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From epic mountains and desert moonscapes to the modern chic of Shanghai, and ancient civilisations to the People’s Republic, China tours are vast and varied, just like the landscape.

On a holiday here, you need to take your time to take it all in. Overland China tours give the maximum opportunity to make your trip a real once-in-a-lifetime experience and we are delighted to share these with you. 

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New Experience is now part of the multi award-winning Exodus Travels and Headwater.  As such, our guided trips are now being offered by our sister company Exodus who have 45 years experience of taking people on extraordinary adventure holidays. Please click here to visit Exodus Travels for your next guided holiday in China.

The Walking
Climbing Mount Emei is no walk in the park as at least two days are required to ascend the 2,400 metres to the summit. It is however, a well-used route by many Chinese visitors and residents as so much of the mountain, its temples and monasteries are only accessible on foot. The trails are well maintained and most sections are stepped. As the trails wind around the mountain, cliffs tower above, waterfalls tumble to the ravine below and mist swirls above.  There are no vertiginous sections and the trail is protected at all times by fence or rails. As you ascend, you pass many temples and tombs and with time to explore these, will have a taste of the Buddhist way of life. There is a labyrinth of paths on the mountains so the use of a guide is essential.

Day 1 * Arrive in Chengdu, transfer from the airport and visit the world famous Panda Sanctuary before lunch. Then drive to the base of Mt Emei with a stop of course, to visit the Giant Buddha at Leshan. Overnight base of Mt Emei.

Day 2 Begin your ascent of this religious mountain and climb through the luxurious vegetation, past temples, tombs and monasteries. You will overnight halfway in a monastery which offers simple guest rooms and vegetarian cuisine in its communal dining room. Ascent 1100m Descent 0m, 13 miles 4-5 hours.

Day 3 Continue ascending through diverse, lush vegetation, perhaps encountering families of monkeys on this higher section. On reaching the road route which many tourists arrive by, you will have a choice of ascending the final section by cable car or to continue upwards on foot. This is usually best the following morning. Check into your hotel in Leidongping and have a restful afternoon after a late lunch.  Ascent 650m descent 100m 13 miles 4-5 hours.

Day 4 Rise early to reach the summit to see the sunrise, one of the ‘sights’ of China. Here, you will see the golden and silver Temples and a huge golden buddha resplendant against a blue sky. Views are amazing as near vertical cliffs fall away to the lowlands far below. Then return to the base of the cable car where where you descend by bus to meet your transport which will return you to Chengdu City train station or airport. Ascent to summit 2 hours.

You have the option to ascend the summit and return to Chengdu at the end of day 3 or to stay in a 5 star lakeside Spa hotel near Emei town and return to Chengdu the next morning.

Alternative if arriving directly from overseas:

Day 1 Arrive in Chengdu and transfer to your city centre hotel.

Day 2 Recover from your journey before visiting the world famous Panda Sanctuary followed by a visit to Chengdu’s Old Town maybe for some dinner if adventurous! Alternatively, visit the Sanctuary in the afternoon.

Day 3 as day 1 above, if you have visited the Panda Sanctuary, then you can leave a little later for Mt Emei via Leshan.

Day 4-6 as day 2 - 4 above.

Luggage Transfer 
Your bags will be stored for you after leaving the base hotel in Mt Emei and you will need to take overnight clothes for 1 or 2 nights depending on the itinerary you choose. Your bag will be returned to you once you rendezvous with your driver.

Walk Grading 
Moderate to Challenging, the latter due to a long ascent in possibly humid and hot weather. 

Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

New Experience is now part of the multi award-winning Exodus Travels and Headwater.  As such, our guided trips are now being offered by our sister company Exodus who have 45 years experience of taking people on extraordinary adventure holidays. Please click here to visit Exodus Travels for your next guided holiday in China.

Mount Emei

Guided Trek

Included			Not Included
ü	Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary		û	Drinks with meals
ü	Transfers between the airport or railway station and the first/last hotels		û	China Visa (approx. £151)
ü	Local air or train fares as indicated in the itinerary		û	Travel Insurance (required)
ü	Personal English guide and driver
ü	Route notes & walking map

Please note these prices may differ from our current brochure price list and are the current correct prices.

All prices are valid for 2021/22

Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on sharing a twin/double standard room.

Dates	Type	Nights	2 Travellers	4 Travellers	Single Room Supplement
All Year *	Standard grade hotels	3	703	559	102
All Year*	Higher grade hotels	3	809	655	140

# Typical economy seat price from London if booked more than 3 months in advance. Will be higher in Chinese and major UK holiday periods. To Chengdu for Mount Emei.

Flight and train costs between holidays will be quoted to your needs. i.e. Beijing to Xi’an and Xi’an to Guilin.

* Supplements will apply for nights during main Chinese holidays:-                                                          

National Day                      October 1 - 7                                                                                                     

Spring festival                    Jan 3 - Feb 5                                                                                                       

On other smaller holidays, supplements may apply.

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Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

This map is for illustration purposes only and we cannot be held responsible for its accuracy.

Mount Emei trek

Chengdu - Buddha Zen - 4 Star

Chengdu - Dorsset Grand Hotel - 5 Star

Chengdu - Wenjun Hotel - 3 Star

Availability Information

Mount Emei can be visited all year around however best avoided is July and August as they are the wettest and hottest months. December to February are the coldest with temperature average around 5C but rarely above 10C or below 0C however views at this time are enhanced by clear skies.

Please note our best to go information is generally referring to the walking which may fall in the early or late season in some places. This may mean that not all tourist facilities will be open at the time you visit. 

When to book your walking holiday in China - China - Mount Emei - Birthplace of Buddhism

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