Nanchuan One-Day Tour: Medicinal Plant & Jinfo Mountain Adventure
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🌟 Tour Highlights
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Explore the Nanchuan Medicinal Plant Research Institute, a leading science popularization base in Southwest China, and learn about over 200 medicinal plants through interactive exhibits and field observation.
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Visit Jinfo Mountain, a World Natural Heritage site famous for its unique Karst table-mountain landform, cliff plank roads, and diverse wildlife including Temminck's tragopan.
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Enjoy private hotel pick-up & drop-off with an 8:00 AM departure and full guidance from a professional English-speaking tour guide.
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Experience seasonal picking activities (mint or honeysuckle) and enjoy local specialties such as waxed rib hot pot with bamboo shoots.
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Discover the cultural heritage of Nanchuan, known as the “Hometown of Scrophularia ningpoensis”, with in-depth commentary from your guide.
🗺️ Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nanchuan Science & Nature Discovery
Transportation: Private car
Meals: Lunch not included (free time)
Accommodation: Not applicable (day tour)
At 8:00 AM, your private car and guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to your first destination — Nanchuan Medicinal Plant Research Institute.
Guided by a professional English-speaking guide, you will visit the Medicinal Plant Science Popularization Hall to learn about over 200 medicinal plants through interactive screens, explore the planting garden to observe species such as Coptis chinensis and Gastrodia elata, and understand why Nanchuan is known as the “Hometown of Scrophularia ningpoensis.” During certain seasons, you can also enjoy light picking of mint or honeysuckle.
After the visit, you will have 1.5 hours of free time for lunch, with nearby restaurants offering specialties such as spicy waxed pork rib hot pot with bamboo shoots and tofu pudding rice.
Next, the private car will take you to Jinfo Mountain.
As a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, Jinfo Mountain requires self-purchased transfer bus and round-trip cable car tickets (not included). Key experiences include hiking the cliff plank road for panoramic canyon views, visiting the landmark “Golden Turtle Facing the Sun”, and—if lucky—spotting wildlife such as Temminck's tragopan or rhesus monkeys.
At around 5:00 PM, gather at the designated meeting point and return to your hotel by private car.
✅ What’s Included & Excluded
| Included | Excluded |
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| Professional English-speaking guide (full-trip explanations on plants and scenic highlights) | Lunch (1.5 hours free time; average USD 4–8 per person) |
| Private round-trip car service (hotel pick-up at 8:00 AM) | Jinfo Mountain transfer bus & cable car (USD 15–20 per person, purchased on-site) |
| Admission fees for Nanchuan Medicinal Plant Research Institute | Gratuities (USD 2–5 per person, optional) |
| Access to all exhibition halls and planting gardens | Seasonal picking experience fees (paid on-site if applicable) |
💡 Useful Tips
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Booking Preparation: Leave your WhatsApp number or hotel room number when booking. The guide will confirm the pick-up time 1 day in advance.
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Dress Code: Wear comfortable hiking shoes (expect 1–2 hours of walking). Summer: bring sunscreen, hat, and water. Winter: wear warm and waterproof clothing, as Jinfo Mountain is cooler than the city.
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Meal Suggestions: If you prefer mild flavors, request “less spicy” at restaurants. Tofu pudding rice is a local mild specialty.
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Scenic Reminders: Jinfo Mountain may have cable car queues on weekends/holidays. Check the weather forecast — clear days offer the best canyon views.
📅 Booking Information
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Price: From USD 169 per person (group discount: 10% off for 5+ people).
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Booking Deadline: Book at least 2 days in advance. For last-minute bookings (within 24 hours), contact us via WhatsApp (+86-XXX-XXXXXXX).
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Cancellation Policy:
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Cancel 7+ days before departure: Full refund
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Cancel 3–6 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee
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Cancel within 2 days: 100% cancellation fee (no refund)
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Group Booking: For groups of 10 or more, contact us to customize the itinerary (e.g., timing adjustments, group meals) and confirm group discount options.
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