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“Traveling is an extraordinary experience every person needs. It opens you a whole new world out there - new people, new places, different sceneries, different culture, and broadens your horizons and reveals your inner strength”.

Our travel consultants are always love traveling and they’ll seize the precious time to go all over China to get very deep insight into local culture and gain abundant and unique experience when design the itineraries. No matter where you want to go or what your travel style is, you can trust their expertise and leave all the details to the professional, enthusiastic and helpful travel consultants!

Stunning Stories & Advice from our Travel Experts

Our China travel consultants have been to many stunning places in China including Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Huangshan, Zhangjiajie, Yangtze River, Yunnan, Xiamen and Chongqing and more. They shared their stories of the amazing destinations, met wonderful people and things along the way, and they gave useful advice and tips for travelers who haven't been there yet. Get inspired by their travelogue during 2012~2020!

Beijing

  • Beijing Travel Stories
    5 Days Leisure Tour in Beijing

    I went to Beijing for 5 day, from Oct. 1st to Oct. 5th. I went to visit the famous Great Wall and Beijing Hutongs, and historic sites such as the Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City with modern iconic buildings like Tiananmen Square, Bird's Nest Stadium, and Water Cube.

    • Tracy
    • 5 Days (2018.10.1~2018.10.5)
    • Beijing
  • Beijing Travel Stories
    5 Days Beijing Tour During the Spring Festival

    It was the last day of 2018 in the Chinese Lunar Year. I went to visit Beijing: the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Olympic Park, the downtown shopping area as well as Mutianyu Great Wall with trying the most famous Peking Roast Duck.

    • Lily
    • 5 Days (2018.2.4~2018.2.8)
    • Beijing
  • Beijing Travel Stories
    5 Days Wonderful Experience in Capital Beijing

    This year, I came to Beijing for my annual holiday and enjoyed a 5 days Beijing tour from Nov. 20 to 24. Beijing is the capital city of China, which I always want to come here to visit the amazing Great Wall and Forbidden City. The weather in Beijing is really cold, it is subzero temperature, much colder than in Chengdu.

    • Vivien
    • 5 Days (2017.11.20~2017.11.24)
    • Beijing
  • Beijing Travel Stories
    11 Days China Holiday Experience

    After a busy day in the office on Dec 18th, I started my 11 days trip. I am a little excited and very expecting it. I took the overnight train from Chengdu to Xian. I covered all the highlighted spots during my visit, like Ancient City Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Mount Hua, Longmen Grottoes, Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square, Great Wall, Summer Palace and so on.

    • Wonder
    • 11 Days (2014.12.18~2014.12.28)
    • Beijing, Xian, Luoyang, Mount Hua
  • Beijing Travel Stories
    3 Days City tour in Beijing during National Holiday

    I arrived Beijing in the afternoon, and took a bus from airport to the downtown to meet my friend. Then check in my hotel and visited Wangfujing Street and Tiananmen Square. The other attractions we visited include Shichahai, Olympic Village for Bird's Nest and Water Cube, Summer Palace and so on.

    • Lyn
    • 5 Days (2014.10.1~2014.10.3)
    • Beijing

Guilin

  • Guilin Travel Stories
    6 Days Longsheng, Guilin, Yangshuo Trip with Family

    When I was a child, I learned a lot from the textbooks. Among the articles, there was one, which is about the landscape of Guilin with really impressed me. On January 8th, 2020, during my annual leave, I embarked on a journey to Guilin.

    • Wing
    • 6 Days (2020.1.8~2020.1.13)
    • Longsheng & Guilin & Yangshuo
  • Guilin Travel Stories
    Fantastic Winter Tour to Guilin and Beihai

    As the Chinese textbook said, "Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven", I was always wondering how beautiful the scenery is. In December, I finally have the chance to discover Guilin and nearby Beihai with my parents!

    • Johnson
    • 6 Days (2019.12.3~2019.12.8)
    • Guilin & Yangshuo & Beihai
  • Guilin Travel Stories
    5 Days Guilin Yangshuo Leisure Trip

    Dec is the lower season for work so a good time to accompany the family. My parents and I plan a family trip to Guilin for 5 days. Considering my parents prefer the leisure pace and relax tour, we went to Guilin and Yangshuo.

    • Vivien
    • 5 Days (2019.12.2~2019.12.6)
    • Guilin & Yangshuo
  • Guilin Travel Stories
    3 Days Guilin Yangshuo Trip with Family

    As students in my generation, we all learnt about an article about Guilin in our primary text book. As time goes by, I went to many places but still have Guilin in my bucket list. Until 2019 winter. After almost 12 months pregnancy and parenting. My husband and I were plan to go out with my 3-month-old daughter.

    • Livia
    • 3 Days (2019.12.1~2019.12.3)
    • Guilin & Yangshuo
  • Wonder Travel Stories
    3 Days Pleasant Guilin & Yangshuo Trip with Family

    Because of the limited vacation time, we only have 3 days for this trip including the arrival and departure date. But as a professional travel consultant, it's a piece of cake to prepare one wonderful trip for my family within this limited time. We went to Guilina and picturesque Yangshuo.

    • Wonder
    • 3 Days (2019.11.22~2019.11.24)
    • Guilin & Yangshuo
  • Guilin Travel Stories
    Guilin, the Gorgeous Fairyland

    There is an old saying that Guilin's water and mountains captivate the world, while Yangshuo is the best among other places in Guilin. I enjoyed the bamboo rafting at the highlight section from Yangdi pier to Nine-horse Mountain, which takes about one hour for round way. Also, I enjoyed the Impression Liu Sanjie very much, directed by Zhang Yimou…

    • Jack
    • 3 Days (2016.11.22~2016.11.25)
    • Guilin, Li River, Yangshuo

Huangshan

  • Huangshan Travel Stories
    5 Days Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Trip

    Huangshan has always been reputed for its natural beauty of the mountains and the peaceful ancient villages with unique Huizhou style architecture. The 12th Auhui International Culture and Tourism Festival opened on Nov.11th this year and it was via this chance that I and my workmate had 5 days exploring this beautiful place.

    • Wendy
    • 5 Days (2019.11.10~2019.11.14)
    • Huangshan
  • Huangshan Villages Travel Stories
    Explore the Ancient and Mystery Villages in Huangshan

    I was busying for work and life as most people in modern metropolis. I try to against this one-way path and seek a rural utopia. When my annual winter holiday was coming, Huangshan was chosen. Huangshan is not just about hiking the heights and wading through waves, but also about finding peaceful in ancient villages.

    • Catherine
    • 6 Day (2018.12.15~2018.12.20)
    • Huangshan
  • Huangshan Travel Stories
    4 Days Huangshan Farming Tour

    In the middle of last November, I get a chance to take a business trip to Huangshan with my colleague. The business tour or so called farming tour (heard from a predecessor that if you want to know more and get more business in the places, you have to be there as a traveler that we called farming tour).

    • Johnson
    • 4 Days (2018.11.11~2018.11.14)
    • Huangshan
  • Huangshan Travel Stories
    6 Days Charming Huangshan Trip from Chengdu

    This is an in-depth Huangshan tour for business, which let us learn more of Huangshan City and feel in love with it, not only for Yellow Mountain breathtaking natural scenery but also for its Hui-style architecture and Ancient Huizhou culture. I will surely plan a Huangshan tour again when my daughter grown up.

    • Rita
    • 6 Days (2017.11.8~2017.11.13)
    • Huangshan

Giant Panda Volunteer

  • Chengdu Travel Photo
    1 Day Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Trip

    There are three Giant Panda Bases where you can join the panda volunteer tour, but Bifengxia Panda Base in Ya'an and Shenshuping Panda Base in Wolong County are both a little bit far away from Chengdu downtown area which usually take around 2~3 hours to get there. I got a wonderful expereince.

    • Felix
    • 1 Day (2019-04-20)
    • Dujiangyan
  • Panda Volunteer Stories
    One Day Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Program Experience

    Even kids in China knows that the giant panda is Chinese national treasure. When I joined the bamboo tour and got the chance to experience the Panda volunteer program as travel consultant and knows I can get very close to it, even feed them, especially on the new year day of 2019.

    • Livia
    • 1 Day (2019.1.1)
    • Dujiangyan
  • Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Travel Stories
    2 Days Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Experience with Mt. Qingcheng

    I grow up in Chengdu, but only watched giant pandas from a distance. This Dec of 2018, I got the chance to get close to the adorable pandas as a great giant panda volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base and visit the beautiful Mt. Qingcheng with winter snow!

