Spots:Free Program

Welcome to Chengdu! You will be picked up by local tour guide at the airport hall or train station, and then be escorted to your hotel in Chengdu city in a private vehicle.
After check in, you can hang out around the City to experience local conditions and customs.

Chengdu is one of the few super-sized Chinese cities that most visitors do end up enjoying. There's a relaxing teahouse culture – favourite local institutions have been serving the same brews for generations; a lively nightlife that mixes craft beer bars and super-hip clubs with Sichuan opera shows; and delicious food that is famous for its heat, history and variety even in cuisine-rich China.

Spots:Road Capture, Kangding Market, Zhonggu Village

Start the journey to Yala Snow Mountain (Yala Kamiyama) in the morning. Driving on the Ya'an-Kangding Highway and turning to G318, you will enjoy the beautiful natural sceneries of western Sichuan.

Upon arrival in Kangding, explore Kangding's bustling streets to buy the necessary supplies for your hiking in the next few days. Then drive to Zhonggu Village and stay overnight in a local villagers' home. There are natural hot springs nearby in which you can relax.

Spots:Yala Snow Mountain Scenery, Xindianzi Grassland

After an evening of resting, you will start your adventure trekking journey with the morning sun and glittering dew. The first day is easy for walking and it takes 4 or 5 hours on 18 kilometers wild road. Each step moves you away from the bustle of the city and further into the vast wilderness which inspires so much of Tibetan culture. Passing through the Yala river valley and enjoy the blue sky and jagged peaks before camping in the beautiful Xindianzi Grassland (also East Hillside Camp Base) for the night.

Spots:Sisters Lakes, Yalayongcuo Lake

Today 18km hiking route from Xindianzi to Yalayongcuo Lake, covers the highest Yala Pass of the trip at about 4,216m, where you will be able to enjoy the stunning views and soak up the incredible alpine atmosphere. Through the pass, you arrive at Sisters Lakes also at 4,200. Then will see the jade-green Yalayongcuo Lake, and walk down on a gentle sloping path to the bank of the Lake for camping, and then have a sumptuous meal in front of a roaring fire.

Spots:snow-capped peaks, Zhara Holy Mountain,Donggu Spring

Today, It’s the last 8km hiking route from Yalayongcuo Lake to Taizhangou Valley. On the way, you’ll walk on the mountain route and enjoy the snow-capped peaks, passing the Zhara Holy Mountain and Donggu Spring. After the easy walking downhill, arrive at the Taizhangou where the car waits for you and then transfer to Danba county.

Spots:Jiaju Tibetan Village, Zhonglu Tibetan Village, Suopo Tower

Visit Jiaju Tibetan Village after breakfast. It was selected as one of the most beautiful six villages in China by the Chinese National Geographic Magazine. The village has more than 140 families, more than 200 colorful Tibetan buildings spread over the green mountain under the blue sky, forming a stunning landscape painting. The houses are all distinctive with crown-shaped roofs, red eaves and white walls.

In the afternoon, move on to Suopo and visit Diaolou Group. Actually, there are 175 ancient Diaolou standing proudly on the both side of Dadu River. Because of this, Danba County has been praised as "a kingdom of one thousand castles". Then transfer back to hotel in the county.

Spots:Mount Balang and scenery along the way

Drive from Danba county back to Chengdu via Xiaojin and Wolong, cross the Mount Balang (4532m) and enjoy the magnificent mountain landscape along the way; you will be able to see the panorama of Four Girls Mountain in Maobiliang if the weather is great. It will be around 16:00pm when arr Chengdu, free and easy program after bak to hotel.

Spots:Free Program

Today is free for you until your tour guide transfer you to the airport in time for your flight or drop you off at the airport.
After several day’s travel, the thought of breakfast in bed may appeal, or if you want to immerse yourself in the local vibe, join Tai Chi in the park or relax in a local teahouse that has served the same brew for generations.