{"title":"Journeys — Sichuan \u0026 Chengdu","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrivate Sichuan and Chengdu journeys for travellers who want pandas, mountain scenery, spicy food culture, Buddhist heritage, and western China overland depth. These routes connect Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Danba, and selected Sichuan-Tibet corridors with private guides who manage road time, altitude changes, food preferences, and seasonal colour. Best from spring through autumn, with special appeal for families, food lovers, nature travellers, and photographers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sichuan-discovery-private-tour-2026","title":"Sichuan Discovery — 8 Days","description":"\u003cp class=\"ct-product-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight days in China's most food-obsessed, panda-raising, Buddhist mountain-climbing province.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSichuan hits differently. The food is genuinely, memorably hot — not performatively spiced for tourists. The giant pandas at Chengdu Research Base are the real ones. Emeishan is a UNESCO World Heritage site with over a thousand years of Buddhist history still actively practiced on its slopes. This itinerary doesn't skip anything important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eItinerary Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 1–2 — Chengdu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrival. Kuanzhai Alley (Broad and Narrow) at early morning before the crowds. Private Sichuan cooking class with a third-generation chef. Evening at a traditional teahouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 — Giant Panda Research Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrive at 8 AM (pandas are most active before 10). Optional: volunteer keeper experience (advance booking required). Afternoon: Jinsha Site Museum — 3,000-year-old Shu civilization gold and bronze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 4–5 — Leshan Giant Buddha \u0026amp; Emeishan:\u003c\/strong\u003e World's largest stone Buddha (71 meters, carved into the cliff). Cable car to Emeishan Golden Summit — sea of clouds permitting. Overnight in a mountain monastery guesthouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 6–7 — Jiuzhaigou Valley:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flight to Jiuzhaigou (or private car if roads are open). UNESCO-listed valley of colored lakes and waterfalls. Private photography guide available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 — Return \u0026amp; Departure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Return to Chengdu. Airport transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eUSD 4,280 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e (based on 2 travelers). Best September–October for Jiuzhaigou colors; February–April for pandas with cubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✏️ \u003cstrong\u003eHow to edit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Products → Sichuan Discovery → Edit. Update days, hotels, and pricing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage Encounter — Sichuan Shadow Puppet Theater\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Chengdu's Wide-and-Narrow Alley you attend a private performance by \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Hu Yibing\u003c\/strong\u003e, a senior inheritor of \u003cem\u003eSichuan piying xi\u003c\/em\u003e (四川皮影戏) — the Sichuan shadow puppet theater on China's national intangible cultural heritage list. The Sichuan style uses leather puppets cut from buffalo hide and colored with mineral pigments, distinguished from the northern Hebei tradition by its complex hand-articulation. Master Hu performs a 45-minute excerpt from \u003cem\u003eWhite Snake Legend\u003c\/em\u003e for a 10-seat audience. After the show he demonstrates the carving and articulation of a Lord-of-Hell puppet using the carving knife passed down from his master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ct-cache-bust-route-map-20260611 --\u003e","brand":"ChinaTourly","offers":[{"title":"Pay full","offer_id":55454147707048,"sku":null,"price":4280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pay deposit (20%)","offer_id":55596120473768,"sku":null,"price":856.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7419\/2040\/files\/e957a2cdd269764ac3d8e096f39387ac.webp?v=1780886787"},{"product_id":"chengdu-pandas-sichuan-culinary-7-days-private-tour-2026","title":"Chengdu Pandas + Sichuan Culinary - 7 Days","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ct-prod{font-family:inherit;color:#171512;line-height:1.6}\n.ct-prod-tabs{display:flex;gap:0;margin:0 0 24px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(23,21,18,.14);overflow-x:auto}\n.ct-prod-tabs a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:14px 22px;color:#69625b;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;white-space:nowrap;transition:color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease}\n.ct-prod-tabs a:hover, .ct-prod-tabs a.is-active{color:#9a7a47;border-bottom-color:#9a7a47}\n.ct-prod section{padding:18px 0 36px;scroll-margin-top:96px}\n.ct-prod h2{margin:0 0 12px;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px)}\n.ct-prod h3{margin:24px 0 10px;font-size:18px}\n.ct-prod h4{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:16px;font-weight:700}\n.ct-prod p{margin:0 0 12px}\n.ct-prod ul{margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px}\n.ct-prod ul li{margin:6px 0}\n.ct-prod-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:12px;margin:18px 0}\n.ct-prod-facts div{padding:14px;background:#fffdf8;border:1px solid rgba(23,21,18,.12)}\n.ct-prod-facts b{display:block;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:4px}\n.ct-prod-facts span{display:block;color:#69625b;font-size:12px}\n.ct-prod-day{display:grid;grid-template-columns:88px 1fr;gap:18px;padding:18px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(23,21,18,.08)}\n.ct-prod-day:first-of-type{border-top:0;padding-top:8px}\n.ct-prod-day__num{text-align:center;color:#9a7a47}\n.ct-prod-day__num span{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:2px}\n.ct-prod-day__num strong{display:block;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:38px;font-weight:400;line-height:1}\n.ct-prod-day__body h4{color:#171512}\n.ct-prod-day__body p{color:#454039}\n.ct-prod-dates{background:#f5f1e9;border:1px solid rgba(23,21,18,.12);padding:24px;margin:18px 0}\n.ct-prod-dates label{display:block;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:14px}\n.ct-prod-dates input[type=date]{padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid rgba(23,21,18,.18);background:#fff;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;min-width:200px}\n.ct-prod-dates .ct-prod-price{margin-top:16px;padding:14px 18px;background:#fffdf8;border:1px solid