    • Yanny
    • 2 Days (2018.12.31~2019.1.1)
    • Dujiangyan Panda Base, Dujiangyan, Mount Qingcheng
  • Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Travel Stories
    2 Days Classic Mount Qingcheng & Panda Volunteer Program

    At the end of 2018, I had a wonderful New Year's Day holiday this year because I got a nice chance to be a giant panda volunteer in Dujiangyan near Chengdu which means I am able to work as a panda breeder and stay closely with them, even feed them to protect those endangered and chubby animals!

    • Riley
    • 2 Days (2018.12.31~2019.1.1)
    • Dujiangyan Panda Base, Dujiangyan, Mount Qingcheng
  • Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Travel Stories
    One full Day Panda Volunteer Program in Dujiangyan

    Like most of you, I'm deeply attracted by cute, round, chubby pandas and always longing for a chance to stay closely with them. So I'm so excited that I can have this chance to be a panda volunteer for one full day with my colleague Johnson. I can not only stay closely with them, but also take photos with them and even feed them.

    • Wing & Johnson
    • 1 Day (2016.12.17)
    • Dujingyan Panda Base
  • Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Travel Stories
    1 Day Panda Volunteer Tour in Dujiangyan Panda Base

    There're more than 30 giant pandas and 5 red pandas living in Dujiangyan Panda Base. I and Wonder got up very early in the morning for our bullet train from Chengdu to Qingchengshan Town. Around 1 hour's train and bus travel, we arrived at Dujiangyan Panda Base. Then our full day panda volunteer program began from 08:30 to 16:00.

    • Vivien & Wonder
    • 1 Day (2016.12.10)
    • Dujingyan Panda Base

Sichuan

  • Chengdu Travel Photo
    Explore the Most Down to Earth Market in Chengdu

    If you are interested in the real daily life of the locals of a city, go to their markets. I am not talking about that kind of fancy grocery stores or super markets in shopping malls, but the down to earth markets where vendors gathering in a lane nearby communities. Caojia Lane Market is one of the typical local markets showing you the “old Chengdu”.

    • Riley
    • 1 Day (2020)
    • Chengdu
  • Chengdu City Travel
    1 Day Getting to Know China's Greatest Poet, Du Fu

    In 759 during the An Lushan rebellion, Du Fu came to Chengdu as a refugee. Almost four years, he lived here and composed many poems. The day, I wandered in Du Fu thatched cottage to experience its quietness, to enjoy simple and natural away from busy urban life, and to imagine what kind of person Du Fu is...

    • Tracy
    • 1 Day (2020.6.6)
    • Dufu Thatched Cottage
  • Bifengxia Gorge Travel Photo
    2 Days Ya'an Travel Story

    Ya’an, a good summer resort to escape the heat, is always rainy and known as “Rain city”. Surprisingly, Bifengxia is even 5-6 Celsius cooler than Ya’an downtown and Shangli Ancient town is 7-8 Celsius cooler than the latter. In Bifengxia, waterfalls and streams are everywhere as well as trees. The air is fresh and the weather is cool.

    • Tracy
    • 2 Days (June, 2020)
    • Ya'an
  • Chengdu Panda Base Tour
    1 Day Fun with Panda

    Few years ago I got a chance for panda volunteer experience in Dujiangyan panda base. Personally, Dujiangyan panda base is more specializing in panda rescue and disease prevention, and the pandas there almost in their prime age and older age; It is such a great experience;

    • Vivien
    • 1 Day (2020.05.18)
    • Chengdu Panda Base
  • Mount Qingcheng Travel Photo
    1 Day Mount Qingcheng Trip

    To begin with, I am not a person who like exercise and the only exercise of me is a 30mins’ yoga as three times a week. But I decided to hike the back of Mt. Qingcheng. A sunny day, I spent 6.5 hours finishing the hiking on Mt. Qingcheng ( back mountain) with a total length of 20km.

    • Tracy
    • 2 Days (May, 2020)
    • Mount Qingcheng
  • Chengdu Tour
    1 Day Chengdu Panda Base Trip Story

    Are you always attracted by numerous videos featured in pandas’ daily life with different ages in the era of short video wide spreading? I have to admit that I was totally captured by the panda's charmingly na?ve and cuteness so that I decide to go to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding for the 2nd time.

    • Echo
    • 1 Day (2020.5.17)
    • Chengdu Panda Base
  • Jiuzhaigou Tour
    3 Day Pandas Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Trip Story

    As the pent-up demands of tourists and supportive government policies are rebooting the country's tourism market. I am raring to travel! I chose Jiuzhai Valley and Huanglong this time, and that was my first time to Jiuzhai Valley after its reopening in 2019. what am I waiting for? Let’s start it right away.

    • Yanny
    • 3 Days (2020.5.15~2020.5.17)
    • Jiuzhaigou Valley, Huanglong Park
  • Chengdu Panda Base Trip Story
    1 Day Panda Tour

    I have lived in Chengdu for 10 years and this was my first time to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, which is not only the most important panda scientific research center, but also dwelling home for more than 100 Giant Pandas.

    • Leo
    • 1 Days (2020.05.07)
    • Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
  • Siguniang Mountain Trip Story
    3 Days Expedition to Mt. Siguniang

    On May 1st Labor’s Day, we drove to Siguniang Mountain with my friends. As a famous scenic spot in Sichuan, Siguniang Mountain attracts many tourists every year. Siguniang Mountain is located at the junction of Xiaojin county and Wenchuan County in Sichuan Province.

    • Wing
    • 3 Days (2020.05.01~2020.05.03)
    • Changping Valley, Wolong Panda Base
  • Mount Emei Trip Story
    2 Days Casual Trip for Magnificent Wonders in Mount Emei

    As one of the few World Heritage Sites of both cultural and natural heritages, Mount Emei is an enchanted combination of lush forest and cultural relics. It is one of the Four Great Buddhist Mountains in China, also the home to 5000 kinds of plants and over 2300 kinds of wild animals. As the Labor Holiday’s coming, I planned a tour to visit Mount Emei with my family.

    • Felix
    • 2 Days (2020.05.01~2020.05.02)
    • Mount Emei, Leshan
  • Chengdu City Travel
    5 Days Memorable Daocheng Yading Tour from Chengdu

    My First Impression of Daocheng Yading! When I was a kid, I heard Daocheng Yading, which is named as the Last Shangri-La, the Last Pure Land on Earth and the “Holy Land in the Sun. It is located in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, about 683 kilometers away from Chengdu, with an average altitude over 4000 meters…

    • Lily
    • 5 Days (2020.5.1~2020.5.5)
    • Daocheng Yading
  • Thatched Cottage Trip Story
    1 Day Dufu Thatched Cottage Trip Story

    In April of 2020, a special documentary published by BBC specifically about Du-Fu truly brings him to the eyes of the west audience. In the East, he is one of the immortals, his name and works had a profound impact on the development of Chinese history and art. Just get close to him with me.

    • Mark
    • 1 Day (2020.04.22)
    • Dufu Thatched Cottage
  • Chengdu Trip Blog
    1 Day Chengdu Trip Story

    It has been almost 20 years since the first time I came to this lovely city, Chengdu, in my childhood. I’m very privileged to witness fast development and the process of its internationalization. However the changes happened, something carved very deep inside the soul of this city remains and prevails as usual.

    • Mark
    • 1 Day (2020.4.7)
    • Chengdu Panda Base, Wenshu Monastery
  • Dujiangyan Trip Blog
    1 Day Leisure Trip to Dujiangyan Irrigation System

    Dujiangyan Irrigation System is located at the west of Dujiangyan City, sitting on the Ming River in the west of Chengdu. The irrigation system was listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, and it’s the oldest existing large-scale water project in the world...

    • Rita
    • 1 Day (2020.4.2)
    • Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Lidui Park
  • Qingchengshan Trip Blog
    1 Day Qingcheng Front Mountain Easy Hiking Tour

    Located at the Dujiangyan City of Chengdu, and is 70km west of Chengdu city center, Mount Qingcheng is one of the four famous Taoist mountains in China. Together with Dujiangyan Irrigation System, it’s listed as World Heritage Site in 2000.

