Meals: Meals: N

Upon your arrival at Chengdu International Airport, our local guide will greet you in the arrival hall and arrange private transfer service to your hotel. The rest of the day is entirely free for leisure and self-exploration. Overnight: Chengdu

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Sanxingdui Museum

Today you will start your early morning visit at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to get close to China’s beloved national treasure. Watch giant pandas munch fresh bamboo shoots, roll and play in green semi-natural enclosures. After lunch, you can take private coach heading for Sanxingdui Museum, one of China’s most astonishing archaeological sites. The museum houses mysterious bronze masks, towering sacred bronze trees, gold ornaments and jade artefacts unearthed from Sanxingdui Ruins over 3000 years ago. Tips:Early morning is the best time to see pandas active before midday heat. Overnight: Chengdu

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Dujiangyan Water-conservancy Project, Zhongshuge Bookstore, Kuanzhai Alleys (Wide-and-Narrow Alleys)

After breakfast, you will travel out of downtown Chengdu to visit Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, the world-famous 2200-year-old no-dam water-control masterpiece built in the Warring-States Period to learn how ancient engineers diverted Min-River water to irrigate Chengdu Plain, turning flood-prone land into fertile ‘Land of Abundance’. Later drop by creative landmark Zhongshuge for a short stop, appreciate its fantastic mirrored interior architectural design. You will return to Chengdu city in late afternoon, then wander Kuanzhai Alleys, a well-restored old-town block composed of three ancient Qing-Dynasty lanes. You can spend your spare time tasting local delicacies before returning to hotel. Overnight: Chengdu

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Wuhou Shrine, People’s Park

In the morning, you will visit Wuhou Shrine, the memorial temple for Zhuge Liang, a legendary brilliant strategist of Three-Kingdoms era. Then you can move on to People’s Park, the soul of Chengdu local life. Sit down at traditional outdoor tea-house, order a cup of jasmine tea and watch local citizens drinking tea, playing mah-jong and chatting. This is the perfect moment to feel Chengdu’s laid-back leisure lifestyle. After leisurely noon hours, private transfer will take you to Zhangjiajie. Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited:National Forest Park, Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie Scenic Zone, 

Today you will step into Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China’s first national forest park and UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, celebrated for thousands of sheer quartz-sandstone stone pillars rising straight from deep valleys. Take mountain shuttle bus first, then board the world-famous Bailong Elevator (Hundred-Dragon Sky Elevator), then explore Yuanjiajie Scenic Zone: see iconic Hallelujah Mountain (Avatar Hallelujah Mountain) and walk across natural rock arch No.1 Bridge under Heaven. Proceed to Tianzi Mountain area by sightseeing cart. Visit well-known rock viewing spots: Fairy Scattering Flowers and Imperial Writing-Brush Peaks. Tips: Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended for large amount of mountain hiking today. Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

You will have a full-day excursion to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. The highlight is the spectacular Glass Bridge, suspended hundreds of meters above canyon floor. Walk across the transparent glass deck and overlook the steep valley beneath your feet for an exciting heart-thrilling experience. Besides the bridge, you can also follow valley trails to enjoy peaceful forest and stream scenery deep inside the grand canyon. Tips: Glass Bridge tickets must be booked well in advance due to strict daily visitor-volume limits. Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area, Tianmen Cave, Glass Plank Road

Today you will visit breathtaking Tianmen Mountain. The most stunning landmark is Tianmen Cave (Heaven’s Gate), a gigantic natural karst hole piercing through the mountain cliff. You will also walk along cliff-hanging Glass Plank Road, a narrow transparent glass path attached to vertical mountain wall, bringing you a sensational cliff-side walking experience. Wander along mountain-top trails, enjoy alpine vegetation and panoramic mountain views. After mountain tour, you will transfer takes you to Shanghai. Overnight: Shanghai

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: City-God Temple (Chenghuangmiao), Shikumen Old-lane, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, The Bund

Today you will explore Shanghai’s dual charm of ancient tradition and cutting-edge modernity. In the morning, visit City-God Temple (Chenghuangmiao) area. Wander traditional Chinese-style bazaar streets, browse handicraft stalls and taste authentic Shanghai local snacks. Next you can visit well-preserved Shikumen stone-gate-house blocks, representative old-Shanghai residential architecture, witnessing Shanghai’s modern history and folk culture. After lunch, you can continue ascending the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai’s symbolic landmark, and overlook the whole city panorama from high observation decks. Afterwards stroll bustling Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai’s most famous commercial avenue with countless shops and malls. In the late afternoon, walk along The Bund. Marvel at rows of magnificent colonial-style historical buildings on the western bank, while gazing across Huangpu River towards futuristic Lujiazui skyscraper clusters on Pudong side. Overnight: Shanghai hotel

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Zhouzhuang Water-town, Qilishantang (Seven-Li Shantang Street)

Today you will depart Shanghai heading for Jiangnan water-town area. First stop is Zhouzhuang. You can wander flag-stone lanes, watch rowing boats gliding along canals, experience authentic southern-China water-town slow-paced lifestyle. Later continue coach journey to Suzhou, the world-famous ‘City of Gardens’. In the afternoon-evening, explore Qilishantang (Seven-Li Shantang Street). Traditional wooden shops, old bridges, local craft stores and snack houses line both sides of street. The night scene of Shantang Street is particularly charming with lantern lights reflecting on canal water. Check-in Suzhou hotel after sightseeing. Overnight: Suzhou hotel

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Humble Administrator’s Garden, Panmen Gate, Tiger Hill

Today you dive into Suzhou’s world-renowned classical garden art. First you will visit Humble Administrator’s Garden (Zhuozheng Yuan), the most celebrated Suzhou classical garden inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. Then you can travel onward to Panmen Gate, an ancient grand city-gate complex combining water gate and land gate, representing Suzhou’s long-standing city-defence history. Next visit Tiger Hill (Huqiu). See leaning ancient Yunyan Pagoda and historic relics related to Spring-and-Autumn Period kingdoms. After finishing Suzhou sightseeing, private coach transfers back to Shanghai. Overnight: Shanghai hotel

Meals: Meals: B

After breakfast, according to your flight schedule, our private transfer service will send you to Shanghai Airport. Tour service ends.