CHENGDU – JIUZHAIGOU – LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA – 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS

DAY 01: HANOI – CHENGDU (Light lunch, Dinner)

Morning:
05:00 – The bus and tour guide pick up the group at the main gate of Thong Nhat Park, Tran Nhan Tong Street, and transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for the flight to Chengdu.
For guests traveling to the airport on their own, please be present at Noi Bai International Terminal – T2 at 06:00 and contact the tour guide for group check-in assistance.

Estimated flight schedule:
✈️ 3U3906 HAN – TFU 09:00 – 12:10
(A light meal will be served on board. Guests are advised to bring additional snacks if needed.)

Afternoon:
Upon arrival at Tianfu International Airport, complete immigration procedures. The local tour guide and bus will pick up the group to visit:

🏮 LUODAI ANCIENT TOWN – located in Longquanyi District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. It is a famous national historical and cultural ancient town, known as one of the “Five Eastern Villages” of Chengdu. The town is well-known for its traditional Hakka-style architecture, especially Ba Ke Lou, modeled after Fujian’s earthen buildings.
Opposite Ba Ke Lou stands the Five Phoenix Tower (Wu Feng Lou), beautifully reflected in the lake. Along the lakeside are numerous teahouses where locals relax, chat, and play mahjong – offering a peaceful and leisurely atmosphere.

After taking photos and exploring Luodai Ancient Town, continue to visit:

🏮 KUANZHAI ALLEYS (Wide and Narrow Alleys) – one of Chengdu’s most iconic urban tourist attractions, combining cultural heritage, leisure, and commerce. Located near Changshun Street, Qingyang District, the complex consists of Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, and Jing Alley, arranged parallel to each other with a total length of about 500 meters. The alleys feature ancient courtyards made of gray bricks and, together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Monastery, are recognized as Chengdu’s three major historical and cultural preservation blocks.

Evening:
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Then transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.

🛏️ Overnight in Chengdu
(Expected 5-star local hotel: Hangchen International Hotel / JOY Hotel / Argyle Hotel or equivalent.)

DAY 02: CHENGDU – HIGH-SPEED TRAIN – JIUZHAIGOU (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Morning:
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant, then begin your sightseeing tour of Chengdu:

✪ Check-in at the viral spot “WALL-CLIMBING PANDA ON XUNXI ROAD” – located in the Jinjiang District of Chengdu. This bustling commercial street spans an area of over 220,000 m², featuring nearly 700 shops. Xunxi Road is widely known as a dynamic and quintessentially Chinese-style shopping street, where modernity meets local culture.

✪ TAIKOO LI STREET – A modern and fashionable shopping district in Chengdu, attracting influencers, celebrities, and trendsetters from across China. With its blend of luxury international brands, stylish cafes, and traditional architectural design, Taikoo Li has become one of the city’s most popular check-in and shopping destinations.

✪ JINLI ANCIENT STREET – Approximately 550 meters long and part of the Wuhou Temple complex, Jinli Street was built in the architectural style of the Qing Dynasty. This street is considered a sacred place for fans of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, offering visitors an immersive cultural experience with Sichuan’s signature spicy cuisine and local snacks. Historically, during the Qin and Shu Dynasties, Jinli was famous for its colorful silk trading and bustling markets.

Afternoon:
After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to the railway station for the high-speed train to Songpan / Zhenjiang / Huanglong Jiuzhai (depending on ticket availability).

Evening:
Upon arrival, the group will be transferred by bus to a local Tibetan family, where you will enjoy a special Tibetan-style hotpot dinner, followed by hotel check-in and rest.

🛏️ Overnight in Jiuzhaigou
(Expected 5-star local hotel: Poly New Jiuzhai Hotel or equivalent.)

⚠️ Important Note:
High-speed trains from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou operate on limited schedules. During peak travel seasons or Chinese holidays, train tickets may be difficult to secure.
If tickets are unavailable, the travel agency will:

• Arrange an alternate high-speed train route heading toward Jiuzhaigou; or

• Switch to travel by coach.

Alternative coach itinerary (if train tickets are unavailable):
After breakfast, visit the Dujiangyan Panda Conservation Base, then continue the journey to Jiuzhaigou. In the evening, enjoy the Tibetan hotpot dinner, check in at the hotel, and rest overnight in Jiuzhaigou.

DAY 03: JIUZHAIGOU SCENIC AREA (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

07:00 – Enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
07:30 – Depart for a full-day visit to the Jiuzhaigou National Scenic Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned as one of China’s most breathtaking natural wonders.

Attractions to visit include:

✪ Primeval Forest – offers a magnificent panoramic view of surrounding mountains and cliffs, including the iconic Sword Rock, a 500-meter-high stone resembling a giant blade piercing the sky.

✪ Swan Lake – home to many waterfowl, surrounded by lush forests.

✪ Grass Lake – a shallow lake covered by layers of aquatic plants, creating a unique mosaic of colors.

✪ Arrow Bamboo Lake – covering 170,000 m², this shallow lake lies at an elevation of 2,618 meters and served as a filming location for the movie Hero.

Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch inside the scenic area.

