Small-group tailor-made tour

9-Day Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie Tour | Pandas, Pools & Peaks

On this Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie tour, use rail links for Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou, return for Panda Valley and Qingcheng, then continue to Zhangjiajie’s park and Tianmen.

Coloured pools and limestone give way to sandstone pillars.

9 days · 8 nightsStart: ChengduFinish: Zhangjiajie

Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou entrance → Chengdu → Wulingyuan → Zhangjiajie

Arrival & departure transfers

Arrival transfer

Pickup at the Chengdu airport or railway station confirmed in your booking. The actual terminal, meeting point and reception scope are agreed before travel.

Departure transfer

Transfer to the confirmed Zhangjiajie airport or railway station. Where the final day includes visits, choose a late enough departure and agree any necessary adjustment before booking.

9-Day Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie Tour | Pandas, Pools & Peaks

9 days · 8 nights

Tour highlights

Pools, pandas and peaks

The Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie tour connects three different landscapes with rail and local road transfers.

A full Jiuzhaigou day

Stay near the valley entrance for two nights, protecting a complete park day between the rail journeys.

Choose the right local base

Move from Wulingyuan to Zhangjiajie city before the final Tianmen visit and departure.

Your tour, day by day

Open each day for the itinerary and service details.

DAY 01Arrive and settle in

Your Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie tour starts with the following arrangements. Meet your arrival representative and driver at the confirmed Chengdu airport or railway station and travel to your hotel. Keep the remainder of the day unhurried after your journey. If time allows, ask for a nearby walk and restaurant suggestions; these do not extend the scheduled reception into an all-day sightseeing service.

Stay: Chengdu · night 1 of 3.
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Transport: Chengdu confirmed arrival point → Chengdu hotel / scheduled visits
Private local road service · Allow actual road journeys, access restrictions, visits and rest
Only scheduled road links; pedestrian sections and official scenic transport are separate.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Guide: Scheduled private transfer and local reception; no full sightseeing guiding on arrival.

DAY 02Rail → Huanglong → Jiuzhaigou

Take an early second-class train from Chengdu East to Huanglongjiuzhai, then drive about 40–60 minutes to Huanglong. Reserve 4–5 hours for the confirmed uphill transport and open boardwalks toward the upper coloured pools, with steps and altitude above 3,500 metres. Assess your condition before continuing; oxygen does not replace acclimatisation. Drive another 2–3 hours to your hotel outside Jiuzhaigou, keeping the evening restful.

Huanglong Scenic Area · Jiuzhaigou

Stay: Jiuzhaigou entrance · night 1 of 2.
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Transport: Chengdu hotel → Chengdu East
Private road transfer · Allow traffic, access restrictions and breaks
Road, rail, air and official scenic services have separate ticket and operating arrangements. Allow luggage, queues and entry formalities.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Chengdu East → Huanglongjiuzhai
High-speed rail · Around 1.5–2.5 hours · Second class
Road, rail, air and official scenic services have separate ticket and operating arrangements. Allow luggage, queues and entry formalities.
Huanglongjiuzhai → Huanglong
Private road transfer · Around 40–60 minutes
Road, rail, air and official scenic services have separate ticket and operating arrangements. Allow luggage, queues and entry formalities.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Huanglong → Jiuzhaigou entrance hotel
Private road transfer · Around 2–3 hours
Road, rail, air and official scenic services have separate ticket and operating arrangements. Allow luggage, queues and entry formalities.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Official scenic transport connection → Booked sightseeing circuit
Official shuttle / cableway / lift and walking · Allow the confirmed circuit, steps, queues and breaks
Specific ticket combination and operating route confirmed for your travel date; private cars do not replace official internal transport.
Included meals: Hotel breakfast. Service style and early-departure arrangements are confirmed with the property.
Admissions: Main admissions for the scheduled visitsIncluded
Only the listed main visits. Cableways, shuttles, tower climbing, rentals, special halls and optional experiences require their own confirmed scope. Free-admission venues still follow reservation rules.
Guide: Private English-speaking guiding covers scheduled visits and the explicitly agreed local reception. Drivers handle road transport; train or flight accompaniment is not assumed.

