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A: Introduction of Chengdu City,
Capital of Sichuan Province of China
Meaning of
the name:
"Becoming Capital Population:
9,807,400 people
live in the 12,000 sq. km region under the administrative
control of Chengdu, of which 2,930,00 million live in the
downtown area.
Location:
In the northwestern part of the
Sichuan Basin, about 1600 km (1000 miles) due west of
Shanghai.
History:
Chengdu was founded during the time
of the Qin in the 3rd century BC, before the Qin's conquered
all of China in 221 BC. Already at that time it was considered
to be important enough to be given the name Chengdu, which
could be translated as "Perfect City" or "Becoming Capital".
Its location on a fertile but dry plain led the Qin to
establish the world's first large-scale irrigation system,
based on the diversion of the Min River. Still in operation
today, this irrigation system is said to support the world's
densest agrarian population. During the Han dynasty which
followed, Chengdu first picked up its nickname "Brocade City",
as it became the center of a thriving silk brocade
industry.
Under the Qin and into the Han dynasty Chengdu
was the seat of the commandery of Shu. After the collapse of
the Han dynasty in 220 AD and the disintegration of imperial
control, Chengdu became the capital of the kingdom of Shu. It
was renamed Yizhou after it was brought under imperial control
again during the Tang dynasty (618-907), but broke away again
to become the capital of the Early and Later Shu kingdoms in
the 10th century. At this time the merchants of Chengdu became
the first in the world to use paper money. Chengdu has
continued to prosper as an important city throughout its
history, despite periods of strife under the Mongols in the
the 13th century and under the rebel Zhang Xiangzhong in the
17th century.
World War II brought an unexpected wave of
prosperity to Chengdu as the Guomindang (Chinese Nationalist)
party under Chiang Kai-shek fled to Sichuan Province to escape
the invading Japanese forces. They brought with them
businesspeople, workers and academics, who founded many of the
industries and cultural institutions which continue to make
Chengdu an important center. The industrial base is very
broad, including light and heavy manufacturing, aluminum
smelting and chemicals. The textile industry remains
important, with cotton and wool milling added to the
traditional silk brocade and satin production. There are three
universities in Chengdu, including Sichuan University, and
many scientific and technical schools, plus an institute for
the education of members of the Tibetan minority and a school
of traditional Chinese medicine.
Language:
Chengdu
natives speak a dialect of Southern Mandarin Chinese. Because
of the dialect's soft tones, Chinese joke that it is the
speech of baby girls, whereas the more rough-sounding dialect
of nearby Chongqing is that of baby boys.
Culture:
The
famous Tang dynasty poet Du Fu lived in Chengdu, and his
thatched cottage remains one of the city's most popular
tourist attractions.
In her memoir Wild Swans, Jung Chang
tells of her coming of age during the Great Cultural
Revolution of 1966-76 while living in Chengdu.
Only 150km
away from Chengdu, in the Himalaya Mountains, are some of the
last wild giant pandas left on earth. Just outside of Chengdu
is the Panda Research Center where scientists hope to breed
enough captive pandas to ensure the survival of the
species.
Food:
Chengdu's cuisine has been described as
"one of China's most outstanding". The many local specialties
include Grandma Chen's Bean Curd (Chen Mapo Dofu) with minced
meat, chilli oil and wild pepper sauce and Husband and Wife
Beef Slices.
B:About
Itinerary
Tour Code 1: 4-
Day Tour to Jiuzhaigou &
Huanglong
Day01:Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou Starting from
Chengdu by coach, it takes about 9 hours to get to
Jiuzhaigou.
Day02:Whole sightseeing in Jiuzhaigou.Lunch is
in one of the local restaurants inside
Jiuzhaigou.
Day03:Leaving Jiuzhaigou in the morning, it
takes about 4 hours to get to Huanglong.Sightseeing in
Huanglong for about 2 hours, it takes about 3 hours to get to
Maoxian where you stay tonight.
Day04:Today,you come back
to Chengdu.( On the way, a stop can be made for visiting the
oldest water project in China-Dujiangyan Irrigation
System.)
About Jiuzhaigou &
Huanglong:
Jiuzhaigou
The main scenic area of Jiuzhaigou
(Jiuzhai valley) extends over 50 kilometers. Shuzheng, Rize
and Zechawa, three main parts of the scenic area, shaped as
"Y". With an average altitude of 1800 meters, the terrain
slowly elevates from north to south.
