3-Day VIP English-Speaking Small-Group Tour by High-Speed Train​

DAY1 Chengdu → Huanglong → Jiuzhaigou​

Highlight: Huanglong National Park

• Early morning, make your own way to Chengdu East / West / South Railway Station. Your guide will be waiting for you and will have contacted you at least one day before departure to confirm the exact meeting point and train number.

• Board the high-speed train (2nd-class seats included). The ride passes 10 picturesque stations including Qingbaijiang, Sanxingdui, Maoxian, Songpan and finally Chuanzhusi / Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou Station.

• Upon arrival, private transfer to Huanglong National Park (UNESCO World Heritage). Optional self-paid facilities:

– Round-trip cable car CNY 120 pp

– Audio guide headset CNY 30 pp

– Sightseeing buggy CNY 20 pp

(Cable car & buggy are closed 26 Nov – 31 Mar. Buggy tickets are limited to 5,000 per day; book in advance via the “Aba Tourism” WeChat mini-program if needed.)

• Walk the 2.5-km travertine valley famous for its thousands of colourful calcite pools, the “Golden Sand Beach”, Mirror Ponds, Huanglong Temple and the dazzling Five-Colour Lake (total visit ≈ 3 h).

• Late afternoon, drive to Jiuzhaigou (≈ 2 h). Check in to the hotel and enjoy a welcome Tibetan hot-pot dinner with singing and dancing. Evening at leisure.

Meals: – / – / Tibetan hot-pot  

Hotel: Howard Johnson Tianyuan Garden Wing Jiuzhaigou or Friendship International Hotel

Tips:

If Friendship is fully booked, Jinlong International Resort will be used.)

Smoking is strictly forbidden inside Huanglong; heavy fines apply.

DAY2 Full Day in Jiuzhaigou Valley

Highlights: Jiuzhaigou National Park

• After breakfast, enter Jiuzhaigou National Park (UNESCO). Sightseeing-bus ticket is self-paid: CNY 90 (peak season) / 80 (low season).
• Ride eco-buses that operate like city buses; you may hop on/off freely. The guide will accompany the group but you explore the three main valleys at your own pace:
– Shuzheng Valley: Nuorilang Waterfall, Shuzheng Lakes
– Rize Valley: Panda Lake, Five-Flower Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall
– Zechawa Valley: Long Lake, Five-Colour Pond
• Crystal-clear lakes, multi-level waterfalls, virgin forests and snow-capped peaks make Jiuzhaigou a true fairyland (6–8 h inside the park).
• Lunch is not included—bring snacks or use the park’s cafeterias.
• Return to the same hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Meals: Hotel breakfast / – / –
Hotel: Same as Day 1
Tips: Jiuzhaigou is non-smoking except in designated areas. Fines are heavy.

DAY3 Jiuzhaigou → Zhongcha Valley → Minjiang River Source → Chengdu

Highlights: Zhongcha Valley & Minjiang River Wetland Park

• After breakfast, short drive to Zhongcha Valley (sequence may be adjusted according to train time). Alpine meadows, pyramid-shaped snow peaks, colourful forests and traditional Tibetan villages. Taste home-made yak-butter tea. Optional horse riding CNY 200–380.
• Continue to Minjiang River Source Wetland Park for a 30-min photo stop.
• Private transfer to Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou / Songpan Station for your high-speed train back to Chengdu East, where the tour ends.
Meals: Hotel breakfast / – / –
Tips:
– Keep valuables secure on the train.
– Do not book same-day onward flights or trains out of Chengdu in case of delays.

【FEE  INCLUDED】：

1.Return high-speed train 2nd-class seats Chengdu ↔ Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou (exact train times subject to ticketing).

2.Two nights at the specified 4-5star hotels (single-room supplement applies).

Entrance tickets: Jiuzhaigou National Park & Huanglong National Park.

3.Meals: 2 hotel breakfasts + 1 Tibetan hot-pot dinner.

4.Private tourist vehicle (7–9-seat business van or 17-seat 1+1 “nanny” van) with licensed driver; all transfers & sightseeing as listed.

5.Professional bilingual (Chinese-English) guide service from Chengdu and back; 6.Jiuzhaigou in-park audio guide on shuttle buses.

7.Travel agency liability insurance + personal travel accident insurance

【NOT INCLUDED】：（optional & non-compulsory）

• Lunch inside Jiuzhaigou: from CNY 60 pp.

