Western Sichuan Blooming Journey 川西春天花开之旅 (9865)

Assemble at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and take a flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel to check in and rest.

Today, you’ll experience the Jiayang train, the world’s only operational passenger steam train. With a narrow 762 mm gauge, it travels through golden flower fields at 20 km/h on a 19.84 km track. At Liangshuituo, enjoy a steam show (best season for rapeseed fields: early March to early April). Visit the well-preserved Sichuan-Western buildings in Bajiaogou, featuring unique Su-style architecture. Then, head to Luocheng Ancient Town, known for its ship-shaped Liangting Street and Ming/Qing Dynasty culture, earning it the nickname “China’s Noah’s Ark.” In the evening, explore Leshan’s Zhanggongqiao Night Market, famous for its diverse food and vibrant cultural atmosphere.

After breakfast, we will take a boat to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, which is the largest cliff stone statue in China and has a history of more than 1,200 years. Shangli Ancient Town in Ya’an is an ancient city surrounded by flowing water. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with rural hills and wooden houses.

Many stilt-style buildings with Ming and Qing styles are still preserved. Luding Bridge is a cable bridge across the Dadu River in the town, which is the main landscape cultural relic of Luding Bridge Scenic Area.

Mugecuo Scenic Area (including sightseeing bus) is a multifunctional scenic area for viewing lakes, forests, grasslands, waterfalls, flowers and natural landscapes, as well as water recreation, hot spring bathing, etc.

Jiaju Tibetan Village (including battery car) means “hundreds of households” in Tibetan. The houses are built on the mountain and blend into the natural environment in a staggered manner. It is known as the “business card of Jiarong style”. Spring is also the most beautiful season, with pear and peach blossoms blooming all over the mountains. The emerald green and colorful pink complement each other, beautiful and magnificent, like a paradise!

After breakfast, visit Jinchuan Pear Blossom Valley (best seen from mid-March to early April), the largest pristine ecological area in the world. Stretching over 100 kilometers from Danba County to Maerkang, the valley is filled with pear blossoms every March. The blooming flowers, green leaves, and yellow stamens create a romantic, snow-like landscape. Known as the “Queen of Shu Mountains,” Jinchuan is famous for its steep, majestic mountains, ice and snow, and dense forests. The scenery, with snow-capped peaks, clear streams, and vibrant blossoms, resembles a fairy-tale world and is often called the “Oriental Alps.”

Visit Shuangqiaogou Valley (including a battery car ride), one of the three valleys in the Siguniang Mountain Scenic Area, known for its rich scenery and extensive development. From the Maobiliang Observation Deck at the foot of Balang Mountain, enjoy panoramic views of Siguniang Mountain, with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Explore Wolong Avenue and Yangtianwo Square for the popular panda selfies. In the evening, visit Nanqiao for its stunning night views, where the entire bridge is lit up, and don’t miss the popular “Blue Tears” attraction. Nanqiao is also part of the world cultural heritage.

Panda Paradise (with battery car) Watch the cute giant pandas and their lazy wild life in Panda Valley · Shuttle through the cool bamboo forest and look for the pandas and red pandas. Kuanzhai Alley is a microcosm of the past of Chengdu, an ancient and young city, a symbol deep in memory. Heming Teahouse has a history of 100 years and is one of the oldest teahouses in Chengdu. Koi Ancient Street, it is said that Jinli was one of the oldest and most commercial streets in the history of Western Shu. Tonight, you can check in the night view of the Internet celebrity covered bridge + bar street.

Manhua Manor (including glass bridge) has flowers blooming 365 days a year, including the Tulip Festival and Peony Festival in spring, the European Rose Festival in summer, the Lily Festival in autumn, and the Violet Festival in winter (March to June is the best time to enjoy the flowers). Then go to Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street, Taikoo Li, IFS, and take photos with the popular panda climbing the wall. After dinner, transfer to the airport to take a flight back to your beautiful home.

Arrive in Kuala Lumpur, marking the end of a memorable journey filled with cultural discoveries, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences.