Chengdu is known in China as a slow city. People spend whole afternoons in teahouses in the parks, playing mahjong and cleaning their ears with long metal tools. It is also the home of the giant panda. North of the city, the land climbs into the mountains of Jiuzhaigou, where clear blue and green lakes fill a long valley.

This tour gives Jiuzhaigou proper time, with two nights there. Day 3 covers the main valley: Shuzheng Valley with its chain of lakes, the wide Nuorilang Waterfall and the many colours of Five Flower Lake. On Day 4 you visit Munigou, a quieter valley near Songpan, then ride the bullet train back to Chengdu. The last two days are in the city: the giant pandas, Huangcheng Mosque and Chunxi Road on Day 5, then Jinli, the Wide and Narrow Alley, People's Park and Wenshu Monastery on Day 6.

The departures from late April to July fall in the green season, when the lakes are full and the forests are thick. The days in Jiuzhaigou involve a lot of walking along boardwalks, but the city days are easier. All meals from Day 2 to Day 6 are included, and so are the gratuities.

Quick facts

Duration: 7 days 5 nights, including a night flight to Chengdu
Route: Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Munigou
Package type: group tour on fixed departure dates
Flights: included, return from KLIA to Chengdu, with airport taxes, checked luggage and meals on board
Train: bullet train from Jiuzhaigou back to Chengdu
Hotels: 2 nights in Jiuzhaigou and 3 nights in Chengdu
Meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
Booking: seats are subject to availability. We confirm with the tour operator and email you once your seats are secured.

Highlights

Shuzheng Valley, Nuorilang Waterfall and Five Flower Lake in Jiuzhaigou
Munigou, a quieter valley near Songpan
The giant pandas in Chengdu
Jinli Ancient Street and the Wide and Narrow Alley
Wenshu Monastery and People's Park
Huangcheng Mosque, the main mosque of Chengdu

Itinerary

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu

Fly from KLIA to Chengdu.

Meals: on the flight.

Day 2: Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou

Visit Manhua Flower Manor, a flower garden in the countryside outside Chengdu, and Tangjiasi, an old town in Qingbaijiang district. Then travel north to Jiuzhaigou.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Jiuzhaigou.

Day 3: Jiuzhaigou Valley

A full day in Jiuzhaigou Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow Shuzheng Valley, a chain of lakes joined by small waterfalls. See Nuorilang Waterfall, one of the widest waterfalls in China, and Five Flower Lake, where the water shows blue, green and yellow at the same time.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Jiuzhaigou.

Day 4: Munigou and the bullet train to Chengdu

Visit Munigou, a valley of forest, lakes and waterfalls near Songpan, with fewer visitors than Jiuzhaigou. Then take the bullet train back to Chengdu.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Chengdu.

Day 5: Pandas and central Chengdu

See the giant pandas at the Chengdu panda park. Visit Huangcheng Mosque, the main mosque of Chengdu, then Tianfu Square in the city centre and Chunxi Road, the busiest shopping street.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Chengdu.

Day 6: Old Chengdu

Walk Jinli Ancient Street, a lane of snack stalls and shops in old Sichuan style, and the Wide and Narrow Alley, three lanes of grey-brick courtyard houses from the Qing dynasty. Visit Dongjiao Memory, an old factory area turned into an arts and music district, and People's Park, where local people drink tea and dance. End at Wenshu Monastery, the largest Buddhist temple in Chengdu.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Chengdu.

Day 7: Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

What's included

Return flights from KLIA to Chengdu
Bullet train from Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu
Airport taxes
Checked luggage
Meals on the flights
Hotels: 2 nights in Jiuzhaigou and 3 nights in Chengdu
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Gratuities

Good to know

Jiuzhaigou is high in the mountains, so mornings and evenings are cool even in summer. Bring a light jacket.
Day 3 involves a lot of walking on boardwalks. Wear comfortable shoes.

FAQ

How long do we spend in Jiuzhaigou?

Two nights, with a full day in the main valley on Day 3 and a visit to Munigou on Day 4.

Is there a mosque visit?

Yes. Huangcheng Mosque in Chengdu on Day 5.

Which meals are included?

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners from Day 2 to Day 6, 15 meals in total.

Is my booking confirmed straight away?

No. Seats are subject to availability. We confirm with the tour operator and email you once your seats are secured.