rgba(154,122,71,.3);font-size:15px}\n.ct-prod-dates .ct-prod-price strong{font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:22px;color:#9a7a47}\n.ct-prod-dates .ct-prod-price small{display:block;color:#69625b;font-size:12px;margin-top:4px}\n.ct-prod-cautions{background:#fffaf2;border-left:3px solid #c39756;padding:18px 22px;margin:18px 0}\n.ct-prod-cautions h3{margin-top:0}\n@media(max-width:760px){.ct-prod-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.ct-prod-day{grid-template-columns:64px 1fr}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod\"\u003e\n\n\u003cnav class=\"ct-prod-tabs\" aria-label=\"Product sections\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#overview\" class=\"is-active\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#itinerary\"\u003eDay by Day\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#dates\"\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#cautions\"\u003ePlan Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRoute Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e7 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate only, 2-traveler minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSouthwest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChengdu, Leshan, Mt. Qingcheng\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 to 5-star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel tier (locally owned where possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpring, Autumn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this route specific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChengdu giant panda private morning slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMapo tofu and dan-dan workshop with a Sichuan chef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeshan Giant Buddha by boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSichuan opera face-changing backstage plus cuisine workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Chengdu. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Chengdu. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLeshan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Chengdu to Leshan (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Leshan with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLeshan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Leshan: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMt. Qingcheng\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Leshan to Mt. Qingcheng (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Mt. Qingcheng with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMt. Qingcheng\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Mt. Qingcheng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. Chinese national holidays add a supplement automatically: Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week +50%, other major Chinese holidays +20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-dates\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"ct-date-9450471850152\"\u003ePick a tentative departure date\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"date\" id=\"ct-date-9450471850152\" min=\"2026-06-01\" max=\"2027-12-31\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-price\" id=\"ct-price-9450471850152\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBase price: $4,600\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: $920 (20% of full). Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. Talk to a planner before you book if you want changes baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a planner -\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  var base = 4600;\n  var dateEl = document.getElementById('ct-date-9450471850152');\n  var priceEl = document.getElementById('ct-price-9450471850152');\n  if (!dateEl || !priceEl) return;\n  function isSpringFestival(d){\n    var y = d.getFullYear(), m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    \/\/ Approximate Spring Festival window: Jan 20 to Feb 18 (varies by lunar calendar)\n    if (m === 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 20) return true;\n    if (m === 2 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 18) return true;\n    return false;\n  }\n  function isNationalDay(d){\n    return d.getMonth()+1 === 10 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003c= 7;\n  }\n  function isOtherHoliday(d){\n    var m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    if (m === 4 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 3 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 7) return true; \/\/ Qingming\n    if (m === 5 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 5) return true; \/\/ Labor Day\n    if (m === 6 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 7 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 12) return true; \/\/ Dragon Boat (approx)\n    if (m === 9 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 14 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 22) return true; \/\/ Mid-Autumn (approx)\n    return false;\n  }\n  function fmt(n){ return '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString(); }\n  dateEl.addEventListener('change', function(){\n    var v = dateEl.value;\n    if (!v) { priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eBase price: ' + fmt(base) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: ' + fmt(base*0.2) + ' (20% of full).\u003c\/small\u003e'; return; }\n    var d = new Date(v + 'T12:00:00');\n    var supp = 0, label = 'Standard date, no seasonal supplement';\n    if (isSpringFestival(d) || isNationalDay(d)) { supp = 50; label = isSpringFestival(d) ? 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The fermenting yard holds 800 clay urns, each containing two-year-aged paste turned daily by hand at sunrise. Master Chen explains the precise summer humidity (78-82%) needed and the Erjingtiao chili-to-broadbean ratio for the year-three transition. You taste 1, 3, 5, and 7-year-aged paste side by side from his archive urns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Sichuan Opera Face-Changing (Bian Lian)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou spend a private 90-minute session with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Peng Denghuai\u003c\/strong\u003e, a recognized inheritor of \u003cem\u003eBian lian\u003c\/em\u003e (变脸) — Sichuan opera face-changing on China's national intangible cultural heritage list and traditionally guarded as a family secret. Master Peng was apprenticed by the late Master Wang Daozheng and safeguards the silk-thread mechanism. In a private back room of Shufeng Yayun teahouse he demonstrates eight different face changes at arm's length, then opens the costume to show the hidden 24-mask layered system and the timing of the silk pull-string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Sichuan Embroidery (Shu Xiu) Atelier\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the workshop of \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Hao Shuping\u003c\/strong\u003e, a national-level inheritor of \u003cem\u003eShu xiu\u003c\/em\u003e (蜀绣, Sichuan embroidery) — one of China's four great embroideries and on the national intangible cultural heritage list — you spend an afternoon at the embroidery frame. Master Hao demonstrates the signature \"carp double-fish\" double-sided motif, then walks you through the basic running stitch and the complex \"rolling stitch\" that gives Shu embroidery its distinctive raised texture. 