The main paths and
roads are flat and have been newly paved with asphalt.The
scenic spot of Shuzheng Qun Hai (Shu Zheng Lakes) is the
entrance to the beautiful and splendid Jiuzhaigou. With a
total length of 13.8 kilometers, Shuzheng contains over 40
various lakes,occupied 40% of the total in Jiuzhaigou.
Stretching along Shuzheng Gully for 5 to 6 kilometers, the
lakes reflect the shining sunshine, named respectively
as:
Luwei Hai (Reed Lake), Penjing Hai, Huohua Hai
(Sparking Lake), Wolong Hai (Sleeping Dragon Lake), Shuzheng
Waterfall, and Laohu Hai (Tiger Lake) etc. Blue water and
clear sky, the singing birds and swaying reeds present you a
wonderful view.
Lies in the lower reaches of Shuzheng
Gully, the most ripping lake - Shuijinggong (Crystal Palace)
covers an area of 1000 acre, 40 to 50 meters in depth. In the
10-meter-depth of the center bottom, there is a milky yellow
dyke composed of carbonic acid calcium, looking like a dragon
crouching below the lake. Especially when the wind is blowing
across, the dragon seems to be squirming with the billowing
water.
While Shuzheng Waterfall is totally different from
the lakes mentioned above. It is actually composed of many
follow-on falls, formed by lakes flowing down from the
stair-like valley. Waterfalls with great momentum and
deafening noise plummet deep into the lake below. On the dykes
of these lakes, kinds of plateau bushes put down their roots
deeply, forming many special plant groups and a marvelous
natural spectacle.
At the end of Shuzheng scenic area is
the imposing Nuorilang Waterfall. Far from the waterfall,
astonishing thundering noise, water smoke and color rainbows
in the sky form a wide and dynamic water screen of
grandeur.
Luwei Hai (Reed Lake)
Luwei Hai is elevated
about 2140 meters. It is actually a semi-marsh lake, where
reeds abound and birds fly freely. When the reeds come into
bloom, layers of the down-like flowers undulate, seducing lots
of wild ducks and egrets to come here. Reed Lake suffuses a
thriving and flourishing vitality.
Shuanglong Hai (Twin
Dragon Lake)
Shuanglong Hai (Twin Dragon Lake) is situated
among the bushes below the waterfall of Huohua Hai (Sparking
Lake). It was named after two biological calcium dykes, which
lurk under the water. Possibly due to the peaceful environment
and the blessing of the two huge "dragons", there are many
beautiful swans and mandarin ducks full of affection. Lucky
visitors may catch the view of ducks swimming in groups and
swans dancing in the air.
Wolong Hai
Wolong Hai
(Sleeping Dragon Lake) covers about 61838 square meters, with
an altitude of 2215 meters and a depth of 22 meters. Looking
below the clear and limpid water, you will notice a milky
white dyke of calcium, which looks like a huge dragon lying
across the bottom of the lake. When the wind passes over, the
dragon seems to squirm, with its scales blinking below the
waves. Sometimes, it looks as if it will jump out of the
water, but suddenly it may disappear totally.
Huohua
Hai
Huohua Hai (Sparking Lake) is elevated 2187 meters,
with an area of 36352 square meters and depth of 9 meters
deep. The water is blue and clear. When the fog dispersed in
the morning and the sun has risen, there seems a lot of sparks
flashing and twinkling on the lake surface. Sparking Lake,
overwhelmed by jade greens all around, looks like a jadeite
dish full of marvelous pearls and jewels.
In summer, wild
flowers come into bloom of brilliant reds and purples. Morning
dews correspond with bits and pieces sparks shining in the
Lake, left a great deal for visitors to taste.
Shuzheng Qun
Hai
Shuzheng Qun Hai (Shu Zheng Lakes) contains many big
and small lakes, which extend for about 5 kilometers. With an
elevation difference of over 100 meters, the lakes form a
stair-like lake group. The water is bright blue and clear. The
clay-colored calcium dykes are elegant and refined, with a lot
of weeping willows, pines, cypresses and China firs grown on
it. Waters of upper lake leap over bushes and trees of the
dyke, arousing a lot of white spray and forming many charming
water screens. The whole lake group is clearly leveled with
blue water and green trees, making visitors wonder whether
they have stepped into a world of fairy tales.
