5D3N MAJESTIC KAZAHSTAN & HISTORIC CHINA

Arrive at Chengdu Airport. After the immigration process and baggage claim, meet with the guide who will escort you for your Chengdu City Tour. Head directly to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. You will spend about two hours seeing giant pandas and red pandas up close. Your guide will take you to the main areas (such as the Moonlight Nursery or Sunshine Nursery). Visit Wenshu Temple: Drive from the Panda Base to downtown Chengdu. Visit the Wenshu Temple, the largest and best preserved Buddhist monastery in Chengdu. Enjoy the tranquil ancient architecture and beautiful gardens. Visit People's Park: Take a leisurely stroll in the People's Park to experience the relaxed lifestyle of the Chengdu locals. You will see residents drinking tea at Heming Teahouse, playing Mahjong, singing, or even visiting the highly unique "Matchmaker Corner." Visit Kuanzhai Alley: Explore Kuanzhai Alley (Wide and Narrow Alley). This area is one of the three historical preservation districts in Chengdu. You can see a blend of ancient Qing dynasty architecture with modern shops, boutiques, and photogenic traditional snack stalls.Departure: Afterward, you will be transferred back to Chengdu Airport (TFU) to continue your flight to Almaty. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at Almaty.

-Overnight at a 4-star hotel or similar.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Medeo Valley, then take a cable car for approximately 20 minutes through coniferous forests to the Shymbulak Alpine Resort (stopping at an altitude of 2,260 meters) to enjoy stunning mountain views and natural harmony. Enjoy free time (at your own expense) for various recreational activities, such as the Alpine Park, GORILLA zipline, paragliding, horseback riding, Shymba Rope Park, ATV tours, ice skating, skiing, or snowboarding. Head to the Green Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in Almaty, operating since 1875. Buy fresh fruits, souvenirs, and experience the cultural diversity of multi-ethnic vendors (Kazakh, Uzbek, Tajik, Korean, and Russian) along with their respective culinary specialties. Enjoy free time for shopping. Rakhat Chocolate Shop: Visit the largest candy manufacturer in Kazakhstan, which uses traditional Soviet-era recipes (GOST standards). Old Almaty: Explore the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, a historical park dedicated to the heroes who fell defending Moscow. Ascension Cathedral: Visit this iconic wooden church (built in 1907) constructed without a single nail, which survived the massive 1911 earthquake. Transfer back to the hotel to rest.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will head to Kolsai Lake, dubbed the "Pearl of the Northern Tien Shan."Take a walking tour of approximately 3 kilometers (1.5–2 hours) from the parking area to the viewpoint and river area of this crystal-clear alpine lake surrounded by pine forests.Continue the overland journey to Charyn Gorge (approx. 100 kilometers away, taking about 2 hours). Start a 3-kilometer hike at the bottom of the gorge until you reach the Charyn River. This canyon is known as the "Grand Canyon of Kazakhstan," famous for its spectacular red rock formations and the "Valley of Castles" area. Transfer back to the hotel to rest.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, enjoy free time to explore Almaty at your own pace and arrangement (without a guide & transport). Later, you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to Almaty Airport for your flight to Beijing. Overnight on the plane.

PEK-CGK (16:30 – 21:30)
Arrive at Beijing Airport in the morning. After immigration and baggage claim, meet your driver for the Beijing City Tour. Drive towards the city center (Tiananmen Area), enjoying the view of Beijing waking up from your car window. Arrive at Tiananmen Square to enjoy the fresh morning air and stroll around the world's largest public square. Walk north across the street to the Tiananmen Gate. Take photos with the iconic portrait of Mao Zedong and the grandeur of the Forbidden City's outer gate as your backdrop. The driver will pick you up nearby and take you to Jingshan Park, located right behind the Forbidden City. Climb up to the pavilion hill (about a 10-15 minute uphill walk). From this peak, you can see the entire expanse of the Forbidden City's magnificent golden roofs. Take a short drive to Beijing's ancient traditional alley district. Traditional shops and food stalls in the Hutong are usually opening up by this time. Walk around to enjoy the atmosphere of old Beijing, try traditional snacks like Jianbing (Chinese crepe) for breakfast/brunch, or simply take photos in front of houses with classical Siheyuan architecture. Afterward, you will be transferred back to Beijing Airport to continue your flight to Jakarta. End of program