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Pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#cautions\"\u003ePlan Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRoute Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate only, 2-traveler minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSouthwest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChengdu, Jiuzhaigou\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 to 5-star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel tier (locally owned where possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLate spring, Autumn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this route specific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJiuzhaigou Pearl Shoal at sunrise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan thangka studio session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChengdu food day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTibetan thangka painting demonstration on Jiuzhaigou edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Chengdu. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Chengdu. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJiuzhaigou\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Jiuzhaigou with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJiuzhaigou\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Jiuzhaigou: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJiuzhaigou\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Jiuzhaigou: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJiuzhaigou\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Jiuzhaigou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. Chinese national holidays add a supplement automatically: Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week +50%, other major Chinese holidays +20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-dates\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"ct-date-9450472374440\"\u003ePick a tentative departure date\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"date\" id=\"ct-date-9450472374440\" min=\"2026-06-01\" max=\"2027-12-31\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-price\" id=\"ct-price-9450472374440\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBase price: $5,400\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: $1,080 (20% of full). Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. Talk to a planner before you book if you want changes baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a planner -\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  var base = 5400;\n  var dateEl = document.getElementById('ct-date-9450472374440');\n  var priceEl = document.getElementById('ct-price-9450472374440');\n  if (!dateEl || !priceEl) return;\n  function isSpringFestival(d){\n    var y = d.getFullYear(), m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    \/\/ Approximate Spring Festival window: Jan 20 to Feb 18 (varies by lunar calendar)\n    if (m === 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 20) return true;\n    if (m === 2 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 18) return true;\n    return false;\n  }\n  function isNationalDay(d){\n    return d.getMonth()+1 === 10 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003c= 7;\n  }\n  function isOtherHoliday(d){\n    var m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    if (m === 4 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 3 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 7) return true; \/\/ Qingming\n    if (m === 5 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 5) return true; \/\/ Labor Day\n    if (m === 6 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 7 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 12) return true; \/\/ Dragon Boat (approx)\n    if (m === 9 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 14 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 22) return true; \/\/ Mid-Autumn (approx)\n    return false;\n  }\n  function fmt(n){ return '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString(); }\n  dateEl.addEventListener('change', function(){\n    var v = dateEl.value;\n    if (!v) { priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eBase price: ' + fmt(base) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: ' + fmt(base*0.2) + ' (20% of full).\u003c\/small\u003e'; return; }\n    var d = new Date(v + 'T12:00:00');\n    var supp = 0, label = 'Standard date, no seasonal supplement';\n    if (isSpringFestival(d) || isNationalDay(d)) { supp = 50; label = isSpringFestival(d) ? 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After a yak-butter tea and barley dumpling supper, Mrs. Drolma and three village women perform six guozhuang songs around the fire — wedding songs, harvest songs, mountain-deity songs. You learn the basic three-step circle, the call-and-response structure, and observe the women's hand movements that signify the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Sichuan Opera Face-Changing (Bian Lian)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou spend a private 90-minute session with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Peng Denghuai\u003c\/strong\u003e, a recognized inheritor of \u003cem\u003eBian lian\u003c\/em\u003e (变脸) — Sichuan opera face-changing on China's national intangible cultural heritage list and traditionally guarded as a family secret. Master Peng was apprenticed by the late Master Wang Daozheng and safeguards the silk-thread mechanism. In a private back room of Shufeng Yayun teahouse he demonstrates eight different face changes at arm's length, then opens the costume to show the hidden 24-mask layered system and the timing of the silk pull-string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Sichuan Embroidery (Shu Xiu) Atelier\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the workshop of \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Hao Shuping\u003c\/strong\u003e, a national-level inheritor of \u003cem\u003eShu xiu\u003c\/em\u003e (蜀绣, Sichuan embroidery) — one of China's four great embroideries and on the national intangible cultural heritage list — you spend an afternoon at the embroidery frame. Master Hao demonstrates the signature \"carp double-fish\" double-sided motif, then walks you through the basic running stitch and the complex \"rolling stitch\" that gives Shu embroidery its distinctive raised texture. 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Pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#cautions\"\u003ePlan Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRoute Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate only, 2-traveler minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSouthwest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChengdu, Lijiang, Kunming\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5-star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel tier (locally owned where possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpring, Autumn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this route specific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo regional culinary traditions side by side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaxi village home-cooked meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChengdu Sichuan hot-pot night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNaxi village cuisine workshop plus Chengdu Sichuan culinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Chengdu. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Chengdu. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLijiang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Chengdu to Lijiang (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Lijiang with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLijiang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Lijiang: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLijiang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Lijiang: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKunming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Lijiang to Kunming (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Kunming with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKunming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Kunming: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKunming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Kunming: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKunming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Kunming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. Chinese national holidays add a supplement automatically: Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week +50%, other major Chinese holidays +20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-dates\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"ct-date-9450472472744\"\u003ePick a tentative departure date\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"date\" id=\"ct-date-9450472472744\" min=\"2026-06-01\" max=\"2027-12-31\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-price\" id=\"ct-price-9450472472744\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBase price: $8,200\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: $1,640 (20% of full). Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. Talk to a planner before you book if you want changes baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a planner -\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  var base = 8200;\n  var dateEl = document.getElementById('ct-date-9450472472744');\n  var priceEl = document.getElementById('ct-price-9450472472744');\n  if (!dateEl || !priceEl) return;\n  function isSpringFestival(d){\n    var y = d.getFullYear(), m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    \/\/ Approximate Spring Festival window: Jan 20 to Feb 18 (varies by lunar calendar)\n    if (m === 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 20) return true;\n    if (m === 2 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 18) return true;\n    return false;\n  }\n  function isNationalDay(d){\n    return d.getMonth()+1 === 10 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003c= 7;\n  }\n  function isOtherHoliday(d){\n    var m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    if (m === 4 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 3 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 7) return true; \/\/ Qingming\n    if (m === 5 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 5) return true; \/\/ Labor Day\n    if (m === 6 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 7 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 12) return true; \/\/ Dragon Boat (approx)\n    if (m === 9 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 14 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 22) return true; \/\/ Mid-Autumn (approx)\n    return false;\n  }\n  function fmt(n){ return '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString(); }\n  dateEl.addEventListener('change', function(){\n    var v = dateEl.value;\n    if (!v) { priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eBase price: ' + fmt(base) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: ' + fmt(base*0.2) + ' (20% of full).\u003c\/small\u003e'; return; }\n    var d = new Date(v + 'T12:00:00');\n    var supp = 0, label = 'Standard date, no seasonal supplement';\n    if (isSpringFestival(d) || isNationalDay(d)) { supp = 50; label = isSpringFestival(d) ? 'Spring Festival window: +50%' : 'National Day Golden Week: +50%'; }\n    else if (isOtherHoliday(d)) { supp = 20; label = 'Chinese national holiday: +20%'; }\n    var total = base * (1 + supp\/100);\n    priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eDate price: ' + fmt(total) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003e' + label + ' \u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp; Deposit (20% of full): ' + fmt(total * 0.2) + '\u003c\/small\u003e';\n  });\n})();\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage Encounter — Yi People Mushroom-Foraging Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture you spend a morning with \u003cstrong\u003eMr. Li Mufu\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Yi village elder and regional inheritor of \u003cem\u003eYi shanguai jianbie\u003c\/em\u003e — the Yi people's wild mushroom identification tradition on Yunnan's provincial intangible cultural heritage list. Yunnan produces more than 800 edible wild mushroom species and the Yi knowledge of which are safe is encoded in oral songs passed down for generations. Mr. Li leads you through a pine forest at 6AM identifying chanterelle, porcini, matsutake, and the dangerous \"see-spider\" hallucinogenic Tricholoma — explaining the Yi rhyming song that distinguishes them. Your foraged mushrooms become lunch at his family kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Bai Three-Courses Tea Ceremony\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a Bai family home in Xizhou village you experience the \u003cstrong\u003eBai san dao cha\u003c\/strong\u003e (白族三道茶, Bai