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Holidays
in China - Tour Itineraries
An 8
day tourcombining national parks with Pandas from £1725
per person
From adorable panda bears to beautiful natural scenery and minority cultures, Sichuan Province has something for the whole family.
During this family-friendly adventure, photograph giant pandas close-up and learn about government efforts to protect them. Visit San
Xing Dui Museum to discover the mysterious ancient Shu culture of pre-historic Sichuan and stroll through meadows of wildflowers
and along mountain trails in the Jiuzhaigou Valley.
This individual itinerary can easily be combined with stays in Beijing, where we can include many more activities for the family, such as a picnic on
the Great Wall, learning how to make dumplings with the Wang family or practising the art of calligraphy with the Zhang family.
CHENGDU PANDA BREEDING CENTRE
This research base, which has elements of a veterinary laboratory,
park, panda habitat and a zoo, is one of the best places to see giant
pandas. The grounds of the research base, covered with trees,
flowers and 14 species of bamboo are very attractive and at the very
least, provide a pleasant escape from the noise and congestion of
Chengdu itself. As you follow pathways through the reserve, you
may see not only giant pandas but also red pandas, black-necked
cranes or white storks.
JIUZHAIGOU
VALLEY
Stretching over the northern part of Sichuan in the
Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Aba, the
vast expanse of Jiuzhaigou Valley offers spectacular
landscapes with alpine features including crystal clear
lakes, snow-capped mountains and lush forests. Its natural
reserve is home to more than 140 species of birds and
numerous endangered animals, including the giant panda.
The remoteness of the region has so
far kept it from becoming a major tourist destination,
and the valleys scattered with Tibetan prayer wheels
and stupas are a reminder of its strong Tibetan character.
On this trip, you will hike along the trail taken by
the lumbermen in the 1970’s who ‘discovered’
Jiuzhaigou. Walking along the Y-shaped gully, one of
the 'nine stockade gullies' from which the name of the
area derives, you will see many of its countless waterfalls
and serene lakes.
Please note that this trip is only available from 1 May to 31 October.
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Itinerary
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| Day 1 |
FLY TO CHENGDU
Fly to Chengdu via Amsterdam with KLM |
| Day 2 |
CHENGDU
Arrive Chendu, transfer to hotel for overnight stay. City
tour of Chengdu, including the Wen Shu Temple, where
you can sample a vegetarian feast - Buddhist style,
followed by a stroll through the tranquil courtyards of
this lovely Buddhist temple. Afternoon visit to the Wang
Jiang Lou Park, with its fabulous views of over 100
species of bamboo. Dinner is at a local restaurant
sampling some of the famous spicy Sichuan cuisine,
before watching a ‘Face-changing Show’
(payable locally for the show). |
| Day 3 |
PANDA BREEDING CENTRE AND JIUZHAIGOU VALLEY
Early morning visit to the Panda Breeding Centre,
located outside the city. The morning is the best time
to observe pandas, as usually they are livelier then.
A vegetarian lunch is included at Wenshu Temple
before transfer to airport for flight to Jiuzhaigou.
Transferring to the hotel near Jiuzhaigou National Park
for 3 night stay. |
| Day 4-5 |
JIUZHAIGOU VALLEY
Spend two days exploring the scenic areas of
Jiuzhaigou to the full. The first stop, Mirror Lake, is
located at the mouth of Ri Tse Valley. As indicated by its
name, the lake has a mirror-like flat surface onto
which every object - flowers, grasslands, forests as
well as distant mountains - are reflected. A walk by the
lake will explain a local saying - that birds fly in water
while fish swim in the sky. Afterwards, visit the Pearl
Shoal Waterfall, so called as this gushing waterfall
creates fine beads of pearl-like water drops. For the
first day, you will explore the lower part of this park in
Shu Zheng Valley and spend the next day resting or
walking in the Ri Tse Valley.
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| Day 6 |
JIUZHAIGOU VALLEY TO MAOXIAN
Depart for Maoxian, a 300 kilometre journey which will
take around 6 hours. En route visit a Tibetan village,
where you can sample butter tea in a Tibetan village
home and visit the old Qing Dynasty garrison town of
Songpan. En route, pass the mighty Min River and
enjoy spectacular views of the rushing waters from the
mountains. Arrive late afternoon, transfer to hotel for
overnight stay.
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| Day 7 |
MAOXIAN TO CHENGDU
Morning visit to Tao Ping. Tao Ping is a wonderful
Qiang ethnic group village and the origins of the village
date back 2,000 years. Enjoy a traditional Qiang
people’s lunch with a local family. After lunch, return to
Chengdu, arriving late afternoon and transfer to hotel
for overnight stay.
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| Day 8 |
FLY TO UK
Transfer to airport for flight back to UK via
Amsterdam.
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Prices
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May, Jun, Oct |
Jul, Aug, Sep |
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Price per person twin-share
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£1725
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£1785 |
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Price per child (2 -11 years
sharing family room)
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£1095
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£1155 |
| LAND ONLY PRICE PER
ADULT TWIN-SHARE FROM £1195 |
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Included in
Cost of Itinerary
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| · Return flights in economy
class with KLM via Amsterdam from various regional
airports |
| · All airport taxes and security surcharges |
| · Accommodation in three/four-star hotels |
| · Full board including drinking water, tea
and coffee with meals |
| · All transfers and transportation |
| · Sightseeing with English speaking guides |
| · Entrance fees on sightseeing tours |
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Not Included
in Cost of Itinerary
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Chinese visa
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Download application form 'here' |
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Bookings
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| These are our suggested individual itineraries
that can be booked as described or tailored to suit
you. You can depart on any date subject to flight
availability. This itinerary can be also be booked
as land only. |
| To make a booking, please take a moment to read
through our booking conditions. Then complete, sign
and return our booking form with a deposit of £200
per person. |
| ITINERARIES MAY BE SUBJECT
TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS |
| Please note that all prices shown are subject
to availability at time of booking. |
Should you wish to enquire
about any of this itinerary or require more information
about tailor-making a tour to China - please contact
our specialists:
Christina@regent-holidays.co.uk
or Jill@regent-holidays.co.uk
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