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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Kangding: the Ancient Tea Horse Road's Major Town and the Center of Tibetan-Han Exchange
- Tagong: "the Place Where Bodhisattvas Favor" in Tibetan
- Danba - One of the Most Beautiful Village in China
- Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center
- Leisure Time in Chengdu
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
On top of the world. On two wheels. Join CAT cycling adventures. It’s possible. As a cycling enthusiast you must have wondered: What would it take? CAT specializes in taking care of the details for you. For each inspiring and rewarding day in the saddle, your only responsibilities are to find your rhythm and keep breathing. This is the perfect adventure for the cyclist who is prepared to tackle any terrain that lies in front of them (accompanied by a cushioned support vehicle and a knowledgeable guide to ensure a safe diet and a good sleep on the journey!).
Note: All the time and distance shown here are
approximate and indicative only, if there is inconsistency, it will depend on
the weather, local road condition and other actual situation.
Holiday Itinerary
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ARRIVE IN CHENGDU
The heart of Western China welcomes you as your driver navigates the throngs of cyclists which mix with the rhythm of a modern city. After a rest at your hotel, you're off to dinner and a visit at China's historical Three Kingdoms era Zhuge Liang Memorial Temple and Jinli Ancient Street.
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Accommodation Hotel in Chengdu
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Meals L
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CHENGDU PANDA BASE / DOWNTOWN
Your private guide will escort you to the Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center for close up viewing of these curious creatures who are more native to Sichuan than the people themselves. In the afternoon you will stretch your legs with a leisurely ride to Luodai Historic Town followed by an evening's entertainment at the Sichuan Opera.
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Accommodation Hotel in Chengdu
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Distance 20km
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Meals BLD
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Time 1-2hrs biking
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START BIKING TO BAOXING
The true adventure begins! After a morning shuttle out of Chengdu to the Sichuan countryside you will enjoy an afternoon ride through some rural farmland before settling into your guesthouse in Baoxing (1,100m), the staging town for your journey North the following day toward the Tibetan frontier.
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Accommodation Guesthouse in Baoxing
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Distance 35km
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Meals BLD
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Time 3hrs biking
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BAOXING / QIAOQI
Today is your first full day in the saddle and a feast for your senses. You will cycle a moderate ascent toward higher elevations as the environment changes from bamboo forested lowlands to evergreen covered highlands. Tonight's accommodation will be in the Tibetan village of Qiaoqi (2,500m).
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Accommodation Tibetan village of Qiaoqi
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Distance 55km
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Meals BLD
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Time 5hrs biking
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QIAOQI / DAWEI
With your support vehicle along for assistance if needed, today's ride includes an intimate introduction to Jiajin Mountain. After reaching the top of your first 4,000m pass there's little to compare with the exhilaration of cruising over 30km of rewarding downhill on the other side to a secluded hotel outside of Dawei (2,700m).
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Accommodation Dawei
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Distance 50km
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Meals BLD
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Time 4-5hrs biking
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DAWEI / XIAOJIN
After yesterday's hard work you are rewarded with a shorter ride along a river valley to the town of Xiaojin (2,300m), the heartland of a Tibetan related people group called the Qiang. The visual confluence of customs and dress makes an already exotic journey even more surreal.
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Accommodation Xiaojin
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Distance 25km
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Meals BLD
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Time 2hrs biking
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XIAOJIN / DANBA
Today involves a relatively flat and winding route following the scenic Xiaojin River along its determined route to Danba (1,800m). Your quaint accommodation for the next two nights is an historic Tibetan village high on the mountain above town.
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Accommodation historic Tibetan village in Danba
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Distance 75km
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Meals BLD
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Time 6-8hrs biking
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DANBA
A day off the bikes (if you prefer). Camera in hand, today's exploration is by foot through quaint villages and visits to the ancient handmade watchtowers unique to this historic region of Tibet. In the afternoon you'll have some personal space to wander the narrow streets of the tight-knit mountain town of Danba.
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Accommodation historic Tibetan village in Danba
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Meals BLD
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DANBA / DONG-GU
Eager to get back in the saddle, today you descend back down to the river as you follow a moderate climb through a quiet valley, known as "Yak Valley", to the village of Dong-gu (2,400m). The scenery changes again as you leave the lower valleys and move towards the pasturelands at higher elevations.
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Accommodation Dong-gu
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Distance 30km
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Meals BLD
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Time 2-3hrs biking
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DONG-GU / BAMEI
Today you are truly pedalling on the roof of the world as you pass Yala Mountain (peak: 5,820m) and nomad encampments with their roaming animals. In case you were wondering just how unique and epic your Tibetan cycle adventure would be, today all such speculation will give way to incredulity as you cross your second 4,000m pass and roll into Bamei (3,500m).
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Accommodation Bamei
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Distance 65km
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Meals BLD
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Time 6hrs biking
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BAMEI / TAGONG
After yesterdays’ hard work you are thrilled to earn a leisurely morning ride across high elevation grasslands, passing more nomads and yaks, to the authentic nomad trading town of Tagong (3,000m). An afternoon's exploration of this unique town and its historic temple will prepare you for some western food at the Khamba Cafe.
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Accommodation Tagong
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Distance 35km
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Meals BLD
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Time 2-3hrs biking
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TAGONG / KANGDING
Fuelled up on coffee (along with some eggs and toast) in the morning, you are ready to assail the highest mountain pass of your trip. On your way to the scenic heights of Zheduo pass (4,200m) you'll bid your last farewells to the highlands as you anticipate the rewarding 35km descent to the bustling Chinese and Tibetan trading town of Kangding (2,400m).
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Accommodation Kangding
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Distance 115km
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Meals BLD
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Time 10hrs biking
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KANGDING
Back in civilization and well rested after a comfortable sleep at a lower elevation than you've been at in days, you'll have a fascinating tour of the Tibetan Museum of Cultural History, a scenic walk up to the look-out on Paoma Mountain, followed by an evening community dance in the town square (feel free to join in!).
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Accommodation Kangding
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Meals BLD
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KANGDING / CHENGDU
With a full sense of accomplishment, today you relax on your scenic transport back to Chengdu for a final night at the Shangri-la Hotel and a farewell banquet. Shuttle: 6 hours, 330km.
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Accommodation Hotel in Chengdu
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Meals BLD
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DEPART FROM CHENGDU
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide and driver will escort you to the airport in time and make sure everything goes smoothly before saying goodbye to Chengdu.
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Meals B
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
8. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure: 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure: 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure: 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
