Trip Length
7 Days
Route
Chengdu-Rilong-Xinduqiao-Litang-Daocheng-Yading-Daocheng-Xinduqiao-Chengdu
Attractions
Overland Aba, Ganzi, two Tibetan Prefectures, the altitude rises and Plateau landscape is beheld. The largest Panda Breeding Base, magnificent Mt Siguniang, stone watchtowers, alpine meadows and the tour destination: Mt kongarimsongongbo, the Trinity of Tibetan Buddhist Protectors.
Today’s Highlights:
Drive to Rilong; Wolong Panda Base Visiting
Details:
We will depart in the morning and continue drive to Rilong which is about 220 km from Chengdu (about 5-6 hours driving). It is a small town, situated at an altitude of 10,000ft. En route, we will visit Wolong Panda Base, one of the earliest research bases established in the early 1980s. Overnight in Rilong.
Day 2: Rilong-Xinduqiao
Today’s Highlights:
Xinduqiao Sightseeing; Bamei and Tagong Grassland
Details:
After breakfast, driving to Xinduqiao, is always called as the platform of photographer. the photography lover using the place, could take numerous beautiful pictures of plateau pastureland. En route enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Bamei and Tagong grassland. Overnight in Xinduqiao.
Day 3:Xinduqiao-Yajiang-Litang-Daocheng(3,400m)
Today’s Highlights:
Drive to Daocheng
Details:
357km ride over mountain passes over 4,000m in turn as Gao’ersi, Jianziwan and Haizishan to Daocheng, which is full of discovery of primitive Tibetan villages, Buddhism monasteries and pastoral scenery brought by the rolling landscapes. Overnight at Daocheng.
Day 4: Daocheng-Riwa-Chongu Monastery-Luorong Yak field-Yarding (3,700m)
Today’s Highlights:
Drive to Yading; Luorong Yak Field
Details:
110km ride to Yarding and free activities at your preference. Yading is a paradise for photographers and trekkers, which is one of China’s most awe-inspiring nature reserves, Tibetan’s holy land. Every stunning vista here is celebrated with a gompa, prayer flags or Mani Stones. You will take in relatively remote areas of Tibetan culture – small towns reminiscent of the wild west, rolling landscapes characterized by wheat and barley fields and Tibetan houses. Overnight at Yading town.
Day 5: Yarding-Mt Kongarimgongbo-Daocheng
Today’s Highlights:
Yading; Mt. Kongarimgongbo; Back to Daocheng
Details:
Yading is renowned for the 3 holy peaks, which were blessed in the 8th century by Buddha Padmasambhava of projecting his divine light onto the range and naming the 3 elevations after 3 bodhisattvas.
The south peak Jambeyang (or Jampelyang, Yangmaiyong) of 5,958m is the avatar of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. The east peak Chanadorje (or Xianuoduoji) of the same height represents Vajrapani , the Bodhisattva of Wrath. The north peak, Chenresig (or Chenrezig, Xiannairi ) of 6,032m, the highest of the trio, symbolizes Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Mercy. After visit, drive back to Daocheng. Overnight in Daocheng.
Day 6: Daocheng-Litang-Yajiang-Xinduqiao(3,200m)
Today’s Highlights:
Litang; Back to Xinduqiao
Details:
On the way to visit Litang Monastery. Overnight at Xinduqiao.
Day07: Back to Chengdu
Today’s Highlights:
Back to Chengdu
Details:
Today we will drive back to Chengdu. From Chengdu, you can take flight or train to your next destination. Hope you had a great time in Sichuan.
Tips for This Tour
1. Cold in night, bring enough clothes to keep warm;
2. Heavy sunshine in daytime, bring sunglasses and sunblock;
3. Avoid catching cold and bring some medicine;
4. Pass several mountains which are above 4,000 meters. For those who suffered from high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, and heart disease, is not suitable;
5. No alcohol; More water, vegetable, and fruits;
6. The living condition and food supplies are compared not good. Prepare some food if necessary;
7. Protect the environment and respect the local culture. Prepare some candies or stationery as the gifts to the local people.
