Private China Innovation & Bashu Heritage Tour – 9 Days ｜ Per Orient

Tour Highlights

• CATL New Energy Industry Visit – Travel from Xiamen to Ningde to gain insight into CATL’s battery technology, smart manufacturing, zero-carbon energy solutions, and global development.

• Nanjing Tulou Heritage – Explore Tianluokeng Tulou, Yuchang Lou, and Yunshuiyao, discovering Hakka architecture, clan traditions, and communal rural life.

• Gulangyu Island & Minnan Culture – Walk through historic villas, former consulates, Shuzhuang Garden, and the Piano Museum on Xiamen’s “Island of Music.”

• Nanputuo Temple – Experience a living Buddhist tradition and learn about southern Fujian religious culture, temple architecture, and local devotional practices.

• Seres Smart Manufacturing in Chongqing – Visit the Seres New Energy Vehicle Super Factory, subject to approval, and explore intelligent vehicle production, smart logistics, and digital manufacturing. The factory has been presented as a national-level intelligent manufacturing facility integrating 5G, industrial internet, and digital-twin technologies.

• Chongqing Mountain-City Heritage – Discover the city’s layered urban landscape, river confluence, traditional guild halls, and historic port culture.

• Chengdu Smart Logistics or New Energy Vehicles – Choose between a visit to JD Logistics Asia No. 1 Chengdu Intelligent Logistics Park or a Lynk & Co new-energy vehicle facility, subject to availability.

• Sichuan Intangible Heritage – Enjoy a curated experience featuring Sichuan Opera, face-changing artistry, Shu embroidery, Sichuan tea culture, or traditional Sichuan cuisine.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Xiamen to Ningde: CATL New Energy Industry Visit

Morning | Transfer to Ningde and CATL visit

Depart from Xiamen by private vehicle or suitable rail connection for Ningde. Since CATL’s headquarters are located in Ningde, this day is designed as an enterprise-focused extension from Xiamen rather than a conventional city sightseeing day.

Visit CATL’s approved visitor center, exhibition area, or designated production and innovation facility. The program may include an introduction to CATL’s corporate development, battery technology, energy-storage solutions, smart manufacturing, supply-chain management, and global expansion.

The specific visit format depends on CATL’s approval procedures, group profile, security requirements, and available dates. Corporate groups generally need to submit visitor information and discussion topics in advance.

Midday | Business lunch in Ningde

Enjoy a business lunch featuring Fujian coastal cuisine. Depending on the group’s interests, the meal can be combined with a discussion on new-energy supply chains, advanced manufacturing, green transformation, or international market development.

Afternoon | Return to Xiamen

Return to Xiamen by private vehicle or rail. The evening is reserved for rest after the enterprise visit.

Day 2 – Nanjing Tulou: Hakka Architecture and Rural Heritage

Morning | Scenic transfer to the Tulou region

Travel by private vehicle from Xiamen to the Nanjing Tulou area, passing through the countryside of southern Fujian.

Visit the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, one of the most representative Tulou landscapes in Fujian. The round and square earthen buildings illustrate Hakka communal living, family organization, defensive architecture, and adaptation to the local environment.

Midday | Hakka-style lunch

Enjoy a simple yet carefully selected local lunch featuring Hakka and southern Fujian dishes. The meal may include seasonal vegetables, local poultry, bamboo shoots, tofu, and regional specialties.

Afternoon | Yuchang Lou and Yunshuiyao

Continue to Yuchang Lou, a historic Tulou known for its distinctive timber structure and unusual architectural character. Explore the surrounding village to learn about family lineage, rural settlement patterns, and traditional community life.

Proceed to Yunshuiyao Ancient Village, where stone paths, old banyan trees, waterways, and traditional residences create a more contemplative cultural landscape. The visit focuses on village continuity, rural architecture, and the relationship between people and the surrounding environment.

Evening | Return to Xiamen

Return to Xiamen in the late afternoon or evening. Enjoy dinner at leisure or arrange a private Fujian cuisine experience.

