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CHINA: CHONGQING - CHENGDU - MOUNT EMEI - LESHAN - JIUZHAIGOU | Air China
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Itinerary
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - CHONGQING (Meals on board)
- The tour leader will welcome you at Tan Son Nhat Airport to check in for flight CA408 SGN-CKG to Chongqing (Detailed flight times depend on each departure date).
DAY 2: CHONGQING - CHENGDU - LESHAN - EMEI (3 Meals)
- Upon arrival at Chongqing airport, the group completes China entry procedures – The tour guide welcomes the group and takes them for breakfast.
- Afterward, the group transfers to the high-speed railway station - takes the high-speed train departing for Chengdu (G8608 09:13 – 10:19).
- Arriving in Chengdu, the group transfers to Leshan.
- After lunch, the group takes a boat tour to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha - also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha or Jiading Giant Buddha, it is the tallest stone Buddha statue in the world. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the stone statue faces Mount Emei, and the river flows beneath the Buddha's feet. Guests will be able to admire the "Sleeping Buddha" from a distance.
- After dinner, the group checks into the hotel and stays overnight in Emei.
DAY 3: MT. EMEI - CHENGDU (3 Meals)
- Guests have breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out procedures.
- A vehicle takes guests to visit Mount Emei Golden Summit, the final and highest peak of Mount Emei, known as the Golden Summit. The Golden Summit is located on a mountain area called Wanfo Peak, which features many different temples and scenic spots. During the Qing Dynasty, after the poet Tan Zhongyue traveled to Mount Emei, he highly praised and listed the 10 main scenic views of the mountain, such as Golden Summit Auspicious Light, Elephant Pool Moonlit Night, White Water Autumn Wind,... (includes tour bus and cable car)
- Have lunch on the mountain.
- After descending the mountain, the group visits and shops for silver utensils of the Yi ethnic minority.
- The group departs for Chengdu and visits Jinli Ancient Street - one of the most famous streets in Chengdu. It can be said that Jinli Street is a miniature painting of the culture of Sichuan in particular and China in general.
- The group has dinner and stays overnight in Chengdu.
DAY 4: CHENGDU - JIUZHAIGOU (3 Meals)
- The group has breakfast at the hotel, checks out, and departs for the high-speed train station to take train C6376 10:30- 12:11 to Zhenjiangquan.
- On the way to Jiuzhaigou, the group stops to visit a souvenir shop and explore Songpan Ancient Town - an ancient town of long-standing historical significance in Sichuan. Built during the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty, it was an important stop on the Ancient Tea Horse Road connecting trade among the Tibetan, Han, Hui, and Qiang ethnic groups.
- Upon arrival, the group has dinner or can register to experience visiting a Tibetan home to enjoy Tibetan hotpot (Recommended surcharge: 480,000VNĐ). Guests who do not participate in the hotpot meal will have dinner at the hotel or receive a refund to have dinner on their own.
- Overnight in Jiuzhaigou.
DAY 5: JIUZHAIGOU (2 Meals)
- After breakfast, the group visits Jiuzhaigou - known as a paradise on earth with majestic, naturally sculpted mountain and water landscapes. A masterpiece comprising 12 mountain peaks, over 100 lakes (haizi) along with 17 waterfalls and an exceptionally rich variety of flora and fauna set amidst limestone mountains at an average altitude from 2,000m to 4,000m.
- Upon arrival, Guests have Lunch (At own expense).
- Afterward, guests transfer to an Eco-Tour Bus to visit lakes formed from sedimentary limestone, featuring main scenic spots such as: Long Lake, Crouching Tiger Lake, Sparkling Lake, Double Dragon Lake, Swan Lake, Mirror Lake, Primeval Forest... Here, Guests have the opportunity to admire remarkably beautiful natural waterfall complexes such as: Shuzheng Waterfall, Nuorilang Waterfall, Pearl Shoal...
- Guests enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and rest at the hotel or register to watch the Jiuzhai Eternal Love Show performance (At own expense).
DAY 6: JIUZHAIGOU - DUJIANGYAN (3 Meals)
- Guests have breakfast at the hotel and check out. The group visits and shops for silver items of the Tibetan people.
- On the way, the group stops to visit Diexi Lake (Diexi Haizi): Formed after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in 1933. Located at an altitude of 2,258m on the route to the scenic areas of Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou, Diexi Lake is considered the most beautiful and best-preserved earthquake ruin in China to date.