Shuzheng
Falls
Shu Zheng Falls stretches several kilometers. The 19
small and big lakes as well as the trees and waterfalls will
afford you a splendid and magnificent natural view.
Laohu
Hai
Laohu Hai (Tiger Lake) is elevated 2298 meters,
directly above Shu Zheng Falls. The profound and peaceful
Tiger Lake accumulates great momentum, which bursts out in the
vitality and passion of Shuzheng waterfalls.
Xiniu
Hai
With an altitude of 2315 meters and a depth of 12
meters, Xiniu Hai (Rhino Lake) covers an area of over 200
square meters. The Lake is broad and dark blue. The volume of
water keeps the same all year round. It was said to that the
peaceful Rhino Lake was endowed with mysterious power. In the
southern bushes, there is a landing stage, where visitors can
see to the north Mount Ce Mo (Goddess Mountain). Rhino Lake is
also the only place in Jiu Zhai Gou that provides boat-renting
service to travelers.
Nuorilang Waterfall
Nuorilang
Waterfall is elevated about 2365 meters. Being 32 meters wide
and 25 meters high, it is one of China's largest calcium
falls. The name of Nuorilang means magnificent and splendid in
Tibetan language. It is famed for its broadness and grandeur.
When the sun is shining, you will be enchanted by the magic
and gorgeous rainbows above.
Walk to the southwest of
Nuorilang waterfall, you will reach Rize Gully, where scenic
spots are thickly distributed. The exciting and astonishing
sights include: Zhenzhu Tan (Pearl Shoal), Jinling Hai (Golden
Bell Lake), Kongque Hai (Peacock Lake), Wuhua Hai (Five Flower
Lake), Jianzhu Hai etc. Passing over the reserve station of
Rize and crossing over the 2950-meter-high Tiane Hai (Swan
Lake) and Fangcao Hai (Grass Lake), you will come to the end
of the 16-kilometer-long mountain road after climbing up to
the lofty precipice named Jianyan (Sword Cliff). Compared with
the delicacy of Shuzheng Lakes and the charming view of
Norilang scenic spots, the scenic sights of the hardly
traversed Sword Cliff region is of more simplicity, more wild
nature and more primeval tranquility. It seems that you have
suddenly passed through the time-space continuum, and stepped
into the time immemorial.
Jing Hai
Jing Hai (Mirror
Lake) is surrounded by precipitous cliffs covered with dense
forests, which have remarkable multi-layers.
Every time the
sun breaks the rosy dawn, the lake looks exactly like a plane
mirror, which reflects clearly all around: blue sky, white
clouds, distant mountains and trees nearby. It is really a
gorgeous view. Mirror Lake also features the magic view of
"fishes swimming in the air and birds flying at the bottom of
the lake." In the bank of the lake, there is a long cane with
the thick of a bowl. It closely climbs up a towering old tree.
The two depend upon each other and will never separate apart.
So people gave Mirror Lake another romantic name: Park of
Love.
Zhenzhu Tan
Zhenzhu Tan (Pearl Shoal) is elevated
2433 meters. It is a fan-shaped huge calcium beach, where
scatter a great variety of biological individuals due to the
special Karst topography. When the flow is passing by, there
seem that thousands of shining pearls are rolling throughout
the beach.
Jinling Hai
With an altitude of 2435 meters,
Jinling Hai (Golden Bell Lake) is composed of two closely
connected lakes. The Lake was named after the two lakes'
bell-like outline. Overlooking Jinling Hai, you will be drunk
with the indigo-blue water. The bell-like lakes seem to be
more delicate and exquisite with thick forests all
around.
Wuhua Hai
Wuhua Hai (Five Flower Lake) is
elevated 2472 meters and is 5 meters deep. It is the pride of
the whole Jiuzhaigou. Within the same body of water, the color
is ever changing from light yellow, blackish green, deep blue
to dark blue etc.Looking down to the lake, you can even see
water bubbling out of a well in the bottom of the
lake.
Xiongmao Hai (Panda Lake)
With an altitude of 2587
meters, Xiongmao Hai (Panda Lake) is 14 meters deep, with an
area of 90,000 square meters. This is also the haunting place
of giant pandas. The rocks on the bank have special veins.
