Three Thousand Years of Bashu

Private Journey · 5 Days

Three Thousand Years of Bashu

📍 Chengdu · Emei · Leshan👤 Max 8 Guests

About

Five days moving through the deep layers of Sichuan history — the mysterious bronze civilization of Sanxingdui, the ancient irrigation genius of Dujiangyan, the meditative halls of Emei, and the monumental Buddha of Leshan.

AboutWhy This Journey

Designed for the Curious

Bronze-Age Mysteries

Sanxingdui and the Chengdu Museum's ancient Shu collections.

Mountains & Monuments

Dujiangyan, a Buddhist temple on Mount Emei, and a Leshan boat cruise.

ItineraryThe Journey

Curated Itinerary

Arrival & Ancient Shu

The Chengdu Museum's ancient Shu galleries, followed by a Sichuan opera performance.

The 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan irrigation system, then a deep dive into Sanxingdui.

Dujiangyan & Sanxingdui
Mount Emei

Temple visits on Mount Emei, silent sutra copying Intelligence and ancient incense making.

A Leshan Giant Buddha boat cruise, then covered-bowl tea with heritage snacks at Wenshu.

Leshan & Wenshu
Farewell & Heritage Pastries

Heritage Sichuan pastries, a custom farewell banquet, and airport transfer.

Hotel

5-Diamond Hotels Throughout

Chengdu · Emei

Stay in 5-Diamond hotels in Chengdu and at the foot of Mount Emei.

5-Diamond Hotels Throughout
Sanxingdui & Dujiangyan

Sanxingdui & Dujiangyan

A historian-led day among bronze masks and the ancient irrigation system that tamed the Min River.

Emei & Leshan

Emei & Leshan

A contemplative day on Mount Emei and a golden-hour boat cruise past the Leshan Buddha.

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$2380.00

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What's Included

  • Stay:Ctrip 5-Diamond hotels throughout
  • Tickets:Sichuan Opera ICH show (Shufeng Yayun premium ticket, incl. costume experience); Chengdu Museum with Chinese-language commentary; Dujiangyan admission + sightseeing bus; Sanxingdui admission + guided commentary; Mount Emei Golden Summit admission + round-trip cable car + sightseeing bus; Leshan Giant Buddha boat cruise; Wenshu Monastery sutra copying + tea whisking + pastries
  • Meals:Sichuan cuisine feast ×7; authentic hotpot private dinner ×1
  • Vehicle:9-seater, one seat per person
  • Guide:Professional English-speaking guide; pacing arranged as circumstances require
  • Extras:Operation & service fees, bottled water, ICH Chengdu pastries

What's Not Included

  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Gratuities

How to Book This Journey

1. Deposit

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2. Full Payment

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3. Cancellation

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Why Travel With Us

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We believe travel should leave both visitor and destination better than it found them. That means small groups, locally-owned accommodations, and experiences that fund preservation rather than exploit it.

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