Land tours within China · International airfare not included
Southwest Wonders
SOUTHWEST CHINA · SMALL GROUP

Southwest Wonders

10 Days / 9 Nights · Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie · Tour ID T2C-SW-10 · Updated October 2026

Max 16 travelersNo forced shoppingNo commission stopsLicensed local operator

01Route Overview

Tour ID

T2C-SW-10

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Route Cities

Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

Group Style

Small group · max 16 · private departures available

Guide & Transport

Licensed English-speaking guides · private AC vehicle + high-speed rail Chongqing–Zhangjiajie

Hotel Standard

Comfortable 3–4★ hotels near park entrances and central Chongqing

02Who This Tour Suits

Ideal for

Nature lovers, photographers and hikers

May not suit

Travelers with limited mobility — some days involve long stairs and mountain paths

Fitness level

A good fitness level helps; Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie include walking and cable-car days

Walking intensity

Light-to-moderate daily walking; sightseeing days include stairs

Accessibility

Some sites have uneven terrain — please advise us of any needs at booking

Free time

Most evenings are free for you to explore at your own pace

From

USD $999 / person

twin share · land only · no international airfare

Preferred travel date
Your name
Group sizeMin 1 · Max 16
PaceActive · mountain trails & stairs
Deposit$50 / person

How many travelers?

2
Trip total$1,998
Deposit$100
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  • Prices, dates and availability are confirmed by a real consultant.
  • You pay only a small deposit to hold your place.
  • Deposits are paid on a secure escrow page — we never store your card.

03Day-by-Day Itinerary

Select a day to see that day's activities, transport, meals and hotel.

Day 1 · Arrival in Chengdu

Meals: None
DaytimePrivate airport pickup at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Free timeFree day to settle in
Tonight in Chengdu

Overnight stay

The Ritz-Carlton Chengdu

Chengdu

Route Sketch — Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

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TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

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Day 2 · Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou · Panda Base

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
MorningMorning at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Base, then a scenic drive along the Mianjiu Expressway to Jiuzhaigou
Tonight in Jiuzhaigou

Overnight stay

Courtyard by Marriott Jiuzhaigou

Jiuzhaigou

Route Sketch — Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

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TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

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Day 3 · Jiuzhaigou Full Day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DaytimeFull day inside the UNESCO Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve — Shuzheng, Rize and Zechawa valleys, Five Flower Lake and Pearl Waterfall
Tonight in Jiuzhaigou

Overnight stay

Courtyard by Marriott Jiuzhaigou

Jiuzhaigou

Route Sketch — Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

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TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

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Day 4 · Jiuzhaigou → Chengdu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DaytimeScenic drive back to Chengdu
EveningEvening at Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li
Tonight in Chengdu

Overnight stay

AC Hotel Chengdu

Chengdu

Route Sketch — Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

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TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

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Day 5 · Chengdu → Leshan → Emeishan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DaytimeHuanglongxi Ancient Town, then a Min River boat view of the 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha
DaytimeContinue to Emeishan
Tonight in Leshan

Overnight stay

Ramada Leshan / Emeishan

Leshan

Route Sketch — Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

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TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

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Day 6 · Emeishan → Chongqing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DaytimeTransfer to Chongqing, the mountain city where the metro runs through buildings
Tonight in Chongqing

Overnight stay

Chongqing Gleetour Holiday Hotel

Chongqing

Route Sketch — Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

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TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

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Day 7 · Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DaytimePeople's Auditorium and Liziba metro-through-building, then the high-speed train to Zhangjiajie
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Best Western Qingxinyuan

Selected city

Route Sketch — Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

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TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

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Day 8 · Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DaytimeFull day in the Avatar-peak park — Golden Whip Stream, Water Winding Four Gates and the Ten-Mile Gallery sightseeing train
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Best Western Qingxinyuan

Selected city

Route Sketch — Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

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TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 8 / 10

Day 9 · Zhangjiajie · Culture & Leisure

Meals: Breakfast
AfternoonJunsheng Painting Academy and a relaxed afternoon in Zhangjiajie city
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Best Western Qingxinyuan

Selected city

Route Sketch — Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

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TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 9 / 10

Day 10 · Departure from Zhangjiajie

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimePrivate transfer to Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Confirmed & inspected — shared with your consultant

Selected city

Route Sketch — Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou → Leshan → Emeishan → Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

ChengduJiuzhaigouLeshanChongqingZhangjiajie
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 10 / 10

04What's Included, What's Not & Traveler Rules

✓ Included

  • All accommodations in twin-share rooms
  • Daily breakfast; lunches & dinners as marked in the itinerary
  • Licensed English-speaking guides
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle & in-route trains/cruise as shown
  • Entrance tickets to all listed sights
  • Airport transfers on arrival & departure days
  • 24/7 emergency line while you travel

× Not included

  • International flights to/from China
  • China visa fees
  • Meals not marked in the itinerary
  • Tips & gratuities (at your discretion)
  • Personal expenses, travel insurance
  • Optional activities not listed

Traveler Rules

Solo travelers & single rooms

Own room available with a single supplement (priced on request); roommate pairing available at no extra charge when possible.

Children & age rules

Children welcome with adult supervision — please ask about age rules and family pricing.

Dietary needs

Vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy needs are accommodated when advised at booking.

Accessibility

Please advise us of mobility or accessibility needs — we will do our best to adjust hotels and pacing.

Luggage

One suitcase plus one carry-on per person is recommended; larger items may affect transfers.

Tipping

Gratuities are at your discretion and never required.

Inclusion details and traveler rules follow the version reviewed and approved by the operating agency in your booking contract.

Grouping, Cancellation, Rescheduling & Refunds

Minimum Group

We run each tour with a small confirmed group (typically 4–16 travelers). If a departure cannot meet its minimum, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.

Cancellation by You

Free full refund when you cancel 30+ days before departure. Within 30 days, the deposit is non-refundable as it holds your places, hotels and tickets.

Rescheduling by You

Date or itinerary changes are possible before final confirmation — contact your consultant. Your deposit can be transferred to a new departure.

Cancellation by Us / Major Change

If we cancel a departure or make a major change to the tour, you get a full refund of everything paid. Force-majeure cases follow the same full-refund principle.

How Refunds Are Paid

Refunds are processed by the licensed operating agency shown in your contract, to the original payment method, within the timeline stated in your booking contract.

Cancellation, rescheduling and refund rules follow the contract and the version reviewed by the operating agency.

05See It Through Travelers' Eyes

Real footage from travelers in China — public sources credited below. Guest reviews are verified before publication.

Great Wall at sunrise — Simatai, Beijing

Great Wall at sunrise — Simatai, Beijing

Source: CGTN Africa · Eastern China Discovery · Beijing

Yulong River bamboo rafting — 4K

Yulong River bamboo rafting — 4K

Source: Nomadic Land · Featured in Guilin & Li River requests

The Bund at night — Shanghai, 4K

The Bund at night — Shanghai, 4K

Source: Pathfinder CN · Eastern China Discovery · Shanghai

06Frequently Asked Questions