Down in the water, there is a white rock with several black
veins, looking exactly like a giant panda.
Jianzhu
Hai
Jianzhu Hai (Bamboo Lake) is elevated 2618 meters. It
is 6 meters deep, and covers an area of 170 thousand square
meters. In the bank of the lake, bamboo is evergreen and firs
are standing erect. Reflected in the Lake are the undulating
hills and swaying bamboo. Even in the severe cold winters, the
Lake is still glistening and full of vitality.
Tiane
Hai
Tiane Hai (Swan Lake) is a semi-marsh lake with an
altitude of 2905 meters. In the broad lake, there grow kinds
of plants: green grasses, wild flowers etc. A flow of clear
water winds through the swamp. Swans and wild ducks pay their
frequent calls here.
Fangcao Hai
Fangcao Hai (Grass
Lake) is elevated 2910 meters. With grasses growing everywhere
and water birds swimming leisurely, the Lake's seasonal
scenery is very appealing: glossy and green grasses in spring,
blooming and flourishing flowers in summer, golden yellow in
deep autumn, and in winter spotless and pure
white.
Jianyan
To the south of Tiane Hai (Swan Lake),
there is a lonely precipice standing erect, called Jianyan
(Sword Cliff). It is over 500 meters high. Huge rocks are
exposed to the air, for the steep slopes are hardly covered
with any vegetation. The cliff was named after its sword-like
outline.
South from Norilang Waterfall, Jiuzhaigou is
divided into two parts. Extending toward the south is Zechawa
Gully, with a length of about 17.8 kilometers. Walking along
Zechawa Gully, you can enjoy scenic spots like Jijie Hai
(Seasonal Lake), Wucai Chi (Five Color Pond), and you will end
you journey at Chang Hai (Long Lake) with an altitude of 3100
meters.
Wucai Chi
With an altitude of 2995 meters, Wucai
Chi (Fquintessence of the whole Jiu Zhai Gou, is full of
aquatic biological groups, such as sponges, algae, and ferns
etc. In addition, thereive Color Pond) covers an area of 5645
square meters, with a depth of 6.6 meters. It is situated
below Chang Hai (Long Sea)and deeply hidden among
high-elevated forests.
Wucai Chi (Five Color Pond), the are
many herbs like reeds and bushes grown in the pond. Because
different plants in the pond contain different percent of
chlorophyll, they present different colors in the water with
high consistence of calcium carbonate. Within the pond mix
patches of different colors: light green, milky white, bright
yellow and pale blue. Visitors can take a superb view of the
surpassingly beautiful pond.
Shangjijie Hai and Xiajijie
Hai
Shangjijie Hai (Upper Seasonal Sea) is situated in a
lush and luxuriant cal, while Xiajijie Hai (Lower Seasonal
Sea) is closely next to Wucai Chi (Five Color Pond). Volume of
the two lakes varies timely: sometimes overflowing, and
sometimes dried up. In rainy autumns, the water is rising,
with a color of bright blue while turn glossy green in
summers. In winters, they run dry, and throughout the bed grow
up many grasses, making the lakes excellent pasture beaches.
Precious plant-Ruoxiwichi, grows here in winters.
Chang
Hai
Chang Hai (Long Lake) has an average altitude of 3060
meters, with a maximum of 4457 meters. It originates from the
deep rounding ranges of mountains. Extending about 8
kilometers from north to south and 4.4 kilometers from east to
west, it covers an area of about 2 million square meters. It
is the largest and highest lake in Jiu Zhai Gou. Opposite to
the lake, snow-capped mountains are all elevated about 4000 to
5000 meters, with typical glacier landscapes of cirques,
U-shaped valley etc. In spring and autumn, Long Sea is more
fantastic: the reflection of flowers clustering around the
ice-covered peaks in the water and the scenery of yellow
leaves and red maples grown round the lake. Another spectacle
is that water neither brims over the bank in the rainy summer
and fall nor never runs dry in the winter and spring. Local
Tibetan people praise it as "a precious gourd that will never
be poured full or dried up." At the time of bitter winters,
the lake is frozen over with a depth of 60 cm.