    • Rita
    • 1 Day (2020.4.1)
    • Mount Qingcheng, Qingcheng Front Mountain
  • EmeishanTravel Stories
    2 Days Snowy Mt. Emei Tour with Sunrise

    After my guests shared their photo to Mt. Emei in Dec, I was thinking of hiking Mt. Emei in winter. They told me what a beautiful snowy path on the summit descent and how shocked they were. No more waiting, I checked the weather forecast it happened to be sunny at the weekend.

    • Yanny
    • 2 Days (2020.1.11~2020.1.12)
    • Leshan Gian Buddha, Mount Emei
  • Chengdu Travel Photo
    3 Days Jiuzhaigou Winter Trip

    As a seasoned travel consultant with a wealth of experience under my belt, I have had the privilege of exploring numerous destinations across China. However, there was one particular place that truly stood out to me, and that was Jiuzhaigou. In the late autumn of 2019, I embarked on a journey to this awe-inspiring location from Chengdu where I lived in.

    • Tracy
    • 3 Days (2019.11.20-2019.11.22)
    • Jiuzhaigou
  • Chengdu & Mount Emei Tour
    4 Days Chengdu & Mount Emei Essence Leisure Tour

    In the New Year of 2020, my good friend came to visit me in Chengdu. It was her first visit, so my task is to be a perfect guide to ensure she can experience the most essence Chengdu highlights and see how’s the life here, as Chengdu is famed as a city you don’t wanna leave...

    • Zeva
    • 4 Day (2019.12.30~2020.1.2)
    • Chengdu, Mount Emei
  • Jiuzhaigou Winter Travel Story
    Travel with Riley: Discover the Gem of Sichuan - Jiuzhaigou Valley

    My friends who came back from Jiuzhaigou told me, once you have the first Jiuzhaigou trip, you’d definitely want a second even third! This year, I finally got myself a chance to take a short trip to Jiuzhaigou Valley to see if it is really as beautiful as people said.

    • Riley
    • 3 Days (2019.12.7~2019.12.9)
    • Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong
  • Jiuzhai Valley Travel Photo
    3 Days Jiuzhaigou Trip Story

    Also called Jiuzhaigou and Nine Villages Valley, Jiuzhai Valley National Park is famous all over the world as the Land of Fairy Tale. Huanglong National Park, known for incredible calcified scenery, located near Jiuzhai Valley. I've been planning go there for years, and I knew it's the time!

    • Felix
    • 3 Days (2019.12.06-2019.12.08)
    • Jiuzhaigou
  • Chengdu Trip Story
    Panda Tour Guide in Chengdu

    If you want to see more pandas, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is the right place for you to go; for volunteers, Dujiangyan Panda Base is the best choice for most people as it’s closest and economical; Wolong/ Bifengxia Panda Base is more primitive in environment but more expensive in cost. You can decide on which panda base to go as per your own travel plans.

    • Wendy
    • 1 Day (December, 2019)
    • Dufu Thatched Cottage
  • Chengdu Travel Photo
    1 Day Chengdu Sichuan Opera Tour

    Last winter, a Singaporean family visited Sichuan and Xian for holiday and I had the honor to help with their tour arrangement. During their 9-day trip, I arranged Chengdu, Leshan, Mt. Emei, and Xian. Since our office is based in Chengdu, I took this opportunity to meet this happy family in Chengdu and accompanied them to watch the Sichuan Opera. It was also my first time watching the show, so I was quite excited before going.

    • Lyn
    • 1 Day (December, 2019)
    • Chengdu
  • Chengdu Panda Base Travel Photo
    1 Day Chengdu Panda Base Trip

    Do you still remember those photos? A baby panda fell from the stage, which was named as one of the 50 astonishing images of 2016 by Times magezine. Or the video in which a baby panda stopped Nanny’s work with hugging his legs all the time. They all come from a panda base in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

    • Yanny
    • 1 Day (2019.11.03)
    • Chengdu
  • 3 Days Chongqing & Wulong Karst Landscape Tour
    3 Days Chongqing & Wulong Karst Landscape Tour

    I have spent 4 years in Chongqing, a beautiful mountain city with delicious food along Yangtze River. Chongqing is also famous as one of Four Furnaces in China, because of its hot weather in China. In October, 2019, I went back to this city for a short visit with my friend...

    • Lily
    • 3 Days (2019.10.11~2019.10.13)
    • Chongqing & Wulong
  • Yibin Trip Story
    3 Days Yibin Tour with Tasty Food and Must-sees

    In National Day Holiday, 2019, I went to visit my friend in Yibin, a city which takes about 90 minutes to reach on a high speed train from Chengdu. I was looking forward to a leisurely holiday with fewer crowds. It was my first time visiting this city…

    • Lily
    • 3 Days (2019.10.1~2019.10.3)
    • Yibin
  • Dujiangyan Travel Photo
    1 Day Dujiangyan & Mt. Qingcheng Trip by Car

    In Aug, one of my friends came to Chengdu for tourism, I would very much like to introduce my hometown to him. I arranged several days’ tour for him among which we spend one whole day in Dujiangyan and Mt. Qingcheng. To make a worry-free tour, we choose to join in a group departing from Chengdu. The driver picked us up in the early morning.

    • Yanny
    • 1 Day (2019.08.11)
    • Dujiangyan
  • Siguniang Travel Photo
    2 Days Mount Siguniang Tour

    Located in 205km west from Chengdu,Mt. Siguniang is one of the most popular sightseeing and trekking destinations with the reputations of UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, “Oriental Alps” and “A Sacred Mountain in the East”. Attracted by its great reputation, I started my first visit to Mt. Siguniang for short 2 days.

    • Echo
    • 2 Days (2019.6.17~2019.6.18)
    • Haizigou Valley, Wolong Panda Base
  • Bipenggou Travel Photo
    2 Days Bipenggou Tour

    I enjoyed my 2 days tour to Bipenggou Valley - A Paradise Closest to Chengdu. Everything there is beautiful with vibrant bush, red stone , and pure water if you have some difficulties , it is a good place to relax and rebuild confidence because every problem will go away on a certain day. Just travel with me!

    • Jack
    • 2 Days (July, 2019)
    • Bipenggou Valley
  • Daocheng Yading Travel Stories
    3 Days Unforgettable Trip to Dacheng Yading

    One day in Sep, I took a flight to Dacheng Yading (altitude: 4111m), the last Shangri-La in the world. Upon arrival, been picked up by my friends, and then we drove around 1 hour to get to Shangri-la town, also known as Riwa town. Just be immersed in the magnificent scenery with me.

    • Tracy
    • 3 Days (2019.6.7~2019.6.9)
    • Daocheng Yading
  • Hailougou Travel Photo
    2 Days Hailuogou Trip

    Hailuogou Scenic Spot is located in Moxi Town, Luding province and 296km away from Chengdu. It’s famous as the lowest altitude contemporary glaciers, so you could appreciate the spectacular glacier view without the risk of high altitude sick.

    • Tracy
    • 2 Days (June, 2019)
    • Hailuogou
  • Ruoergai Tour
    2 Days Return the paradise-like Life in Ruoergai Grassland

    I've always wanted to go to a grassland! Imagine riding a horse on the vast grassland, the wind blows the grass, brings you a fresh and good smell of grass and takes away your pressures. Or imagine you just lying on the grassland, reading books under the blue washed sky, all you can see are yaks, horses and flowers, isn't it a desire life?

    • Riley
    • 2 Days (May, 2019)
    • Ruoergai
  • 2 Days Anren Ancient Town Tour from Chengdu
    2 Days Anren Ancient Town Tour from Chengdu

    It’s not far from Chengdu downtown, so I decided to take a taxi by using DiDi service (just like Uber), which cost me around RMB150. If you would like to visit Anren Ancient Town, you can choose to take our private car service which is more convenient...

    • Leo
    • 2 Days (2019.5)
    • Anren Ancient Town
  • Leshan Travel Photo
    2 Days Leshan Trip

    Seated in the Southwest of Sichuang Province, approx. 160km from Chengdu the capital city of Sichuan province, Leshan enjoys magnificent cultural scenery, Giant Buddha, as well as various tempting goodies. My friends and I decided to choose a weekend to re-discover Leshan again.

