Sichuan-Tibet overland tour
The Tibetan areas of western Sichuan are a cultrural and geographical extension of the tibetan plateau in all but name.The area was once part of the eastern Tibetan region og Kham,before it became part of Sichuan province.The northern and southern roads offer the main sights,including the big monasteries of Ganzi,Derge and Litang.Off the main roads are several spectacularly situted and rarely visited monasteries.Hikers can find bliss in the sublime sceneryof Yading Nature Reserve or on horseback in the lovely valleys around Derge
Sichuan- Shangrila Overland 9 day Tour
Tour Code: 08-SC003
Destinations: Chengdu-Kangding-Daocheng Yading-Lijiang
Tour Price: from 2000
1. Day: Arrival in Chengdu
Since greeted at the airport and transfer to hotel. At night you can enjoy a magnificent performance of “changing the face” and “Flame Spitting-Out Sichuan Opera ($ 25 extra). Overnight in Chengdu.
Day 2: Chengdu – Kangding
Drive to Kangding, crossing the plains of western Sichuang (376 km, 6 hours). After his arrival in Kangding, capital Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Ganzi, we explore the city, enjoy the mountain scenery and visit the local population. After dinner, enjoy a dip in the hot springs in Erdaoqiao.
Day 3: Kangding – Litang
Morning visit to the monastery of Anju, the first Tibetan monastery on this trip, and enjoy a rare opportunity to see your ceremony in the morning! Players Litang. Voyage today Kangding Litang us takes approximately 5 hours (306 km). At an altitude of just over 4000m, Litang is one of the highest cities in the world. Situated on a grassy plateau, Litang has the feel of a city with Khampa dressed in leather coats yak with long daggers hanging on a belt through the streets, wild west. “This small town is people-watching and hiking. Also visit the famous Chang Qing-Chun-Ke ‘When he monastery and pay homage to the life of the Buddha with a personal interview. The monastery now houses about 1400 monks Yellow Hat sect.
Day 4: Litang – Daocheng – Yading
Today we reach the climax of the journey – Yading Nature Reserve, home of three sacred mountains of Tibet – Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara, 6032m). Jambeyang (Manjusri, 5958m) and Chanadorje (Vajrapani, 5958m). Tibetan Buddhists believe that making a kora (pilgrimage) around the mountain brings you the favor of the gods. For them, the three mountains represent compassion, wisdom and energy – attributes one must cultivate on the path to enlightenment. The scenery here easily rivals that of the West, such as Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks, in view of the spectacular scenery, pristine mountain scenery. The unit takes Litang Daocheng last approximately 4 hours (180km), and travel in Daocheng Yading (60 km) about 3 hours, as part of the road into the park a dirt road. Overnight in a hotel in the store.
Day 5: Yading
Visit Yading riding or hiking. To proceed from the entrance to the reserve a path that leads to a spectacular wooded valley at the foot of Mont. Chanadorje. Tshonggo Visit Gompa (Ch’onggu When Chinese) – a small Tibetan temple, Joseph Rock, nicknamed ‘Bandit Monastery. (Joseph Rock, botanist and explorer, conducted extensive research in northwestern China and Tibet for the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University and National Geographic 1924th) We will continue our hike to the foot of Mount Chenrezig where we get a small but steep hill to a picturesque emerald-green lake to see.’s local tradition that this magical lake can show your future if you have a few to spend moments in quiet contemplation at his side.’s return to the meadow at the foot of the mountain. Chanadorje and spend the night in a hotel in the store.
Day 6: Yading – Daocheng
We spend the morning a short walk or a hike around the reserve. In the afternoon we take you back to where we Daocheng night.
Day 7: Daocheng – Xiang Cheng – Zhongdian
Today we have a (long 5 hours, 290 km), but the scenic route to Zhongdian (3,300 m, 10,000 m), a small town on the Tibetan plateau. Zhongdian is also known as Zhongdian in Yunnan.
Day 8: Zhongdian
Full-day excursions including nearly Zhongdian Bita Lake, Songtzanlin monastery temple and a visit to a Tibetan family. Little Songzanlin monastery or “Potala” as he is affectionately called, is a spiritual place, invites you to discover the mystery and the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Since 5 Dalai Lama to the site by divination, decided in 1679, the monastery was the largest community of its kind in Yunnan. Overnight in Zhongdian.
9. Tag: Lijiang-Shangrila
Today, a journey through the day with a trip to the east scenic Lijiang. Our first stop is Baishuitai (White Water Terraces), where you will see a geological wonder, a series of spectacular pools with a terrace that of minerals deposited by water from a spring formed. , Continue to the Tiger Leaping Gorge, where a spectacular view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountains get covered with the devastating consequences of the Jinsha Jiang River in the middle. We arrived in Lijiang in the evening and check into our hotel. End of the tour.
Tour price
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The price includes:
1. Main site entrance of
2. Hotel: Hotel + Hostel 8N
3. Transportation: Lancruiser
4. Guide: English speaking guide
5. Travel Insurance
Without the contribution of:
1. Meals
2. Your Cost
3. Tips for drivers and guides.
