Private Tour

When Chinese Leaves Fall

Overview

Available languages

English

336 hours

Mobile ticket

This unique autumn trip begins and ends in two of the best known nature reserves of China. The first is Jiuzhaigou, internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the world, and the latter is Zhangjiajie which was brought to the public attention as it served as the background for the Hollywood hit movie, Avatar. These two nature reserves consist of dense forests, and thus, when autumn arrives, they stand in beautiful autumn foliage. In between these two magnificent sites we travel just below the Tibetan Plateau, where communities of Tibetans managed to avoid the political turbulences often stirring the Tibetan plateau. These communities have therefore managed to better maintain their unique traditions and way of life. We will travel amidst beautiful villages, and get an in-depth insight to Tibetan culture.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Wenchuan – New Wenchuan Hotel 4-star

Hailuogou – Long March Hotel 4-star

Kangding – Love Song Hotel 4-star

Songpan – Sunriver Hotel 4-star

Xinduqiao – 318 Express 3-star

Zhangjiajie – Qinghe Jinjiang Hotel 5-star

English speaking guide for each area as per program

Maerkang – Jinjianglong Hotel 4-star

Beijng – CITIC Hotel 4-star (by the airport)

Chengdu – Yinhe Dynasty Hotel 4-star

Domestic flights as per program

Meals as indicated in the program (B&B basis)

Jiuzhaigou – Howard Johnson Tianyuan Resort 5-star

Transfer by private A/C vehicle

Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program

Accommodation at hotels selected including breakfast

Danba – 318 Express 3-star

International travel to and from Beijing

Travel insurance

Chinese visa

Excess luggage

Gratuities

Expenses of personal nature (food and drinks beyond those provided, laundry, etc.)

Anything not clearly mentioned in the program

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Capital Airport

Shunyi Beijing China

What To Expect

798 Art Zone

We arrive in Beijing in the morning hours. Upon arrival, we meet our guide and drive to Zone 798, a modern art compound, in which artists from all over the city create and exhibit their work. At the galleries we can engage in conversation with some of the artists, hearing from them about what it is like to express yourself in a country where self-expression was taboo until not so long ago. In the early afternoon we go back to the airport to board our flight to Jiuzhaigou. As we arrive in Jiuzhaigou early in the evening, we meet our guide and driver, and drive straight to our hotel, where we check in and have dinner. Overnight in Jiuzhaigou.

Admission Not Applicable

Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve

We spend the entire day taking in the marvels of Jiuzhaigou (Nine Villages Valley). This nature reserve and its superb and breathtaking landscapes are extremely attractive on account of the karst scenery, the large number of lakes, and spectacular waterfalls. A great number of endangered plant and animal species, including the giant panda, inhabit this wonderland. The name Jiuzhaigou derives from the nine Tibetan villages scattered throughout the valley. Its attraction lies in its simple, idyllic beauty; it is primitive, natural and still in a pristine state. With majestic and unrivalled emerald lakes, layered waterfalls, colorful forests, snow-peaked mountains, and Tibetan folk villages, all blending in harmony with each other, it is a jewel of nature set in spectacular mountain scenery. Jiuzhaigou lies in a transitional area where northern and southern flora and fauna meet. A natural botanical and zoological garden, it is home to densely growing conifers and broadleaf trees, and to rare and endangered animal species such as the giant panda, golden snub-nosed monkey, and white-lip deer. Overnight in Jiuzhaigou.

Admission Not Applicable

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