    • Yanny
    • 2 Days (2019.04.20-2019.04.21)
    • Leshan
  • Leshan Food Tour
    2 Days Leshan Finger licking Foodie Tour

    Speak of Leshan, is Leshan Giant Buddha the only thing you can think of? Actually Leshan is a real paradise for foodies. Well, let's get to the point --the food! See what I had in my 2-day foodie tour, only a small part of it by the way, lol. It's one of the most famous delicacies in Leshan, Sweet and crispy outside, tender inside.

    • Riley
    • 2 Days (April, 2019)
    • Leshan
  • 1 Day Leshan Giant Buddha Tour from Chengdu
    1 Day Leshan Giant Buddha Tour from Chengdu

    Leshan Giant Buddha was listed as a World Natural & Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996 together with Mount Emei. The picture of the Giant Buddha is the newest after the last beautify ends on Mar.31, 2019. There is no airport in Leshan, and most tourists travel to Leshan from Chengdu or Emeishan...

    • Rita
    • 1 Day (2019.3.31)
    • Mount Emei
  • Xiling Snow Mountain Tour
    1 Day Skiing Trip - Xiling Snow Mountain

    On one weekend of February in the winter of last year, I invited my friends to Xiling Snow Mountain for a visit, which I have been longing for a long time. We took a public bus from the southeast gate bus station of Chengdu. After about 2 hours' drive, we arrived at Xiling Snow Mountain scenic spot.

    • Wing
    • 1 Day (Februrary, 2019)
    • Xiling Snow Mountain
  • 4 Days Lugu Lake Tour from Chengdu
    4 Days Lugu Lake Tour from Chengdu

    Leshan Giant Buddha was listed as a World Natural & Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996 together with Mount Emei. The picture of the Giant Buddha is the newest after the last beautify ends on Mar.31, 2019. There is no airport in Leshan, and most tourists travel to Leshan from Chengdu or Emeishan...

    • Rita
    • 4 Days (2019.1.4~2019.1.7)
    • Lugu Lake
  • Bipeng Valley Travel Photo
    2 Days Great Summer Holiday in Bipeng Valley

    It goes to the midsummer in China in August when the weather is really hot and people get irritated easily. One of the best things living in Chengdu is that you’ll never be short of great summer resorts to spend your weekends. One weekend, we went to Bipeng Valley with some friends for an outing. It really made us an impressive short trip.

    • Riley
    • 2 Days (2018.08.05~2018.08.06)
    • Bipeng Valley
  • Dujiangyan Travel Photo
    2 Days Dujiangyan Best Highlights Tour (Panda & Irrigation System)

    “Visit the Dujiang weir,and ask for the way of life at Mt Qingcheng.” That is to say Dujiangyan Irrigation System is famous for water and latter is well –known mountain but I have to mention China Panda Valley which is different from Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Travel with me!

    • Jack
    • 2 Days (Summer, 2018)
    • Dujiangyan Irrigation System
  • Chengdu Trip Story
    2 Days Highlights Tour in Guang’an

    Guang’an, a small city located 300km away from Chengdu and 150km away from Chongqing, is always known as the hometown of Deng Xiaoping, who was the core figure of the second leading generation of the Communist Party of China. Click my travel story to get mor inspiration of Guang'an Tour

    • Wendy
    • 2 Days (May, 2018)
    • Dufu Thatched Cottage
  • 2 Days Bipenggou Valley Summer Tour
    2 Days Bipenggou Valley Summer Tour

    We set off from Chengdu downtown at around 08:00 and along the way, we had a stop at Taoping Qing Village, which is the world’s most well-preserved residential complex of residential towers and residential buildings, and enjoys the name of “natural air conditioning”...

    • Leo
    • 2 Days (2018.4)
    • Bipenggou Valley
  • Chengdu Travel Stories
    2 Days Skiing Tour in Xiling Snow Mountain

    Xiling Snow Mountain is a great place both to get close to the purest natural beauty and to experience the excitement of skiing sports. At the start of 2018, I traveled to Xiling Snow Mountain and delighted myself with an exciting skiing trip.

    • Tracy
    • 3 Days (2018.1.1~2018.1.2)
    • Chengdu
  • Leshan & Mount Emei Tour
    2 Days Side Trip to Leshan and Mt. Emei

    As a Sichuan local, it’s my first time to go for the Leshan Giant Buddha and the Mount Emei since I was born. Finally I got the chance to witness their elegant view. It was a sunny weekend and I decided to do some hiking at Mt. Emei, before that, I would like to see Leshan Giant Buddha.

    • Leo
    • 2 Days (November, 2017)
    • Leshan, Mount Emei
  • 2 Days Mount Siguniang Side Trip from Chengdu
    2 Days Mount Siguniang Side Trip from Chengdu

    We took a 2 days tour to Mountain Siguniang from Chengdu downtown. The scenery along the road is amazing and beautiful. When we passed the Balang Mountain, you can see many snow mountains outside of the window. Finally we reached our destination, Siguniang Town, and checked in our hotel...

    • Leo
    • 2 Days (2017.4)
    • Mount Siguniang
  • Jiuzhaigou Travel Stories
    4 Days Jiuzhaigou Tour from Chengdu

    Jiuzhaigou National Park is always one beautiful place where I plan to go these years. Finally I have time to do that in National Holiday. Though it will be surely very crowded and even meet serious traffic jam, I still don’t want to miss this chance. We visited Ruoergai Grassland, Jiuzhaigou Valley, Huanglong Valley, Qiang Village, etc.

    • Wonder
    • 4 Days (2016.10.2~2016.10.4)
    • Jiuzhaigou
  • Chengdu Panda Base Travel Photo
    Lyn 1 Day Chengdu Panda Base Trip

    It is well known that panda is a national treasure of China, and Chengdu City, the provincial capital of Sichuan, is known as the hometown of Giant Pandas. As a resident in Chengdu, how can I possibly miss the chance to meet those adorable pandas?

    • Lyn
    • 1 Day (June, 2016)
    • Chengdu
  • Mount Emei Travel Stories
    Mt. Emei in-depth Hiking Trip

    Mt. Emei, 3099m above the sea, sits at the western rim of the Sichuan Basin. It is a household name in China known for its gorgeous natural landscape, rich culture of Buddhism and Taoism. During the National Holiday, I finally had time to do the Mt. Emei trip. I spent 5 days and 4 nights in the mountains and had an awesome time which I would cherish for my whole life.

    • Stephanie
    • 5 Days (2016.10.2~2016.10.6)
    • Mount Emei
  • Mount Qingcheng Travel Stories
    2 Days Mount Qingcheng tour Full of Changes

    Autumn came. I decided to seek autumn charm in Mt. Qingcheng. What I looked for was a colorful world: mountains in deep crimson and layered woods dyed through. Actually what waited for me were green trees and vines in great profusion. It said took things as they came. So with a happy mood we still enjoyed our mountain...

    • Lily
    • 2 Days (2017.11.25~2017.11.26)
    • Mount Qingcheng
  • Leshan & Mount Emei Travel Stories
    2 Days Short Trip for Leshan & Mount Emei

    It is a sunny weekend and I decide to relax in Leshan again and visit Mount Emei. Although I have been to the Leshan Giant Buddha, inscribed on the list of the World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1996. It is about 160 kilometers from Chengdu and takes round 2 hour’s driving.

    • Jack
    • 2 Days (2017.11.18~2017.11.19)
    • Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei
  • Southern Sichuan Road Tour
    4 Days Southern Sichuan Road Trip

    In the beginning of year 2017, my family members had rarely gathered together and planned a road trip to South Sichuan. Our journey starts early morning driving from Chengdu. The road trip is fun with family entertainments and beautiful scenery along the way...

    • Zeva
    • 4 Day (2017.1.27~2017.1.30)
    • Chengdu, Xichang, Huili County
  • Mount Qingcheng Trip Story
    1 Day Mount Qingcheng Hiking Tour (Back Mountain)

    After 2 month’s effort of the government and everyone in China, the COVID-19 situation is finally stable at the end of March in most cities of China, including Chengdu where we live and work. So we have decided to take a short hiking trip to Back Mountain of Mount Qingcheng…

    • Wonder
    • 1 Day (2016.5.15)
    • Mount Qingcheng Hiking
  • Chengdu Travel Photo
    1 Day Sichuan Food Cooking Class Experience in Chengdu

    Four years ago, I had a wonderful experience for being a chef for one day. Though being a foodie for many years, I myself didn’t cook much. So having the opportunity to Sichuan Cuisine Museum really made me excited. Sichuan Cuisine Museum consists of Classic Collection Hall, Interactive Demonstration Hall, Tea service & Leisure Hall...

