Mountain and River Tour 14 days

Tour Code: CTS08

Day 01:         West Coast Q Beijing

Your vacation starts as boarding an international flight heading for Beijing.

Day 02:         Beijing

Arrive in Beijing, Capital of China, in the evening, met by CTS tour guide. Transfer to hotel.

Day 03:         Beijing Q Zhangjiajie

Enjoy the famous Beijing Hutong and Alley tour in the morning, visit Old Drum tower and local Family. Then fly to Zhangjiajie scenic area, which is listed with UNESCO World Heritage. China's "Yellow Stone Park" can be divided into four regions: Zhangjiajie National Park, Suoxiyu Nature Reserve, Tianzishan Nature Reserve and Yangjiajie Scenic Area. It is also home to three ethnic minorities - Tujia, Bai and Miao, which together make up 70% of the local population.

Day 04:         Zhangjiajie

Today we are to explore the exceptionally beautiful sceneries including Yellow Lion Village (Huangshi zhai) and Jinbian Creek.  Yellow Lion Village is the highest village in the Zhangjiajie area. At its peak, the village is actually a 1,200 metre high plateau. You will have the best view of the most attractive scene--stone steps lead to the top, a quiet area relatively free of tourists from which you can witness the beautiful karsts formations of the local crags. Below lie the waters of Jinbian Creek and the primitive forest of Heizongnao.

Day 05:         Zhangjiajie

Today¡¯s tour will take us to Tianzishan scenic area which is known for its four natural spetacles¡ªthe clouds of mist that circle the peaks of the moutain,the moonlit nights,the amazing views of the rising sun and snowcapped winter peaks. From the highest peak of Tianzishan,you can see the stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Day 06:         Zhangjiajie Q Chengdu

Morning tour will take us to Asia¡¯s largest cave near Zhangjiajie, Huanglong Cave, which has another name--Huanglong spring, situated in east part of Suoxiyu County. The whole length of it is about 12km, 4stories. There are dry caves and watery caves including 2 palaces 8 halls and 96 corridors. Various stalactites are full of the whole cave. The most amazing spectacle is that when you knock the stalactites in the Shiqing Mountain of the cave, you will hear the wonderful sound made by the stalactites. Moreover there are a 11km long cave and a 50m high waterfall which are rare in the other caves.  After that we will fly to Chendu---the capital of Sichun Province, where you can feast on some great food and soak up some of the mellow atmosphere in one of the thousands of tea houses dotted about the city.

Day 07:         Chengdu Q Jiuzhaigou

This morning we will vist the famous Dujiang Dam, which is a miracle of ancient Chinese ingenuity. Then fly to the Fairyland-Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong scenic area. Jiuzhaigou Valley is famous for its natural wonders in terms of colorful waters water appearing to be either magically peacock blue or emerald. All those who encounter it are overwhelmed by the breathtaking beauty of both its landscape and its lakes, springs, waterfalls, streams, rivers and shoals. Huanglong Cave is famous for its magic landscape of limes formation, made up of 3400 multi-colored, different sized ponds interlacing along the cave. Calcareous fluid with bottom paving with golden line deposit, plus five waterfalls, four stalactite caves and three ancient temples, all of them gather in the same place, which look like a dragon surging down from snowcapped peaks of Mountain Min. We will explore the beauty of Huanglong cave today after arrival.

Day 08:         Jiuzhaigou

Today we will spend whole day exploring the fantasy of Jiuzhaigou. Tour the Long Lake, Five Flower Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall, Shuzheng Waterfall, Nuorilang Waterfall, Panda Lake and Mirror Lake etc.

Day 09:         Jiuzhaigou Q Chengdu v Leshan v Mt. Emei

Fly back to Chengdu in the morning, and continue our trip to Leshan. Visit the Giant Buddha Statue which is situated at the confluence of the Min and Dadu River. The Chinese have a saying that, ¡°the mountain is a Buddha and the Buddha is a mountain". At 71 meters tall (and that is seated) ears 6.72 meters long, nose 5.33 meters, and eyes 5.33 meters wide, this great sculpture is certainly the biggest of its kind in the world. Later transfer to Mt. Emei.

Day 10:         Mt. Emei v Chengdu

Today visit Mt. Emei, one of China's four sacred Buddhist Mountains and has been a popular place of pilgrimage for the past 1800 years. Although Mt.Emei is still hugely popular with pilgrims (the smoke from incense and burning paper in the temples en route stings your eyes!), the mountain is equally famous for its spectacular scenery. The word "Emei" in Chinese means "Eyebrows of beauty" and locals believe that the peaks of Emei resemble the eyebrows of a woman! Take cable car to the top of the mountain¡ªthe Golden Summit and you will enjoy a view of the Buddha¡¯s Halo, the sea of the cloud and the wonderful sunrise. Later transfer back to Chengdu.

Day 11:         Chengdu Q Mt. Huangshan

Fly to Mt. Huangshan in the morning. Huangshan is the most famous mountain in China, and it is recognized by UNESCO as the rich heritage of mankind.  It has been famous for thousands of years for its unique pine trees, stones of strange shapes, the sea of clouds, and hot springs. Tour the Hongcun village, one of the best kept old villages built in Ming dynasty.

Day 12:         Mt. Huangshan

Take a cable car to the top of the mountain.  Explore the famous peaks such as the Lotus Peak, the Tip of a Magic Writing Brush, and Beginning to Believe Peak etc.  Lotus Flower Peak is the highest peak with an elevation of 6,138 feet. Famous pines such as the "Flying Dragon" and the "Twin Dragons" are found there. From the summit the neighboring peaks look dwarfed and in the distance the whole scene gradually merges into one shade of color.  Rising out of the profusion of trees and flowers, Tip of a Magic Writing Brush  is a pillar of stone tapering into a sharp point on which stands a twisted old pine. People metaphorically describe it as the "Tip of a Magic Writing Brush," that is, a brush painting all the lovely scenes of Mt. Huangshan. Unlike other peaks, Beginning to Believe Peak is small and dainty but has a charm of its own. It is noted for its gorgeous greenery and quaint rock shapes. The beauty of Mt. Huangshan is so captivating that one can't help feeling as if one has stepped into a Chinese landscape paining shouting, "Now I believe." Stay over night at the hotel on top of the mountain. 

Day 13:         Mt. Huangshan Q Shanghai

Rise early to catch the breath-taking view of the sun rising from the horizon with mountain peaks shrouded in the sea of clouds. Continue the excursion on the Mt. Huangshan. Descend by cable car. Fly to Shanghai in the evening.

Day 14:         Shanghai Q USA

Transfer to the airport, home your sweet home.

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Day 13:         Mt. Huangshan Q Guangzhou

After whole day¡¯s sightseeing, fly to Guangzhou. Tour guide meet you at airport, transfer to hotel after dinner.

Day 14:         Guangzhou t Hong Kong

                   Take morning train to Hong Kong, free on your own after arrival¡£

Day 15:         Hong Kong Q West Coast

                   Home your sweet home today.