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Huanglong pools


For those returning to China, or with the luxury of longer to explore, its vast and diverse landscapes are home to an abundance of hidden riches. Ideal for Tailor Made holidays, it is a land of diverse and fascinating experiences, from the breathtaking scenery of Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie, to Kashgar’s bustling Sunday market and the remarkable Thousand Buddha Caves of Turpan.


CHENGDU Famed for its rich embroideries, iconic pandas and bustling teahouses, Chengdu can trace its history back nearly 2,500 years. Noted for its delicious and varied cuisine, a spicy ‘hot pot’ meal should be tried whilst in Chengdu.


LESHAN Carved from the sandstone cliffs that dominate the confluence of the Dadu, Min and Qingyi rivers, sits the gigantic figure of the Dafo, considered to be the largest Buddhist sculpture in the world. Measuring an impressive 71 metres, this imposing giant took some 90 years to complete. Leshan can be visited as a full day tour from Chengdu.


JUIZHAIGOU (NINE VILLAGES VALLEY) A UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its natural beauty, the Nine Villages Valley is set amongst the pristine mountain landscapes of the Min Ranges. Home to Tibetan villages and the captivating delights of the colourful pools at Huanglong. Access is via a direct flight from Chengdu.


ZHANGJIAJIE Accessible from a number of China’s major cities, the glorious mountain scenery of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park was the inspiration for the film ‘Avatar’. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China’s oldest parks, it is also home to the largest limestone caves in Asia.


HANGZHOU An inspiration for poets and emperors alike, with its stunning West Lake, historic temples, tea plantations and traditional tea houses, Hangzhou was once described by Marco Polo as the ‘most beautiful city in the Orient and perhaps the world’.


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BIFENGXIA PANDA BASE Native to the central western and south western regions of China, pandas have long been the iconic symbol of conservation worldwide. We recommend a visit to the Bifengxia Panda Base at Ya’an, the world’s largest giant panda eco-park, located some 150 km from Chengdu and easily visited as a day trip.


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HUANGSHAN Carpeted in thick bamboo and pine forests, the Yellow Mountains are amongst some of China’s most dramatic natural wonders and the inspiration for the Oscar winning film ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’. Huangshan can be reached by a short flight from Shanghai and we recommend a 2-night stay.


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