• Jiuzhaigou sightseeing bus: CNY 90/80.

• Huanglong cable car CNY 120, headset CNY 30, buggy CNY 20.

• Park insurance: Jiuzhaigou CNY 10, Huanglong CNY 10.

• Zhongcha horse riding CNY 200–380.

• Guide gratuity (suggested CNY 20 pp per day).

【 Important Notes 】 :

1. Group tourists must carry valid passports and identification documents. During the tour, there may be shopping places not arranged by the travel agency in some scenic spots, restaurants, rest areas, etc.
Special reminder: Consume rationally according to your own needs and ask for vouchers. In case of any consumption dispute, you will be responsible for it yourself. Thank you for your understanding.
2. In case of cancellation due to personal reasons, the loss of the cancelled bullet train will be charged according to the regulations of the railway bureau. In case of the local train being dispatched in advance, the local reception parking space will be fully damaged after 10 a.m. the day before departure. Please arrange your travel time reasonably before booking.

3. [Health Notes] This long trip is long, with large temperature differences and high altitudes in some areas. Please read the relevant notes carefully before signing up. Tourists can sign up for the tour only after fully understanding the hardship of the journey and the limited medical conditions during the trip, and confirming that their physical condition is suitable for this tour. The travel agency shall not be held responsible for any further exacerbation of illness or injury or death caused by an individual's pre-existing medical history or physical disability during the tour. Such situations are also covered by the insurance company's deductible in the terms of the existing insurance company's liability insurance and accident insurance. The travel agency is not a professional health consultation agency and cannot determine whether a tourist's physical condition is suitable for the tour. By signing the travel contract with the travel agency, the tourist is deemed to have understood the hardship of the tour and the limited medical conditions during the trip, and has obtained the consent of a professional doctor. ① When signing up, tourists should ensure that they are in good health and that they can complete the tour. If they are in poor health, please consult a doctor to see if they can participate in the tour. Prepare common medicines and emergency medicines according to their own conditions. Tourists shall be responsible for the consequences caused by their own diseases. Before departure, tourists must sign to confirm the Tourist Health Status Confirmation Form; ② If a tourist has an emergency, please inform the staff proactively. The travel agency will assist in sending the tourist to a local medical institution for examination and treatment immediately. ③ Tourists with hearing or visual impairments must be accompanied by a healthy travel companion to join the tour; Individuals with mental illnesses and those who have no ability to control their behavior are not allowed to sign up for the tour. ④ People with heart, lung, brain and blood disorders, other people who are not suitable for long-distance fatigue, and people over 75 years old and pregnant women should not sign up for travel groups. For your safety, please do not conceal your illness. You may choose another route (if you conceal your illness, you will be responsible for the consequences).

4. [Disclaimer] The travel agency shall not be liable for compensation for economic losses caused by force majeure, uncontrollable, objective reasons not attributable to the travel agency or personal reasons of the tourist. In the event of itinerary changes, delays, detentions or early termination of Tours due to force majeure or uncontrollable factors such as bad weather, natural disasters, flight/train delays, traffic jams, government actions, etc., the travel agency shall not be liable for the increase or decrease in expenses incurred, the reduced expenses shall be refunded to the tourists, and the excess expenses shall be borne by the tourists. The travel agency shall not be liable for any illness or further aggravation caused by an individual's pre-existing medical history or physical condition during the tour.
5. [Special Note] Please read the itinerary and tourist instructions carefully. If you have any objections, please raise them before signing the contract. During the tour, if you have any objections to the service and reception standards, please communicate with the tour guide in a timely manner or give feedback directly to the travel agency. In the event of a dispute during the tour, tourists must not delay the tour or leave the group by refusing to board (or disembark) the vehicle (plane, ship), check into the hotel, etc. Otherwise, in addition to bearing the corresponding liability for breach of contract, they will also have to bear the actual losses caused to the travel agency and other tourists. The quality of service of the group will be evaluated based on the "Travel Agency Service Quality Tracking Form" filled out by each group of tourists before the end of the tour. Please fill it out carefully. The appearance and hygiene of the facilities in the scenic area, as well as the service attitude of the staff in the scenic area, do not fall within the scope of the quality of the travel agency.
6. To avoid traffic jams on your return to Chengdu on the same day, please do not arrange return tickets or air tickets for the same day to avoid unnecessary losses (you are responsible for any missed buses or flights) 56. There are small shops, supermarkets, tourist souvenirs, handicrafts and local specialties selling stalls in the scenic spots, restaurants, toilets and water dispensers along the way, which are not within the scope of shopping stores and are not under the control of our agency. Please do not misunderstand.
7 There will be special supplies of oxygen and medicines for altitude sickness prevention at the plateau buffer service station; This is not within the scope of the shopping store and is not under our control. Please do not misunderstand.