Three-Courses Tea) — on China's national intangible cultural heritage list and traditionally reserved for honored guests. \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Zhang Yuying\u003c\/strong\u003e, a regional inheritor, prepares the three courses in your presence: first course bitter (raw tea leaves stir-fried until smoking), second course sweet (added brown sugar and walnut chips), third course \"aftertaste\" (added Sichuan peppercorn, ginger, and honey). She explains the Bai philosophy: \u003cem\u003elife must be bitter first, then sweet, then complex\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Pixian Aged Doubanjiang Workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Pixian County, the sole origin of \u003cem\u003ePixian doubanjiang\u003c\/em\u003e (郫县豆瓣) — the broad-bean chili paste at the foundation of all Sichuan cuisine and on China's national intangible cultural heritage list — you spend an afternoon in the open-air aging yard of \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Chen Shu\u003c\/strong\u003e, seventh-generation guardian of a 1923 workshop. The fermenting yard holds 800 clay urns, each containing two-year-aged paste turned daily by hand at sunrise. Master Chen explains the precise summer humidity (78-82%) and Erjingtiao chili ratio. 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Pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#cautions\"\u003ePlan Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRoute Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e16 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate only, 2-traveler minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTibet plus Sichuan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChengdu, Kangding, Litang, Lhasa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 to 5-star plus boutique camps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel tier (locally owned where possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMay-Sep\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this route specific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSichuan-Tibet overland highway expedition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKhampa cowboy camp night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotala Palace arrival after the overland approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTibetan thangka workshop plus Khampa felt-craft demo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Chengdu. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Chengdu. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKangding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Chengdu to Kangding (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Kangding with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKangding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Kangding: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKangding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Kangding: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKangding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Kangding: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLitang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Kangding to Litang (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Litang with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLitang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Litang: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLitang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Litang: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Litang to Lhasa (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Lhasa with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Lhasa: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Lhasa: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Lhasa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. Chinese national holidays add a supplement automatically: Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week +50%, other major Chinese holidays +20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-dates\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"ct-date-9450473423016\"\u003ePick a tentative departure date\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"date\" id=\"ct-date-9450473423016\" min=\"2026-06-01\" max=\"2027-12-31\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-price\" id=\"ct-price-9450473423016\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBase price: $13,800\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: $2,760 (20% of full). Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. Talk to a planner before you book if you want changes baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a planner -\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  var base = 13800;\n  var dateEl = document.getElementById('ct-date-9450473423016');\n  var priceEl = document.getElementById('ct-price-9450473423016');\n  if (!dateEl || !priceEl) return;\n  function isSpringFestival(d){\n    var y = d.getFullYear(), m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    \/\/ Approximate Spring Festival window: Jan 20 to Feb 18 (varies by lunar calendar)\n    if (m === 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 20) return true;\n    if (m === 2 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 18) return true;\n    return false;\n  }\n  function isNationalDay(d){\n    return d.getMonth()+1 === 10 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003c= 7;\n  }\n  function isOtherHoliday(d){\n    var m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    if (m === 4 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 3 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 7) return true; \/\/ Qingming\n    if (m === 5 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 5) return true; \/\/ Labor Day\n    if (m === 6 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 7 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 12) return true; \/\/ Dragon Boat (approx)\n    if (m === 9 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 14 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 22) return true; \/\/ Mid-Autumn (approx)\n    return false;\n  }\n  function fmt(n){ return '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString(); }\n  dateEl.addEventListener('change', function(){\n    var v = dateEl.value;\n    if (!v) { priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eBase price: ' + fmt(base) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: ' + fmt(base*0.2) + ' (20% of full).\u003c\/small\u003e'; return; }\n    var d = new Date(v + 'T12:00:00');\n    var supp = 0, label = 'Standard date, no seasonal supplement';\n    if (isSpringFestival(d) || isNationalDay(d)) { supp = 50; label = isSpringFestival(d) ? 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Afternoon departure.