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China's Wild West: Giant Pandas, Buddhas, and Peaks
From Roots to Bridges
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Duration: 8 days
China's Wild West: Giant Pandas, Buddhas, and Peaks
Sichuan, China
Duration: 8 days
From Roots to Bridges
1 review
$2,000
About your trip
Join us on an adventure through Sichuan’s most breathtaking landscapes and cultural treasures. Begin in Chengdu, where you’ll savor fiery Sichuan flavors at the Sichuan Cuisine Museum and meet adorable giants at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center. Next, journey to Ya’an for close-up panda encounters at Bifengxia Panda Base, sip tea atop Mengding Mountain, and immerse in Tibetan culture at Labuling Village and the Ming-era Shangli Ancient Town. Stand in awe before the towering Leshan Giant Buddha, then hike Emeishan’s sacred trails, where Buddhism took root amid misty peaks. Finally, lose yourself in the ethereal beauty of Jiuzhaigou, where turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, and alpine hikes await in this UNESCO World Heritage wonderland.
Dates
APRIL 11 - 16, 2026
Note: Want to follow this itinerary but on different dates? Email us at hello@fromrootstobridges.com with your desired dates & we will consider adding a future iteration of this trip!
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2: Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
Day 3 - 4: Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China
Day 5 - 6: Leshan & Emeishan, Sichuan Province, China
Day 7 - 8: Jiuzhaigou, Ngawa Tibetan & Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan
What's included
Group Leaders
Grace & Yongjian will accompany you on entire experience (except to/from airport and during free time). We LOVE sharing the beauties of China with our friends and encourage you to ask any questions!
Accommodations
For all our experiences, we strive to pick accommodations that are clean and authentic. Costs differ for single and double occupancy.
Select Meals
Every morning, you will enjoy breakfast either at the hotel or at a local breakfast stand. Lunches and dinners that are provided on certain days will be family style
Pre-Depart Orientation
In this virtual pre-departure orientation, we will cover essential apps (payment, maps, VPNs, eSIMs) and practical on the ground tips that will help you navigate China
Entrance Fees
For any sites mentioned in the itinerary that require an entrance ticket, the cost of the ticket for each traveler will be covered. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Transportation
All overland transportation, including high speed trains, buses, and rideshares.
Goodie Bag
To remember your trip, you will receive a From Roots to Bridges themed goodie bag! Inform us of your t-shirt size prior to the trip.
What's not included
Travel Insurance
REQUIRED for every traveler
Chinese Tourist Visa
Each traveler is responsible for determining if they need the tourist visa
Meals not mentioned
Alcoholic drinks
Souvenirs, gifts, etc.
Room service & laundry
Activities not mentioned
Hospital bills
Lost or damaged items
About your organizer
From Roots to Bridges
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From Roots to Bridges is designed for:
✨ Overseas Chinese travelers: Rediscover your heritage through untold stories and dialogue - not just places.
✨ Ever curious travelers: Experience the China few see—beyond headlines and tourist hubs, into the diverse cultural mosaic to understand the country through the lens of its people.
✨ Everyone: Craft off-the-beaten-path journeys across East, Central, and Southeast, where we don’t just take you to places, but create opportunities to interact with locals to learn more about their culture.
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