the famous Jinli Old Street. Time will steal away as you quietly walk on the lively streets full of delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, interesting folk shows, and other activities.

Today is free for you until to be transferred to the railway station for your flight or train to your next destination.

Day5 Arrive Beijing

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