Notes for Tourists traveling to High Altitudes:

1 Remind tourists to avoid carrying rod-shaped items as much as possible. Rod-shaped items that are too long (no more than 130 cm for EMUs and no more than 200 cm for ordinary trains) cannot be brought into the station or onto the train. At the same time, tour leaders and guides are not allowed to use extra-long guide poles or tour flags, and tourists are not allowed to use extra-long selfie sticks, otherwise electric shock accidents are likely to occur.

2 When taking the escalator inside the station (the steps are long and steep, please pay attention to safety and do not do vigorous exercise), each group leader should remind tourists at the escalator to hold the escalator handrail, pay attention to their feet, place luggage horizontally and hold it steadily, and take the escalator in an orderly manner; When taking the straight escalator, observe the flow of passengers to avoid congestion.

3. For this long trip, the temperature difference is large. The highest temperature during the day is around 10 °C and the lowest temperature at night is 3 ° C. It is recommended to bring cold-proof clothing. Some areas are at high altitudes. Please read the relevant precautions carefully before signing up. Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. For those aged 69-79 and above, it is recommended to travel with an immediate family member and only travel with the signature of an immediate family member.

4. High altitude, intense sunlight, large temperature difference between day and night, and changeable climate. It is necessary to prepare long-sleeved shirts and trousers, sweaters, jackets, down jackets, etc. At the same time, it is recommended to bring rain gear, sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen, cameras, chargers, and other electronic products and accessories.

5. As Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area is a plateau area, it is normal to experience varying degrees of altitude sickness when entering the plateau. If you have symptoms such as headache, chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, etc., there is no need to panic or worry too much. Please communicate with the tour guide in time and seek help.

6 During the tour, tourists must pay attention to their own safety and the safety of minors accompanying them, keep their personal belongings safe and carry valuable items with them. The area where the scenic spot is located is inhabited by ethnic minorities. Please respect the religious beliefs and folk customs of the local ethnic minorities during your tour. For your safety, please avoid traveling alone after nightfall. According to the strict regulations of the traffic management department, drivers must stop for more than 20 minutes during the journey and stop at any stop along the way to add water or use the toilet. Please pay attention to the safety of your feet, head and surroundings when getting on and off the vehicle. Do not move or stay on the road, beside the cliff, Do not engage in unnecessary quarrels with locals; Be mindful of indoor fire safety and do not smoke in bed.

7. Please provide a name and identification number that exactly match your valid identification when signing up. Please bring your valid resident identity card when you leave the tour. For scenic spot tickets and hotel accommodation during the tour, you need to show your identification. Otherwise, all responsibilities are at your own risk.

8. After checking in, please keep your valuables by yourself or deposit them at the hotel front desk. Please take good care of the items and facilities in the hotel. Close the doors and Windows before going to bed and take care of your personal belongings and personal safety. The accommodation along the line is limited in both hardware and software conditions. Please do not measure by city standards. Thank you for your understanding! (Some hotels may not provide disposable toiletries in an environmentally friendly way. Guests need to bring their own.)

9 Do not engage in vigorous exercise or drink alcohol at high altitudes.

Medical reminder: Medical conditions are limited during this trip. Tourists with health conditions should obtain the consent of a professional doctor.

① When signing up, tourists should ensure that they are in good health and that they are in good condition to complete the tour. Those in poor health should consult a doctor to see if they can participate in the tour, prepare common medicines and emergency medicines according to their own conditions, and be responsible for the consequences caused by their own illness.

② If a tourist has an emergency, please inform the staff proactively. The travel agency will assist in sending the tourist to a local medical institution for examination and treatment.

③ Tourists with hearing or visual impairments must be accompanied by a healthy travel companion to join the tour; Individuals with mental illness or no ability to control their behavior are not allowed to sign up for the tour.

④ People with heart, lung, brain and blood disorders, other people who are not suitable for long-distance fatigue, and people over 70 years old should not join this tour route.

⑤ Pregnant women, please choose other routes. For your safety, please do not conceal your illness. You can choose another route (if you conceal your illness, the consequences will be borne by yourself).