China tour – Chongqing – Chengdu – JiuZhaigou

6 days 5 nights

Transportation method: Air + bus + train + hydrofoil

HIGHLIGHTS:

Chongqing – One of the four municipalities directly under the central government and the largest and wealthiest city in southwestern China.
Jiuzhaigou – One of the most unique tourist destinations in China. Jiuzhaigou means “Valley of Nine Villages,” referring to nine villages nestled along the riverbanks. It has been home to Tibetan and Qiang people for centuries.
Chengdu – Check in at the Wide Alley and Narrow Alley or Jinli Ancient Street.

Experience and explore the Panda Park.
Check in at Chongqing’s most famous “tram through apartment buildings” at Lizibai Station.

DAY 1: HANOI – CHONGQING (Meals at your own expense)

Afternoon: The group gathers at the meeting point and departs for Noi Bai Airport.

The tour guide and group complete exit procedures, then board a flight to Chongqing.

Flight PN6424 at 18:25 – 21:25

Upon arrival in Chongqing, the group completes immigration procedures. The group checks into the hotel and rests.

Overnight stay at the local 4-star Huihao Hotel or equivalent in Chongqing.

DAY 2: CHONGQING – CHENGDU – JIUZHAIGOU (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, check out. The vehicle and tour guide will take the group to visit:

Chongqing Panda Park (part of Chongqing Zoo): One of the largest panda conservation areas in China, it has become an attractive destination for wildlife enthusiasts who want to explore the life of pandas. This park provides a natural environment for pandas to live and thrive. This is the home of famous panda idols: Mangzi, Yu Ke, Yu Ai, Song Xi Chongqing, Lan Xiang, Mai Lan…

Lunch: Lunch at a restaurant, then the group departs by high-speed train to Chengdu, continuing on the Chengdu – Songpan/Huanglong train (depending on the actual situation, due to the peak tourist season in Jiuzhaigou, the number of domestic and international tourists is very high, so we cannot guarantee booking the train for the scheduled route. If it cannot be booked, we will switch to a non-refundable car transfer. We kindly ask for your understanding in this case).

Afterward, the group travels by car to Jiuzhaigou.

Evening: Dinner at the hotel. Guests check into their rooms and rest.

The group is free to explore Jiuzhaigou at night.

Overnight stay at the local 4-star Sanroyal or New Jiuzhai Hotel in Jiuzhaigou.

Day 3: JIUZHAIGOU SIGHTSEEING (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Morning: Breakfast at the restaurant. Afterwards, the group departs to visit the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area.

Changhai Lake
Wu Se Lake
Swan Lake
Bamboo Lake: Covering an area of ​​170,000 m², this shallow lake is 6 meters deep. It is located at an altitude of 2,618 meters and was used as a filming location for the movie Hero.

Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch at a restaurant in the Jiuzhaigou scenic area.

After lunch, the group continues to visit:

Panda Lake: The lake features strangely colored patterns of blue and green. Giant pandas are said to have come to this lake to drink water, although they haven’t been seen for many years. The lake’s water flows into the Panda Waterfall, a 3-tiered waterfall 78 meters high.

Five Flower Lake: A shallow, multicolored lake with ancient, fallen tree trunks at its bottom.

Pearl Shoal: A sloping area with limestone deposition and a gentle flow cascading into a famous waterfall. Pearl Waterfall is 28 meters high and 310 meters wide. This is where scenes from the TV series Journey to the West were filmed.

Glass Lake: A lake with a stunning reflection of light from the surrounding environment when the water is calm.

Evening: Enjoy a Tibetan feast.

After dinner, the group is free to explore Tibetan life or watch “Jiuzhaigou Ancient Love Story” (at your own expense: 380 RMB/person).

Overnight stay at the local 4-star Sanroyal Hotel or New Jiuzhai Hotel in Jiuzhaigou.

DAY 4: JIUZHAIGOU – DUJIANGYAN (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Morning: Breakfast at the restaurant. Afterwards, depart for Chengdu and visit:

Tibetan Cultural Village – Aba Pure Land: Here, you can admire the Tibetan architectural style, colorful paintings, Tibetan costumes of Jiuzhaigou, and experience the daily life of the Tibetan people. Local products such as traditional Chinese medicine and Tibetan silver jewelry are on display.

Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, the group will visit Diexi Lake.

Diexi Lake: Also known as Diexi Lake, it is one of the top provincial-level scenic spots in Sichuan, China. Located in Mao County, in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, it is considered a unique location at the foot of the Minshan Mountains, at the headwaters of the Minjiang River. With the convergence of geographical features such as mountains, rivers, and the sky of Sichuan, Diexi Haizi becomes a magnificent natural landscape, evoking for visitors an immersive experience in the pristine and majestic beauty of nature.

Afternoon: The group travels by car back to Dujiangyan.

Evening: Dinner at a restaurant. Guests are free to explore Dujiangyan at night.

Overnight stay at the local 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Dujiangyan in Dujiangyan or equivalent.

DAY 5: DUJIANGYAN – CHONGQING (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, check out, then visit a pharmacy and a jade shop.
Afterward, the group continues sightseeing.

o Yangtianwa Square: Located in Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, China. This place is world-famous for its giant Seltie Panda statue, designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman. Some interesting facts about this square.

Lunch: Lunch at a restaurant.

Afternoon: The group travels to Chengdu train station to take the Chengdu – Chongqing high-speed train. Evening: Upon arrival in Chongqing, the group has dinner, then visits Hongya Cave Ancient Town.

o “Check in” at Hongya Cave: A famous spot in Chongqing located at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River. This unique architectural complex stands out with its enchanting colors emanating from the interconnected wooden stilt houses built on cliffs beside the Jialing River, comprising 11 floors, intricately carved patterns, and moss-covered tiled roofs.

Alternatively, the group can register for the “Jialing River Cruise” option to admire Hongya Cave at night (Cost: 280 RMB/person, at your own expense).
Overnight stay at the 4-star Hilton Garden Inn Chongqing in Chongqing or equivalent.

DAY 6: CHONGQING – HANOI (Breakfast, Lunch)

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, check out. The vehicle and guide will take you to visit and shop at the Rubber Shop. Afterwards, the vehicle and tour guide will take the group to visit:
o Check in and take the subway through the 19-story apartment building, a “one-of-a-kind” attraction in China. This special subway system is Liziba Station, located in Yuzhong District, Chongqing City. Witness firsthand the incredibly impressive and interesting sight of the “train passing through the middle of the apartment building.”
o Ciqikou: Ciqikou is a historical ancient Chinese town with traditional-style buildings and local-flavored food, built in 998 during the Song Dynasty. The town’s name, Ciqikou, means porcelain port, and the community prospered from the porcelain trade. Today, Ciqikou Old Town is a bustling commercial hub of Chongqing and a must-see destination for every visitor.
o Jiefangbi Pedestrian Street: the commercial “heart” and historical symbol of Chongqing City. Surrounded by modern skyscrapers, this is the first commercial pedestrian zone in Western China.

Lunch: The group will have lunch at a restaurant, then transfer to the airport to catch flight PN6423 back to Hanoi at 16:25 – 17:25.
End of China tour program. Goodbye and see you again!

NOTE:
oDepending on actual conditions, the order of sightseeing may change but all the attractions mentioned in the program will still be included.
oJiuzhaigou does not have Triple rooms (3 single beds), so for 3 guests, they will stay in a TWIN room (2 single beds) or pay for a SINGLE room (1 single bed) for 2 nights in Jiuzhaigou at 160 RMB/night.

oThis tour program is subsidized according to the regulations of China Tourism. Please do not skip the shopping stops designated in the program. If you skip the shopping stops, please pay a surcharge of VND 980,000 per shop as per the travel company’s regulations and pay directly to your tour leader. (Shopping stops may change depending on the actual situation)
Shopping stops according to the program: 1. A Ba Pure Land; 2. Tibetan Village; 3. Pharmacy; 4. Rubber Shop

Terms & Notes

PRICE INCLUDED:

Round-trip charter airfare: Hanoi – Chongqing

High-speed train tickets according to the domestic tour itinerary in China
oChecked baggage 20kg/piece + Hand luggage 7kg
oAirport taxes in both countries, security fees, fuel surcharge, and air insurance as per regulations; – Tourist vehicle service according to the itinerary.
• Fast and convenient group visa procedures for entry into China (only need to photograph pages 2 and 3 of the passport, 1 photo 4×6 with white background)
• Accommodation in equivalent 4-star hotels according to Chinese standards (2 people/room. In case of odd number of guests, a 3-person room will be arranged with an extra bed);

• Meals as per itinerary (all meals are non-refundable) – Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the trip.