Huanglong
Huang Long lies in the south
part of Min Mountain in Song Pan County, Sichuan Province in
southwest China. It was denominated a special scenic spot of
China in 1982 and listed as "The Natural Legacy of the World"
in 1992. It covers an area of about 700 square kilometers. It
has two parts: Huang Long and Muni Gorge. Huang Long includes
Huang Long Valley, Danyun Gorge, Snow Treasure Peak, while
Muni Gorge comprises two scenic spots: the Zhaga Waterfall and
the Erdao Lake.
Huang Long scenic spot has very
special sceneries, rich natural resources and primeval forest.
Huanglong is thus called "A Fairyland on Earth". There are
snow mountains just like those in Canada, the Great Gorge in
America, the primeval forest in Colorado and the glamourous
ponds in Huangshi Park.
With so many wonderful views
gathered in one place, Huang Long is not only the treasure of
China, but also the treasure of the world.
Tour Code2: 2-Day Tour to Mt. Emei and Leshan
Giant Buddha
Day01: It takes you about 2 hours to
get to Leshan. Sightseeing in Lesha. Followed by is the visit
to the Dafo Monastery. Lunch is arranged in Leshan. Afternoon
visit will be the Gate-monastery of Mt. Emei Thanks-Giving
Monastery. Tonight's accommodation is in one of the hotels,
located at the foot of Mt.Emei.
Day02:Early in the morning,
head for Leidongpign by local travel bus(2-hour ride). Than,
go to the top of Mt.Emei by cable car. At the top, visit the
Huazang Temple and enjoy the fantastic view. Head back to
Chengdu.
Leshan is a pretty city, situated in the southwest
of Sichuan Province, about 180km, a 2-hour bus ride from
Chengdu and 20km from Emeishan. This 1300 year old market town
has recently undergone major reconstruction work but
fortunately remains a pleasant place to visit and take a look
at the biggest Buddha in the world!
The city is situated at
the meeting point of the Dadu and Min rivers and the most
famous site, the Grand Buddha or Dafu, towers above the river
bed. The outskirts of the city have been reduced to rubble and
the center now consists of sleek paving, tall offices and
electronic billboards. Despite all this, there are still some
pretty little streets and markets to explore here, and
modernization has made the town a relatively clean and
invigorating place to spend a few days and the climate and
landscape here endow Leshan with abundant natural resources.
The area is rich in plant species and fir trees and other rare
species of mountain flora can be found in abundance. Some 296
animal species have been recorded, over 20 of these are
protected species including pandas.
The Giant Buddha Statue
is situated at the confluence of the Min and Dadu River and
was originally built to protect and watch over passing ships
in the night.
Haitong a Chinese monk began work on the
project in 713 and it was not completed until 90 years later.
Despite this monk's dedication (he gauged out his own eyes to
secure funding) he did not live to see the statue completed.
Haitong's work was continued by the monks Zangchou and Weigao,
who implemented the successful secret drainage system that
protects the statue from erosion, and clothed and wigged the
Buddha too!
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.
There are numerous
perspectives of Dafu, the most impressive is the view from the
ferry as you cross the river. Watch out however, as this is a
hugely popular photo shot and the masses of tourists who flock
to get a shot tipple the ferry slightly! The other
inspirational view of the great statue is from above. From the
top of one of Buddha's ears, the sight of tourists making
their way down the steep Staircase of Nine Turns down to
Dafo's feet is awe inspiring.
Mount Emei (Emeishan)
is situated in southwest Sichuan, seven km from Emeishan City
and 37 km from Leshan City. Emeishan is one of China's four
sacred Buddhist Mountains and has been a popular place of
pilgrimage for the past 1800 years.
Legend has it that
Bodhisattca Samantabhadra preached here and pictures of the
elephant that supposedly carried him up the mountain are found
in many of the shrines dotted about the hillside. There were
once 150 temples and monasteries on the mountain.
Today,
only 30 remain and only 20 of these are active although none
are impressive sights in themselves.
Although Emeishan 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! Towering 3099 meters high, Emei is the highest of
China¡’s mountains and as such, the temperature here is ideal
for lush vegetation and some stunning and rare plants and
wildlife. The forested slopes, hot springs and wonderful views
here could keep you for days. It is best to allow at least a
couple of days to explore the low slopes of the mountain and
perhaps an additional day to make it to the peak at
Wanfoding.
