Jiuzhai origins five-day tour | Sichuan
đź“Ť Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Duration5 days
FitnessEasy
CancellationFree cancellation 8 days before start time
đźš—On-demand departure
⏰<2h response
Overview
What you will be doing
Day1: Chengdu - Aba
We’ll depart from Chengdu and head to Aba via bullet train. Then, after about 2 hours' drive, we’ll arrive at Songpan. After a short rest and lunch, we will go to a place which is known as the only intangible heritage craftsman in Songpan Ancient City, and the craftsman will explain to us the development of leather art in Tibetan areas and the exclusive characteristics of Songpan leather art.
Day2: Songpan - Huanglong
We will arrive at Huanglong after breakfast. Visit the Huanglong area in the morning and appreciate the colourful ponds fed by snowmelt from the surrounding mountains. Afterwards, we’ll drive directly to Jiuzhaigou and check in at the local hotel upon arrival.
Day3: Jiuzhaigou
Today, we’ll immerse ourselves in the fairyland of Jiuzhaigou. Jiuzhaigou is a valley with a depth of more than 40 km. We’ll enjoy the area via a day tour that will take around 6-8 hours. Appreciate the colourful ponds, a natural wonder
Day4: Panda volunteer - Baima village
We’ll have a bit of a lie-in and depart at 10 am. Our first stop will be the Jia Wu Hai Panda Conservation Centre, where we will participate in panda volunteer activities. Then in the afternoon, we’ll head to a buffer zone between wild giant pandas and humans. This is also the home to the Aboriginal people. After arriving, we will be greeted by a unique welcoming ceremony called Jumping CAOGAI. Under the leadership of Baima village, we’ll learn and experience their cultural customs, such as the Zou and Panda dance. We’ll make potato cakes, enjoy a special rural banquet, and visit the old artists in the village. Here, learn about the wooden carvings of ZOU dancing masks. We’ll stay overnight at Jiuzhaigou.
Day5: Zhongcha village - Songpan - Chengdu
In the morning, we will visit the Tibetan village Zhongcha and learn more about the local cultures and traditions. We will then visit the Garmi Temple. We have arranged a lighting ceremony to send you our sincere wishes for this trip. You will also learn about the mysterious practice of lamas blessing the lighting of lamps. All things come to an end. We will then proceed to Songpan station to return to Chengdu to conclude the incredible Sichuan trip.
Things to know
AccessibilityChildren friendly
Fitness levelEasy
Tour languageEnglish | Chinese
Licence requiredNone
- Wear comfortable shoes and season-appropriate clothing
- Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies or dietary requirements
- The car will be a seven-seater van
- We have insurance for all travellers. We do urge you to take your own insurance as well, especially in case there are delays leading up to your trip to China/Chengdu.
- Some meals are included as part of the package.
Inclusions and Exclusions
âś… Included
- Tour guide
- Pick up and drop off transport
- Entrance ticket
- Accommodations
- Transport fee
- Meals
❌ Not included
- Gratuities
Where we'll meet
Meet up/Pick up location: Your hotel in Chengdu
Instruction: We will pick you up from your hotel in Chengdu
ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.
Your host
This tour is operated by U2Panda.
Tell us what you’d love to see and when, and we’ll match you with our partner, a trusted local specialist we’ve vetted, who will tailor, price, and book your holiday directly with you. Your contract and payment are with the Partner, not Kodama Travel. We receive a referral fee from our partners, at no extra cost to you. You can use any promo discount to claim cash back once the trip is completed.
We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen delays, cancellations, and medical emergencies.