• Gifts: Travel hat, 1 bottle of water/day/person
• Entrance tickets to attractions as per itinerary (one-time entry);

• International travel insurance for the entire duration of stay abroad, 24/7 coverage, maximum compensation of 100,000 RMB per person/incident (Guests over 70 years old are not covered by this insurance).

• VAT as per government regulations.

PRICE EXCLUDED:
• Passport processing fees; Costs for obtaining a re-entry visa to Vietnam for overseas Vietnamese and foreign nationals.

Personal expenses such as: drinks, excess baggage, telephone charges, laundry at the hotel, etc.
Single room supplement (if applicable): from ………00,000 VND/person (if a double room is for two people and both wish to stay in a single room, both must pay), this price does not apply to holidays and peak seasons.

Tipping is an international custom when traveling abroad and is mandatory. Please pay the tour guide during the tour, including children aged 2 and above. The tip for the tour guide for the entire trip is 30 USD/person/tour.

Excess baggage charges apply.

Show “Jiuzhaigou Ancient Love Story”: 380 RMB/person
Night cruise on the Jialing River to see Hongya Cave: 280 RMB/person.

PLEASE NOTE WHEN BOOKING THE TOUR:
Flight times and tour itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, health issues, etc., but all sightseeing points will still be included.
In objective circumstances such as terrorism, natural disasters, or due to incidents or changes in the schedules of public transportation such as airplanes, trains, etc., the Company reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time for the convenience and safety of customers and will not be liable for any resulting damages.
Prices may change due to changes in airline fuel surcharges;
The tour price for children is based on sharing a bed with parents. If you require a separate bed for your child, please pay 100% of the adult tour price;
Train tickets for the Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou route will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the group;
• Prices apply to customers aged 11 to 69. Customers aged 70 and above will pay an additional premium for higher insurance coverage. Customers aged 70 and above are required to have a valid health certificate for overseas travel issued by a competent medical authority and must be accompanied by a healthy family member under 60 years old.

• In the case of one adult traveling with one child under 11 years old (without a separate bed), please pay the adult price to ensure the child has a separate bed.

• The customer’s name in the tour registration or the list of group members provided to the travel company must completely match the name in the passport. During immigration procedures, departure will be refused if the name is incorrect according to regulations. The travel company will not be responsible for cases where customers provide incorrect names or fail to meet the above regulations.

• Due to the nature of group tours for individual travelers, the company is responsible for gathering enough participants (15 adults or more) for the tour to depart as scheduled. If the group size is less than 15, the company will notify the customers and negotiate a new departure date, or refund the full amount paid in advance.

If a customer is denied exit or entry by immigration authorities for personal reasons or identity issues, the travel company will not be held responsible and will not refund the tour fee.

If you owe personal or corporate taxes to the relevant government authorities and are not permitted to leave the country, the travel company will not be held responsible and will not refund the tour fee.

Customers who have undergone cosmetic surgery are requested to obtain a new passport with a current photo. If entry is denied due to the passport photo differing from the actual photo, the travel company will not be held responsible.

Pregnant customers are kindly requested not to participate in the tour. We do not accept pregnant guests for safety reasons;

In case of separation from the group, a penalty of USD 70/day will be applied, and no refunds will be given.

Guests who register for the tour are requested to adhere strictly to the group’s schedule. We only organize purely sightseeing tours; therefore, guests are not allowed to separate from the group during the trip.

During the trip, guests are not allowed to automatically add family members or acquaintances to the vehicle without prior agreement with us. We reserve the right to refuse service in such cases;

Any changes must be agreed upon with the tour leader; we do not accommodate individual changes. If changes affect the itinerary or services (omitting sightseeing points, omitting services, etc.), guests must accept the resulting costs. Changes must be based on feasibility and the actual situation;

General hotel policy: Check-in from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, check-out before 12:00 PM;

Please note: In case train tickets cannot be purchased, transportation will be changed to by car and no refund will be given. (Due to the high volume of domestic and international tourists during peak season in China, we kindly ask for your understanding in this situation).

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