Meet your private guide and driver in your Chengdu hotel lobby at around 07:30, then travel to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding for the morning visit.
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See Chengdu's giant pandas, Jiuzhaigou's lakes and Huanglong's pools on a private three-day journey, with two hotel nights included.
Begin with a morning at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, then leave at around 11:00 for Jiuzhaigou and check in to your hotel. Spend Day 2 exploring Jiuzhaigou Valley's lakes, forests and waterfalls. On Day 3, visit Huanglong's colourful travertine pools before returning to Chengdu. Your private English-speaking guide, private vehicle with driver, Chengdu hotel pickup and return, admission to the Panda Base, Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, and two nights of hotel accommodation in the Jiuzhaigou area are included. Meals are paid for separately. The default hotel is Hilton Garden Inn Jiuzhaigou. If it is fully booked, an alternative hotel of equivalent standard is arranged, with no particular replacement property guaranteed. Final hotel and room details are confirmed before payment.
Start with the full three-day journey, then choose Day 1, 2 or 3. On travel days, switch between the transfer route and the local sights.
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Day 1: Chengdu → Panda Base → Jiuzhaigou hotel. Day 2: Jiuzhaigou Valley and a second hotel night. Day 3: Huanglong → Chengdu.
Two nights in the Jiuzhaigou hotel area are included. Day 2 visits use park shuttles and walking; Day 3 includes the Huanglong cableway and downhill walk before returning to Chengdu.
Meet your private guide and driver in your Chengdu hotel lobby at around 07:30, then travel to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding for the morning visit.
Spend the morning watching the giant pandas and exploring the viewing areas with your guide. The visit follows the areas open on the day; particular pandas and cubs cannot be guaranteed. Leave the base at around 11:00 for the drive to Jiuzhaigou.
Arrive in the Jiuzhaigou hotel area and check in for the two-night stay included in your tour price. Hilton Garden Inn Jiuzhaigou is the default hotel; if it is fully booked, an alternative hotel of equivalent standard is arranged. Settle in and enjoy the evening at your own pace. The final property and room details are confirmed before payment; arrival time depends on traffic and breaks.
Your guide escorts you to the park entrance. Board the eco-shuttle and head to the farthest scenic spot first to avoid the crowds. The morning light on the turquoise lakes is absolutely magical.
Explore the highest and most pristine area of the park. Walk through ancient spruce forests with views of snow peaks. Visit Panda Lake, named for its black-and-white underwater log patterns.
Visit the crown jewel of Jiuzhaigou — Five Flower Lake, where fallen tree trunks rest on the crystal-clear turquoise floor. Continue to Pearl Shoal Waterfall, where water cascades over a wide calcified terrace.
Enjoy lunch inside the park at Nuorilang Restaurant with a range of Chinese dishes. After lunch, walk to the magnificent Nuorilang Waterfall — one of the widest travertine waterfalls in China.
Take the shuttle to Zechawa Valley. Long Lake sits at 3,100 meters with deep blue waters reflecting snow peaks. A short walk leads to the tiny Five-Color Pond, famous for its intensely vibrant hues.
Exit the park and return to Jiuzhaigou Town. Your guide can recommend dinner options and help arrange anything you need for the next day.
Arrive at Huanglong Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take the cable car to the top to begin your exploration from the highest point and walk down through the colorful pools.
Walk through Huanglong's main attraction — over 3,000 calcified pools in shades of turquoise, emerald, gold, and jade. The Five Color Pond at the top is the most spectacular.
Walk downhill through Golden Sand Beach — a 1,500-meter-long calcified terrace that looks like a golden river. The walk down takes about 1 hour with plenty of photo stops.
Enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant near Huanglong. Sample local Sichuan-Tibetan specialties before beginning the drive back to Chengdu.
Your guide and driver drop you off at your Chengdu hotel, marking the end of an unforgettable 3-day journey through two of Sichuan's most stunning natural wonders.
Meals
Your private guide and driver look after your group throughout the three-day journey. We coordinate pickup, admissions and the two included hotel nights, and help with questions about your booking.
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We booked this for our family and it was absolutely worth it. The kids loved it. Lunch was delicious and the pacing was perfect.
This is the way to see Beijing. No crowds, no waiting, no stress. Just you and an expert guide.
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