Itinerary:

Day 01 USA - Guangzhou
We board China Southern Airlines flight today and depart for Guangzhou.

Day 02 Enroute
Cross the International Date Line, and spend the night on board.

Day 03 Arrive Guangzhou
We arrive at Guangzhou by noon, the Flower City. After lunch, a city tour takes us to the Sun Yat Sen's Memorial Hall and Chen Family Temple. For dinner, the roasted pig banquet will be served. (L, DP)

Day 04 Guangzhou - Changsha
Morning tour takes us to the 72 Martyrs Mausoleum at Huanghuagang. In the afternoon we board a flight bound for Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province. According to historical records Changsha is over 3,000 years old. (AB, L, D)

Day 05 Changsha - Zhangjiajie
Today our city tour includes visits to the Yuelu Academy of Classical Learning and the Mawangdui Tombs. Later we fly to Zhangjiajie in the afternoon. (AB, L, DH)

Day 06 Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie is acclaimed for its fantastic formations of peaks, crystal clear waters, spectacular karst caves and the unrivalled high percentage of forest cover. Today we visit the famous Golden Whip Stream which derives its name from the fact that it passes by the Golden Whip Crag. Today we have a chance to enjoy local cuisine for lunch. (CB, L, DH)

Day 07 Zhangjiajie - Chengdu
Morning tour takes us to the Mount Tianzi. Mount Tianzi has been given a sobriquet "King of Hoodoos". It is characteristic of the area to have high and dense hoodoos. We fly to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, in the afternoon. Enjoy the famous Medicinal Food for dinner tonight. (CB, L, DP)

Day 08 Day 08 Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou - Huanglong
Board a flight bound for the Fairyland - Jiuzhaigou. Upon arrival at Jiuzhaigou Airport, we are transferred to Huanglong, the world natural heritage site, famed for its peculiar karst landscape and multihued ponds that are set off picturesquely by snow mountains, vertical ravines, and vast forests. Enjoy our dinner tonight at hotel. (AB,L,DH)

Day 09 Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou has been known for its natural wonders in terms of colorful waters appearing to be either magically peacock blue or emerald. All those who encounter it are overwhelmed by the breathtaking beauty of both its landscape and its lakes, springs, waterfalls, streams, rivers and shoals. (CB,L,DH)

Day 10 Jiuzhaigou
Whole day excursion explores the fantasy of Jiuzhaigou. For dinner a whole roasted lamb will be served tonight while we are entertained by the local folklore dance show. (CB,L,DS)

Day 11 Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu
Continue our tour of Jiuzhaigou including visits to Shuzheng Waterfall, Changhai Lake and the River View Pavilion. On our way back to Chengdu by motor coach, we visit Du Jiang Dam. Tonight we enjoy dinner at hotel. (CB,L,DP)

Day 12 Chengdu - Emeishan
Morning visit to the Temple of Marquis Wu, and the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu. Later travel to Mt. Emei, one of the most famous mountains of Buddalism in China. Sightseeing of Golden Summit at Mt. Emai. The Golden Summit rises over 3,000 meters above sea level. There one may find an advantage point to appreciate sunrise, to view the sea of clouds, the Buddhist lamps and particularly the Buddhist glory which is most wonderful and captivating. (AB,L,DH)

Day 13 EEmeishan - Leshan - Emeishan - Leshan
Proceed to Leshan by bus. Upon arrival, we take tour includes a cruise on Min River, and a visit to Leshan Grand Buddha, the largest stone-carved Buddha in the whole world, described as ¡§A mountain emerges as a Buddha, and a Buddha-a mountain.¡¨ Return to Emeishan in the afternoon. (CB,L,DH)

Day 14 Leshan - Chengdu
Take a motor coach back to Chengdu. Our excursion features visits to Wen-Shu Monastery, Wanjiang Tiwer, and Qingyanggong, the best-preserved memorial temple for Lao Zi. Also, we will visit the Panda Preserve Base. Enjoy special Sichuan cuisine for dinner tonight, followed by the entertainment of Sichuan opera. Sichuan opera is one of the principal genres of regional drama in China, is particularly famous for its unique skills in ¡§Changing Counternance¡¨. (CB,L,DS)

Day 15 Chengdu - Guangzhou - USA
We transfer to the airport to board the flight for Guangzhou. A brief tour of Guangzhou will show us the Liurong Temple. Later, we board our homebound flight. (AB,L)

Deluxe hotel accommodation:

• Hangzhou - Holiday Inn or Howard Johnson
  
• Huangshan - Int’l Hotel (4*, local best), Beihai (local best)
  
• Jiuhuashan - Julong Hotel (3*, local best)
• Hefei - Waishang (5*)
  
• Nanjing - Hilton Hotel (5*)
  
• Shanghai - Regal East Asia or Everbright (4*)

Features:

• Round trip trans-Pacific air ticket
  
• Fine meals daily including local specialty cuisines
  
• Experienced and knowledgeable tour guide throughout China
  
• Travel Protection Insurance provided for your worry-free vacation at no additional cost, if you make final payment at least 45 days prior to departure
  
• Million Consumer Protection
  
• This tour features many walking activities. It is recommended that travelers be in good health condition.

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