Although the mountain is a big pilgrimage site,
and becoming increasingly popular with tourists, it is
possible to escape the crowds and head off on some of the
smaller trails, exploring at your own pace. This is a
wonderfully atmospheric area, and the impressive views,
scenery mixed with the sight of monks and the sound of bells,
make for one of China's more interesting areas to explore and
discover.
Mount Emei (Emeishan) is situated in southwest
Sichuan, seven km from Emeishan City and 37 km from Leshan
City. Emeishan is one of China's four sacred Buddhist
Mountains and has been a popular place of pilgrimage for the
past 1800 years.
Legend has it that Bodhisattca
Samantabhadra preached here and pictures of the elephant that
supposedly carried him up the mountain are found in many of
the shrines dotted about the hillside. There were once 150
temples and monasteries on the mountain.
Today, only 30
remain and only 20 of these are active although none are
impressive sights in themselves.
Although Emeishan 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! Towering 3099 meters high, Emei is the highest of
China¡¯s mountains and as such, the temperature here is ideal
for lush vegetation and some stunning and rare plants and
wildlife. The forested slopes, hot springs and wonderful views
here could keep you for days. It is best to allow at least a
couple of days to explore the low slopes of the mountain and
perhaps an additional day to make it to the peak at
Wanfoding.
Although the mountain is a big pilgrimage site,
and becoming increasingly popular with tourists, it is
possible to escape the crowds and head off on some of the
smaller trails, exploring at your own pace. This is a
wonderfully atmospheric area, and the impressive views,
scenery mixed with the sight of monks and the sound of bells,
make for one of China's more interesting areas to explore and
discover.
Tour Code 3: 1-Day Tour to
Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Qingcheng Mt.
Day
1:Start from Chengdu ,visit Dujiangyan irrigation
system,lunch,Qingcheng Mt.,back to Chengdu
The
Dujiangyan irrigation system is a miracle of ancient Chinese
ingenuity. Before the completion of Dujiangyan, the plains
around the Min River were prone to floods due to the fast
moving Min River flowing down from its mountain source and
meeting flat ground. It was in the Warring States period about
2200 years ago, that the engineer Li Bing and his son led the
construction of the Dujiangyan irrigation system that tamed
the Min River and irrigated the surrounding plains.
The
central brilliant idea of the project is the annual silt
removal and maintenance plan devised by Li Bing that ensures
the projects long-term usefulness. The actual structure of the
project includes a dyke that divides the Min River into inner
and outer flows. The inner flow is then redirected to irrigate
local farm land. One interesting thing about the irrigation
system is the that project is ongoing and has expanded to more
than three times its original irrigated area of 1 million
hectares.
The Fulong Temple (Fulong Guan) was erected
in 168 AD to commemorate the taming of the river. Fulong
Temple sits in Lidui Park overlooking the split between the
inner and outer flows of the Min River. Also, Li Bing's genius
is again celebrated at the Two Kings Temple (Erwang Miao) near
the dyke. The "two kings", of course, are Li Bing and his son,
Er Lang. Two Kings Temple can be found in the western section
of Yulei Park overlooking the dyke. There are cable cars that
run between Lidui Park and Two Kings Temple in Yulei Park. The
relatively high fares of RMB25 per ride keep the cable car's
passengers to a reasonable number.
Qingcheng Mountain
(Qingchengshan) is one of the ancient cradles of Daoism. The
mountain has numerous Taoist temples and sites along the paths
to its peak. The area is green all year round and is known for
its secluded tranquility.
Jianfu Temple (Jianfu Gong)
sits at the base of the mountain and is a large,
well-preserved Daoist temple from the Tang Dynasty. About
halfway up the mountain sits Tianshi Cave (Tianshi Dong) the
temple and school of Zhang Daolin, a famous Taoist master who
taught here and contributed greatly to spreading Daoism in
China. The present Tianshi Cave buildings were built at the
end of the Qing Dynasty. Lastly, near the peak sits Shangqing
Temple, which was originally established in the Jin Dynasty,
while the current temple buildings are Qing Dynasty
constructions.
