Core features of the route
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Travel Agency Name: DIANDA TRAVEL
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Tour Code: DT-CT-005
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Tour Type: Customized Tour (Flexible travel dates and number of passengers)
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Tour Route: Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie
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Core Route Features: Hometown of the pandas, 8D magical mountain city, Zhangjiajie peak forest fairyland; encounter the leisurely Shu charm of Chengdu and the stereoscopic jianghu of the mountain city, explore the fairyland peaks of Wuling, where worldly humanity and world-class natural landscapes blend and coexist.
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Core Check-in Landmarks: Panda Base, Dujiangyan, Mount Qingcheng, Kuanzhai Alley, Hongyadong, Liziba Monorail, Ciqikou Ancient Town, Avatar Filming Location, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Tianzi Mountain, Jinbian Stream
I. Route Overview
Route Introduction
Seamlessly connecting three major destinations: Chengdu, the 8D magical mountain city of Chongqing, and the Zhangjiajie peak forest fairyland. It blends Western Sichuan cultural heritage, a stereoscopic jianghu metropolis, and Wuling peak wonders, with dual lines of natural landscapes and worldly life running para
llel. Offering no mandatory transportation or accommodation bundling, the pure sightseeing customized mode provides higher freedom.
Step into Chengdu to encounter the national treasure giant pandas, slowly sip gaiwan tea at Heming Teahouse in People's Park, stroll through Kuanzhai Alley to feel the leisurely charm of Chengdu, and wander along Jinli Ancient Street to taste authentic Sichuan snacks. Ascend Mount Qingcheng to seek tranquility, visit the thousand-year-old Dujiangyan water conservation project, and read the ancient wisdom of the Land of Abundance. Transition to Chongqing to take the Yangtze River Cableway across two rivers, check in at the internet-famous Liziba monorail piercing through a building, stroll through Ciqikou Ancient Town and Xiahaoli Old Street, ride the two rivers cruise ship, and quietly enjoy the brilliant layered night view of Hongyadong. Head to Zhangjiajie to explore the suspended peak forests of Wulingyuan, check out the Avatar filming location in Yuanjiajie, walk across the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge to overlook the deep canyon, wander through Jinbian Stream, and ascend Tianzi Mountain to take in the unique quartz sandstone peak forest scroll. Night tour the 72 Qilou, watch the "Charming Xiangxi" performance, and immerse yourself in the rich folk customs of the Tujia ethnic group, experiencing the ultimate collision of Bashu worldly life and Hunan fairyland mountains in a single journey.
Four Core Highlights
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Tiananmen Cute Pets & Chengdu Worldly Life: Immersively unlock Chengdu's urban slow life, check in at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, and encounter the healing moments of soft cute cubs up close. Stroll through Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli Ancient Street, weave through green-tile and dark-tile alleys, taste authentic Sichuan snacks, and experience the worldly fireworks of Bashu. Sit down at Heming Teahouse in People's Park to experience gaiwan tea and ear-cleaning for a leisurely slow time, fully feeling the relaxed and comfortable lifestyle atmosphere of the Land of Abundance.
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Shu Landscapes & Millennial Humanities: Enjoy the dual world-class water scenes of Jiuzhaigou's colorful forests and lakes plus Huanglong's calcified colorful pools, interspersed with ancient cities, Tibetan villages, and tea garden experiences, unlocking urban slow life and plateau stunning landscapes at once.
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Magical Mountain City & Yuzhou Splendor: One-stop check-in for Chongqing's 8D stereoscopic internet-famous landmarks, experiencing the unique urban wonders of the Yangtze River Cableway crossing the river and the Liziba monorail piercing through buildings. Stroll through Ciqikou Ancient Town and Xiahaoli Old Street to touch the historical texture of old Chongqing and taste specialty Yuzhou snacks. Board the two-rivers night cruise ship to overlook the converging scenery of the Jialing River and the Yangtze River, and immersively appreciate the brilliant night view of Hongyadong's stilt houses, experiencing the mountain city's unique stereoscopic jianghu and nocturnal prosperity.
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Wuling Peak Wonders & Xiangxi Secret Realm: Explore the stunning scenery of Zhangjiajie World Natural Heritage, fully covering the Wulingyuan core scenic area, checking in at the Yuanjiajie Avatar suspended peak forest, strolling along the tranquil Jinbian Stream, ascending the magnificent Tianzi Mountain, and panoramic views of the unique quartz sandstone peak forest landform. Challenge the internet-famous Grand Canyon Glass Bridge to overlook the boundless canyon secret realm. Night tour the 72 Qilou folk cultural district, watch the "Charming Xiangxi" characteristic performance, and deeply experience the rich ethnic minority customs of the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups, balancing landscape scenery and folk culture.
II. Itinerary Overview Table
| Time | Location | Core Play Content |
| Day 1-5 | Chengdu | Panda Base, People's Park, Jinli Ancient Street, Jiuzhaigou, Songyao Ancient Town, Zhongchagou, Huanglong |
| Day 6-8 | Chongqing | Ciqikou, Xiahaoli, Yangtze River Cableway, Liziba, Kuixing Building, Chongqing Science and Technology Museum, Hongyadong |
| Day 9-14 | Zhangjiajie |
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Charming Xiangxi, Tianmen Mountain, Grand Canyon, 72 Qilou, Heifeng Cave |
IV. Service Inclusions
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Guide Service: Whole-journey English-Mandarin bilingual licensed customized guides, providing dedicated section-by-section explanations, and planning optimal commuting routes and off-peak travel plans throughout.
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Attraction Tickets: First-admission tickets, ropeways, sightseeing vehicles, cruise ships, and basic performance tickets for all marked attractions within the itinerary are all included.
