【Nov-Dec】Chengdu-Panda·Mt. Emei·Leshan Giant Buddha

At the end of the article, there is a detailed introduction to Chengdu's scenic spots, weather and delicious food.

 Wuhou Temple&Jinli Street&Chinese mask art show&Thatched Cottage of Du Fu&Wide and Narrow Alley

Morning：

We will take you to visit Wuhou Temple, which is dedicated to Zhuge Liang, the Marquis Wu (Wuhou) of Kingdom of Shu in the Three Kingdoms Period (220 - 280). This beautiful temple with traditional architecture, gorgeous gardens, amazing bonsai collections and many historic art pieces shows you the history of Three Kingdom Period. 

Noon:

After that，you will visit the neighboring Jinli Street, a Chinese traditional pedestrian street packed with many beautiful shops, restaurants, tea houses and bars. Wandering along this street is a great way to experience the cultural side of the city as there is so much to look at, people yelling and screaming, munching on all kinds of different foods, watching Magic Face Changing and have Sichuan style hot pot, which are all part of the fun. 

Afternoon:

Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Just as the name implies, it was the home of a famous poet, Du Fu, in Tang Dynasty (618-907).

Night:

Our guide will escort you to explore the Wide and Narrow Alleys of Chengdu. Dinner is arranged on your own, so you might try some local snacks in the alley or choose a courtyard restaurant to enjoy your lunch.

Meals:  Breakfast、Sichuan style hot pot（Dinner）

Accommodation:  4★ hotel，standard room hotel

 Leshan Giant Buddha

Morning:

We take the Intercity Express train or bus to Leshan in the morning (depending on the number of people). Take boat to appreciate the Giant Buddha, a sitting stone statue of Maitreya carved on a cliff at the confluence of Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River. Measuring about 233-feet high, this Buddha with serious expression is the largest stone Buddha in the world whose carving work took about 90 years. 

Then we will go to check in at a hotel at the feet of Mt. Emei.

Meals:  Breakfast

Accommodation:  4★ hotel，standard room hotel

 Mt. Emei-Baoguo Temple

Early Morning:

our guide and the driver will transfer you to Mt. Emei, one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China. First we will visit the Baoguo Temple, located on the piedmont plain of Mt. Emei at its entrance. Baoguo Temple is the Buddhist activity center of Mt. Emei, and the Mahavira Hall inside is one of the best preserved wooden-structure buildings in the region of south of the Yazngtze River. Furthermore, there is a cultural relics collection room housing various kinds of ceramics, jades, literature and painting work, metal ware and unearthed weapons of Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC).

 Giant Panda Base&Chunxi Road

Early Morning:

We need to leave early this morning for panda base.That's because every morning at about 8:30 to 09:00, the breeders will begin to feed the pandas. At that time all the pandas will come out for the breakfast. It is the very good chance for you to see more pandas, take pictures of them and also observe their own distinctive manners of eating bamboos. You will definitely be impressed. There are many pandas in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. They are divided into different areas, so maybe three hours or more are needed for you to finish the visit. 

Noon:

Walking along theChunxi Road, Chunxi Road is one of the must-visit places in Chengdu since it is the most prosperous pedestrian street and the fashion center of the city. Strolling around this well-known business street is one of the free things to do in Chengdu. And also you can explore the city at your own pace.

Afterwards, We will disband in Chengdu. We wish you a pleasant onward journey!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: None

👆Hotel photo酒店照片

In August 2020, FCN’s trip to Chengdu was reported by local news. The TV station is very famous throughout the country and is also the official online celebrity account on Douyin（Tiktok）, with 3252.4W fans.

Mount Emei, aka Mt. Emei or Emeishan Mountain, is located in Leshan City, Sichuan Province. It is towering, beautiful, old and mysterious. It is like a huge green screen standing in the southwest of the Chengdu Plain. Looking its winding and beautiful figure, you will find that Mount Emei resembles very much an eyebrow of a girl. It is the highest one among all the famous sight-seeing mountains in China.

On the mountain there are four scenic regions: Baoguo Temple, Wannian Temple, Qingyin Pavilion and Golden Summit. Its main peak, the Golden Summit, is 3079.3 meters (10,103 feet) above the sea level, seemingly reaching the sky. Standing on the top of it, you can enjoy the snowy mountains in the west and the vast plain in the east. In addition in Golden Summit there are four spectacles: clouds sea, sunrise, Buddha rays and saint lamps. In 1996 Mount Emei was enlisted in the world natural and cultural heritage by the UNESCO.

The giant pandas are not only a Chinese national treasure but are also beloved by people the world over. They are found only in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. In total there are fewer than 2,000, of which 70% are distributed within the territory of Sichuan Province. Therefore, when visitors from home and abroad come to Chengdu, Sichuan, one of their main objectives will be to see this lovely animal for themselves.

The base cares also for other rare and endangered wild animals with an area of 560 mus (92 acres), 96% of which is verdure. Giant pandas, lesser pandas, black-necked cranes, white storks as well as over 20 species of rare animals are fed and bred there. Verdant bamboo, bright flowers, fresh air, a natural hill scene and a beautiful artificial view are merged ingeniously at the base.

The Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya (a Bodhisattva usually represented as a very stout monk with a broad smile on his face and with his naked breast and paunch exposed to view) in sitting posture. The Buddha is located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province, at the confluence of three rivers, namely, Min River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River. The statue makes itself the most renowned scenic spot in that city. In December, 1996, the location of the Buddha was included by UNESCO on the list of the World Heritage sites. Begun in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty, and finished in the year 803, the statue took people more than 90 years to carve. During these years, thousands of workers had expended their efforts and wisdom on the project. As the biggest carved stone Buddha in the world, the Giant Buddha is featured in poetry, song and story.

Wuhou Temple, also known as Wuhou Shrine Temple of Marquis, is dedicated to Zhuge Liang, the Marquis Wu (Wuhou) of the Kingdom of Shu in the Three Kingdoms Period (220 - 280). Zhuge Liang was an excellent politician, militarist, diplomat and astronomer. In addition, the Temple of Liu Bei, the emperor of Shuhan, and his mausoleum are well-known historical sites inside this big scenic spot. 

What to See inside Wuhou Temple 

The main body of the Wuhou Temple, the front gate, the second gate, the Temple of Liu Bei, the Temple of Zhuge Liang and Sanyi Temple, run south to north. Moreover, the Tomb of Liubei, on the west side of Wuhou Temple, is worth a visit.

Chengdu is a city brimming with a strong leisurely ambience with Jinli Street as the typical representative. The street is located to the east of the Wuhou Temple of Chengdu (the most famous Three Kingdoms period (220 - 280) relic museum in China).

Strolling down the narrow street, you will find yourself surrounded by old-world stores selling Shu Embroidery, lacquer products, folk handicrafts, curios, or calligraphies and paintings of celebrities. All of these stores have their unique style but also have one thing in common: no matter how busy the place is, the stores are peaceful and relaxing. You can browse leisurely or purchase some souvenirs for your friends. Most of the special local products can be found here.