Tour Code 4: 1-Day Tour
of City Tour
Day 1: Dufu’s Thatched
Cottage,Wuhou Temple,lunch,Wangjiang Park
Dufu's
Thatched Cottage, Wuhou Temple (Temple of Marquis
Wu),lunch,Sanxin Dui or River Viewing Pavilion
Dufu's
Thatched Cottage
Du Fu's Thatched Cottage (Dufu caotang) is
the quaint former residence of one of China's most famous
poets. Du Fu (712-70 AD) left home at the tender age of 20,
becoming a court official at the former capital in Chang'an
(near Xi'an). Du Fu's civil service duties did not last long
however, and he was captured by rebels and forced to flee the
city for Chengdu after only a few years. It was in Chengdu, at
this small and simple house, that Du Fu was inspired to write
more than 200 poems which are regarded today as masterpieces
of realist poetry.
Du Fu actually achieved something of a
cult status for himself and even today, numerous poets and
artists site the great man's work as inspirational. The themes
of Du Fu's work are simple, and he talks in length about the
social and living conditions of his society . Perhaps the most
important thing of all about this great man's work, was that
it was compassionate. This was especially inspirational given
that there was such a lack of sympathy and concern elsewhere
in society at this time.
Wuhou Temple (Temple of Marquis
Wu)
Temple of Marquis Wu, which is located in the south of
Chengdu, is a famous historical site dedicated to the memory
of both Liu Bei (161-223), Emperor of the Kingdom of Shu in
the Three Kingdoms period (220-280), and Zhuge Liang
(181-234), Prime Minister of the kingdom. The temple was
originally built by Li Xiong of the Western Jin dynasty
(265-316AD), 400 years after Zhuge Liang's death, and rebuilt
in the Qing dynasty with a total area of 37000 square meters.
The whole complex corridor, and hall of Zhege Liang sitting on
the central axis, in which hall of Liu Bei is the highest and
greatest one. A board hung above the first gate reads "Han
Zhaolie Temple" ( Zhaolie was a title given to Liu Bei
posthumously). In spit of this, the temple is commonly known
as Wuhou Memorial Temple (Zhuge Liang was conferred on the
title of Wu Xianghou after his death).
The memorial temple,
dignified and simple in style, houses 47 statues of Liu Bei,
Zhuge Liang and other civil officials and senior generals of
the kingdom. The temple is furnished with many inscribed stone
tablets, the most famous being the Tablet of Triple Success of
the Tang dynasty (618-907) with its text by Prime Minister Pei
Du, calligraphy by Liu Gongchuo and carvings by Lu
Jian.
Today, the temple of marquis Wu is not only a museum
for people to know the history of three kingdoms, but also a
good place for resting and visiting.
Tour Code 5 4-Day Tour to Three Gorges of
Yangtze River
Day1：
Start
from chengdu to chongqing by luxurious bus in the morning. It
takes 4 hour and 348km, To get to Chongqing . Tour city of
Chongqing for half a day. At 6:00pm board the
ship.
Day2：
Tour Fengdu(ghost
city) from 8:00 to 12:00 , sightseeing Zhongxian at 15:00,
Zhangfei temple from 18:00 to 19:30. Off board in Baidicheng
and tour Baidicheng in the evening.
Day3：
Enjoy the gorges of Yangtze river, pass through
Qutang gorge, touring Lesser three gorges from 8:00 to 11:00.
Start again at 14:00, pass through the dam of water
conservancy project of Three Gorges, water gate of Gezhouba.
Arrive in Yichang about 22:00.
Day4：
Pass through Shashi City at about 01:00 in the
morning, sightseeing Yueyanglou Pavilion from 9:00 to 11:00
and finally arrive in Wuhan about 20:00. It is 1274km from
Chongqing to Wuhan, and it takes about 75 hours for
cruising.
Tour Code 6: 4-Day
Tour or 6 Day Tour to Tibet (Chengdu is the gate way to
Tibet)
Package 1
DAY01
Chengdu/Lhasa
Transfer for flight to Lhasa, the
capital of Tibet Autonomous Region. Upon arrival, you will be
met and transferred to the Hotel. Accommodation according to
your module.
Lhasa, means ”the Land of the Gods” in
Tibetan. It is Tibet’s political, economic, cultural and
religious center, with more than 3,000 hours of sunshine
annual. Lhasa is famed as “The City of Sunshine”. In the
afternoon, having a rest to be accustomed to the high
elevation.
