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Tour Code: CQ03
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Cultural and Natural Heritage in Leshan & Emei
6 Days Luxury & Standard of Chongqing - Dazu - Leshan Buddha - Mt. Emei - Chengdu - Wolong/Bifengxia - Chengdu
- Starting from $449 per person Hotels & Price
- Luxury & Standard
Departure: Daily
Dazu Grottoes, ChongqingDay 01Arrival in Chongqing
Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Chongqing Airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.
Day 02Chongqing - Dazu
Drive to Dazu and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Baoding Carvings, the famous Grotto Art in Dazu County.(B+L+D)
Descriptions: Dazu - Dazu is renowned for rock carvings. In the county, there are more than 40 places of rock carvings and as many as 50,000 statues. Among those, the most notable places of rock carvings are the Baoding Mountain and Beishan Mountain. These two places are very important under the state protection. They are the representatives of the rock carving art in the late Tang Dynasty.
Mt. Emei, ChengduDay 03Dazu - Leshan - Mt. Emei
Drive to Leshan. Visit the Leshan Statue of Buddha, the biggest carvings in the world. Then transfer to the hotel in Mt. Emei.(B+L+D)
Descriptions: Leshan Statue of Buddha - The Grand Buddha is famous at home and abroad. The sitting Buddha statue was carved on the cliff located at the junction of the Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River. The statue was carved in 713 during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty (618-907). 90 years later, the huge project was finished in 803. On December 6th, 1996, the Grand Buddha was appraised to be the World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Mt. Emei - The Emei Mountain Scenic Area occupies an area of about 154 square kilometers, including Da Emei, Er Emei, San Emei and Si Emei mountains. The Da Emei Mountain is the main peak of the Emei Mountain. The Emei Mountain we often talk about is actually the Da Emei. Da Emei faces Er Emei. Seeing them at a distance, you will find the two peaks look like two eye brows in the thin fog.Day 04Mt. Emei - Chengdu
Visit the Baoguo Temple and the Wannian Temple. And then transfer to Chengdu and check in at the hotel.(B+L)
Descriptions: Baoguo Temple - Baoguo Temple is the first temple on the Mt. Emei, which is the center of Buddhist activities on the mountain. The temple is surrounded by red wall as well as many big trees. The architecture seems quite grand. Many people come here to worship the Buddha.
Wannian Temple - Wannian Temple is another renowned temple on the Emei Mountain. It's the largest temple on the mountain. The landscape around the Wannian Temple is very picturesque, especially in the fall. Leaves are turning red, moving in the wind. Their reflection is shown on the surface of the White Water Pond. The nearby villages are so peaceful.
Pandas of ChinaDay 05Chengdu - Wolong/Bifengxia - Chengdu
Take a whole day to visit Pandas in Bifengxia Natural Reserve located in Ya'an, which is the new home of the Pandas in Wolong Panda Reserve. Transfer back to Chengdu in the late afternoon.(B+L)
Tips: As the Wolong Panda Reserve was destroyed by the earthquake and will be under construction in the coming two years, the Pandas as well the breeding stuff are immigrated to the Bifengxia Natural Reserve. Now it is the largest Panda reserve centre in the world with hi-tech equipments and more desirable environment. Now there are more than 60 pandas in the reserve centre.
Day 06Departure from Chengdu
Visit the Tomb of Wang Jian. Then our guide and driver will see you off at the airport . Hope next time we still have the chance to serve you again.(B)
B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner
| Grade | Luxury | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Chongqing | Harbour Plaza  | Wanyou Conifer Hotel |
| Dazu | Dazu Hotel | Dazu Hotel |
| Mt. emei | Building No. 5 of Hongzhushan Hotel | Building No. 5 of Hongzhushan Hotel |
| Chengdu | Sheraton Lido Hotel | Yinhe Dynasty Hotel |
Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)
2009 Prices (Valid from Jan. 1st, 2009 to Feb. 28th, 2010)
| Grade | Luxury | Standard | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | High Season | Low Season | High Season | Low Season | ||||
| Double | Sole | Double | Sole | Double | Sole | Double | Sole | |
| 2-5 persons | $1109 | $1459 | $999 | $1249 | $939 | $1119 | $919 | $1069 |
| 6-9 persons | $799 | $1149 | $689 | $939 | $629 | $809 | $609 | $759 |
| 10 & above | $569 | $819 | $509 | $689 | $479 | $629 | $449 | $579 |
Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)2010 Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2010 to Feb. 28th, 2011)
| Grade | Luxury | Standard | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Season | Low Season | High Season | Low Season | ||||
| Double | Sole | Double | Sole | Double | Sole | Double | Sole | |
| 2-5 persons | $1039 | $1299 | $999 | $1209 | $949 | $1129 | $919 | $1069 |
| 6-9 persons | $719 | $979 | $679 | $899 | $629 | $809 | $599 | $749 |
| 10 & above | $559 | $789 | $509 | $689 | $479 | $629 | $459 | $589 |
For our quotation inclusions & exclusions, booking and cancellation terms, please read Terms and Conditions.
