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| 5 Days Buddhist Culture Tour In Sichuan |
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Description |
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As one of the most important places in the history of China’s Buddhism development, Sichuan has many to offer. Grand Leshan Giant Buddha and serene Mt. Emei are two landmarks which can not be missed. Go with TopChinaTravel to find out just in four days.
Tour Includes:
• Private transfers between airports/railway stations, hotels and all sightseeing spots. Separate arrivals and departures will incur extra charges.
• Domestic airfare of economic class or train ticket(s) as mentioned in the itinerary. Airport construction fee and fuel surcharge.
• Hotel or cruiser accommodation based on two adults sharing one standard twin-bed room/cabin; a client who travels alone or desires is required to pay a single supplement rate. A single room is subject to availability based on prior request at an additional cost; if the recommended hotel is not available, it will be substituted by a similar one.
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• One driver and one English-speaking guide on normal sightseeing activities in each destination.
• All entrance fees to scenic spots as shown in the itinerary.
Not Includes:
• Round International airfare or train tickets.
• Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee.
• Tips for guides, escort, drives, bellman, etc.
• Personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, communications and beverages.
• Travel insurance.
• Optional meals and shows mentioned in the itinerary, which will be added up if the clients desire to take the activities.
• Applicable taxes or government fees.
• Any other changes caused by the acts of God, natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or injury caused by accident beyond the control of TopChinaTravel and that has incurred due to the tourist action violating the laws.
• Any items not specified in the plan. |
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Itinerary |
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DAY 1 Arrival Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu , capital city of Sichuan . Be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel.
Chengdu, in the country's southwest basin , is one of the most leisurely and carefree cities in China. It was founded in 3rd century BC, when the Qin conquered all of China within two centuries. Chengdu flourished in the Han Dynasty and picked up its name of ‘brocade city' as it grew rich because of the thriving silk brocade industry. Also known as the land of abundance, Chengdu boasts its pleasant climate and plentiful products.
DAY 2 Chengdu (B/L/D)
Today visit Baoguang Temple in Xindu which is one of the oldest and most complex Buddhist temples in China.
Baoguang means ‘Divine Light' in English The temple is located in Xindu County , 18km north of Chengdu . The temple acquired its name from the Emperor Xizong of Tang Dynasty when he saw the divine light coming from the top of the temple one night. Legend also tells how monks at the temple found 13 Shelizi (Buddhist relics). What's more, it is famous for being built in a large scale. More than 400 huge pillars form a distributive structure of one tower, five halls and sixteen courtyards.
DAY 3 Chengdu - Mt. Leshan - Mt. Emei (B/L/D)
Drive about 160km to Mt. Leshan and take a cruise to have an overview of Leshan Giant Buddha. In the late afternoon, drive another 30km forward to Mt. Emei and stay over night in Emeishan City .
Being inscribed in the list of 'World Natural and Cultural Heritage' by UNESCO in 1997, Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone sculpture of Buddha in the world, lies at the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers. According to records, the carving of this giant Buddha was begun in the in the first year of the reign of the Tang Emperor Tang Xuanzong ( 713 A .D.), and completed in the 19th year of Emperor Dezong ( 803 A .D.). Carved out of a cliff face, Leshan Giant Buddha sits impassively against the mountain, hands on his knees and looking across the river with heavy-lidded eyes. You will enjoy the whole picture from different sides when you take a cruise across the river.
In the late afternoon, continue your trip to Mt. Emei . It will take you about half an hour to reach the destination. Have a good rest at the hotel suited at the foot of Mt. Emei .
DAY 4 Mt. Emei - Chengdu (B/L/D)
In the morning, take a cable car leading to Wannian Temple and visit Mt. Emei. Then go down to visit Baoguo Temple which is located at the foot of the mountain. Drive back to Chengdu .
Located on the southwest periphery of the Sichuan Basin , Mt. Emei is one of the four sacred Buddhist Mountains of China . The patron bodhisattva of Emei is Samantabhadra, known in Chinese as Puxian.
Being looked from far, the undulating mountain range is like girl's eyebrows. That's why it was so named (Emei literally means girl's eyebrows' in Chinese). The rocks and vegetation seem arranged in infinite layers; they look irresistibly powerful due to the immense vastness in mass and dimension. It is reputed as ‘the great beauty of the world'. There are 30 temples in scenic area. You will take a cable car to the most famous one - Wannian Temple . In the center of the Wannian Temple there is a huge bronze statue of Samantabhadra mounted on a white elephant. It weighs 62-ton.
About 15 kilometers from the Wanning Temple , Baoguo Temple sits at the foot of the mountain at the entrance and exit of the mountain area. The temple was built during the reign of Ming Emperor Wanli.
Drive back to Chengdu after the whole day tour of Mt. Emei . It takes you about 3 hour by coach.
DAY 5 Depart Chengdu (B)
Bidding a fond farewell to Sichuan , drive to the airport for the flight to your next stop. |
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Date & Prices |
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Net Price Per Person in USD
Validity: 01 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010
| Hotel |
2-5 Pax |
6-9 Pax |
Sgl Sup |
| Standard |
567 |
386 |
140 |
| First Class |
672 |
491 |
245 |
| Deluxe |
728 |
546 |
301 | |
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