    • Lyn
    • 1 Day (May, 2016)
    • Sichuan Cuisine Museum
  • Mount Qingcheng Travel Photo
    1 Day Trip to Mount Qingcheng from Chengdu

    A few years ago, I had a day trip to Mount Qingcheng. I guess there was nothing quite as refreshing as reveling in the natural oxygen of the forest plants while enjoying the mountain scenery on a lovely weekend. Qingcheng Mountain is definitely a brilliant choice to spend the weekend and holidays. Why hesitate?

    • Lyn
    • 1 Day (January, 2016)
    • Mount Qingcheng
  • Mount Emei Travel Photo
    2 Days Emeishan Hiking Tour from Chengdu

    A few years ago when I didn't work as travel consultant, I went to Mount Emei for once with my friend. And the hiking experience I would never forget in my life. It was New Year's Day, a 3-day short holiday. As it was in winter, it wasn't peak or high season for Mount Emei travel. We had a very memorable tour here.

    • Echo
    • 2 Day (2016.01.01~2016.01.02)
    • Mount Emei
  • 2 Days Mount Emei Winter Tour from Chengdu
    2 Days Mount Emei Winter Tour from Chengdu

    We took the high speed train from Chengdu to Emeishan in the afternoon. After checking out the train at 4:50pm, we took a taxi around 8 minutes from the train station to visit Baoguo Temple. The temple closes at 6:00 pm, we spent one hour there....

    • Rita
    • 2 Days (2015.1)
    • Mount Emei
  • Zoige Travel Photo
    3 Days Zoige (Ruoergai) Trip

    My first trip to the west of Sichuan came in 2014 and it takes about 2 hours to Wenchuan. On the way, you can see one big statue for the man dealing with the flood in the ancient times. We visit, Diexi Lake, Songpan Ancient Town, Chuanzhusi, Huahu Lake, Ruoergai Prairie, etc. Check my sightseeing trip here.

    • Jack
    • 3 Days (June, 2014)
    • Ruoergai
  • Jiuzhaigou Tour
    3 Days Trip to the Supernatural Jiuzhaigou

    My trip to Jiuzhaigou happened few years ago. Recently I got a feeling and want to write down something for the places I’ve been visited, as memories maybe. It’s been a while and honestly I can’t remember many details, but it’s better to do it now than tomorrow.

    • Vivien
    • 3 Day (May, 2014)
    • Jiuzhaigou Valley
  • Mount Emei Trip Story
    3 Days Amazing Mt. Emei Hiking Trip from Chengdu

    I have been to Mt. Emei 7 years ago which really impressed me with its Cloudy Sea, Sunrise, Monkeys, Blue Sky, etc. I would like to share with you more about my trip to Mt. Emei and hopefully this will be helpful for those who’re interested in Mt. Emei trip. This trip was done in middle Nov, 2013…

    • Wonder
    • 3 Days (2013.11.15~2013.11.18)
    • Mount Emei
  • Dujiangyan Trip Story
    1 Day Dujiangyan Irrigation System Exploration

    Dujiangyan is a place where be familiar to me eve since I was a child. After the rebuilt of Wenchuan Earthquake in 2008, it has injected with new vitality. This time we visited the Irrigation System to learn ancient wisdom and craft...

    • Zeva
    • 1 Day (2020.7.11)
    • Dujiangyan
  • Mount Qingcheng Hiking Trip Story
    A “Get-away Day Trip” to Back Mountain of Mount Qingcheng

    I deadly want to get away from the city and the “summer vibe”. Back Mountain of Mount Qingcheng comes out the first second! Quickly I booked myself a train tickets online, grabbed a bottle of water to catch a high speed train for my short Mount Qingcheng hiking trip...

    • Riley
    • 1 Day (2020.6.6)
    • Mout Qingcheng
  • Mount Qingcheng Hiking Trip Story
    Chengdu is way more than Panda - Taste Popular Chengdu Local Snacks

    Most people come to Chengdu specifically for the pandas. What locals love and miss most is also the spicy food and lip numbing dishes. 8-year living experience helps me collect the most popular street food for travelers to get the real Chengdu flavor!

    • Riley
    • Any Time
    • Chengdu
  • Mount Qingcheng Hiking Trip Story
    2 Days Tiantai Mountain Trip - Get Close to Nature

    Located in Tiantai Town, Qionglai city of Chengdu, Tiantai Mountain is known for its natural scenery, cultural relics, and historical sites. The mountain is surrounded by lush greenery and offers stunning views of the city below. Instead of joining in the crowd in holiday, we really picked a free weekend and enjoyed a really leisure time there.

    • Ariel
    • 2020.05.08-2020.05.09
    • Chengdu

Yangtze River Cruise

  • Yangtze River Cruise Travel Stories
    5 Days Yangtze River Cruise Trip on Century Sun

    A load of travelers had asked me about the Yangtze River Cruise in Winter. Would it be extremely cold? Would it be less beautiful than other seasons? Would it be worth the money? Then I finally got a chance to do it myself (Nov 29th - Dec 2nd). Here we go, I am going to answer all these questions.

    • Riley
    • 4 Days (2019.11.29~2019.12.2)
    • Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise Travel Stories
    5 Days Natural Cultural & Historical Yangtze River Cruise on Victoria Jenna

    I took a high-speed train from Chengdu to Yichang in winter,then finally got to the Yichang Three Gorge Terminal Center by bus and had 5 days wonderful cruise trip to Chongqing, visiting lots of sites on my way.

    • Wing
    • 5 Days (2019.11.28~2019.12.2)
    • Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise Travel Stories
    4 Days Yangtze River Cruise Trip on Victoria Sophia

    In November, I got a chance to experience Yangtze River Cruise. I was quite excited because this was my first time to travel by ship. That was my second time to Chongqing. I highly recommend you to arrive earlier to visit some interesting places, such as Ciqikou Ancient Town...

    • Felix
    • 4 Days (2019.11.23~2019.11.27)
    • Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise Travel Stories
    5 Days Yangtze River Cruise Trip on Victoria Anna

    On November 22, 2019, I embarked on a destination I never expected: the Golden Waterway-the Yangtze River, to complete my chic and adventure.The beautiful mountains and rivers, the diverse Tujia tribes, the sunrise and sunset at the end of the horizon, there is a place beyond all photography and imagination.

    • Mike
    • 5 Days (2019.11.22~2019.11.26)
    • Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise Travel Stories
    4 Days Yangtze River Cruise Trip on Victoria Selina

    I took Victoria Selina from Nov. 21st to Nov.24th. Victoria Cruises is the only American-managed cruise company, owing to great service, as they know what the western customers want. I took the downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang, sailing through the Three Gorges Dam...

    • Yanny
    • 4 Days (2019.11.21~2019.11.24)
    • Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise Travel Stories
    4 Days Yangtze River Cruise Trip on Victoria Katarina

    It has always been on my plan list to have a Yangtze River Cruise Experience. Four days' marvelous downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang on Victoria Katarina. Since winter is during the offseason on the river, only half of the cruise was occupied but it’s quite a good date to travel and enjoy leisure time.

    • Mark
    • 4 Days (2019.11.20~2019.11.23)
    • Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise Travel Stories
    5 Days Yangtze River Cruise Trip in Spring

    In winter my boss asked me whether I would like to take a cruise along Three Gorges in March. Wow, cruise along Three Gores in early spring! That would be wonderful. I like this idea of traveling in spring. I took Gold 8, the newest cruise in the Gold line.

    • Lily
    • 5 Days (2019.3.6~2019.3.10)
    • Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise Travel Stories
    Yangtze River Cruise Trip on Century Diamond in Winter

    This year before the Chinese New Year festival, I took a Yangtze River cruise trip in Jan from 11th to 14th on cruise Century Diamond for the downstream trip from Chongqing to Yichang. A great experience and give me a relax time after the whole year’s work.

    • Vivien
    • 4 Days (2019.1.11~2019.1.14)
    • Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise Travel Stories
    4 Days Yangtze River Cruise on Century Diamond

    In early Jan this year, I had a chance to experience the Yangtze River Cruise downstream trip from Chongqing to Yichang on Century Diamond from 4th Jan to 7th. After the cruise trip, I understand why so many visitors come from all over the world to take the Yangtze Cruise trip. It is worth to see.

