Amazing West Sichuan: Mt Siguniang&Danba Tibetan Village&Xinduqiao&Hailuogou glacier 8D tour
Duration
8D7N
Destination
west Sichuan
Tour type
Photography
Accommodations
Standard
From
USD 928.00 /pax

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

01. Visit the world’s largest and most complete sanctuary for giant panda -Wolong Panda Reserve , where researchers are trying their best to release zoo panda to wild.

02. Immerse yourself into the unique beauty of Western Sichuan in Mt Siguniang. Have a remarkable hiking to the Mount Siguniang, which is called the 'Alps of the Orient'. Explore this natural protective area that is mixed with the snow capped mountains, pure blue lakes and dense forests. Meet local Tibetans, and discover their traditional cultures. 

03. Enjoy the “king of shu mountains” Hailuogou Glacier as you travel into the Tibetan Kham region of western Sichuan. The beautiful Tagong grassland and the East Alpine Mount Siguniang offers some of the best sightseeing in all of China.

04. Walking in Danba Tibetan Village, See different Tibetan people and also their unique Danba ancient stone towers, the grand and high one thousand years tower groups, the Dadu river valley, feeling and taste the folks and customs of jiarong branch Tibet people. You will experience the local natives' enthusiasm here.

05. Hiking through the attractive and mysterious primeval forests in Hailuogou glacier park, view various types of glaciers, including ice lake, ice tower, ice bridge, ice cave, ice palace, etc. and enjoy a natural hot spring.

06. Revel in the potent mix of breathtaking scenery and opportunities to experience Tibetan and other ethnic minority lifestyles up close.

Itinerary
Day 1 : Arr Chengdu

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.

Stay at: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Chengdu, or similar standard


Day 2 : Chengdu-Wolong-Mt Siguniang(BLD, 5H)

Spots:Wolong Panda Reserve, Balang Mountain, Maobiliang

Set off to Mt Siguniang in the morning, will arr Wolong after around 2.5H, visit Wolong Panda Base there,this base is also known as the China Giant Panda Garden compared with the old one damaged during the earthquake in 2008. After visiting, drive about 2.5H to Four girls mountain, cross the Mount Balang (4532m) and enjoy the magnificent mountain landscape along the way; you will be able to see the panorama of Mt Siguniang in Maobiliang if the weather is great.

Stay at: Yijing Resort local 4star or similar standard


Day 3 : Mt Siguniang-Danba(BLD, 3H)

Spots:Shuangqiao Valley

Visit Shuangqiao valley, In this gully, you can view more than 10 snow mountains over 4,000m high, all the peaks, trees, grasslands, streams, and water drops are completely bared in their natural being, untouched and unspoiled by man.

Walking leisurely through the wild forests, follow the walking trains along the clear streams to chase some landscape you have never seen – ancient withered trees standing in lakes, red stones arrayed by nature, peaks like camel, mushrooms, pure plateau lakes reflecting the giant peaks, flocks and herds leisurely wandering… 

Then transfer to Danba in the late afternoon.

Stay at: Danba Jimei Hotel, local 4star or similar


Day 4 : Danba (BLD)

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

Discover the beauty in Danba, get up in the early morning to breathe the clean air of mountain, and walk around in Jiaju village, The beautifully decorated houses composed a together with the mountain, fields and plants around them.

After Jiaju Village will transfer to visit Suopo Tower house, The towers range from 20m to 60m in height and were used as places of worship and to store valuables as well as to signal warnings of would-be attackers. 

Stay at: Danba Jimei Hotel, local 4star or similar


Day 5 : Danba-Xinduqiao-Kangding(BLD, 6H)

Spots:Bamei, Tagong grassland, Xinduqiao

You will say goodbye to Danba in the morning, continue to the next attraction Xinduqiao via Tagong grassland, view Yala Holy Mountain on the way. The scenery in Tagong has its own beauty in each season. For pilgrims, Tagong is also a ' Temple of Holy Spirit'. Also, don't miss the chance to capture the beauty of Xinduqiao Town, which is called the Corridor of Photographers, though there are no obvious bounds among different attractions in Xinduqiao, there is a “gallery for photographers” lasting 10 kilometers. Enjoy the amazing natural lights in the afternoon in Xinduqiao, then bus to Kangding.Free and easy in the evening to explore the beautiful nightview of Kangding in the evening.

Stay at: Sedney Hotel, local 4star or similar standard


Day 6 : Kangding-Hailuogou(BLD, 2.5H)

Spots:Hailuogou glacier Park

Today you will transfer to Hailuogou and visit Hailuogou Glacier Park by cable car and sightseeing bus, you will spend almost full day sightseeing at Glacier Park. After take sightseeing bus to No.3 camp, trek through the virgin forest to the sightseeing spot to see the spectacular view of the icefall. Also you can choose to take a cable car to No. 4 Camp, here you will see the whole view of the Glacier. The huge ice caves, the steep ice bridges, the white and clear modern glaciers pouring down from the high valleys make Hailuogou a mysterious crystal palace.

Overnight stay at Jinshan Photography Theme Hotel, located inside the forest, it’s the best place to see the sunset and sunrise in Hailuogou.

Stay at: Gongga Xuanya Hotel local 4star or similar standard


Day 7 : Hailuogou-Chengdu(BLD, 4-5H)

Spots:Ya-Kang expressway, Chengdu Free program

Get up early to enjoy the splendid sunshine over the Golden Mountain(Gongga mountain) at hotel roof, The morning sun will illuminate the eternal snow while you take in breathtaking views across 45 mountains which rise to more than 6,000 metres above sea level. Then check out after breakfast, go back to Chengdu Ya-Kang expressway, enjoy the  learning the “Three Yas culture” from your tour guide(Ya Rain, Ya Fish and Ya belle), take a break at“Tea-Horse Ancient Road”. You will arr Chengdu around 16:00pm, free and easy program after arr hotel.

Stay at: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Chengdu, or similar standard


Day 8 : Chengdu DEP (B)

Spots:Chengdu 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.

Tips of Today: 

1) please pack your luggage carefully, especially for small things like camera charger, power adaptor, mobile phone, phone charger, wallet and towel; 

2) If your flight is arranged in the afternoon, please make sure you check out the hotel before 12pm.


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Cost description
Price Include

01. Accommodation: Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room in selected or similar standard hotels;

02. Meals: Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner);

03. Guide: English speaking guide (for other languages a supplement applies);

04. Transport: Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle unless stated otherwise;

05. Tickets: Entrance fees for mentioned visits, include all necessary tools inside the spots like sightseeing bus, cable car, electric car etc;

06. Insurance: Insurance: 3 hundred thousand insurance for overseas guests;

07. Others: Daily drinking mineral water; 

 

Price Exclude

01. Meal which are not specified in the itinerary.

02. Tips and gratuities for the service of the tour guide and driver.

03. Other personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.

 

Remarks

01. The price is for one pax, and based on a private mini group(group size=4adt) of twin share room and travel in shoulder season(Apr-Jun).

02. The price is subject to change according your travel season, group size, hotel standard, change of activities and possible fluction of currency exchange rate.