Afternoon: Continue exploring Jiuzhaigou’s most famous lakes and waterfalls:

✪ Panda Lake – known for its mysterious blue-green patterns. Legend says that giant pandas once came here to drink water. The lake flows into the Panda Waterfall, a magnificent three-tiered cascade totaling 78 meters in height.

✪ Five Flower Lake – one of Jiuzhaigou’s most iconic spots, a shallow multi-colored lake with fallen ancient tree trunks visible through its crystal-clear water.

✪ Pearl Shoal & Pearl Waterfall – a gently sloping area of limestone deposits that flows into a spectacular 28-meter-high, 310-meter-wide waterfall, famously featured in the TV series Journey to the West.

✪ Mirror Lake – a tranquil lake that perfectly reflects the surrounding mountains and forests when the water is still, creating a mesmerizing mirror-like effect.

Evening:
Dinner at a local restaurant. Afterward, guests are free to explore Jiuzhaigou at their leisure—experience local Tibetan culture, shop for specialties like yak meat, or enjoy a cultural performance such as the “Red Plateau” Tibetan Song & Dance Show or “Jiuzhaigou Ancient Love Show” (optional, at own expense).

🛏️ Overnight in Jiuzhaigou
(Expected 5-star local hotel: Poly New Jiuzhai Hotel or equivalent.)

DAY 04: JIUZHAIGOU – HIGH-SPEED TRAIN – CHENGDU (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Morning:
After breakfast, depart from Jiuzhaigou and begin your journey back to Chengdu. En route, visit:

✪ TIBETAN CULTURAL VILLAGE – ABA PURE LAND SHOP
Here, guests can admire the distinctive Tibetan-style architecture, colorful murals, and traditional costumes of the Jiuzhaigou Tibetan community. Experience the daily life, customs, and culture of local Tibetans through their art, music, and craftsmanship.

Lunch:
Enjoy a special Tibetan Longevity Soup, a famous local delicacy known for its health benefits — helping to slow aging, rejuvenate the body, and restore energy according to Tibetan culinary tradition.

Afternoon:
Transfer to the railway station for the high-speed train back to Chengdu.
(Route may vary depending on ticket availability: Songpan / Zhenjiang / Huanglong Jiuzhai – Chengdu.)

Evening:
Upon arrival in Chengdu, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, then check in to your hotel for rest.

🛏️ Overnight in Chengdu
(Expected 5-star local hotel: Hangchen International Hotel / JOY Hotel / Argyle Hotel or equivalent.)

DAY 05: CHENGDU – DUJIANGYAN – LESHAN (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Morning:
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Dujiangyan to visit:

✪ DUJIANGYAN PANDA PARK – officially known as the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda – Dujiangyan Base (都江堰熊猫谷), located in Baima Village, Yutang Town.
(Electric shuttle fee included.)
Here, visitors can observe adorable giant pandas up close and capture memorable photos with these national treasures.

✪ The Dujiangyan Panda Park is one of the four major research and conservation bases for giant pandas in China. The center simulates the pandas’ natural habitat, with lakes, streams, bamboo forests, and grassy meadows, and is home to over 100 giant pandas.
Near the entrance is the Giant Panda Museum, where guests can send postcards stamped with the official Panda Post Office seal and watch documentaries about panda conservation.
In addition to giant pandas, the park is also home to other rare species such as black-necked cranes, peacocks, and herons.
The Sun Nursery and Moon Nursery areas feature baby pandas—some just weeks or months old—delighting visitors with their playful antics.

Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:
Visit a rubber products shop or traditional Chinese medicine store, then continue the journey to Leshan City.

Evening:
Have dinner at a local restaurant before checking in at your hotel for rest.

🛏️ Overnight in Leshan or Chengdu
(Expected 4-star local hotel.)

DAY 06: LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA – CHENGDU – HANOI (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Morning:
After breakfast at the hotel, depart to visit the world-famous Leshan Giant Buddha – by boat or by climbing the mountain to admire the Dongfang Buddha Temple up close.

✪ LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA – also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha, is an enormous seated statue carved directly into the cliff face of Lingyun Mountain in Leshan City, Sichuan Province, China.
Standing 71 meters high, it is the largest stone Buddha statue in the world, and a masterpiece of ancient Chinese art and engineering.
In December 1996, the Leshan Giant Buddha was officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Note: Due to high temperatures and low rainfall in Sichuan recently, the water levels of the Dadu and Min Rivers have dropped significantly, affecting boat operations. Depending on weather and water conditions, guests may either experience a boat trip to view the Buddha from the river or hike up Leshan Mountain for a close-up view—each offering a unique and memorable experience.

Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Afterward, visit a rubber goods shop or the Shu Brocade and Embroidery Museum, where you can learn about Sichuan’s traditional textile art.

Evening:
Dinner at a local restaurant, then transfer to the airport for your flight back to Hanoi.

✈️ Estimated Flight Schedule: 3U3905 TFU – HAN 20:40 – 22:00

22:00 – Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport.
After completing immigration procedures, the bus and tour guide will transfer the group back to the original meeting point in Hanoi.

💐 End of tour. Farewell and see you again on future journeys!