Among many local sites are the world's largest panda reserve, the world's tallest Buddha statue, and one of China's four holy Buddhist mountains. Whatever one's interests, there is always plenty to do.

Sichuan Opera, originated at the end of the Ming and the beginning of the Qing Dynasties. "Face changing" is the highlight of Sichuan Opera. Performers shift from one elaborate mask to another, sometimes in the space of only a few seconds! Some masks are painted on pieces of damask and then lightly pasted to the face one by one. They are held in place by a thin, almost invisible silk thread. With a flick of his cloak, a performer can shift from one mask to another by pulling away the threads. His face seems to magically change before the audience's eyes. An actor uses different masks to show various emotions, expressing invisible and intangible feelings through visible and tangible masks.

Jinjiang Hotel Chengdu........5*

California Garden Hotel Chengdualifo.......................4*

New Times Maruika Hotel.....3*

PRRICE INCLUDE:

1. Private car or van for your own use
2. Entrance fee as listed
3. Typical Chinese lunch

PRICES ABOVE EXCLUDE:

Personal expense , tips to the guide and driver