The Best National Parks
9 days from $1799All Inclusive
Zhangjiajie National Park - Phoenix Ancient Town - Changsha (Optional Extension: Chengdu - Leshan Giant Buddha, Mt Emei - Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou Valley)
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1: US / Beijing
Fly to Beijing, China.
Day 2: Arrive Beijing
You will be met at the airport and escorted to a four star hotel.
Day 3: Beijing / Zhangjiajie
Stop to take pictures of the stunning 2008 Olympic venues before flying to the UNESCO World Heritage, Zhangjiajie National Park. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 4: Zhangjiajie
Visit Zhangjiajie National Park, which is famous for it's numerous peaks on top of the mountains, decorating by rare trees and flowers. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 5: Zhangjiajie
Take the cable car up to the Tianzhi Moutain, where you can see the best of Zhangjiajie. Then visit Baofeng Lake afterward. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 6: Zhangjiajie / Phoenix Acient Town
Drive to Phoenix ancient town, which is called The Most Beautiful Ancient Town of China. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 7: Phoenix Ancient Town / Changde
Take a walk along Tuojiang river in the morning, then drive to Changde. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 8: Changsha / Beijing (or continue with optional extension )
Drive to Changsha, the capital of Hunan province. Visit Taohuayuan, then Mawangdui, it consists of two saddle- shaped hills and contained the tombs of three people from the western Han Dynasty. Then fly to Beijing at night. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 9: Beijing / US
Fly back to the US.
Optional Extension: Chengdu, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mt Emei, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong + $1299
Day 8: Changde / Changsha / Chengdu
Drive to Changsha, visit Taohuayuan and Mawangdui, then fly to Chengdu at night. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 9: Chengdu / Leshan Giant Buddha/Mt Emei
Visit Leshan Giant Buddha, 71 meters high, which is the tallest buddha statue in the world. It is also UNESCO World Heritage. Then drive to Emeishan, the most famous buddhist mountain. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 10: Mt. Emei
Visit Mt Emei. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 11: Emei / Chengdu
Drive back to Chengdu, visit the Panda�s Breeding Center. Enjoy a Sichuan snecks lunch. Then visit Wangjianglou, the symble of the city. Enjoy the Sichuan opera of Changing Faces at night. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 12: Huanglong / Jiuzhaigou
Take a short flight to Yellow Dragon Mountain. The colorful lakes on the mountain form the shape of a dragon. We will stay in Jiuzhaigou tonight. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Day 13: Jiuzhaigou
A whole day visiting of Jiuzaigou National Park. This park became Chinese people's fairy land since it was uncovered a decade ago. The park has colorful lakes, snow top moutains, beautiful trees.
Day 14: Jiuzhaigou / Chengdu / Beijing
Fly to Beijing, stay over night for the flight to return to the US.
D15: Beijing / US
fly back to the US.