14-Day Cycle Chengdu to Guiyang: pandas, dinosaurs, high-quality liquors and ancient towns

Start point

成都双流国际机场, Chengdu Shi, Sichuan, China (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, 00:00 - 23:55)

Meals

Dinner (Welcome dinner celebrating the beginning of the journey, featuring some of the best food Chengdu has to offer)

Transport

transfer (Chengdu Airport, China - Chengdu, China)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch before continuing to Xinglong Lake), Dinner

Transport

transfer (Chengdu, China - Huanglongxi Ancient Town, China)

Included Activities

Visit Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Visit Tongzhi Dragon Kiln - 150-year-old pottery kiln Visit Ming Qing Street - ancient narrow street with 100 years of history Visit Big Buddha Temple - featuring large carved marble Buddhas Explore Huanglongxi Ancient Town - 1,700-year-old town with three temples and winding alleyways

Landmarks

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Xinglong Lake Tongzhi Dragon Kiln Ming Qing Street Big Buddha Temple Huanglongxi Ancient Town

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Leshan's famous cuisine including Sweet Skin Roast Duck and Bo Bo Chicken)

Transport

transfer (Huanglongxi Ancient Town, China - Leshan, China), sailing (Leshan, China - Leshan Giant Buddha, China)

Included Activities

Visit Zhongyan Temple - Buddhist temple with 1,500+ year old carvings Hike through gardens to natural spring at Zhongyan Temple Boat cruise to view Leshan Giant Buddha - 71m carved stone Buddha built over 1,200 years ago

Landmarks

Zhongyan Temple Leshan Giant Buddha

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

transfer (Leshan, China - Rongxian, China)

Included Activities

Visit The Ethnic Minority Museum of Qianfo Town - housed in Leichang Residence, largest traditional residence in south-western Sichuan

Optional Activities

Mountain biking track option - 2-3km section with reasonable level of difficulty

Landmarks

The Ethnic Minority Museum of Qianfo Town Leichang Residence Tiechang Town

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

transfer (Rongxian, China - Zigong, China)

Included Activities

Visit Zigong Dinosaur Museum - archaeological pit with dinosaur bones Visit Zigong Salt Industry History Museum - historic salt mine still in use

Landmarks

Zigong Dinosaur Museum Zigong Salt Mine Chengjia Town Aiye

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a 'farmer's home' restaurant with good quality food sourced from surrounding countryside), Dinner

Transport

transfer (Zigong, China - Fushun, China)

Included Activities

Explore Xianshi Ancient Town - 1,400-year-old river port with traditional buildings and temples Visit traditional baijiu distillery with fermentation pits in Xianshi Ancient Town Visit Fushun's Confucian Temple - beautiful temple built on tiered ground with unique features

Landmarks

Xianshi Ancient Town Fushun Confucian Temple

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

transfer (Fushun, China - Luzhou, China)

Included Activities

Visit Luzhou Laojiao Museum - houses ancient fermentation pits (around 500 years old) still in use and offers baijiu tasting

Landmarks

Luzhou Laojiao Museum Huangjia

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

transfer (Luzhou, China - Chishui, China)

Included Activities

Visit Datong Ancient Town - picturesque riverside old town with temples and local attractions Baijiu tasting - taste 1, 3, and 8-year aged local baijiu in Datong Ancient Town

Optional Activities

Swim in the river at Datong Ancient Town (available during warmer months)

Landmarks

Datong Ancient Town

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

transfer (Chishui, China - Tucheng Ancient Town, China)

Included Activities

Explore Bing'an Ancient Town - 1,000-year-old riverside trading town with Red Army history Visit Red Army Museum in Bing'an Ancient Town - museum about Red Army garrison Explore Tucheng Ancient Town - large riverside ancient town Visit Tucheng Modern Art Gallery - contemporary Chinese and international art Visit Tucheng Red Army Museum - exhibits on Long March and Communist revolution history

Landmarks

Bing'an Ancient Town Tucheng Ancient Town

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxed lunch after arriving in Maotai), Dinner

Transport

transfer (Tucheng Ancient Town, China - Maotai, China)

Included Activities

Visit Chinese Liquor Culture City - museum with exhibitions on China's alcohol history and baijiu, includes baijiu tasting

Landmarks

Chinese Liquor Culture City Xijiu Town

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break in Jinsha Town), Dinner

Transport

transfer (Maotai, China - Qianxi, China)

Landmarks

Wuma Town Jinsha Town

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

transfer (Qianxi, China - Qingzhen, China)

Included Activities

Visit Zhijin Karst Cave - regarded as most beautiful cave in China and largest non-supported visitable cave in the world, includes 7km walk inside with chambers and crystal formations

Landmarks

Zhijin Karst Cave Xinpu Village

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with excellent local food, celebrating the trip and all achieved)

Transport

transfer (Qingzhen, China - Qingyan Ancient Town, China)

Included Activities

Explore Qingyan Ancient Town - built 1378 as military outpost, with large wall and unique Christian and Buddhist influences Climb Qingyan Ancient Town wall - views of sunset over karst mountain scenery

Landmarks

Qingyan Ancient Town

End point

贵阳龙洞堡国际机场, 贵阳龙洞堡机场, Guiyang Shi, Guizhou, China (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, 00:00 - 23:55)

Transport

transfer (Qingyan Ancient Town, China - Guiyang Airport, China)

Optional Activities

Explore Qingyan Ancient Town at your own pace Special requests - arrange with guides based on your interests