    • Echo
    • 5 Days (2019.1.4~2019.1.7)
    • Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Travel Stories
    5 Days Yangtze River Cruise

    l was always wondering how Yangtze River would look like in winter, so i went there during my 5 days’ winter break in November, boarding in Yichang and disembarking in Chongqing. The landscape along Yangtze River is still wonderful as it was in summer...

    • Leo
    • 5 Days (2018.11.24~2018.11.28)
    • Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise Travel Stories
    5 Days Yangtze River Cruise on Victoria Jenna

    How to get rid of the hot weather in summer time? A relaxed cruise taking can be one of the ways. Arranged by our company, I enjoyed the 5 days upstream of Yangtze River Cruises in June 2018. With sunny days after days of heavy rain, I had the first cruise sailing without going over the dam in that month. How lucky!

    • Ariel
    • 5 Days (2018.6.21~2018.6.25)
    • Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise Stories
    4 Days Yangtze River Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang

    My Yangtze River Cruise tour was from March 15th to March 18. I visited Chongqing at night and embarked there. During the 4 days, I visited the Shibaozhai pagoda, Amazing Gorges, Shennong stream and Three Gorges Dam. I also witnessed the rosy sunrise from my ship and got to know the local people who live by the river.

    • Tracy
    • 4 Days (2018.3.15~2018.3.18)
    • Chongqing, Yichang
  • Yangtze River Cruise Stories
    4 Days Wonderful Yangtze River Cruise in April

    In early April, I got this chance to explore Three Gorges along Yangtze River with Victoria Sophia from Chongqing to Yichang. I took shore excursions to Shibaozhai Pagoda, White Emperor Town, Shennv Stream and Three Gorges Dam Site, enjoyed the special experience to go through ship lift this time…

    • Wonder
    • 4 Days (2017.4.1~2017.4.4)
    • Chongqing to Yichang
  • Yangtze River Cruise Stories
    Interesting Yangtze River Cruise Trip with Century Sun

    I took Yangtze cruise with Century Sun in November. Winter is in a low season for traveling, but there're around 200 travelers on the boat we did. However, the best benefit for travellng in a low season is that there aren’t so many people at the tourist spots for shore excursions which make you enjoy the tourist spot as much as possible.

    • Wendy
    • 4 Days (2016.12.16~2016.12.19)
    • Chongqing to Yichang
  • Yangtze River Cruise Stories
    Upstream Yangtze River Cruise with Victoria Jenna in November

    I traveled on Victoria Jenna from Yichang to Chongqing in November. Victoria Cruises is the only American cruise line sailing China’s Yangtze River. During 5 days cruising, I enjoyed the shore excursions to Three Gorges Dam, Shennong Stream, Shibaozhai Pagoda and of course, the scenery along Three Gorges.

    • Catherine
    • 5 Days (2016.11.28~2016.12.2)
    • Yichang to Chongqing
  • Yangtze River Cruise Stories
    5 Days Upstream Yangtze Cruise with Victoria Lianna

    As a travel consultant, I have tailored tours for lots of guests, and Yangtze River cruise has always been a popular scenery spot. This time, I got the chance to explore the beauty of Yangtze River from Yichang to Chongqing for upstream cruising and experience the great service offered by the cruise staff on Victoria Lianna.

    • Lyn
    • 5 Days (2016.11.17~2016.11.21)
    • Yichang to Chongqing
  • Yangtze Cruise Travel Stories
    Yangtze River Cruise Victoria Anna Experience from Chengdu

    Before I got aboard to Victoria Anna at Chongqing Chaotianmen Port, I visited Ciqikou Ancient Town, Chongqing Medical University and then for 4-day Yangtze cruise from Chongqing to Yichang. I enjoyed the shore excursions to Fengdu Ghost City, Shibaozhai, Goddess Stream and Three Gorges Dam.

    • Rita
    • 4 Days (2015.12.24~2015.12.27)
    • Chongqing to Yichang
  • Yangtze Cruise Travel Stories
    4 Days Chongqing to Yichang Yangtze River Cruise

    When I was a child I knew that Yangtze River is one of our mother rivers which nurture rich life and culture. And when I attended junior high school, I knew that Yangtze River is more than beautiful from all the famous poems and articles. In Dec.2016, I took a 4 days’ Yangtze cruise with Victoria Jenna from Chongqing to Yichang.

    • Stephanie
    • 4 Days (2016.12.8~2016.12.11)
    • Chongqing to Yichang

Yunnan

  • Yunnan Travel Stories
    5 Days Yunnan Family Tour in Lijiang & Dali

    I am in our company for nearly three years and got an Incentive Travel. So I took this opportunity to travel with my parents during Mid-Autumn Festival to Yunnan. Overall, it was a good trip and I plan to travel with them every year for at least once in the future.

    • Leo
    • 5 Days (2019.9.11~2019.9.15)
    • Lijiang, Dali
  • Xian Travel Photo
    2 Days Xian Trip Story

    Xian, in central-northwest China, is one of the birthplaces of the ancient Chinese civilization. It’s bursting at the seams with colorful over 3,000 years’ history. In that time, the city spent over a millennium as the capital city to ancient dynasties. And 13 dynasties capitalized in Xian in the history in total.

    • Wing
    • 2 Days (2019.01.01-2019.01.03)
    • Xian
  • Lugu Lake Travel Stories
    3 Days Lugu Lake Tour from Chengdu

    Yunnan is the most attractive province for me. It is still warm in winter, and that is why I have been there for 4 times in the past five years. I like nature the most This time I choose Lugu lake...

    • Jack
    • 3 Days (2018.12.31~2019.1.2)
    • Lugu Lake, Yunnan
  • Yunnan Travel Stories
    5 Days Yunnan Tour with Family

    It’s quite cold this December, colder than ever in recent 50 years in most areas of China, my family and I decided to spend a few days in a warmer place, finally we chose Yunnan as our destination...

    • Wendy
    • 5 Days (2018.12.12~2018.12.16)
    • Yunnan
    • Yunnan Travel Stories
      6 Days Busy but Peaceful Yunnan Tour

      2 Years ago, in winter (about the December of 2018), my friend and I come to Yunnan for holiday. Why we choose Yunnan? First, we always heard people talking about how colorful Yunnan is and the peaceful life there. Second, there is a new direct flight between Chengdu and Lugu Lake. That’s why we decide to take a vacation and explore Yunnan.

      • Johnson
      • 6 Days (2018.12.1~2018.12.6)
      • Lugu Lake, Lijiang, Dali
    • Yunnan Travel Stories
      6 Days Lijiang and Dali Tour

      Chinese National Holiday is usually from Oct 1st to Oct 7th. This year, I spent the holiday in Yunnan, a province also known as the “South of the clouds”. Yunnan is a big tourist province, and I chose Lijiang and Dali as my destinations this time. I firstly took a flight from...

      • Lyn
      • 6 Days (2018.10.1~2018.10.6)
      • Yunnan
    • Lijiang Travel Stories
      5 Days Lijiang Leisure Tour with Two Gorgeous Lakes

      Expecting a warm land with sunshine during cold winter days, Lijiang is always a good destination to satisfy the need and it can be visited in four seasons. Here is more than Lijiang Old Town, the beautiful natural sightseeing including Lugu Lake, Lashi Lake, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Tiger Leaping Gorge are worth visiting.

      • Catherine
      • 5 Days (2017.11.28~2017.12.2)
      • Lijiang, Lugu Lake
    • Yunnan Travel Stories
      6 Days Lijiang & Dali Relaxing Trip

      I longed for a visit to Yunnan, which is famous for its beauty. Last winter, my dream came true. My friend and I had a relaxing tour in Lijiang and Dali for 6 days. The beautiful scenes and kind people there urged me to write down this itinerary. We enjoyed the visits to Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang Ancient Town, Lugu Lake, Cangshan Mountain, Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town, etc.

      • Lily
      • 6 Days (2016.11.24~2016.11.29)
      • Lijiang, Lugu Lake, Dali
    • Yunnan Travel Stories
      8 days and 7 nights Yunnan classic, top and highlight tours

      Having been tied up with work for a whole year, I got a chance to relax myself and explore the natural beauty and local culture in December which is exactly during winter, so I choose Yunnan as my destination considering the relatively warm weather. The destinations of this trip covered Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La.