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Dazu Grottos Tour: appreciate more than 5000 exquisite and vivid artistic carvings.
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Questions & Reviews
1.
May. 14,2009 17:40 Reply
Ms.Grace Fullmer(Austria) said:
Our cruise will arrive in Chongqing at 09:00. Is it possible to drive to Leshan and visit the Leshan Buddha and Mt Emei on the same day?
May. 14,2009 20:36
Della replied:
Grace, I’m afraid one day is not enough for driving from Chongqing to Mt. Emei. While you could take train from Chongqing to Chengdu firstly which is much cheaper and faster than the car transfer. Then visit the Leshan and Mt. Emei in the second day.
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May. 5,2009 10:26 Reply
Ms.Ruby(Malaysia) said:
how many hours will the train trip from Chongqing to Chengdu be?
May. 6,2009 01:38
Dora replied:
It will take you about 5 hours on the soft seat train from Chongqing to Chengdu.
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Apr. 3,2008 16:44 Reply
Mr.Wesley(United Kingdom) said:
There are two sites people can see the panda in Chengdu. One is in Wolong Panda Reserve Center and the other is in Chengdu inner city Giant Panda Base. If you have sufficient time, then Wolong Panda Reserve Center is recommended. It will cost 2-3 hours to get there, including the Panda museum, this center is really huge, which requires more than a day for a thorough enjoyment. Wolong more looks like a research base in the mountain, this is the real atmosphere some of travelers are longing for. If your visit time is limited, Chengdu Base is also OK. For some extent, you can also get pretty much same experience at both. Both offer the opportunity to have photoes by holding panda. It is just a short way north of downtown Chengdu, easily accessible.
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Apr. 3,2008 15:58 Reply
Ms.Sophie (China) said:
There are direct buses to Emei from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station every 20 minutes from 7:15 to 18:10 everyday. It takes about 2 hours on the way. When you arrive in Emei city, change to Bus No. 1 which will take you to Mt. Emei. There are some essential cost you need to know before you head to it. Please check below:
Entrance fee of Mt. Emei: 120rmb
Cable car to Golden Summit: up 40rmb while down 30 rmb
Cable car to Wannian Temple: up 40rmb while down 30 rmb
Sightseeing bus inside the Scenic Area: 30rmb for one way and 60rmb for a round
Golden Summit is located at the top of Mt. Emei. Under the bright sunshine, the hall looks splendid in green and gold, hences the name "Golden Summit". On the magnificant Golden Summit, the peak is close to the sky. The apprearance of the Buddist idol is majestic as well as the golden hall. The Six Spectacles of the Golden Summit are sea of clouds, sunrise, Buddha''s light, sacred light, golden hall and golden buddist idol. If you want to see the sunrise here, the best time is 6am in summer and 7am in winter. If you want to see the clound sea, the best time is 9:00 to 10:00 and 15:00 to 16:00. Knowing this, you will make full use of your time and have a more pleasant time on Mt. Emei.
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Apr. 3,2008 15:34 Reply
Ms.Gina (China) said:
We traveled to the places mentioned in the itinerary last summer by ourselves, a great trip. We stayed in some ordinary hostels for backpackers, they are also really nice.
In Chengdu we chose Jason''s Nest Guest House. No. 26 west way of south railway station. This is a fully-equipped hostel with spacious bright rooms, clean bunks, the Tibetan-style dining room and bar. It is located in the leisure, entertainment and dining center of Chengdu, with very easy access to most attractions by ￥10 taxi ride. It''s a ￥30 taxi ride from the airport or north railway station. You can also make a call in advance to enjoy a free pick up. Very helpful and knowledgable staff can be found here.
In Chongqing, we stayed in Chung King Hotel, not over-expensive, rooms are space limited a little bit but well decorated and furnished. Satelite TV by having a couple of english-language channels are available. The food served in its western restaurant are also acceptable.
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Apr. 3,2008 14:47 Reply
Mr.Tony(China) said:
Some useful tips for your travel to Mt. Emei.
Don''t flirt with monkeys in Mt. Emei in case of hurting as they are very piquant. Don''t wear vivid-color clothes.
The sea level of golden top on Mt. Emei is 3000m, those travelers who have heart disease, please take this into consideration. Flatties are required and casual dress is better.
Be careful when taking the cable car. The cable car to Golden top is not available for 24 hours, so a good time arrangement is recommended.
Some of the temples on the mountain can accommodate travelers, but really in a very poor condition. You should bear this in your mind.
Mt. Emei has a very high altitude. Even in the hot summer, the average temperature is around 10C. So please take a thick jacket or sweater when heading there. Also take raincoat with you if possible.