Day 3 – Xiamen: Gulangyu Island and Nanputuo Temple

Morning | Gulangyu Island heritage walk

Take a ferry from Xiamen to Gulangyu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape known for its historic architecture, car-free lanes, and unique blend of Chinese and Western influences.

Walk through selected heritage lanes lined with former consulates, churches, historic villas, and former schools. Your guide will explain how maritime trade, overseas communities, education, and international exchange shaped the island’s distinctive architectural character.

Midday | Refined island lunch

Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected restaurant on Gulangyu, with a focus on Fujian and Minnan flavors, seafood, seasonal ingredients, and a relaxed island setting.

Afternoon | Shuzhuang Garden, Piano Museum and Nanputuo Temple

Visit Shuzhuang Garden, a former private seaside garden combining classical Chinese landscaping with coastal scenery. Continue to the Piano Museum, where the collection provides an introduction to Gulangyu’s musical heritage and its reputation as the “Island of Music.”

Return to Xiamen Island and visit Nanputuo Temple, one of southern Fujian’s most important Buddhist sites. Explore the temple courtyards, halls, incense rituals, and mountain setting while learning about Buddhism as a living part of Xiamen’s cultural life.

Evening | Flight to Chongqing

Transfer to Xiamen Airport for a flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and rest.

Day 4 – Chongqing: Seres New Energy Vehicle Super Factory

Morning | Seres intelligent manufacturing visit

Visit the Seres New Energy Vehicle Super Factory in Chongqing, subject to prior approval. The visit may include the exhibition hall, vehicle manufacturing process, intelligent production lines, automated equipment, smart logistics, quality-control systems, and green-factory applications.

The factory is associated with the production of premium smart electric vehicles and has been described as integrating digital systems, industrial internet, cloud computing, big data, IoT, and 5G-enabled manufacturing processes.

Midday | Business lunch

Enjoy lunch near the industrial area or at the factory’s designated dining facility, followed by an optional discussion on smart manufacturing, new-energy vehicles, industrial digitization, and automotive supply chains.

Afternoon | Enterprise exchange or Chongqing industry orientation

Depending on the approved factory program, arrange a company presentation or Q&A session. If the factory visit ends earlier, continue with an introduction to Chongqing’s role as a traditional automotive manufacturing center and a growing hub for intelligent connected new-energy vehicles.

Evening | Chongqing cuisine

Enjoy a refined Chongqing dinner, with options ranging from a private hot-pot experience to a more elegant restaurant serving regional cuisine.

Day 5 – Chongqing: Mountain-City Heritage and Intangible Culture

Morning | Historic Chongqing and river landscapes

Explore Chongqing’s distinctive mountain-city geography and its relationship with the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. Visit Huguang Guild Hall, an important historical complex associated with migration, commerce, and regional exchange during the Qing period.

Continue to a traditional urban neighborhood or historic waterfront area, focusing on Chongqing’s development as an inland river port and commercial gateway.

Midday | Sichuan-Chongqing culinary experience

Enjoy a curated lunch introducing Chongqing and Sichuan flavors. A chef-led session can be arranged to explain the use of chili, Sichuan pepper, fermented ingredients, and traditional cooking methods.

Afternoon | Chongqing Three Gorges Museum 

Chongqing Three Gorges Museum, for an introduction to the region’s archaeology, river culture, migration history, and modern development; or

Evening | Sichuan Opera experience

Attend a traditional Sichuan Opera performance, ideally in a smaller and more curated venue. Depending on the program, guests may experience musical storytelling, stylized movement, traditional costume, and face-changing artistry.

Day 6 – Chongqing to Chengdu: High-Speed Rail and Chengdu Cultural Introduction

Morning | High-speed train to Chengdu

Transfer to the railway station and take a high-speed train from Chongqing to Chengdu. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel.

