Day 1: Singapore → Guangzhou → Hefei
Upon arrival at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, take another domestic flight to Hefei, then proceed to Mount Jiuhua.
Day 2: Mount Jiuhua
After breakfast, visit Jiuhua Street, which is 600 metres above sea level and is the heart of Mount Jiuhua. Most of the temples are centralised here, hence also known as the nation of lotus and Buddha. Have a tour around Hua Cheng Temple, the main temple and the most historic one from the Jin dynasty in Mount Jiuhua. The architectural structures of the temple are built according to the shape of the mountain, hence reflecting the superb construction and design skills. Observe the Buddhist activities at night and listen to the preaching by the venerable.
Hua Cheng Temple
Hua Cheng Temple
Day 3: Mount Jiuhua
After breakfast, have a tour around the Hall of Great Vows and Tong Hui Buddhist Temple. After that, visit the Tian Tai Scenic Area (cable cars available). Tian Tai Peak is the main peak of Mount Jiuhua and is more than 1300 metres above sea level. The Yang Tze River can be seen from afar and the breeze up in the mountains is definitely refreshing. The scenery is breathtaking, hence the saying goes “if you do not mount Tian Tai Peak, it is equivalent to not coming at all”.
Tian Tai Peak
Scenery
Scenery
Scenery
Cable Car
Day 4: Mount Jiuhua → Ningbo → Mount Putuo
Travel to Ningbo by bus and take another bus ride of approximately 2.5 hours to Zhoushan Pier. Along the journey, the bus will pass by Zhoushan Bridge, a suspension bridge which is second only to Japan’s Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. The Zhoushan Bridge crosses four islands, nine valleys and passes through 2 tunnels. Take a 15 minutes boat ride to Mount Putuo, the only mountain of China’s four famous Buddhist Mountains that is located on the sea. Have a tour around Pu Ji Temple (Mount Putuo’s largest temple)for about 40 minutes and then have dinner. Check in to hotel after that.
Zhoushan Bridge
Pu Ji Temple
Day 5: Mount Putuo → Chengdu
Visit the West Side Scenic Area after breakfast, where many interesting rock formations can be found. Have a look at the Guan Yin statue there and have a tour to Mount Putuo’s second largest temple, Fa Yu Temple. After that, take a boat ride back to Zhoushan Pier, then travel by bus to Ningbo. Have some free and easy time at China’s largest Cheng Huang Temple, which is also the largest shopping area in Ningbo, with shops and refreshments everywhere. Proceed to the airport to take a domestic flight to Chengdu.
West Side Scenic Area
Pan Tuo Rock
Bamboo Forest
Fa Yu Temple
Fa Yu Temple
Day 6: Chengdu → Leshan → Mount Emei
Head to Leshan by bus, passing through Luding which is located mid-stream of Da Du River. Upon arrival, visit Luding Bridge, where the Red Army and Kuo Min Tang (KMT)’s Liu Wen Hui had a fierce battle. After lunch, visit Leshan Buddha, the world’s largest stone carving, which is also the world’s largest ancient stone carving of the Maitreya Bodhisattva. Leshan Buddha was built in AD 713 over the span of 10 years, standing at a height of 71 metres. The hair is made up of 1051 small buns, which are linked together in a way that a drainage system is created and rain water will not accumulate. Also, visit other famous sites such as the Ling Yun Temple and Ling Bao Pagoda. Proceed to Mount Emei’s market, then check in after dinner.
Luding Bridge
Ling Yun Mountain
Leshan Buddha
Ling Bao Pagoda
Day 7: Mount Emei → Chengdu
Go sightseeing at Mount Emei after breakfast. Mount Emei is ranked as the China’s 4A scenic spot and is a cultural attraction. Many described the scenery on Mount Emei to be grand, elegant, wondrous and magical. Other tourist attractions such as the Golden Top and Hua Zang Temple are accessible via cable car. Head back to Chengdu by bus and have dinner. After dinner, watch the internationally acclaimed face-changing show (an expense of RMB150 per person has to be self paid). Check in to hotel after the show.
Golden Top
Hua Zang Temple
Day 8: Chengdu → Taiyuan → Pingyao
Take a flight to Taiyuan and visit the filming site of China’s CCTV drama hit series “Going Westward” and immerse yourself in the atmosphere as portrayed in the drama itself. The actual props used during the course of filming are also on display, bringing back memories of the scenes of the merchants’ struggles. Head over to Pingyao ancient city, a world cultural heritage site and stay at an inn for the night.
Chang's Manor
Ping Yao ancient city
Day 9: Pingyao → Datong → Mount Wutai
Proceed to Datong, also named “plum capital”, stopping by at a famous local specialty products shop and passing by at Yan Men Pass, one of the eight ancient passes. Have a look around Yun Gang Grotto, a highly valued treasury of stone carving art in China’s history of Buddhism and the Arts. Travel by bus to Mount Wutai, which is ranked first amongst the four famous Buddhist Mountains in China, where emperors of many dynasties had travelled to at least once. As the five peaks reach into the clouds, Mount Wutai has the reputation of having a cooling scenery. Also visit the Bodhisattva Summit and Xian Tong Temple, Mount Wutai’s largest and most ancient temple.
Yan Men Pass
Yan Men Pass
Yun Gang Grotto
Bodhisattva Summit
Xian Tong Temple
Xian Tong Temple
Day 10: Mount Wutai → Datong
After breakfast, visit Mount Wutai’s most exuberant temple, the Thousand Buddha Pavilion. Also visit Chairman Mao Memorial Hall and Ta Yuan Temple, where Mount Wutai’s symbolic Sakyamuni Buddha stupa is located. Have a look around Mount Wutai Health Shop and then proceed to Dazhai and visit tourist attractions such as Dazhai Development Commemorative Hall and the tomb of China’s late deputy prime minister Chen Yong Gui. After this, return to Datong.
Thousand Buddha Pavilion
Thousand Buddha Pavilion
Ta Yuan Temple
Tiger Head Mountain
Tiger Head Mountain
Day 11: Datong → Guangzhou → Singapore
Take a domestic flight from Datong to Guangzhou, then take the flight back to Singapore.
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