DAY 03Jiuzhaigou’s three valleys

Use official sightseeing buses and selected boardwalk sections to explore the Rize, Zechawa and Shuzheng valleys over 6–8 hours. Compare deep lakes, submerged timber, forest reflections and waterfall viewpoints without attempting to walk every valley end to end. The guide adjusts the sequence to bus routing and open areas. Private vehicles stay outside the park, and you return to the same entrance-area hotel.

Jiuzhaigou

Stay: Jiuzhaigou entrance · night 2 of 2.
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Transport: Jiuzhaigou entrance hotel → Jiuzhaigou entrance hotel / scheduled visits
Private local road service · Allow actual road journeys, access restrictions, visits and rest
Only scheduled road links; pedestrian sections and official scenic transport are separate.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Included meals: Hotel breakfast. Service style and early-departure arrangements are confirmed with the property.
Admissions: Main admissions for the scheduled visitsIncluded
Only the listed main visits. Cableways, shuttles, tower climbing, rentals, special halls and optional experiences require their own confirmed scope. Free-admission venues still follow reservation rules.
Guide: Private English-speaking guiding covers scheduled visits and the explicitly agreed local reception. Drivers handle road transport; train or flight accompaniment is not assumed.

DAY 04Jiuzhaigou → Chengdu → Wenshu tea

Drive about 2–2.5 hours to Huanglongjiuzhai station before the booked second-class return to Chengdu East. With a timely arrival, visit Wenshu Monastery’s permitted public spaces and pause for the scheduled covered-bowl tea. Kuanzhai Alley is retained as a time-permitting neighbourhood stop, not a compulsory extra after a delayed journey. Allow breaks and luggage handling before the city walk.

Wenshu Monastery · Kuanzhai Alley

Stay: Chengdu · night 2 of 3.
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Transport: Jiuzhaigou hotel → Huanglongjiuzhai
Private road transfer · Around 2–2.5 hours
Road, rail, air and official scenic services have separate ticket and operating arrangements. Allow luggage, queues and entry formalities.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Huanglongjiuzhai → Chengdu East
High-speed rail · Around 1.5–2.5 hours · Second class
Road, rail, air and official scenic services have separate ticket and operating arrangements. Allow luggage, queues and entry formalities.
Chengdu East → Hotel and Wenshu area
Private road transfer · Allow traffic, access restrictions and breaks
Road, rail, air and official scenic services have separate ticket and operating arrangements. Allow luggage, queues and entry formalities.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Included meals: Hotel breakfast. Service style and early-departure arrangements are confirmed with the property.
Admissions: Main admissions for the scheduled visitsIncluded
Only the listed main visits. Cableways, shuttles, tower climbing, rentals, special halls and optional experiences require their own confirmed scope. Free-admission venues still follow reservation rules.
Covered-bowl tea sessionIncluded
Exact venue, ticket or session, participation conditions and materials are confirmed in your proposal.
Guide: Private English-speaking guiding covers scheduled visits and the explicitly agreed local reception. Drivers handle road transport; train or flight accompaniment is not assumed.

DAY 05Panda Valley → Mount Qingcheng

Drive roughly 1–1.5 hours to Dujiangyan’s Panda Valley for 2–2.5 hours of observation from public visitor areas. This is Panda Valley, not the Dujiangyan Panda Base. Continue to Mount Qingcheng’s front mountain for 3–4 hours using the confirmed scenic transport and cableway with moderate walking. No need to reach every summit temple; return to Chengdu after a full day. Real-name reservations must match the travel identification.