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Local Transfer Vehicles: Dedicated cars/tourist buses for round trips between attractions within all cities throughout the trip (only short-distance city transfers, excluding cross-city high-speed rail and long-distance major transportation tickets), including drivers, fuel fees, parking fees, and scenic area mountain entry fees.
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Itinerary Planning: Pre-trip exclusive itinerary fine-tuning, attraction moving-line optimization, reasonable arrangement of driving durations, and niche check-in point recommendations.
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Itinerary Coordination: Whole-journey attraction reservations, scenic area staggered-peak visit arrangements, and performance seat coordination.
V. Service Exclusions
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Cross-city long-distance major transportation: All high-speed rail tickets and long-distance passenger ticket costs required for city transfers are at personal expense, but booking assistance can be provided.
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Scenic area self-funded transportation: Cruise cabin upgrades, cycling rentals.
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Whole-journey accommodation: Hotel, homestay, and along-the-way plateau hotel costs are all excluded, but can be booked separately upon request.
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Dining: All breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the trip are at personal expense, and guides can recommend local specialty restaurants.
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Personal consumption: Scenic area cultural and creative items, snacks, drinks, Hanfu rentals, self-funded characteristic upgrade items.
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Chinese visa application fees at personal expense.
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Single room supplements, luggage storage, hotel laundry, scenic area guide audio rental, and other additional fees at personal expense.
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Guide and driver tips at personal expense.
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Additional expenses generated by force majeure, price differences caused by temporary itinerary changes.
VI. Frequently Asked Questions
How to book a private tour?
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Step 1: Choose a route and consult for free — Select your favorite tour route, tell us your travel dates, number of companions, and personalized play preferences, with no payment required at this stage.
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Step 2: Professional customized plan — Within 0.5 to 24 hours, our exclusive travel consultant will contact you to customize an exclusive itinerary plan and provide professional play suggestions.
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Step 3: Confirm itinerary and pay deposit — If you are satisfied with the itinerary plan, you can complete the booking and pay a deposit to lock in all itinerary service resources such as vehicles, guides, and hotels.
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Step 4: Whole-journey coordination at any time — Before the trip, you can contact your exclusive consultant at any time to adjust the itinerary, consult questions, or raise various special demands.
How to extend your China trip?
The above itinerary is only an example, and most travelers choose this itinerary. If you want to extend your trip, please choose a private customized tour and just tell us your favorite destinations and activities you want to experience. Our professional travel consultants will redesign the itinerary for you and your team at the best price.
Travel Transportation
You will take dedicated cars to various tourist attractions within cities, and our selected dedicated cars are spacious, comfortable, and equipped with air conditioning. Moreover, the drivers we hire are experienced. As for transportation between two places, we usually choose domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed rail (second class, usually under 6 hours). Local guides and drivers will meet you at the airport/train station and escort you to the hotel.
VII. Customized Tour Accommodation Standard Description
Ensuring sufficient sleep every day is very important during travel in China. This route is a private customized tour, and accommodation is not included in the tour fee, but we can provide booking agency services for you, with booking standards as follows:
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Room Type: Basic room type twin room (standard room), natural single rooms (king size beds) are not guaranteed; children without beds do not get breakfast.
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Location Standard: We carefully select hotels with superior geographic locations in each destination, adjacent to commercial streets or tourist attractions.
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Quality Assurance: We maintain long-term cooperative relationships with these hotels to ensure they meet comfortable sleep standards.
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Facilities and Services: All booked hotels are equipped with windows, air conditioning, hot water, showers, and Wi-Fi (accommodation conditions are relatively simple during the trip to Mount Everest). Hotel staff can communicate in English and are committed to providing quality services; if you have any needs, you can contact the front desk for assistance at any time.
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Description: Booked hotels require separate charges, and specific prices are subject to actual booking at the time. If you need to upgrade room types (such as king-size beds, suites, etc.), you can also inform us to inquire and arrange prices for you.
VIII. Itinerary Adaptation Description
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Crowd Adaptation: Elderly/parent-child groups can adjust long-distance bus segmented stops for rest, delete caves and long-distance climbing projects, and increase leisure viewing experiences; outdoor enthusiasts can increase canyon hiking durations.
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Duration Expansion: Destinations such as Luoyang, Dunhuang, Yunnan, and Qingdao can be added as needed, with corresponding cross-city transportation durations and transfer plans added synchronously.
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Dietary Adaptation: Inform us in advance of dietary needs such as vegetarianism, Halal, and allergies, and guides will plan and recommend corresponding catering blocks in advance, while long-distance car rides recommend en-route supply points.
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Accommodation Standard Description

Benefit
Cost includes&does not include project
Cost includes | The cost does not include |
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Exclusive air-conditioned vehicle for the entire journey (5/7/9-seater business optional), including fuel, tolls, parking fees, and driver service fees | International/domestic round-trip airfare, airfare taxes and fees |
Full shuttle service from airport and high-speed railway station | Chinese visa processing fees |
Certified professional Chinese and English tour guide+local experienced driver to accompany the entire process, and also provide part-time tour guide. | Self selected experience projects: certified bilingual professional tour guide in Chinese and English, local experienced mountain driver to accompany and explain the entire process, Tianmen Mountain geology, Heifeng Cave landform, and Xiangxi humanities full science popularization |
Corresponding to Four Diamond Hotel accommodation (twin/king size bed), daily hotel buffet breakfast | Unmarked lunch, dinner, drinks and beverages in the itinerary |
Travel agency liability insurance+full personal travel accident insurance | Personal consumption: laundry, mini bar, shopping, overweight luggage, etc |
24-hour full online and offline logistics support services | Single occupancy price difference for a single room |
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