Sichuan · Chongqing Intangible Cultural Heritage Exploration Tour

Itinerary:
In the morning, drive to Tongliang (80 kilometers/1.5 hours), see the dragon lantern exhibition and watch the dragon dance.
In the afternoon, arrive at Beipei (65 kilometers/1 hour), stay at the Chongqing Bolian Resorts & Spa Hotel, and enjoy the hot spring facilities in the room.

Included Activity: Intangible Cultural Heritage Tongliang Dragon Dance - Chongqing
The dragon is the totem and revered ancestor of the Chinese nation; dragon dance is a symbol of the Chinese spirit, embodying the unity and pioneering spirit of the Chinese nation, containing the cultural connotations of harmony between heaven and man, benefiting humanity. It is a common form of entertainment for the Chinese people during festive and celebratory seasons, with a warm and uplifting atmosphere, making it a precious cultural heritage of the Chinese nation.
Dragon dance dates back to the Shang Dynasty, gradually evolving from praying for rain to become one of the common dance forms for festive occasions in folk customs. The Tongliang Dragon Dance has been popular since the Ming Dynasty and reached its peak during the Qing Dynasty. Now, it has been rediscovered and is going global.

Hotel: Chongqing Bolian Resorts & Spa Hotel or similar

Itinerary:
Sleep until you wake naturally, visit Anju Ancient Town (60 kilometers/1.5 hours), a town with a history of over 1500 years, known for its ancient saying “Anju relies on the mountains as a city, carries the Longmen, controls the iron horses, looks up to Suipu, overlooks Bayu, Fuzhou River enters the territory for thousands of miles, meets with Chouxi, Qiongjiang, and Wumuxi under the city, and surrounds the city three times to form deep pools”. In today’s urban environment where the New Year’s atmosphere is fading and the sense of ceremony is weakening, we will visit ancient towns and invite local folklore experts to lead you into the guild hall, make rice cakes, eat local products, and walk through ancient streets and alleys to experience the literati culture.
In the afternoon, drive to Zigong, Sichuan (200 kilometers/2.5 hours), to taste local Yanbang cuisine. As night falls, go to enjoy the Zigong International Lantern Festival.

Included Activity: Celebrate the New Year with a folk culture expert 
Anju Ancient Street Old Lane, old stairs and windows, immersed in the “one door, three Jinshi, father and son two Hanlin” Hanlin gene, we invites local folklore experts to take you on a journey through time, to experience the ancient charm: enter the guild hall, make glutinous rice cake, eat local products, and experience the Hanlin culture in the ancient streets and lanes.

Attractions Exclusive Arrangement: Fast track through Zigong Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is a traditional folk festival in China, popular throughout the country. The Zigong Lantern Festival has a long history, and during the Tang and Song dynasties, the Zigong area gradually developed the custom of lighting lanterns for the New Year and decorating with lanterns around the Lantern Festival. The scene is grand, and the lanterns are exceptionally rich. They often depict excellent folk traditions, classical literature, mythological stories, and other themes, creating colorful lanterns that are dazzling and presenting a magnificent and diverse appearance, elevating the Zigong Lantern Festival to a higher artistic level.

Dining:
Lunch Recommendation: Private Guild New Year’s Feast
On the creaking wooden boards, through the floral windows, bathed in the breeze of flowing clouds, at the Eight Immortals table with carved dragons and painted beams, enjoy delicacies of local chicken, pork, and duck, all produced locally, and taste the simple flavors of the New Year banquet.

Hotel: Zigong Tanmulin Hotel or similar

Itinerary:
Sleep until waking naturally, then we we will take a car to Leshan (120 kilometers/1.5 hours). Take a boat to admire the full view of the Leshan Giant Buddha, then indulge in unlimited local snacks in the food city of Leshan.
In the afternoon, drive to Chengdu (180 kilometers/2.5 hours), upon arrival, check in at the Chengdu Boshe Hotel to rest.

Attractions: Boat tour of Leshan Giant Buddha

Dining:
Recommended Lunch: Leshan snack tour "Eating in Sichuan, tasting in Leshan." Leshan is full of delicious food, and it is also recognized as a gourmet base by the people of Sichuan. Many people come to Leshan specifically for the food. We will take you to explore the old and famous eateries in Leshan, taste the local specialties, and trace the origin of local cuisine.

Hotel: The Temple House or similar
For thousands of years, the Leshan Giant Buddha, located at the confluence of the Minjiang River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River, facing Leshan City across the river, has witnessed the cultural changes of generations of urban residents. Built and nurtured by water, the Buddha statues and mountains that coexist with water. Now, above the water and in the water, take a boat ride from Wuyou Temple Pier, downstream along the river. As the boat slowly moves forward, Lingyun Mountain, Mahao Rock Tomb, Wuyou Mountain, the giant reclining Buddha, and the natural sleeping Buddha are all in sight.

Itinerary:
Today you can choose from the following two ways to play: (choose one activity)
Recommendation 1: Retrace the legend of the ancient Shu civilization: Special historical lecturer explains Wuhou Shrine & Sanxingdui Museum
Recommendation 2: Panda National Treasure Guardian: Be a panda national treasure guardian for a day: clean the giant panda enclosure, visit the giant panda villa area, understand the living habits of giant pandas, learn about caring for them under the guidance of a keeper, watch the keeper feed the pandas up close. In the afternoon, watch educational documentaries, experience making panda bread, and receive a certificate souvenir.
[Friendly reminder] Participants in the Panda National Treasure Guardian activity need to depart from the city center hotel around 7:00.

Attractions:
· Sanxingdui Museum: The museum has a rich collection of cultural relics, with bronze artifacts like the Heavenly Tree having unique and bizarre shapes, making it a spectacle.
Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00, January 1-February 8; 08:30-20:00, September 29-October 6; 08:30-18:00, October 7-December 31; 08:30-20:00, February 10-February 16; 08:30-18:00, February 17-September 28; 08:30-12:00, February 9
Explanation: Exhibition hall: 08:30-18:00, last entry time: 17:00
Restoration hall: 09:00-17:00
Address: 133 Xi’an Road, Guanghan City, Sichuan Province

· Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Park (formerly Panda Paradise): There are many cute giant pandas, making it a great place for family trips.
Opening Hours: All year round: 08:30-16:30
Address: 789 Group, Shiqiao Village, Qingcheng Mountain Town, Huai Zhong Road, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu
[Friendly reminder] This panda activity is for groups of 10-20 people, children aged 7 and above (including 7 years old) and adults can participate.

Dining:
Breakfast: Included at your hotel

Hotel: The Temple House or similar
Address: No. 81 Bitie Street (located inside Taikoo Li)
Stay: “70 Studio” approximately 70 square meters.

Itinerary:
Today you can freely explore the attractions and cuisine within the city area.
According to your flight time, you will be taken to the airport by car, ending this unforgettable New Year trip. We looks forward to meeting you again!

Dining:
Breakfast: Included at your hotel