Panda Valley · Mount Qingcheng

Stay: Chengdu · night 3 of 3.
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Transport: Chengdu hotel → Chengdu hotel / scheduled visits
Private local road service · Allow actual road journeys, access restrictions, visits and rest
Only scheduled road links; pedestrian sections and official scenic transport are separate.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Official scenic transport connection → Booked sightseeing circuit
Official shuttle / cableway / lift and walking · Allow the confirmed circuit, steps, queues and breaks
Specific ticket combination and operating route confirmed for your travel date; private cars do not replace official internal transport.
Included meals: Hotel breakfast. Service style and early-departure arrangements are confirmed with the property.
Admissions: Main admissions for the scheduled visitsIncluded
Only the listed main visits. Cableways, shuttles, tower climbing, rentals, special halls and optional experiences require their own confirmed scope. Free-admission venues still follow reservation rules.
Guide: Private English-speaking guiding covers scheduled visits and the explicitly agreed local reception. Drivers handle road transport; train or flight accompaniment is not assumed.

DAY 06Chengdu → Zhangjiajie rail

Travel from Chengdu East to Zhangjiajie West in booked second class, with exact service, connection requirements and running time confirmed for your date. Reserve the day for the full hotel-to-hotel journey rather than relying only on the train’s advertised time. Meet the local team and continue to Wulingyuan. An early arrival may support a separately quoted 72 Qilou stop, while late arrivals go directly to the hotel.

Stay: Wulingyuan · night 1 of 2.
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Transport: Chengdu East hotel / visits → Chengdu East confirmed departure terminal
Private road transfer · Allow traffic, access restrictions and breaks
Road, rail, air and official scenic services have separate ticket and operating arrangements. Allow luggage, queues and entry formalities.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Chengdu East → Zhangjiajie West
High-speed rail · Confirm direct service or connection and total hotel-to-hotel elapsed time · Second class
Road, rail, air and official scenic services have separate ticket and operating arrangements. Allow luggage, queues and entry formalities.
Zhangjiajie West arrival terminal → Zhangjiajie West hotel / scheduled visits
Private road transfer · Allow traffic, access restrictions and breaks
Road, rail, air and official scenic services have separate ticket and operating arrangements. Allow luggage, queues and entry formalities.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Included meals: Hotel breakfast. Service style and early-departure arrangements are confirmed with the property.
Admissions: 72 Qilou visitOptional
Exact venue, ticket or session, participation conditions and materials are confirmed in your proposal.
Guide: Private English-speaking guiding covers scheduled visits and the explicitly agreed local reception. Drivers handle road transport; train or flight accompaniment is not assumed.

DAY 07Yuanjiajie → Tianzi Mountain

Spend the day among the sandstone pillars of the national forest park. Official eco-buses link the Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie viewpoints and Tianzi Mountain; use the elevator and cableway in the confirmed direction. Look across rock bridges and forested ravines rather than trying to visit every platform. Allow 6–8 hours including walks, queues and breaks. Steps remain beyond the lifts; distant views depend on visibility.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park · Tianzi Mountain · Yuanjiajie

Stay: Wulingyuan · night 2 of 2.
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Transport: Wulingyuan hotel → Wulingyuan hotel / scheduled visits
Private local road service · Allow actual road journeys, access restrictions, visits and rest
Only scheduled road links; pedestrian sections and official scenic transport are separate.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Official scenic transport connection → Booked sightseeing circuit
Official shuttle / cableway / lift and walking · Allow the confirmed circuit, steps, queues and breaks
Specific ticket combination and operating route confirmed for your travel date; private cars do not replace official internal transport.
Included meals: Hotel breakfast. Service style and early-departure arrangements are confirmed with the property.
Admissions: Main admissions for the scheduled visitsIncluded
Only the listed main visits. Cableways, shuttles, tower climbing, rentals, special halls and optional experiences require their own confirmed scope. Free-admission venues still follow reservation rules.
Guide: Private English-speaking guiding covers scheduled visits and the explicitly agreed local reception. Drivers handle road transport; train or flight accompaniment is not assumed.

DAY 08Golden Whip Stream → Grand Canyon

Walk a selected 1.5–2-hour Golden Whip Stream section, staying on public paths and avoiding monkey feeding or close contact. Continue by private vehicle to the Grand Canyon for 3–4 hours on the confirmed Glass Bridge and canyon route. Any alternative for avoiding the bridge is agreed beforehand. Move to Zhangjiajie city tonight, reducing tomorrow’s transfer before Tianmen Mountain.

