Southern Japan Discovery
From $1,999 per person twin share | 11 Days
Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin & more
Discover astonishing landscapes of limestone mountains, visit ancient temples, witness giant statues & more
Travel period: 14 Jun 2025 - 6 Jun 2026
- Return international full-service flights
- 8 nights 4-star hotel accommodation
- Start every day right with breakfast included
- One-way internal flight from Chengdu to Changsha
- Adults only (18+ years old)
With more than 5,000 years of recorded history, China offers an endless list of spectacular destinations to discover and this fantastic 11-day package features some of the most awe-inspiring natural and ancient wonders, offering an experience that goes beyond other tours.
Your experience starts in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province and the ‘Hometown of Giant Panda'. Visit Kuanzhai Alley and step back in time to an era of emperors and dynasties. Situated in downtown Chengdu city, Kuanzhai Alley (宽窄巷子) features buildings in the ancient Qing style of quadrangle courtyard, now populated with fashionable bars and restaurants, creating an exhilarating combination of traditional Chinese culture and modern life. Cruise to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest cliff rock-carved Maitreya Buddha statue in the world. A UNESCO Natural & Cultural Heritage Site, the exceptional 71-metre-tall Leshan Giant Buddha is treasured for its magnificent carving and stunning natural surroundings. Travel onwards to Emeishan City, located in the shadow of Mount Emei (Emeishan), the highest of the country's four sacred Buddhist mountains at 3099 metres. Bao Guo Temple, the largest temple at Emei Mountain, is the doorway to the mountain as well as the centre of Buddhist activity on the sacred site.
The natural wonder continues at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, where you will enter a surreal world whose karst peaks inspired the landscapes of the 2000 movie "Avatar". Zhangjiajie has been called “a miniature of fairyland”, thanks to its serene wildness, mystery, beauty and elegance. At the bottom of the mountains, walk along the Golden Whip Stream (Jinbianxi), or Golden Whip Brook. The trail along the stream is the most stunning hiking trail in Wulingyuan. Jump on a high-speed rail to travel from Zhangjiajie to Guilin, in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Guilin city is world-famous for the astonishing beauty of its natural surroundings. The area features mountains rising in thousands of postures out of the clear Li River, while nearby caves sit quietly, filled with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Numerous local attractions include the beautiful and serene Li and Yulong rivers, Chuanshan Park on the city’s east bank and the Cockfighting Hills, formed by Chuanshan Hill and Pheasant Hill.
This incredible package includes return international full-service flights, a one-way internal flight from Chengdu to Changsa, a one-way high-speed train journey from Zhangjiajie to Guilin, 8 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation and daily breakfast. So, what are you waiting for?
Please note:
- This travel offer is strictly valid for those 18 and over.
- As a condition of purchasing this travel offer, you must not deviate from the advertised itinerary, and the local supplier reserves the right to cancel your onward travel services if you do. This does not apply to days where there is specified time at leisure.
- The Chinese Government has recently announced that Australian and New Zealand citizens will now qualify for Visa-free travel to China. This will commence from the 1st of July 2024 and apply for stays up to 30 days in China. Eligibility criteria will apply. Please consult Smart Traveller and your nearest Chinese consulate for up-to-date eligibility criteria and information.