Midday | Sichuan lunch

Enjoy lunch featuring classic Sichuan cuisine, with the menu adjusted to suit international guests. The guide can introduce the regional balance of spicy, aromatic, sour, savory, and fermented flavors.

Afternoon | Wuhou Shrine and Jinli historic area

Visit Wuhou Shrine, a major cultural site associated with the Three Kingdoms period and the memory of Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei. The surrounding gardens, cypress trees, inscriptions, and architectural layout offer an introduction to Chengdu’s historical identity.

Continue to the nearby historic streets for a curated walk, focusing on traditional architecture, local crafts, teahouse culture, and regional food traditions rather than mass-market shopping.

Evening | Chengdu teahouse culture

Enjoy a relaxed evening in a traditional teahouse. Guests may experience local tea preparation, informal conversation, and the slow-paced lifestyle for which Chengdu is known.

Day 7 – Chengdu: Smart Logistics or New-Energy Vehicle Visit

Morning | Choose one enterprise visit

Guests may select one of the following programs according to professional interest and availability:

• JD Logistics Asia No. 1 Chengdu Intelligent Logistics Park – Explore smart warehousing, automated sorting, “goods-to-person” logistics, supply-chain digitization, and green logistics practices. The Chengdu facility is described as one of JD Logistics’ major operating centers and one of the largest intelligent logistics parks in southwest China.

• Lynk & Co New-Energy Vehicle Facility – Visit a designated Lynk & Co production, technology, or brand experience facility, subject to confirmation, focusing on vehicle design, intelligent mobility, manufacturing, and new-energy development.

The precise visit format, location, duration, and access rules will depend on the company’s approval and the group’s professional background.

Midday | Business lunch

Enjoy lunch near the selected visit site, with an optional discussion focused on logistics, supply-chain management, automotive innovation, digital transformation, or sustainable development.

Afternoon | Shu embroidery or Sichuan craft workshop

Participate in a private or small-group intangible cultural heritage experience. Recommended options include:

• Shu embroidery workshop, introducing the history, materials, stitching techniques, and regional aesthetics of Sichuan embroidery;

• Sichuan Opera make-up and costume experience, with an explanation of facial patterns, stage symbolism, and performance traditions;

• Traditional Sichuan tea appreciation, combining tea preparation with an introduction to Chengdu’s teahouse culture;

• Sichuan culinary heritage session, featuring peppercorns, fermented bean paste, traditional condiments, or handmade local snacks.

For a high-end business group, Shu embroidery is particularly suitable because it offers a calm, refined, and highly visual cultural experience.

Day 8 – Chengdu: Ancient Irrigation Heritage and Regional Culture

Morning | Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Travel to Dujiangyan, an ancient water-conservation system and one of the most significant engineering achievements in China’s history. Learn how the system has managed the waters of the Min River and supported agricultural development in the Chengdu Plain for centuries.

The visit provides a strong connection between engineering, environmental management, agricultural civilization, and long-term regional development.

Midday | Local lunch

Enjoy lunch near Dujiangyan, featuring Sichuan regional dishes and seasonal ingredients.

Afternoon | Qingcheng Mountain or cultural retreat

Continue to Qingcheng Mountain, an important Taoist cultural landscape, for a gentle walk through forested paths, temples, and traditional scenery. Alternatively, arrange a more relaxed cultural retreat with tea appreciation, calligraphy, or a private craft session.

Evening | Farewell dinner

Return to Chengdu for a farewell dinner in an elegant restaurant or a private courtyard setting.

Day 9 – Chengdu: Final Moments and Departure

Morning | Flexible Chengdu experience

Depending on the departure schedule, choose one final activity:

• A relaxed walk through People’s Park and a traditional teahouse;

• A visit to Chengdu Museum;

• A curated local market visit;

• A final Shu embroidery or tea experience;

• A relaxed neighborhood walk with a focus on architecture and daily life.

Midday | Departure transfer

Enjoy lunch and transfer to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport for onward departure. End of service.