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This tour provides an unrivalled experience with the amazing Giant Pandas. Gain an appreciation of how they live and what is being done to conserve pandas and their habitat. Enhance an extraordinary day by absorbing the rich history, food and ancient sights and experiences of Sichuan.
Enjoy an incomparable immersion experience with pandas captured in photographs as you spend the day as a volunteer working alongside professional panda keepers to tend to the daily needs of these amazing animals. On every level the day is an enriching one – whether prepareing the bamboos for the pandas, learning about their history, habitat and diet or working alongside keepers.
From every perspective you will be amazed at the scale and craftsmanship of the world’s largest and tallest stone statue, carved into the sandstone cliff where the Min and Dadu rivers come together. From the water it appears awesome and from the top you’ll appreciate the intricacies of the carving as well as the beauty and significance of the amazing natural site directly facing Mt Emei. Built over 1200 years ago and taking 90 years to complete, this statue towers 71 meters above the rivers.
Come alive to the best of China, including its gorgeous national treasure, the giant panda. Immerse yourself in luxury at every stage of this tour which kicks off in Beijing, China’s modern capital. With seemingly everything done on a grand scale, Beijing offers a remarkable number of travel bucket list highlights: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, not to mention the visually stunning Jinshanling Great Wall, inner cities hutongs, Confucius Temple and more. With each offering insights to the China’s past and present, your time spent here is only enhanced further by unique experiences like staying overnight at the Aman Summer Palace Hotel or dining on the finest Peking Roast Duck. Travel to Xi’an, a city synonymous with red lanterns, ancient walls, and the Terracotta Army. Make beautiful travel memories in Chengdu visiting the world class Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas and learn how these endangered creatures are being cared for to help their population to grow. Your final destination on this best-of tour is Shanghai. Deservedly named Pearl of the Orient, Shanghai blends ancient tradition, old world glamor, and contemporary class. Explore the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and XinTianDi for a taste of Shanghai style.
A tour that is rich in unique experiences only available to our luxury tour customers, such as our Luxury Tour Advantage service, you love the inclusion of the exceptional five star accommodation choices, vehicle transfers in Mercedes Benz, and attentive local English-speaking guides. Now could be the perfect time to dive into a little luxury and discover real China.
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Journey to Chengdu for a special adventure working as a panda keeper, then cruise the Yangtze River in style.
If you think pandas are cute, wait until you meet them in person working as a panda keeper at the world renowned Dujiangyan Panda Base. Follow the daily routine of the pandas and learn why people travel the world over to be with these beautiful creatures. Add to your Chengdu experience with a walk down local food and craft precinct, Jinli Street before traveling to Chongqing where you’ll embark on a relaxing three day river cruise along the Yangtze. Be impressed by the natural wonder of magnificent gorges, ancient ruins, idyllic mountainous countryside, and resilience of local people whose lives centre around the river. Finish your tour in Yichang where you can learn about the way the Three Gorges Dam has changed the significance of the Yangtze to so many. Including all accommodation (including onboard), English-speaking guides, all onboard meals and daily breakfasts in Chengdu, and the opportunity to experience two very special China experiences, you’ll appreciate the thoughtful way this tour has been curated. Ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime? Let’s take you there!
Prepare for adventure as you make you way from Chengdu to Xi’an on this 6 day adventure.
Commence your time in Chengdu where you’ll have the most wonderful experience with the amazing Giant Pandas by visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Marvel at Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest Buddha statue before you explore Jinli Street for the taste of Chengdu. Travel from Chengdu to Xi’an, starting point of the famous Silk Road, for an altogether different perspective on real China. Bustling, vibrant, and lively, Xi’an is a melting pot of cultures, home to the Terracotta Army, the Great Mosque, and the food mecca at Muslim Quarter. Including 5 nights accommodation in four and five star hotels, daily breakfasts, wonderful local English-speaking guides who care, transfers, and a flexible schedule, this is a lovely little China adventure that is sure to delight. Why wait? Book now!
Combine the natural wonder of Giant Pandas, the tradition and wonder of Tibet, then you have all the ingredients for a beautiful travel memory.