- The group has lunch, then visits Chuanzhusi Town: Located in Songpan County, Aba Prefecture, it is home to four ethnic groups including Tibetan, Hui, Han, and Qiang. Among them, the majority are Tibetans who have lived here for centuries and still preserve fascinating traditional cultural traits; guests will learn about and purchase some precious herbal medicines of the Tibetan people.
- Guests have dinner at a local restaurant and rest in Dujiangyan.
DAY 7: DUJIANGYAN - CHONGQING (3 Meals)
- Guests have breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to visit Dujiangyan Panda Park.
- After lunch, guests head to Chengdu to take the high-speed train (G8757 14:24-16:06) to Chongqing.
Upon arrival, the group visits the Elevated Railway Passing Through High-Rise Buildings: Guests can see with their own eyes and check in to capture the moment when monorail trains pass through high-rise apartment buildings with a sense of excitement.
- Continue visiting Hongyadong - an 11-story ancient quarter with mossy tile roofs and intricate carvings, which is a super hot check-in spot today.
- The group continues to visit the Great Hall of the People in Chongqing, also known as the Chongqing People's Auditorium, considered one of the iconic architectural structures of Chongqing. This is a large hall and the venue for political meetings and national cultural events (outside visit).
- Visit the Liberation Monument, known as the commercial center of Yuzhong District in Chongqing. Free time to explore and shop here. (Dinner on your own)
- Guests enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and rest in Chongqing.
DAY 8: CHONGQING - HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, Lunch)
- After breakfast, the group completes check-out procedures and transfers to visit Thousand-Year-Old Ciqikou Ancient Town (Ciqikou Old Town): Originally named Longyin Town, an ancient town built during the Song Dynasty in 998. Ciqikou Old Town is located on the outskirts of Chongqing with ancient stone steps, lined with red-lantern teahouses, shops, and restaurants steeped in feudal Chinese style.
- Guests enjoy lunch, then visit and check in at Longmenhao Old Street - located in the core area of main Chongqing city, covering a total area of 180,000 square meters, including 18 prominent historical and cultural buildings, making it the largest and best-preserved historical and cultural old street in the main urban area of Chongqing.
- Visit the Liberation Monument, known as the commercial center of Yuzhong District in Chongqing. Enjoy free time for sightseeing and shopping here.
- Afterward, the group transfers to the airport to complete check-in procedures for flight CA407 CKG-SGN back to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, the tour guide bids farewell to the group. See you again.
Note: The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions, tidal forecasts, and port authority regulations.
What's Included
Included in Package
Not Included
Terms & conditions
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
1. Round-trip group airfare (including 1 checked bag of 23kg + 5kg hand luggage)
2. International travel insurance throughout the itinerary.
3. Airport security fees, aviation insurance, and airport taxes of the 2 countries (subject to change at the time of ticket issuance).
4. Local 4* - 5* standard hotels (2 people/room). If a customer is traveling alone without a same-sex companion to share a room with in the group, the single supplement fee will apply, or if staying 3 people in a room, it will be a Twin/Double Room + 1 Extra Bed.
5. Group visa for entering China for guests holding Vietnamese passports. (Passport scan + 4*6 ID photo FILE with white background)
- Emei: Hengmai Hotel or equivalent
- Chengdu: Rayfont Hotel Chengdu or equivalent
- Jiuzhaigou: Rundu International Hot Spring Hotel or equivalent
- Dujiangyan: Mingzhi Shangchun Holiday Hotel or equivalent
- Chongqing: Yifan Hotel or equivalent
6. 1 bottle of mineral water/guest/day.
7. Meals as specified in the program (meals may change according to destination route, but equal or better quantity and quality will still be ensured).
8. Air-conditioned vehicle for transportation throughout the trip.
9. Sightseeing tickets as per the program.
10. Tour leader and local guide serving throughout the tour according to the program.
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Personal expenses, excess baggage fees, telephone, laundry, and visits outside the program.
2. Single supplement fee (if any) (depending on the time).
3. Re-entry visa to Vietnam for foreign nationals (if any): (reference price 945,000 VND/guest).
4. Tipping for local drivers and tour guides paid abroad will be calculated based on the exchange rate at the time, with a recommended rate of 40 USD/guest/tour equivalent to 1,120,000/guest/tour.
