Sichuan: Fairy Land Jiuzhaigou&Dagu Glacier&Ruoergai Grassland&Huanglong 8D tour
Duration
8D7N
Destination
Northwest Sichuan
Tour type
Sightseeing, Photography
Accommodations
Standard
From
USD 978.00 /pax

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

01. Dagu Glacier, Arriving at the glacier of 4850m and staying with the wide and quite snow world, seeing No. 1 Glacier, and experiencing the powerful atmosphere of “standing on the highest mountain to view everything under their feet”

02. Roaming at Ruoergai Grand Prairie Enjoy beautiful view at this prairie which is one of "Top 10 Most Beautiful Wetlands" in China, enjoy the scenery of the grassland, hear eclogue melodious,ride horses gallop on the grasslands,  nine of the Yellow River Bay in the first range rover

03. UNESCO World Heritage Site Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong,explore the breathtaking waterscapes of lakes, beaches, waterfalls, also to explore wild valleys, ancient forests, snow mountains in the fairy land Jiuzhaigou and accumulated travertine landscapes and thousands of fascinating terraces pools in Huanglong.


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-Maoxian-Heishui(BLD)

Spots:Yingxiu earthquake site, Maoxian Qiang Village, Scenery along the way.

Start the tour after breakfast, transfer to Aba Prefecture after passing by Dujiangyan, pass Yingxiu, Wenchuan, and Mao County, see the influence of Min River ecological area done by Wenchuan Earthquake on May 12 and highland mountains, tibetan Villages from the bus.visit Qiang Village in Maoxin county,Will arr Heishui County at around 16:00pm, free and easy after check in hotel.

Stay at: Bingchuan International Hotel, local 4star


Day 3 : Heishui-Hongyuan(BLD)

Spots:Dagu Glacier Mountain, Hongyuan grassland view

Today you will visit Dagu Glacier Park (including eco-car) ,within a total of 13 glaciers, glacier area of 210 square kilometers, known as Million years of glacier. Take sightseeing car to visit Gold Monkey Lake, enter Tibetan area to wander the ancient village of the first second section and the third section. After enter high-mountain pasture area, we can visit Deity Cow Lake and Dagu Lake. Then go to cable station to take sightseeing cable car with the highest altitude in the world (Ps: we can give a bird view of Sun Moon Lake in Dongcuo, cloud sea on glaciers, East Gate and other spots.) afterwards transfer to hotel at Hongyuan County for good rest, enjoy the grassland view on the way.

Stay at: Hongyuan Liwan Hotel, local 4star


Day 4 : Hongyuan-Ruoergai(BLD)

Spots:First Bend of Yellow River, Huahu Lake

Take bus to Ruoergai, enjoy the beautiful view of Ruoergai Grand Prairie which is famous as one of “Top 10 Most Beautiful Wetlands” in China. visit the First Bend of Yellow River,which forms a great S-shape before the river moves north into the great ordos Loop. explore the Huahu Lake (Flower Lake) in Ruoeorgai, hike around and enjoy the landscape for about two hours. In the afternoon, take bus to Ruoergai , a charming grassland which is endowed with a unique peace and harmony. Even the Yellow River turns its first bend here to glance at its beauty. 

Stay at: Guge Dynasty Hotel, local 4star


Day 5 : Ruoergai-Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou(BLD)

Spots:Huanglong National Park, Chuanzhusi County

Get up early to watch the beautiful sunrise on the grand prairie, and then drive to on the beautiful Ruoergai Grand Prairie to Huanglong via Chuanzhusi, Visit Huanglong National Park, where densely scatters thousands of colorful ponds flow streams and snow mountains,alpine gorges,and forests. You will marvel at Huanglong Temple and fabulous Five-color Ponds. To save your energy and time, you will take a quick and convenient cable car directly to the top, and then walk down the valley to enjoy the scenery. After about 4-hour sightseeing in Huanglong National Park, you will drive about two hours to Jiuzhaigou. Stay overnight in Jiuzhaigou.

Stay at: Howard Johnson Resort, It'l 5star or similar standard


Day 6 : Jiuzhaigou (BLD)

Spots:Jiuzhai Valley National Park

Whole day’s tour visit Jiuzhaigou, With crystal clear lakes, waterfalls, virgin forest, endangered plant and animal species, and Tibetan villages to explore, the simple beauty will cause you to forget your troubles and compel you to immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery of this treasured scenic site. Jiuzhaigou Valley literally means “Nine Village Valley,” named for the nine Tibetan villages scattered throughout the park, and in the evening, you will have the chance to see the local Tibetan-Qiang minority culture displaying their distinct culture.

Stay at: Howard Johnson Resort, It'l 5star or similar standard


Day 7 : Jiuzhaigou-Chengdu (BLD)

Spots:Scenery along the road

Transfer back to Chengdu, say goodbye to the fairyland. The whole journey will be around 8 hours by passing through Songpanm, Maoxian and Wenchuan, on the way back, we will make stops at the highland lake-Diexihaizi.

Free and easy to have a rest after back to Chengdu.

Stay at: Holiday Inn Express Chengdu or similar standard


Day 8 : Chengdu DEP

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.

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. Meals 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.