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Day 1

Place & Transport: Arrive in Chengdu, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Chengdu)

Day 2

Place & Transport: Chengdu
Today's Activities: Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Panda Breeding and Research Centre, Wu Hou Temple
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Du Fu Thatched Cottage: The poet Du Fu lived in Chengdu for years. In the west suburbs of the city, he built for himself a thatched hut and wrote a lot of poems here. The poet's thatched cottage is an important scenic and historic spot in Chengdu.
- Panda Breeding and Research Centre: 10km north of Chengdu this beautifully laid-out 230 hectare park is home to giant pandas, the endearing red, or lesser panda, and other endangered species. Visit the nursery to see the highly successful breeding program, and the many enclosures among lakes, bamboo groves and shady walkways, to view the pandas at rest and play. There's a wealth of information, a panda museum, and of course the engaging animals themselves.
- Wu Hou Temple: The Marquis of Wu, Zhuge Liang (181-234) was the outstanding military strategist immortalized in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and in the saying wise as "the Marquis of Wu". Peaceful and attractive gardens surround several halls, including one dedicated to his memory and another to that of his emperor Liu Bei, some impressive statues, a small museum, a famous Tang Dynasty stele and the classic red wall leading to Liu Bei's tomb. A delightful complex.

Day 3

Place & Transport: Chengdu to Zigong
Today's Activities: Leshan Giant Buddha
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Leshan Giant Buddha: The Great Buddha in Leshan is located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province and on the Lingyun Mountain where Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River meet. It has been the largest stone carved sitting Buddhist statue in the world so far.

Day 4

Place & Transport: Zigong to Dazu
Today's Activities: Zigong Dinosaur Museum, Historical Museum of the Salt Industry
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Zigong Dinosaur Museum: Besides Banpo Village Remains Museum and the Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, Zigong Dinosaur Museum is another large-scale local museum. It is the only dinosaur fossils burial site in China. The Dinosaur Museum Together with the American National Dinosaur Park and the Canadian Dinosaur Park are called the world top three dinosaur museums. It has also been named as one of "the forty best and most famous Chinese scenic tour sites" by the Chinese national tour bureau.
- Historical Museum of the Salt Industry : The Salt History Museum can be traced in Xiqing Guild, which is located on the Jiefang Road in the center of Zigong.This museum is the only one to collect, study and display the culture relics of salt industry in China, it was built up with the mainly sponsoring of Den Xiaoping.

Day 5

Place & Transport: Dazu to Chongqing
Today's Activities: Dazu Grottoes (Baodingshan), One day tour in Dazu
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Dazu Grottoes (Baodingshan): Dazu is a county under the jurisdiction of Chongqing Municipality. It is 83 kilometers to the west of the Chongqing metropolitan area and 256 kilometers to the east of Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province. The Dazu Grottoes spread across more than 75 sites in the county, and contain over 50,000 stone sculptures carved from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). They are mainly located on Baoding (Treasure Peak) Mountain, Beishan (Northern) Mountain, Shimen (Stone Gate) Mountain, Nanshan (Southern) Mountain, and Shizhuan Mountain.
--One day tour in Dazu: An air-conditioned van with driver and private guide are at your disposal for the day(Dazu)

Day 6

Place & Transport: Depart Chongqing, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Chongqing), Goose Neck Park, Ciqikou Old Town, Three Gorges Museum,
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Dezhuang Hot Pot

- Goose Neck Park: Very popular with the locals who come here to enjoy the gardens, play Mahjohngg, make music or just relax. Nice views over the river and Chongqing, there are also a number of interesting buildings and former Embassies in the grounds, plus an enormous long painting of the Yangtze.
- Ciqikou Old Town: This lively old area has been partly restored, and remains an authentic and busy community. The old wooden houses and narrow streets furthest from the river are mostly unimproved, closer to the river there are craft and souvenir shops, teahouses and music, and lots of local food and snacks. The locals certainly love their food – this is a good chance to try some.
- Three Gorges Museum: The best exhibits are those on the history of the Yangtze and, of course, the Dam. It also houses some excellent stone and terracotta sculptures, art and interesting artifacts, items from the war years, and temporary exhibitions. The museum faces the impressive People's Hall, built to resemble the Temple of Heaven, across a lively square, itself a hub of activity.
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- Dezhuang Hot Pot : Located close to the Nanshan Park, Dezhuang Hot Pot restaurant serves Sichuang food and is famous for its hot pot.