Start this wonderful 6 day tour with an unrivalled experience with the gorgeous pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Enjoy other highlights in Chengdu, including lively Jinli Street and Wangjiang Pavilion Park. Fly from Chengdu to Lhasa where you’ll experience the diverse wonders of Tibet. Steeped in ritual and customs, you’ll gain just a brief insight to the how this world retains its ancient appeal, even as the world around it changes. Mix with locals and travelers alike when you visit sights of particular significance, including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Circuit. Many other Lhasa highlights are to be savoured on this incredible life-changing journey, along with 5 nights four and five star accommodation, daily breakfasts, local English-speaking guides who bring each destination to life, transfers, and flexible travel times, you’ll wonder why you waited so long to book.
You’ll treasure every moment of this 7 day China tour with its focus on the natural beauty of Chengdu and Zhangjiajie and lively energy of Shanghai. Discover the essence of China’s most recognizable animal, the Giant Panda at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and you’ll fall in love with these beautiful bears. Travel from Chengdu to the Zhangjiajie, where you’ll experience the ultimate skyscraping experience – out in nature. Zhangjiajie National Park is truly a national treasure, offering breathtaking views and heart-stopping experiences. Reach new heights in the famous Bailong Elevator, walk the Tianmen Sky Walk if you dare, and capture countless beautiful travel memories when you explore the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. There is so much to uncover here, you’ll understand exactly why it’s inspired modern filmmakers and ancient Chinese artists and poets. Finish your tour in lively Shanghai, the Pearl of the Orient. Visit the Bund, reflect on the city’s dynamic commercial pedigree on Nanjing Road and the Yuyuan Garden, and gain a sense of its eclectic multicultural influences in New Spot (XinTianDi) and the Former French Concession. Including 6 nights accommodation in four or five star hotels, transfers, bilingual guides in every location, daily breakfasts, fascinating insights that bring to light a different side of China, you’ll delight in all this tour has to offer. Ready for real China? Let’s book you in.
Awaken your love of all things natural when you take this scenic 8 day tour visiting Chengdu, Guilin, and Zhangjiajie. Commence your adventure in Chengdu where you’ll have a memorable panda experience by visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Travel from Chengdu to Guilin, home to some of China’s most recognizable scenery in the karst stone mountains that are local to the region. Enjoy a half day relaxing cruise along the Li River and then overnight in rustic Yangshuo, a welcome reprieve from China’s big city bustle. Fly from Guilin to Zhangjiajie where even more awe-inspiring landscapes await. Here you’ll feel like you’re touching the sky as you explore Zhangjiajie National Park and its natural wonders, the sky-high landforms. You’ll be in no doubt as to why this beautiful location formed the backdrop for the hugely successful Avatar film. Scale unprecedented heights when you ride the Bailong Elevator, walk through the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, and explore Tianmen Cave. Including 7 days accommodation in four or five star hotels, transfers, daily breakfasts, the chance to experience some of the world’s most spectacular natural views and landscapes, and connect with gorgeous pandas, this is a truly special China tour for the traveler who wants an authentic encounter with nature they will treasure always.
Looking for a travel experience that takes you beyond a routine bucket list package? Find it when you venture on this journey to enrichment that includes numerous opportunities to make treasured travel memories.
Start your tour in Chengdu where you’ll work alongside centre staff as a panda keeper at the Dujiangyan Panda Base. Under supervision, you’ll have the chance to care for these beautiful animals by cleaning the working area, preparing food, and assisting with daily responsibilities. Travel from Chengdu to Kaili where you’ll visit six different Miao villages and gain insights to the intriguing customs, cuisine and lifestyle that continues to preserve ancient traditions. Enjoy opportunities for hands on learning as you engage with locals in these unique village communities.
The remainder of your tour will find you absorbing the many natural highlights and man-made temples and monuments of significance found in Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang. Among them discover the Stone Forest, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Dali Ancient Town and Xizhou Town, stunning Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and the incredible Tiger Leaping Gorge. Including all hotel accommodation, transfers, train travel and flights within China, daily breakfasts, local bilingual guides who care, and the option to add extra activities, this tour is ideal for the traveler who values experience and the chance to connect with local culture and people. Ready for real China? Let’s take you there.
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