DAY02 Lhasa (B/L/D)
Depart for tour of the
Potala Palace— listed as a world heritage site and definitely
a sight of behold, Potala palce founded in 1645 during the
reign of the 5th Dalai Lama by 1648. The white palace was
completed 12 years after the Dalai Lama’s death. To avoid
possible problem the head monks related to the masses that the
5th Dalai Lama was in deep meditation after the Red Palace was
completed. The potala is divided into two main complex’s—the
outer white building that housed the administration and the
Red fort where the Chapels, tombs and living quarters of the
Dalai Lama. In the afternoon, you will go to visit Johkang
Temple—the “center catholic”, Barkor Street—the bustling Lhasa
market. The market place filled with Tibetan in their
traditional costume and the local handicraft will be a
pleasure tour for you to explore.
DAY03 Lhasa/ Yangbajain/
Lhasa (B/L/D)
Drive out of Lhasa to Yangbajin, a small
basin 90 kilometers from Lhasa, was the earliest heat base to
be developed. In 1975, scientists and engineers arrived to
test its potential power. And then many workers arrived and
built China’s first geothermal power station. It has many hot
springs and mysterious hot water lake with a heat explosion
unseen elsewhere. You would take a spring bath in the hot
spring. In the afternoon return to Lahasa.
DAY04 Lhasa/
Chengdu
Transfer to the airport for your flight to
Chengdu. Upon arrival, our service is over.
Package
2
Day01 CHENGDU/LHASA
Transfer for flight to Lhasa, the
capital of Tibet Autonomous Region and upon arrival, you will
be met and transferred to Hotel. Having rest due to the high
elevation. （accommodation according to
your module）.
Day02 LHASA
(B/L/D)
Depart for tour of the Potala Palace—listed as a
world heritage site and definitely a sight of behold, Potala
Palace was founded in 1645 during the reign of the Great 5th
Dalai Lama by 1648. The White Palace was completed, 12 years
after Dalai Lama’s death. To avoid possible problems, the head
monks related to the masses that the 5th Dalai Lama was in
deep meditation until after the Red Palace was
completed.
And Jokhang Monastery- the “center
catholic”, Barkor Street- the bustling Lhasa market. The
market place filled with Tibetan in their traditional costume
and the local handicraft will be a pleasure tour for you to
explore.
DAY03 Lhasa/ Yangbajin/ Lhasa (B/L/D)
Drive out
of Lhasa to Yangbajin, a small basin 90 kilometers from Lhasa,
was the earliest heat base to be developed. In 1975,
scientists and engineers arrived to test its potential power.
And then many workers arrived and built China’s first
geothermal power station. It has many hot springs and
mysterious hot water lake with a heat explosion unseen
elsewhere. You would take a bath in the hot spring. In the
afternoon return to Lhasa.
Day04 LHASA/YAMDROK
LAKE/XIGATSE(B/L/D)
Driving out of Lhasa, the journey takes
you through vastness of the Tibetan Plateau, past the
turquoise Lake Yamdrok –one of the three holy lakes in Tibet.
Yamdrok Lake is situated in the Lhoka area, covers 621 square
KM with the elevation of 4441M. That is the largest lake on
the northern slope of the Himalayas. We will enjoying the
beautiful sightseeing of the lakes and taking some pictures.
Go on to Xigatse by new road.
Day05
XIGATSE/LHASA(B/L/D)
Here you will visit the Tashi Lumpu
Monastery. In the afternoon, we will make our journey back to
Lhasa by the new road and transfer to Hotel.
Day06
LHASA/CHENGDU
Transfer to the airport for your flight
to Chengdu .Upon arrival, our service is over.
This package
tour includes Chengdu-Lhasa-Chengdu air tickets,
accommodations, meals, Lhasa airport-Hotel-Lhasa airport
transfers, Lhasa local guide service, tour-spot tickets. Visa
of the special permit to Tibet. The tour does not include
China's airport construction fee which is about $6 USD(50
yuan) p/p per flight and the entry ticket of second gate and
the hot spring ticket in Yangbajin. People who join the the
tour might be from all over. Our guides in Tibet usually
escort the group by using the languages of both English &
Chinese.
To enter Tibet, you would need a valid Chinese
visa & a special travel permit. Only those who join
package tours are qualified to obtain the permit .To book the
tour, you are requested to e-mail or fax us the photo page of
your passport and your Chinese visa.
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