CHILD TOUR PRICE:
- Infants under 2 years old: 30% of adult tour price (sharing bed with adults).
- Children from 2 years old to under 11 years old (Without separate bed policy).
- Children from 2 years old to under 11 years old: 100% (With separate bed policy).
- Children aged 11 years old and above: 100% of adult tour price.
CANCELLATION/REFUND CONDITIONS:
- Immediately after tour registration, pay a deposit of 50% of the total tour price. Please pay the remaining balance 14 days before departure.
- Tour cancellation after registration: penalty fee of 50% of deposit (+ visa fee if any).
- Tour cancellation 30 days prior: penalty fee = 50% of total tour program price (+ visa fee if any) (Calculated on working days)
- Tour cancellation 20 days prior: penalty fee = 75% of total tour program price (+ visa fee if any) (Calculated on working days)
- After the above timeframe: penalty fee = 100% of total program value (+ visa fee if any). (Calculated on working days)
- Tour cancellation must be communicated directly to the Company or via fax, email, or text message, and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellation by phone call is not accepted.
- For cases where guests book a tour with a group of friends or family (2 or more guests): If one person in the group is rejected for a visa, they will receive a 100% refund for the tour; for other remaining members who obtained visas but cancel the tour, the general cancellation policy will apply.
- Cancellation timeframe is calculated based on working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.
NOTE
- (Passport) Must be valid for more than 6 months (Calculated from the date of departure).
- Before registering for the tour, please read carefully the tour itinerary, terms and conditions, and what is included and excluded in the tour price.
- In case you already have a visa, 500,000 VND will be deducted.
- If a customer is denied exit or entry by immigration authorities for personal reasons (photo or details in original document blurred, unclear, passport expired or non-compliant, etc.), the travel agency will not be responsible and will not refund the tour fee.
- Citizens must complete their tax obligations to the state and not violate the law to be allowed to exit. In cases where an individual still owes tax and is not permitted to exit, the Company will not be responsible for compensating any damages.
- Guests aged 70 and above must ensure adequate health to join the tour itinerary and are encouraged to travel with family members for support when needed. If guests have underlying medical conditions or poor physical health, a doctor's medical certificate is required to guarantee sufficient health to travel abroad.
- Pregnant guests please notify the tour sales staff at the time of registration for further information and advice. Please note that a doctor's approval is required prior to taking the tour.
- Due to the nature of joined group tours, the company will accept a minimum of 10 adult guests and ensure the group departs on schedule. In the event of insufficient guests, the company is responsible for notifying guests 5 days before departure and will agree on an alternative departure date, or fully refund the amount paid by the guest.
- Guests who have undergone cosmetic surgery are requested to renew their passports with their current appearance photo. If entry is denied due to the passport photo differing from current appearance, the travel agency assumes no responsibility and will not refund the tour fee.
- As flights depend on airlines, flight schedules may change without prior notice in certain cases.
- As the China visa is a group visa, all members must travel together and return together on the exact end date of the tour.
- China recommends that all foreign travelers entering China complete the online declaration before undergoing immigration procedures. Please click this link to make the online declaration: https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPhone/
- This is a pure sightseeing tour; guests are not allowed to separate from the group throughout the program. (For guests separating from the group, the Chinese partner agency will collect a group separation fee). (Depending on specific cases, please contact staff for support and detailed information).
- If guests have a separate visa paper, it must be brought along on the tour. Overseas Vietnamese or foreign nationals must bring a Vietnam re-entry visa.
- Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by parents, or authorized persons must have a letter of authorization from parents.
- The company will assist with documentation procedures to the best of its ability if you are denied entry into China.
- In objective circumstances such as: terrorism, natural disasters... or due to incidents, schedule changes of public transportation means such as: airplanes, trains... the Company reserves the right to alter the itinerary at any time for customer convenience and safety, and will not be responsible for compensating any arising damages.
PROCEDURES FOR CHINA GROUP VISA APPLICATION
- Passport: Scan or photograph, ensuring no cropped corners, laid flat at 180 degrees, without fingers visible.
- 4x6 Photo: latest photo taken within the last 6 months, white background, facial features clearly visible, no smiling, no jewelry, no Photoshop editing software used.
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