      • Jack
      • 8 Days (2015.12.12~12.19)
      • Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La
    • Yunnan Travel Stories
      7 Days Classic Lijiang / Dali / Kunming Tour

      I live and work in Chengdu, so we started this tour here for my annual vocation with my family. In the early morning, we took a flight from Chengdu to Lijiang. We visited Lijiang Ancient Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain, Dali Old Town, Three Pagodas, Western Hill and Dragon Gate in Kunming.

      • Rita
      • 7 Days (2015.12.10~2015.12.16)
      • Lijiang, Dali, Kunming
    • Yunnan Travel Stories
      4 Days Kunming, Dali & Dongchuan Red Land Travel

      As a reward from my company, my parents and I had a nice vacation in and around Kunming from Dec. 5th to 8th, 2015. I would like to express my sincere thanks to my company. We started this trip from Luzhou City to Kunming by air. I enjoyed the trip to Dongchuan Red Land (3.5hrs’ bus from Kunming), Dali (overnight train from Kunming), etc.

      • Wonder
      • 4 Days (2015.12.5~2015.12.8)
      • Kunming, Dali, Dongchuan
    • Lugu Lake Travel Stories
      5 Days Lugu Lake Tour from Chengdu

      Due to visiting a friend in Xichang in the summer of 2013, we, me and two of my best classmates in university, decided to travel to Lugu Lake to make up for our graduation trip.

      • Ariel
      • 3 Days (2013.8.9~2023.8.13)
      • Lugu Lake, Yunnan

    Tibet

    • Tibet Travel Stories
      Unforgettable Travelling in 2020 Spring Festival

      February should be the busiest period for us, but now turned out to be the quietest time in my career for the COVID-19 outbreak. I sought this chance to reflect the passing year and upcoming time, and also write my 5 days' traveling in Tibet in this spring festival.

      • Lily
      • 5 Days (2020.1.24~2020.1.28)
      • Tibet
    • Tibet Travel Stories
      First Trip to Tibet in Winter (Lhasa & Nyingchi)

      I took my very first trip to Tibet in early February. I am not a winter person at all. But I did get something special, something that was truly unexpected…and I couldn’t be happier about this first encounter while visiting Lhasa and Nyingchi.

      • Riley
      • 6 Days (2019.2.4~2019.2.9)
      • Tibet
    • Tibet Travel Stories
      There is a Place in World - Tibet

      What comes to mind when you think of Tibet, world roof, magnificent monasteries, breathtaking plateau view, devout pilgrims, and unsophisticated folk walk? Tibet is, without a doubt, one of the most remarkable places to visit in the world. Everything attracts me. On last annually holiday (2018, November), I finally had a chance to explore the scared and mysterious place.

      • Catherine
      • 8 Day (2018.11.16~2018.11.23)
      • Tibet
    • Tibet Travel Stories
      7 Days Tibet Tour from Chengdu

      My lifelong dream comes true after 4 years working and it is not a problem at all (no altitude sickness) in winter to take flight from Chengdu to Nyingchi. I went to visit a lot beautiful sites, such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka, Yamdrok lake, Karola Glacier...

      • Jack
      • 7 Days (2018.11.16~2018.11.22)
      • Tibet
    • Tibet Travel Stories
      8 Days Tibet Tour from Chengdu

      On 15th November of last year (2018), thanks to the support of my company, I went to Tibet for a business trip in late autumn with another 2 coworkers. We had a wonderful time there and got to visit Nyingchi, Lhasa and Shigatse in 8 days...

      • Wing
      • 8 Days (2018.11.15~2018.11.22)
      • Tibet

    Others Destinations

    • Macau Travel Photo
      4 Days Macau Food Trip

      In one day, I stumbled upon a two-for-one deal on flights from Chengdu to Macau. I immediately shared the news with my husband, and we both agreed that we couldn’t let this opportunity pass us by. Even though we didn't have any concrete plans, we decided to pack our bags and embark on a spontaneous food-themed trip to Macau.

      • Tracy
      • 2 Days (2022.11.03~2022.11.06)
      • Macau
    • Macau Travel Photo
      4 Days Macau Trip

      2022 was the last year of the COVID years in China and also the end of pandemic in China. Before the end, we caught a change to visit Macau even there were many requirements like COVID tests etc. We were very happy that we made it to Macau and it's my favorite place. Macau is definitely the place to go if you visit China; we like the food, local people and also the fancy hotels there.

      • Leo
      • 2 Days (2022.11.03~2022.11.06)
      • Macau
    • Kangding Travel Photo
      3 Days Self-driving Tour to Kangding and Xinduqiao

      This is my first self-driving tour, so I decided to start with a nearby place. Luckily, Chengdu was surrounded by many wonderful places. I narrowed it down to Kangding, a small town in Western Sichuan. We took a sightseeing bus up to the top...

      • Tracy
      • 3 Days (2022.10.03~2022.10.05)
      • Gansu
    • Badain Jaran Desert Travel Photo
      2 Days Summer Trip in Badain Jaran Desert

      In 2022, we took several trips and most of them were weekend getaways. We can only choose those places without coivd situations and no strict requirements during the covid period. The two days short trip to Badain Jaran Desert was one of the best trips I even took, but it's also very exhausted one.

      • Leo
      • 2 Days (2022.07.02~2022.07.03)
      • Bardain Jaran Desert
    • Inner Mongolia Travel Photo
      7 Days Badain Jaran Desert and Ejina Populus Euphratica Forest tour

      Despite the various travel restrictions and limitations, I made it a priority to explore new destinations whenever possible, and it made me feel rejuvenated and invigorated. During the golden week holiday in 2021, we had traveled to northwest China and met the most beautiful autumn.

      • Jack
      • 6 Days (2021.10.01~2021.10.07)
      • Inner Mongolia, Gansu
    • Mount Huashan Travel Photo
      3 Days Fantastic Mount Huashan Hiking Trip

      In 2020, I had the chance to visit Xian, the best gateway to Mount Huashan. However, due to limited time, I missed the opportunity to see the famous mountain. As a nature lover, I knew I had to make it up, and finally, in May of 2021, I did.

      • Jack
      • 6 Days (2021.05.01~2021.05.03)
      • Mount Hua
    • Gansu Travel Photo
      6 Days Gansu Trip

      Are you looking for an exciting adventure with your friends or families, filled with natural wonders and ancient history? Look no further than the Silk Road, a region of China known for its stunning landscapes and cultural significance. Join me on my six-day journey through the Silk Road.

      • Tracy
      • 6 Days (2020.09.29~2020.10.04)
      • Gansu
    • Gansu Travel Photo
      6 Days Gansu Trip

      2020 is a very special year for everyone in the world. In the past half year, I was unable to take any vacation due to Covid-19. Therefore, I decided to take a short vacation to Lanzhou and Zhangye, two attractive cities in Gansu as well as two important posts on the Silk Road.

      • Leo
      • 6 Days (2020.09.29~2020.10.04)
      • Gansu
    • Chongqing Travel Photo
      “Must-sees” in Chongqing with One Day

      Lots of people consider Chongqing as a transit city where to start or end their Yangtze River Cruse trip. But, as a Chongqing local who was born and grew up in Chongqing, I am gonna say, Chongqing is a really interesting place that worth an extra day.

      • Riley
      • 1 Day (2020.05.01~2020.05.02)
      • Chongqing
    • Harbin Winter Travel Story
      Seek Ice and Snow Wonderland (Jilin & Harbin) with Catherine

      Although I was born in northeast China, I have been working in Chengdu many years. Chengdu is located in southwest China, where snow is rarely seen in winter. So during the annual holiday this year, I chose to go back to my hometown to look for the winter temperature and ice & snow in my memory.

      • Catherine
      • 5 Days (2019.12.21~2019.12.25)
      • Harbin, Jilin
    • Silk Road Travel Stories
      8 Days Silk Road Ancient China Exploration Tour

      I have planned 3 times for going back to ancient China and it shames me to say I gave up in past 3 years due to the bitterly cold weather in winter but finally dreams come true because I decided to take the challenge. In 8 days, I have visited Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, and Zhangye.