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecific timings, restaurants, and after-hours arrangements are confirmed in your final itinerary 14 days before departure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmeishan summit hotel for the dawn ascent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuddhist-trained mountain guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable car tickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWenshu Temple vegetarian meal reservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-macaque snack protocol briefing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese tourist visa (typically $140–$185 from a Chinese consulate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinners (unless specified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcoholic beverages at meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal shopping and souvenirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for guides and drivers ($10–$20 per day each is appreciated but not expected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy book this with ChinaTourly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinaTourly is a China-based boutique travel agency. 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Evening hot pot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeshan day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDay trip to Leshan Giant Buddha and Mahao Cliff.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeparture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorning at the Renmin Park tea house. Afternoon departure.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecific timings, restaurants, and after-hours arrangements are confirmed in your final itinerary 14 days before departure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo cooking classes at working chef kitchens (4-student max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSichuan Higher Institute of Cuisine arranged visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWenshu Temple vegetarian meal reservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSenior Sichuan-food guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot pot at a non-tourist Chengdu restaurant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese tourist visa (typically $140–$185 from a Chinese consulate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinners (unless specified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcoholic beverages at meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal shopping and souvenirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for guides and drivers ($10–$20 per day each is appreciated but not expected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy book this with ChinaTourly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinaTourly is a China-based boutique travel agency. 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You receive a brief on your guide's background 14 days before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal workshops where applicable.\u003c\/strong\u003e When your itinerary includes a craft workshop or master encounter, you are visiting a working studio with a verified practitioner — not a tourist demonstration with rotating actors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriction honesty.\u003c\/strong\u003e We tell you what does not work — the days that cannot avoid crowds, the seasons that cannot avoid weather, the sites that cannot be photographed inside — before you book, not after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions you should ask before you book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this journey actually private?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. Your party is your party from the first transfer to the last. No joining strangers, no shared vehicles, no 'small-group' arrangements that are simply smaller buses. One licensed English-speaking guide, one vehicle, one dedicated driver across the full itinerary.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA 30% non-refundable deposit at booking confirmation, balance due 45 days before departure. For trips booked more than 90 days in advance, we offer a 30\/30\/40 payment schedule. All major credit cards and bank wire are accepted.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cancellation policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCancellations more than 60 days before departure receive a refund minus the deposit and any non-recoverable supplier costs (typically minimal at that lead time). Cancellations 30–60 days before departure receive 50% refund minus deposit. Inside 30 days, refunds depend on supplier recoveries. Travel insurance covers the gap and is required.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I customise the itinerary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. The structure above is our Signature version. Specific evenings, an extra day in one city, a craft workshop add-on, a hotel category upgrade — all of these are accommodated through a brief design conversation. Larger restructuring becomes a Bespoke itinerary; see our Bespoke journeys page for details.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I reach you with questions during the trip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOur 24\/7 English-language support line, answered within 90 seconds by a senior staff member based in China. 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Our team is in China, our supplier relationships are in China, and our guides have been personally interviewed before their first client assignment. Three operational specifics that distinguish this journey from a generic package:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamed guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e We commit to the specific guide assigned to your trip, not \"an experienced English-speaking guide\". You receive a brief on your guide's background 14 days before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal workshops where applicable.\u003c\/strong\u003e When your itinerary includes a craft workshop or master encounter, you are visiting a working studio with a verified practitioner — not a tourist demonstration with rotating actors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriction honesty.\u003c\/strong\u003e We tell you what does not work — the days that cannot avoid crowds, the seasons that cannot avoid weather, the sites that cannot be photographed inside — before you book, not after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions you should ask before you book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this journey actually private?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. Your party is your party from the first transfer to the last. 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