11 Days ChengDu ChongQing Tibet ChengDu

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11 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Embark on an 11-day adventure that combines China’s cultural heartlands with the spiritual heights of Tibet. Begin in Chengdu, where you’ll meet China’s beloved giant pandas and wander ancient streets filled with teahouses and local flavors. Continue to Chongqing, a vibrant riverside metropolis known for Hongya Cave, Liziba Station, and its legendary hotpot cuisine. Fly onward to the mystical land of Tibet, where breathtaking landscapes and sacred sites await. Explore Lhasa’s Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street; visit serene monasteries and marvel at Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s most stunning holy lakes. Return to Chengdu for a final taste of Sichuan culture before departure. With 4-star accommodations, guided tours, domestic flights, high-speed rail, and private transfers included, this journey offers a seamless blend of wildlife, heritage, and spirituality—ideal for travelers seeking both adventure and deep cultural immersion.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[9])
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[10])
Breakfast
Meals
China Visa

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We’ll be picking you up at the arrival hall. Our driver will be waiting with a sign showing the lead traveler’s name, so it’ll be easy to spot. Safe travels and see you soon!

Itinerary

Duration: 11 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival – Chengdu

    1 stop
  • 1
    Chengdu

    ✈️ Arrive at Chengdu Tianfu Airport. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city or rest.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Dujiangyan & Kuanzhai Xiangzi

    1 stop
  • 2
    Chengdu

    Spend the day as a panda volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base, where you’ll help prepare bamboo and panda cakes, feed the pandas, and clean their enclosures. This hands-on experience ends with a Panda Keeper Certificate, a meaningful keepsake of your contribution to conservation.
 In the afternoon, explore Kuanzhai Xiangzi (Wide & Narrow Alleys)and enjoy tea at a traditional teahouse before indulging in a Chengdu hotpot dinner. End the evening with the spectacular Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Show, a cultural highlight of the city

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Culinary Culture & Ancient Shu

    1 stop
  • 3
    Chengdu

    Discover the flavors of Chengdu with a hands-on cooking class at the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, where you’ll learn to prepare authentic local dishes using traditional methods and ingredients. Afterward, enjoy your own creations for lunch and sample the museum’s unique Traditional Chinese Medicine Wine.
 Continue to the Jinsha Site Museum, home to over 6,000 cultural relics that trace Sichuan’s 3,000-year culinary and cultural heritage. End the day at Kuanzhai Alley, where you can relax in a traditional teahouse and soak in the charming atmosphere of Chengdu’s old streets.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    ChengDu ➝ ChongQing by Bullet Train

    1 stop
  • 4
    Chongqing

    Take a high-speed train (2.5 hrs) from Chengdu to Chongqing, a vibrant city on the Yangtze River. Stroll through the lively Jiefangbei shopping district, the bustling heart of the city filled with modern malls, boutiques, and street snacks. In the evening, visit the iconic Hongya Cave, a multi-story complex of traditional stilt houses. When illuminated at night, it creates a dazzling scene over the riverperfect for photos and an unforgettable taste of Chongqing’s charm.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Sky Views & Heritage Sites

    1 stop
  • 5
    Chongqing

    Begin with a visit to Kuixing Tower for panoramic city views before taking the famous Yangtze River Cableway across the water. Stop at Liziba Station, where the light rail dramatically passes straight through a residential building. Climb to the Sky Deck for breathtaking views of Chongqing’s skyline, then end the day with a leisurely stroll along Xiahuali Old Street, where traditional charm meets local culture.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Chongqing → Lhasa (Flight)

    1 stop
  • 6

    Fly from Chongqing to Lhasa, Tibet’s capital set on the high plateau. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day free to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Potala Palace & Incense Workshop

    1 stop
  • 7

    Take a day trip to Wulong Karst – Three Natural Bridges, a UNESCO-listed geological wonder of enormous stone arches set in a deep canyon. Continue to Fairy Mountain (Xian Nü Shan) – a peaceful highland grassland surrounded by misty forests and grazing horses.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Lhasa → Shigatse via Yamdrok Lake

    1 stop
  • 8

    Travel from Lhasa to Shigatse, stopping at the sacred Yamdrok Lake and the stunning Karola Glacier along the way, before spending the night in Tibet’s second-largest city.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Tashilhunpo Monastery → Lhasa

    1 stop
  • 9

    Explore Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, before returning to Lhasa along the scenic highway.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Lhasa → Chengdu (Flight)

    1 stop
  • 10
    Chengdu

    Fly from Lhasa back to Chengdu, with the rest of the day free to shop, explore, or simply relax at your own pace.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Depart Chengdu

    1 stop
  • 11

    Enjoy a convenient airport transfer for your departure flight, bidding farewell to Chengdu and wishing you a safe journey home.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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