      • Jack
      • 5 Days (2019.11.30~2019.12.7)
      • Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, and Zhangye
    • Mount Fanjing Travel Photo
      1 Day Mount Fanjing Tour

      I've been keen on Mount Fanjing for a long time, and it just took me one second to make this decision to go there during my annual leave! Located in Tongren, Guizhou province (southwest China), Mount Fanjing is the highest peak of Wuling Mountains.

      • Felix
      • 1 Day (2019.11.19)
      • Guizhou
    • Xiamen Travel Stories
      5 Days Xiamen Tulou Family Trip

      My husband and I were both busy with our work, and my daughter was in her first semester of kindergarten. We were happy that we could have 5 days to be together for a trip. We spent three nights in Xiamen city and one night in Tulou in Nanjing county.

      • Rita
      • 5 Days (2019.11.30~2019.12.4)
      • Xiamen & Tulou
    • Chongqing Travel Photo
      2 Days Chongqing Trip Story

      Chongqing, with only a one and a half's high way distance, we plan a 2-day tour there on one weekend. I found Chongqing is so charming and attractive to me, not because it's close to my home in Chengdu, but for it's really artistic, lively, and unique.

      • Wing
      • 2 Days (2019.11.10~2019.11.11)
      • Chongqing
    • Xishuangbanna Travel Photo
      3 Days Kunming & Xishuangbanna Travel Story

      Spring city Kunming is always attractive in winter and you will see Black-headed Gulls from Siberian flocking to the Kunming Green Lake during Nov 11 and March because of the warm weather. Green Lake Park is located at the foot of Luofeng Mountain and at the west slope of Wuhua Mountain...

      • Jack
      • 2 Days (December, 2018)
      • Yunnan
    • Xiamen Travel Stories
      4 Days Family Trip to Xiamen

      On the early of December, 2017, I got my annual vacation. It is a little cold in my city Chengdu which is an inland city (we have no chance to see the sea and beach in our daily life), so my parents and I plan to do a tour in a city that will be a little warmer and has the beach with a beautiful sea views. That's why we choose Xiamen, the beautiful Island!

      • Johnson
      • 4 Days (2017.12.2~2017.12.6)
      • Xiamen
    • Xiamen Travel Stories
      One Day City Tour in Romantic Xiamen

      In the morning, I walked to South Putuo Temple and climbed up to Wulao Peak to enjoy the panoramic view of Xiamen University and Xiamen Port. Later, I visited the cultural relics Hulishan Fortress which is not far from South Putuo Temple. In this afternoon, I took a 20-minute boat trip to Gulangyu Island for a leisure exploration.

      • Lyn
      • 1 Day (2013.10.15)
      • Xiamen
    • Zhangjiajie Fenghuang Travel Stories
      5 Days Impressive Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Tour

      Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is China's first national forest park, and most people get to know it through the famous movie "AVATAR". I was also impressed by the “Hallelujah Mountain” and determined to find the real mountain. My dream came true this November. I chose Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang as destinations for vacation.

      • Lyn
      • 5 Days (2019.11.21~2019.11.25)
      • Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang
    • Zhangjiajie Travel Stories
      5 Days Zhangjiajie Misty Rain Tour

      I was so glad I finally had a chance to finish my wish tour to Zhangjiajie, but due to time limit I have to skip some places…anyway that was so exciting as I have saw the “Golden Whip Brook”, “Huangshi Village”, “Yellow Dragon Cave” and “Glass Bridge” in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. We took a morning flight from Chengdu to Changsha...

      • Tracy
      • 5 Days (2017.10.1~2017.10.5)
      • Zhangjiajie, Changsha
    • Chongqing Travel Stories
      3 Days Chongqing Mountain City Tour

      In National holiday, I took a 3 days short tour to Chongqing. Chongqing, built on mountains and partially surrounded by the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, is known as a “mountain city” and a “city on rivers“. It is also one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities (the other three are Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin).

      • Vivien
      • 3 Days (2017.10.2~2017.10.4)
      • Chongqing
    • Inner Mongolia Travel Photo
      4 Days Inner Mongolia Trip Story

      When the 7 days national holiday was coming in 2016, I set my goal to Ordos, Inner Mongolia. What would you think about when mentioning Inner Mongolia? Endless blue sky, vast grasslands, ethnic Mongols, Naadam Festival in summer, or legend of Genghis Khan? Yes, they are all the landmarks of this mysterious land.

      • Wendy
      • 4 Days (October, 2016)
      • Inner Mongolia
    • Xian and Xining Travel Stories
      4 Days Natural and Cultural Experience in Xian and Xining

      It was summer vacation. My friend asked me to Qinghai Lake. Though it was very hot, we still had a great time, enjoying the yummy food and ancient treasures at Shaanxi Museum, then we went to Qinghai Lake. The beautiful creations of nature and the interesting cultural stories behind the buildings make my hot summer worthwhile.

      • Lily
      • 4 Days (2016.8.1~2016.8.4)
      • Xian to Xining
    • Nanjing Yangzhou Travel Stories
      5 Days Nanjing Yangzhou Tour with My Younger Sister

      During my Spring Festival, I spent 5 days visiting old capital city - Nanjing and beautiful Yangzhou with my younger sister. On this journey, We appreciated the antique buildings and many historical sites in Nanjing as well as the beautiful garden and charming natural views in Yanghzou.

      • Lily
      • 5 Days (2018.2.14~2018.2.18)
      • Jiangsu
    • Xian Travel Photo
      2 Days Trip in Xi'an

      The Xian Chengdu high speed train started to work from Dec of 2017, which makes it much easier for the people in the two cities to travel and taste the local food because it only takes less than 4 hours single way. It is a good way to kill time on weekend and the first touch is Muslim street that is well known for different snacks.

      • Jack
      • 2 Days (December, 2017)
      • Xian
    • Chongqing Travel Photo
      2 Days Trip to Chongqing from Chengdu

      Three years ago, when I was planning a short trip for the weekend, Chongqing jumped into my mind, so my friend and I decided to visit Chongqing to spend the weekend. Chongqing is known as the Mountain City for its mountainous landform, while the other nickname "8D magic city" has made Chongqing even more popular in recent years.

      • Lyn
      • 2 Days (December, 2016)
      • Chongqing
    • Shanghai Hangzhou Suzhou Stories
      6 Days Hangzhou-Suzhou-Shanghai Family Trip

      During my 2016 annual vacation, my family and I choose to travel to the east part of China. We have been to Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai by ourselves. It will be my great pleasure to share our travel experience and good memory.

      • Wonder
      • 6 Days (2016.11.29~2016.12.4)
      • Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai
    • Yunnan Travel Photo
      4 Days' Tour to Dali & Lijiang

      For Yunnan province, people say, after the trip there, you would say "I have been to a place better than a paradise". It is adjacent to Guizhou and Guangxi in the East, Sichuan in the north, Tibet in the northwest, Myanmar in the west, Laos, and Vietnam in the south. The total area of Yunnan Province is 394100 square kilometers.

      • Wing
      • 4 Days (2016.09.10-2016.09.13)
      • Yunnan
    • Shanghai Travel Stories
      4 Days Modern Shanghai City Tour

      I arrived in Shanghai Hongqiao Airport in the morning and then took the subway to City God Temple. Since it was not the hotel check in time, I had lunch in a local restaurant and went to hotel after the lunch. The hotel I chose is in a good location, Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl Tower and Yuyuan are all in the walking distance…

      • Lyn
      • 4 Days (2015.5.28~2015.5.31)
      • Shanghai
    • Guizhou Travel Stories
      3 Days High Speed Train Tour to Guiyang and Anshun

      During Dragon Boat Festival, I took a high speed train to beautiful Guizhou and enjoyed a wonderful cool time there.I visited amazing Huangguoshu Waterfall, Qingyan Ancient Town, Dragon Palace Cave, etc. Thanks to high speed train, it makes my travel convenient and efficient.

      • Tracy
      • 3 Days (2018.6.16~2018.6.18)
      • Guizhou
    • Sanya Travel Stories
      5 Days Sanya Leisure Seaside Trip

      In December of 2017, I went to Sanya with my parents. In winter, it's absolutely a good choice because it is much warmer than where we are living. This is the first time we see the sea. The highlights include Boundary Island, Wuzhihou Island, Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park, Li and Miao Village, Nanshan Temple, etc.

      • Wonder
      • 5 Days (2017.12.25~2017.12.29)
      • Sanya

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