Golden Whip Stream · Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

Stay: Zhangjiajie · night 1 of 1.
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Transport: Wulingyuan hotel → Zhangjiajie hotel / scheduled visits
Private local road service · Allow actual road journeys, access restrictions, visits and rest
Only scheduled road links; pedestrian sections and official scenic transport are separate.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Included meals: Hotel breakfast. Service style and early-departure arrangements are confirmed with the property.
Admissions: Main admissions for the scheduled visitsIncluded
Only the listed main visits. Cableways, shuttles, tower climbing, rentals, special halls and optional experiences require their own confirmed scope. Free-admission venues still follow reservation rules.
Guide: Private English-speaking guiding covers scheduled visits and the explicitly agreed local reception. Drivers handle road transport; train or flight accompaniment is not assumed.

DAY 09Tianmen Mountain

Reserve about 5–6 hours for Tianmen Mountain, following the ticketed combination of operating shuttles, cableways and escalators. The natural arch and cliffside paths give different views of the mountain; glass walkways are optional when open. Do not assume the historic city-to-summit cableway, the 99-Bend Road or a particular circuit is operating. Walking and queues remain part of the visit. After descending and collecting luggage, transfer to your confirmed airport or station. A domestic flight after 20:00 or train after 19:00 is the planning preference, not a connection guarantee; the actual entry slot and international check-in requirements must govern booking.

Tianmen Mountain

Transport: Zhangjiajie hotel → Zhangjiajie confirmed departure point
Private local road service · Allow actual road journeys, access restrictions, visits and rest
Only scheduled road links; pedestrian sections and official scenic transport are separate.
Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys →
Official scenic transport connection → Booked sightseeing circuit
Official shuttle / cableway / lift and walking · Allow the confirmed circuit, steps, queues and breaks
Specific ticket combination and operating route confirmed for your travel date; private cars do not replace official internal transport.
Included meals: Hotel breakfast. Service style and early-departure arrangements are confirmed with the property.
Admissions: Main admissions for the scheduled visitsIncluded
Only the listed main visits. Cableways, shuttles, tower climbing, rentals, special halls and optional experiences require their own confirmed scope. Free-admission venues still follow reservation rules.
Guide: Private English-speaking guiding covers scheduled visits and the explicitly agreed local reception. Drivers handle road transport; train or flight accompaniment is not assumed.

Your stay & travel services

ACCOMMODATION

Chengdu · 3 nights

International brands or well-rated star-rated hotels
Prime Locations: City center or convenient for daily sightseeing
Newer or Recently Renovated Hotels, Elevator Access
Non-smoking rooms, generally around 23㎡ or larger
Private bathroom, Smart toilet, smart room controls, Robot delivery
Good Breakfast Selection
Bottled water, with minibar or free refreshments

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This stay: 3 nights in Chengdu. The hotel, room category and twin or double beds are confirmed before booking.

ACCOMMODATION

Jiuzhaigou entrance · 2 nights

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This stay: 2 nights in Jiuzhaigou entrance. The hotel, room category and twin or double beds are confirmed before booking.
Actual property and access: Confirm actual room facilities, steps and luggage access for the selected property; do not infer every lift, room-size or smart-room feature from a regional hotel description.

ACCOMMODATION

Wulingyuan · 2 nights

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This stay: 2 nights in Wulingyuan. The hotel, room category and twin or double beds are confirmed before booking.
Actual property and access: Confirm actual room facilities, steps and luggage access for the selected property; do not infer every lift, room-size or smart-room feature from a regional hotel description.

ACCOMMODATION

Zhangjiajie · 1 night

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This stay: 1 night in Zhangjiajie. The hotel, room category and twin or double beds are confirmed before booking.

