On arrival in Kunming Changshui or Kunming Wujiaba International airport, you will be met in the arrival hall by your local guide and/or National Escort from Wendy Wu Tours. Together with all other group members who may be arriving at a similar time, you will transfer approximately 1 hour to your hotel. Early check-in is not included. Additional nights’ before and after your tour can be arranged. An informal Welcome Dinner will be held on Day 1. If you miss this due to your arrival time, all information will be provided to you at breakfast the following morning.

This morning, drive 1.5 hours to the Stone Forest. Spend the morning exploring the unusual limestone rock formations of the Kunming Stone Forest which involves up to 3.5 hours on foot along cobblestone paths. Return to Kunming for an afternoon at leisure, and dine this evening on the delicious local delicacy, Across the Bridge Noodles, a type of rice noodle soup from Yunnan Province served in a broth style.

Drive approximately 5 hours to the pretty city of Dali. In Dali, enjoy some light sightseeing around Dali’s Old Quarter and the symmetrical Three Pagodas. This evening, take a stroll round lively Foreigner’s Street.

Today, relax with a cruise on tranquil Erhai Lake, before spending an afternoon at leisure.

This morning, head over to Xizhou Village to explore the local wares at the market. Drive 4 hours to Lijiang, one of China’s best preserved old towns. You will spend around 2 hours on foot, visiting the picturesque Black Dragon Pool where you can enjoy spectacular vistas of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

A magnificent mountain massif, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain incorporates several peaks, the tallest of which is 5,500m. Today, you will explore one of the beautiful high meadows and enjoy the amazing vistas. To avoid the large crowds of people queuing at the same time, the local government’s tourist authority allocates times to each group. The bus will drive to the base of the mountain from where you will take a 10-minute ride on a chairlift to Yunshaping (Cloud Fir Meadow) at an altitude of around 3,200m. From the chairlift, there is a wooden pathway to the meadow. This walking route takes approximately 1 hour. Descend by chairlift and re-board the bus. Later, visit Baisha Old Town to view the fascinating murals, painted during the early Ming Dynasty, and visit the Mu Family Embroidery School. Sightseeing at Baisha Old Town is leisurely. There are ruthless souvenir sellers near the bus park so be firm to avoid any hassle. Daytime altitude: 3,200m at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Overnight altitude: 2,300m

Today you will visit the 3,000m deep Tiger Leaping Gorge, said to be the deepest gorge in the world. Drive approximately 2 hours, depending on the number of photo stops, to the northern bank of the Tiger Leaping Gorge and stop for a short while at the steps above the famous Tiger Leaping Rock. You can choose to walk down the steps to the water or have some free time while other group members do this. There are usually sedan chairs offered by local vendors, which can be organised at your own expense. Lunch today will be a simple meal as the choice of restaurants in this area is limited. Return to Lijiang to explore the Old Quarter.

Fly 1.5 hours to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province and home of the Giant Panda. This afternoon is at leisure.

Drive 2.5 hours south of Chengdu to Leshan, where you will see the world’s largest stone-carved Buddhist monument - the Leshan Grand Buddha. Take a short boat ride in front of the statue to grasp the size of this structure. You will spend around 1 hour at Leshan and will need to get on and off the boat. Continue 1 hour to Emeishan to check in for your 2-night stay.

Spend a full day exploring spiritual Emeishan. There are many pathways to allow an exploration of the steep cliffs, lofty peaks and towering trees. Take the cable car up to the golden summit from Jieyin Temple. You will walk for approximately 2.5 hours hours from Wannian Temple to the Wuxian Gang Parking lot. From here you will be transferred back to your hotel in the evening. Daytime altitude: 3,100m at Mt Emeishan Overnight altitude: 500m

Drive approximately 4 hours to Chengdu for your 2-hour flight to Jiuzhaigou, on arrival transfer 3 hours to the Nine Villages Valley National Park. A national park of ragged peaks, sapphire Lakes, abundant forests and rushing Waterfalls, Nine Villages Valley (Jiuzhaigou) is considered one of China’s most beautiful areas.

Enjoy a full day exploring the diverse scenery of splendid Nine Villages Valley, China’s most awe-inspiring National Park. Walking today will be approximately 5-6 hours on some uneven and slippery terrain which require extra care whilst walking. It is strongly advised that you wear sturdy footwear with ankle support if needed.

Drive around 4 hours to the Huanglong Temple and Huanglong pools where you will find hundreds of vivid pools in stiking colours, formed by thousands of years of mineral deposit, tumbling gently down through the bright green forests of the Huanglong Valley. There is an option to take a chairlift up both up and down to allow more time for sightseeing at the top; the cost of this is at your own expense. We usually spend around 2 hours sightseeing here. This area is at an altitude of 3,500m. Drive 1.5 hours to the airport for your flight to Chengdu.

Today you will see China’s most famous resident, the Giant Panda. Visit the Panda Conservation Centre where you can learn about China’s celebrated bear and see these lovable creatures in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat. It is not guaranteed that you will be see the feeding of the younger pandas, as this only happens at the start and end of each day. Sightseeing involves approximately 1.5 hours on foot and there are electric carts offered by private vendors that can be organised at your own cost. Later, spend 1-2 hours sightseeing around People’s Park, visiting a teahouse and the famous Matchmaker’s Corner where parents look for suitable suitors for their children. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Sichuanese meal.

Any time before your flight is at leisure. You will be transferred from your hotel to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, according to the departure time of your international flight. Late check-out is not included. Additional night's before and after your tour can be arranged.