7 Days Private Shanghai and Chengdu Tour with Mt. Emei
Tour Overview
This 7-day Shanghai Chengdu tour includes cultural experience and nature exploration at its finest. You will be treated to a masterpiece of classical Chinese gardens, an exciting experience of walking along a 100th-floor high transparent corridor, and an optional relaxing Huangpu River night cruise.
Then fly to Chengdu, the hometown of pandas, where you can take photos with the fluffy pandas, have afternoon tea in a park, taste a variety of local snacks, admire the world’s highest stone Buddha, and take a cable car to the top of Mt. Emei to capture the spectacular sea of clouds.
Travel destinations: Shanghai, Chengdu, Leshan, Emei Mountain
Suitable for: Cultural Enthusiasts, Urban Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Experience the diverse charms of Shanghai by visiting some iconic sights and taking a Huangpu River night cruise.
- Appreciate the old Shikumen buildings to find a different face of the Shanghai metropolis.
- Get an exciting experience by walking on the 55-meter long transparent sightseeing corridor at a tall skyscraper.
- Have fun observing how the lovely pandas sleep, play and eat bamboo.
- Walk leisurely on the bustling Jinli Pedestrian Street to taste some yummy food while admiring the Qing Dynasty-style buildings.
- Spend a full day exploring Mt. Emei to witness the breathtaking sea of clouds.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Shanghai Arrival
Upon your arrival at Shanghai Pudong/Hongqiao Airport, your local driver will pick you up from the exit gate and then transfer you to a downtown hotel for check-in. Free and easy on your arrangement for the rest of the day (no tour guide service today).
Meal: N/A
- Day 2: Shanghai City ExplorationExperience Shanghai's History, Modern Marvels, Riverfront Charm
Shanghai is a blend of ancient and prosperous modern metropolises. Today, your exploration will begin at the Shanghai Museum located in People's Square (closed every Monday). The tour guide will take you to appreciate precious cultural relics from the Paleolithic era to modern times and tell the stories behind some of them.
Transfer you to Yuyuan Garden, the most popular traditional cultural "card" in Shanghai. Built in the Ming Dynasty, this garden has a history of over 450 years. It was originally a private garden, built by its owner to allow his father to enjoy his later years. Entering the Yu Garden, you can see elegant pavilions, green trees and man-made lakes. After that, take a stroll around the Yuyuan Market nearby.
Yuyuan Garden After lunch, head to Shanghai World Financial Center. It has a total of 104 floors, of which the 94th, 97th, and 100th floors are sightseeing halls. You will climb up the 100 storey transparent corridor to enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the Huangpu River (optional).
1,528 meters long, Nanjing Road is the earliest commercial street in Shanghai. Take a glance at the historic department stores and try some delicious food.
Known as the International Architecture Exhibition Group, the Bund is a must see on a trip to Shanghai. Here, you can appreciate various styles of architecture, including British, Italian, French, and Spanish... And enjoy the beautiful night view of Huangpu River.
Optional night activity:
Attend an entertaining Acrobatic Show or take a relaxing Huangpu River night cruise for the spectacular scenery on the bank.
Meal: Lunch
- Day 3: Shanghai to Chengdu by FlightDiscover Tranquil Temple and Artistic Shikumen Alleys
We will leave Shanghai this afternoon. Morning is your last time to visit Shanghai! Follow the guide to explore the pure land in the bustling city, the Jade Buddha Temple. Founded in 1882, the current Jade Buddha Temple is divided into two main parts: the front courtyard and the back courtyard. We mainly visited the front yard, which was the original site of the Jade Buddha Temple. The two famous jade Buddha statues here were brought back from Myanmar during the late Qing Dynasty. Understand their facts from your tour guide's explanation.
Tianzifang was renovated from the only Shikumen architectural complex in Shanghai and is a creative work base for many artists. You can find small shops selling vintage glasses and old-fashioned music boxes, as well as trendy clothing stores from Hong Kong. Strolling in the old alleyway, admire the intricately arranged red tiles on the roofs, cracks and green moss on the walls, filled with the scent of old Shanghai.
After lunch, we take a plane to Chengdu, the land of abundance. Upon arrival, the local driver will pick you up and check you in at the hotel (no tour guide in Chengdu today).
Meal: Lunch
Jade Buddha Temple - Day 4: Chengdu HighlightsMeet Adorable Pandas, Savor Historic Street Flavors
Sichuan is known as the home to giant pandas. Today you will start your Chengdu trip with Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to see the long-waited cute pandas. There are pandas of all ages from baby to adult, and you will have a chance to see more active red pandas. Have a lot of fun watching the fluffy creature sleeping, eating, and playing.
Pandas in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding After that, go to the vibrant Renmin Park to experience the slow-paced people's life. The park is free to enter, and the locals like to come here to exercise and socialize. Get a seat and enjoy a cup of tea at a tea house (at your own expense).
Later, your tour guide leads you to explore Jinli Pedestrian Street, a quite popular place in Chengdu. The buildings here are built in the Qing Dynasty style. Wandering along the street gives people the feeling of traveling back in time. Don't miss tasting some yummy snacks such as Rabbit Head and Bo Bo Chicken.
Meal: Lunch
Jinli Pedestrian Street - Day 5: Chengdu to Leshan, Mt. Emei ArrivalAdmire the Highest Stone Buddha in the World
Today we drive to Leshan to admire the Leshan Giant Buddha - the highest stone Buddha in the world. This 71 meter high statue took 90 years to complete. In fact, its construction process is very complex. Can you imagine that the Buddha has 1051 curly hair on his head. There is even an invisible irrigation system behind its ears. How incredible! You need to walk up many steps to observe the Buddha up close. Therefore, you are advised to wear comfortable shoes. If you want to get a panoramic view, you can pay extra for a boat tour.
Leshan Giant Buddha After the visit, drive to the hotel at the foot of Mount Emei to check in. Rest well and prepare for tomorrow's hike.
Meal: Lunch
- Day 6: Mt. Emei Back to ChengduWitness Fantastic Sea of Clouds and Buddhist Culture
Today we will spend the whole day exploring Emei Mountain. It is a World Heritage site that attracts endless tourists to hike, photograph, and explore Buddhist culture. Mt. Emei is also home to over 3,200 species of plants and 2,300 species of animals.
After arriving at the scenic area, take the sightseeing bus to Leidongping and walk for about 30 minutes to Jieyin Hall. Then jump onto the cable car to Jinding, Golden Summit (3,077 meters). On the mountaintop, if the weather is clear, you will see the fantastic sea of clouds. There is a magnificent golden statue of a Bodhisattva, which is considered the symbol of this mountain. You may be curious about how the Buddha statue was built on such a high peak.
After enjoying the beautiful scenery, take the cable car to Leidongping and then transfer to a sightseeing bus down the mountain. Please note: hide your food in your bag, as there are many monkeys on the mountain that can be aggressive at times. After this wonderful hiking trip, you will be escorted back to your Chengdu hotel.
Meal: Lunch
Mt. Emei - Day 7: Chengdu Departure
Please prepare your belongings in advance. Your driver will meet you at the appointed time and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Our 7-day Shanghai Chengdu tour will end here. Wish you a pleasant journey (no guide service)!
Meal: Breakfast
Tour Price Per Person
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