TRANSPORT

Private vehicles for the scheduled road journeys

Experienced Private Vehicles:
Licensed Tourism Vehicles, Proper operating qualifications and insurance
Matched to both passenger numbers and luggage, Adequate Luggage Space
Clean & Comfortable: Well-maintained vehicles with air conditioning
Familiar with local traffic conditions and tourist routes
Name-sign pickup at airports and railway stations
Clear Pricing: Fuel, tolls, parking and standard driver allowances included

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Road scope: Local vehicles cover the listed road journeys. Rail, official scenic shuttles, cableways and boats are separate services; vehicles do not enter pedestrian or restricted temple areas.

Guides & local service

Multi-Language Guides
Attraction Entry Assistance
Restaurant Recommendations & Ordering Help
Local Communication Support

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Driver, guide and languages: The chauffeur handles road travel. English-speaking guiding follows the daily scope; other languages, specialist interpretation and guide accompaniment on trains require explicit confirmation.

Before and during your trip

Response Within 24 Hours
One-to-One Itinerary Design: Based on your dates, group size, interests, pace and budget
Flexible Arrangements: Hotels, vehicles, guides, attractions and experiences
Competitive Pricing
Advance Attraction Reservations & Ticket Booking
Smooth Transport Connections: Flights, high-speed rail, transfers and sightseeing coordinated together
Pre-Trip Coordination: Hotels, guides, drivers and transfers confirmed in advance
Local Support During Your Trip: Assistance with reasonable adjustments caused by weather, traffic or attraction changes

From US$2,399 per person

2 travellers · Two travellers sharing one confirmed twin or double room.

Price & what’s included

Price conditions

Conditions: The starting price for this Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie tour is based on two travellers and varies with dates, group size and confirmed services. Separate ticket, equipment and optional-experience charges are identified before booking.
Supplements: Single occupancy, extra nights, upgraded rooms or vehicles and separately selected experiences are quoted against your requirements.
Notes: Starting-price reference, not live availability. No verified price-validity period is supplied; date-specific tickets, accommodation and service scope require confirmation.

Included

Private chauffeur service throughout the itinerary.
Accommodation in selected 4-star hotels or above, with 5-star and luxury upgrades available at additional cost.
English-speaking private tour guide.
Admission tickets to the main attractions listed in the itinerary.

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Scheduled services: Private driving and English guiding cover the transfers and visits explicitly listed each day. Independent time has no automatic vehicle or guide. Optional activities and services outside the programme are separately agreed and paid.
Ticket and experience detail: The proposal identifies intercity rail or economy flights, scenic buses, lifts, cableways, boats, workshops, meals and any priority-access product separately. Their appearance in the itinerary is not by itself proof of inclusion in a generic starting price. Only specifically confirmed scope applies.

Not included

International airfare.
Passport application and visa fees.
Travel insurance, which we recommend purchasing separately.
Rates are based on double occupancy. Solo travelers should contact us for a single-traveler quote.
Gratuities for guides and drivers.
Specialty local meals are not included unless stated otherwise.
Local taxes, personal expenses and any other items not specifically listed under Tour Inclusions.

Optional upgrades

Destination-Matched Guides with specialist knowledge for historical and cultural sites
Hotel upgrade
Specific vehicle requests and luxury vehicle upgrades

Before you book

Understand the process and confirm the details with your travel designer.

Booking, payment & cancellation

Submit your inquiry or tailor-made request online, and our travel consultant will contact you within one working day.
We will then work with you to refine the itinerary and quotation until the travel plan is confirmed, with no charge for itinerary adjustments.
Once you approve the itinerary and quotation, a deposit of at least 10% of the total tour price is required to secure the booking and reserve local travel services. After payment, we will issue an official payment receipt.
The remaining balance must be paid no later than 14 days before departure. Once full payment is received, we will issue your final Tour Confirmation with the confirmed travel arrangements.

Cancellation Policy:
30 days or more before departure: 90% of the total amount paid is refundable.
15–29 days before departure: 40% of the total amount paid is refundable.
Within 14 days of departure: The total amount paid is non-refundable.