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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Panda in Wolong Natural Reserve
- Danba - one of the most beautiful village in China
- Mask Dance Festivals in Huiyuan Si, Katok and Tagong Si 2020
- Litang Horse Racing Festival 2020
- Dege Scripture Printing Lamasery
Brief Itinerary
- DAY 01 ARRIVAL IN CHENGDU
- DAY 02 CHENGDU - WOLONG - SIGUNIANGSHAN TOWN
- DAY 03 SIGUNIANGSHAN TOWN - DANBA - BAMEI
- DAY 04 BAMEI
- DAY 05 BAMEI - DAOFU - LUHUO - GARZE
- DAY 06 GARZE - DARGYE MONASTERY - YILHUN LHATSO - DEGE
- DAY 07 DEGE
- DAY 08 DEGE - PELYUL
- DAY 09 PELYUL
- DAY 10 PELYUL - YARCHEN GAR - GARZE - LUHUO
- DAY 11 LUHUO - TAGONG
- DAY 12 TAGONG - XINDUQIAO - LITANG
- DAY 13 LITANG
- DAY 14 LITANG - XINDUQIAO
- DAY 15 XINDUQIAO - KANGDING - YAAN - CHENGDU
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
This is a special festival tour and we will
experience the mask dance (Cham) festival of three monasteries in Tibetan Area
Kham in western Sichuan: Huiyuan Monastery, Katok Monastery, Tagong Monastery,
and the Horse Racing Festival in Litang.
The main natural scenery and cultural elements of
Tibetan Area Kham are performed in program.
Holiday Itinerary
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ARRIVAL IN CHENGDU
Arrive in Chengdu, capital of province Sichuan, the home town of Panda. Pick up and transfer to hotel.
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Accommodation Xinliang Hotel
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CHENGDU - WOLONG - SIGUNIANGSHAN TOWN
In the morning stroll in the beautiful old block of Chengdu - Wide Alley and Narrow Alley (Kuan Xiangzi and Zhai Xiangzi), the relics of the Manchurian garrison since 1718 and consist of 3 parallel lanes with the old classical houses, which are unique in southern China just like the northern Chinese architectural style presented by Hutong. After a careful renovation in June 2008, the pubs, teahouses, restaurants and guesthouses are concentrated here, and in no time at all, it becomes the "lobby of leisure capital Chengdu". A walk here gives you a first impression of the "city of loafers". Then visit the People’s Park in the city center, have a seat in an old teahouse, enjoy your covered-bowl tea in a comfortable environment with bamboo chair and bamboo table. The tea culture of Chengdu is well known throughout China.
In the afternoon drive to Wolong, visit the Wolong National Nature Reserve. 52 km long from east to west and 62 km wide from south to north, the whole area is 200,000 hm². It is one of the China earliest natural reverses, which is rated the preservation zones network of “mankind and living beings” by the Organization of Education, Science and Culture of United Nations (UNESCO). The virgin forest, second bush forest and bamboo groves are very green. There are over 4,000 kinds of high-level plants, 24 kinds of them are valuable plants, such as Gongtong (Chinese dove tree), red China fir, Lianxiang and so on. There are more than 450 kinds of vertebras, 45 kinds of them are rated national focal preserved animals, such as giant panda, golden monkeys, antelopes, white-mouth deer etc. The natural beautiful scene is quiet and secluded. Visit Shenshuping Panda Base in Wolong, about 50 pandas live here, it is the largest breeding center for giant pandas, integrating scientific research, feeding, breeding, reproduction, wildness training, etc. Then drive through the Balang Shan tunnel. If the weather is good, we can enjoy the great panoramic view of Mt. Siguniang at Maobiliang at sunset.-
Accommodation Yunshang Hotel
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Distance 206km
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Meals B
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Time 4 hours driving
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SIGUNIANGSHAN TOWN - DANBA - BAMEI
If the weather is good, you’ll get early to enjoy the great panoramic view of Mt. Siguniang (Four Sisters Mountain) at Maobiliang at sunrise. Driving to Bamei via Danba, on the way visit Tibetan village Jiaju, the most beautiful village of China. In Danba, the local people are called Jiarong (Gyarong) Tibetans. Walking and visit in the Jiaju village. More than one hundred buildings keep the same architectural style with a complete and unique character of Jiarong Tibetan residences. Under the blue sky, the Tibetan residences decorated in red, white and black are strewed at random but also in school from the bottom to the middle slope of the valley.
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Accommodation Huiyuan Si Hotel
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Distance 194 km
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Meals B
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Time 4 hours 36 minutes driving
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BAMEI
The whole day watch the mask dance in Huiyuan Temple (Gatar Qiangbaling in Tibetan) during Prayer Ceremony in Summer. The Huiyuan Temple was built in 1729, the 7th Year of Yong Zheng Emprior of Qing Dynasty. After the temple was completely built, Emperor Yongzheng named this temple “Huiyuan Si”. And he sent officers to invite the 7th Dalai Lama Kalzang Gyatso who spent 7 years here from 1728 to 1735 to live in this monastery. Later, the 11th Dalai Lama mkhas-grub-rgya-mtsho was born here, which contributed profound influence to Huiyuan Temple in Tibetan area. Then visit Bamei Stone Forest.
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Accommodation Huiyuan Si Hotel
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Meals B
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BAMEI - DAOFU - LUHUO - GARZE
Today drive to Garze (Ganzi), the real cultural and religious center for the Tibetans living in Sichuan. In Tibetan "Garze" means "white and beauty", named after the famous in 1552 built temple of yellow sect (Gelukpa) in the county. Upon arrival, visit the Han-Chinese Monastery. It is the oldest architecture in Garze built by Han-Chinese in 1274, the Han-Chinese and Tibetan buildings symbolize cultural integration and solidarity of Han-Chinese and Tibetan people. And visit the Garze Monastery of Gelukpa school, it was originally constructed by the Qosot Mongols in 1662 on a hilltop overlooking their castles of Mazur and Khangsar. The monks will usually debate at around 9 am, it lasts about 40 minutes.
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Accommodation Qingke Hotel
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Distance 245 km
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Meals B
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Time 4 hours 40 minutes driving
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GARZE - DARGYE MONASTERY - YILHUN LHATSO - DEGE
Today drive to Dege, on the way visit Dargye Monastery. The Dargye represents the Gelukpa school and was founded in 1642. Visit Xinlu Hai Lake (Yilhun Lhatso), located at the foot of Chola Mountain (Que’er Shan). It is 4040 meters above the sea level, with an average depth of 10 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters. There are plateau spruces, firs, Chinese weeping cypresses, azalea trees and meadows around the lake. It is also a preserve for wild animals like white-lipped deer. Short walking by the lake Yilhun Lhatso. Keep driving through the Chola (Que’er Shan) Tunnel, visit the rock sculpture frescoes in Keluodong village.
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Accommodation Ling Gesar Hotel
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Distance 187 km
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Meals B
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Time 3.5 hours driving
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DEGE
In the morning visit Dege Gonchen, meaning “temple”, a monastery of Sakya sect. It was built in 1448, today about 300 monks live here. Another program is visit the Dege Printing House which has always been well reputed as the cultural treasury at the foot of the snow mountain. It is the biggest printing house in Tibetan area.-
Accommodation Ling Gesar Hotel
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Distance 297 km
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Meals B
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Time 6 hours driving
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DEGE - PELYUL
In the morning drive to Pelyul and visit Pelyul Monastery (Baiyu Si) nearby the county seat. This famous Nyingma Sect monastery had played a great role in history and held many subsidiary temples. Then enjoy the grandiose panoramic view of Pelyul Monastery from a hillside when the weather is good.-
Accommodation Dongcha Hotel
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Distance 100 km
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Meals B
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Time 2 hours 13 minutes driving
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PELYUL
Take the local vehicle to watch the mask dance in Katok Monastery. Katok Festival is in memory of Padmasambhava. The monks dance with Buddhist mask for expelling the evil, and chant, and unfold the Thangka at noon when the sunlight is the strongest time of a day.
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Accommodation Dongcha Hotel
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Meals B
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PELYUL - YARCHEN GAR - GARZE - LUHUO
Today drive via Garze to Luhuo. On the way visit the Yarchen Gar (Yaqing Si), a big nuns’ world! Over 20000 nuns live, learn and meditate here, meet the nuns and pilgrims.
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Accommodation Kasa Hotel
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Distance 332 km
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Meals B
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Time 7 hours driving
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LUHUO - TAGONG
Early in the morning drive via Daofu and Bamei to Tagong, watch the mask dance in Lhagang Monastery (Tagong Si) of Sayka Sect. In the afternoon visit the impressive Gyergo Nunnery and the grand mani wall of Hepingfahui. And from the hillside next to the Muya Golden Pagoda, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Zhara Lhatse (5.820 m, also Jara or Yala), when the weather is good, the scenery at sunset is especially spectacular.
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Accommodation Duwang Hotel
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Distance 176 km
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Meals B
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Time 3 hours driving
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TAGONG - XINDUQIAO - LITANG
In the morning watch the mask dance in Lhagang Monastery (Tagong Si) of Sayka Sect. In the afternoon dive to Litang, arrival in the “world highland city" Litang (4014 m) which is the homeland of 7th Dalai Lama.
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Accommodation Litang Snow Love Song Hotel
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Distance 225 km
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Meals B
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Time 4 hours driving
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LITANG
In the morning visit Changqing chunke'er Monastery (also admits as Litang Si monastery) in the western suburb. The Litang Monastery, developed by the 3.th Dalai Lama in the year 1580, today, becomes the largest monastery of the Gelukpa Sect in south Kham. In late July or early August, the Litang Horse Racing Festival will be held in Litang and lasted about 7 days, which attracts many domestic and foreign visitors. This afternoon, you’ll may have the opportunity to take part in the Litang Horse Racing Festival. Currently the traditional festival has further developed. Besides the traditional horseracing, other activities like horsemanship, singing, dancing, national costume show, etc. have become part of the grand festival. Large-scale material exchange also takes place during the festival.
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Accommodation Litang Snow Love Song Hotel
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Meals B
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LITANG - XINDUQIAO
In the morning take part in the Litang Horse Racing Festival. In the afternoon drive to Xinduqiao, the “Paradise of Photographers”, a small town on the road juncture where the northern route of Sichuan-Tibet Highway (Chengdu - Lhasa) and the southern route of Sichuan-Tibet Highway (Chengdu - Lhasa) meet. When the weather is good, you can see the main peak of Gongga Mountain (7556 m, Minya Konka, “the King Peak of Sichuan”) from Xinduqiao.
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Accommodation Black Highland Barley Farm Hotel
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Distance 196 km
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Meals B
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Time 3.5 hours driving
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XINDUQIAO - KANGDING - YAAN - CHENGDU
Today drive back over Zheduoshan Pass and via Kangding, the capital of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and the important juncture of Tibetan and Han People in history and Yaan to Chengdu. Transfer to the airport or the railway station. Tour ends.
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Distance 341 km
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Meals B
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Time 5 hours driving
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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. Internal flights
** Day 11/ Flight from Yichang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Trains
** Day 04/ High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (based on 2nd class);
** Day 06/ High speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu (based on 2nd class)
** Day 06/ High speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing (based on 2nd class)
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. 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.
