-
You do not have any saved holidays. Click the heart icon on the search or holiday pages to save a holiday.
Please note: all saved holidays will be removed when you clear your cookies!
 |
15 |
Trek |
DAYS |
Voir les photos
Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Leshan Giant Buddha: the World's Largest Stone Carved Buddha Statue
- Kangding: the Ancient Tea Horse Road's Major Town and the Center of Tibetan-Han Exchange
- Mt. Yala: one of the four holy mountains worshipped by the Tibetan people
- Danba - one of the most beautiful village in China
- Zhonglu Tibetan Village: Unique Fortresses, beautiful natural landscapes, and tranquil surroundings
Brief Itinerary
- DAY 01 ARRIVE IN CHENGDU
- DAY 02 CHENGDU / LESHAN
- DAY 03 LESHAN TO KANGDING
- DAY 04 KANGDING / ZHONGGU VILLAGE
- DAY 05 TREK FROM ZHONGGU TO XINDIANZI
- DAY 06 TREK FROM XINDIANZI TO YALA PASS CAMPSITE
- DAY 07 TREK FROM CAMPSITE TO YALA YUMTSO LAKE
- DAY 08 TREK FROM YALA YUMTSO LAKE TO ZHONGLU VILLAGE
- DAY 09 ZHONGLU VILLAGE / DANGLING VILLAGE
- DAY 10 TREK FROM DANGLING TO FEIJIPING TO HULU HAI TO DANGLING
- DAY 11 TREK FROM DANGLING TO DANGLING HOT SPRING
- DAY 12 TREK FROM DANGLING HOT SPRING TO XIAQIANGNIE’A MOUNTAIN PASS TO LONGPULONGBA CAMP
- DAY 13 TREK FROM LONGPULONGBA CAMP TO JUELUO TEMPLE / MOUNT SIGUNIANG
- DAY 14 MOUNT SIGUNIANG HIKING TOUR / CHENGDU
- DAY 15 CHENGDU DEPARTURE
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
As the hometown of panda, Sichuan is
reputed as the kingdom which has an abundance of natural resources and various
landforms of snow-mountains, grasslands and grand gorges.
A trip to Mt. Yala is one of the
most popular tours in Western Sichuan. Mt. Yala is located in a nature reserve
on the border between Dartsedo (Ch. Kangding), Rongtrak (Ch. Danba) and Daofu
counties of Sichuan province. It is the second highest peak of Sichuan’s Daxue
range. The imposing Mt. Yala is snow capped all year round and one of the four
holy mountains worshipped by the Tibetan people living in the area. The hike is
a relatively even grade and will start from Zhonggu Village (altitude 3200 meters)
and gently ascend to Mt Yala’s High pass at 4216m before descending to
Rongtrak. The gentle gradient allows the body to accustom to the high altitude,
limiting the risk of altitude sickness.
Holiday Itinerary
-
ARRIVE IN CHENGDU
Arrive in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province in Southwestern China, a transfer from Chengdu airport to the hotel will be provided. You can spend your first night in Chengdu at your own leisure. Walking along the old street, appreciate the historical and cultural atmosphere. You might want to experience the Sichuan Opera, Sichuan’s famous Hotpot dish.
-
Accommodation Chengdu
-
-
CHENGDU / LESHAN
In the morning after breakfast, drive to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre to explore the daily life of the cute pandas intimately. As one of the landmarks of Chengdu, it is a well laid out park which is designed to resemble the pandas' natural habitat. We will spend the whole morning visiting different panda rooms.
After lunch, make a 2-hour drive to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, a Tang dynasty (618-907 AD) relic that is the largest carved stone Buddha in the world at 71 meters. Leshan is an exquisite UNESCO world heritage site that is not to be missed for its impressive size and beautiful surrounding area.
-
Accommodation Leshan
-
Meals BL
-
-
LESHAN TO KANGDING
Leaving Chengdu, today we will make a 5-hour driving head out of the Sichuan basin to penetrate deep into the mountains that guard the approach to the south-eastern part of the Tibet-Qinghai plateau. After driving through Erlangshan Tunnel, a sunshine day with blue sky will turn out, and then we reach to the Dadu River Grand Canyon which is the largest one in western Sichuan. Luding Bridge, a unique structure built in 1706 in Qing Dynasty, with nine iron chains spanning the roaring Dadu River.
Upon arrival in Kangding, explore the bustling streets to buy the necessary supplies for your hiking in the next few days. As the capital of the Ganzi Tibetan Prefecture in Sichuan, Kangding is a culturally rich area, home to several lamaseries in and around the city.
-
Accommodation Kangding
-
Meals BL
-
-
KANGDING / ZHONGGU VILLAGE
From the hotel we have a short drive up to the highest part of Kangding which is the launching point for visits to the Paoma (Horse Racing) Mountain, famous for being referenced to a popular love song and horse races in the past. Take the cable car, reaching the upper station. Enjoy a fantastic view over Kangding and the gorge of the Dardu River.
After that, move to Mugecuo Scenic Area, which is the largest alphine lake in regions of 2000m above sea level in Sichuan. There are nearly one hundred hot springs nearby which have different curative effects.
We will then drive north, reaching Zhonggu Village in the evening. Here we will stay in a local villager’s home. There are natural hot springs close by which you can relax in. After dinner we will have a briefing from the tour leader and will spend a part of the evening preparing our equipment for the following day’s trek.
-
Accommodation Zhonggu Village
-
Meals BLD
-
-
TREK FROM ZHONGGU TO XINDIANZI
We will rise with the morning sun and glittering dew to begin our trekking adventure to the magnificent Yala Snow Mountain (Yala Kamiyama). The first day is easy walking and it generally takes four or five hours. We will start trekking from the village and progress through the sweeping Xindianzi grasslands, each step moves us away from the bustle of the city and further into the vast wilderness that inspires so much of Tibetan culture. Enjoy the immense skies, jagged peaks and clear mountain air of western Sichuan, before camping in the beautiful Xindianzi grassland for the night.
-
Accommodation Camping at Xindianzi Grassland
-
Distance 17km
-
Meals BLD
-
Time 5hrs hiking
-
-
TREK FROM XINDIANZI TO YALA PASS CAMPSITE
Today you will need most of your strength, as it is a long six hours walk, mostly uphill. Our route will take us over the highest Yala Pass of the trip at about 4,216m, where you will be able to enjoy the stunning views and soak up the incredible alpine atmosphere. Vertical ascend from our campsite is about 600 m. It is not very tough, as we have planned for more than enough time to rest and ascend slowly. Through the pass, hike another 4km, we will reach our campsite (3,900m) under the Yala Pass.
-
Accommodation Camping at Yala Pass Campsite
-
Distance 9km
-
Meals BLD
-
Time 5-6hrs hiking
-
-
TREK FROM CAMPSITE TO YALA YUMTSO LAKE
Hike about 5km in the morning, we arrive at Sisters Lakes also at 4,200m. Then, after another 5km, we will see the jade-green Yala Yumtso Lake, and walk down on a gentle sloping path to the bank of the Lake for camping, and then have a sumptuous meal in front of a roaring fire.
-
Accommodation Camping near Yala Yumtso Lake
-
Distance 10km
-
Meals BLD
-
Time 4-5hrs hiking
-
-
TREK FROM YALA YUMTSO LAKE TO ZHONGLU VILLAGE
Make sure you have some power left in your camera for our last trekking day around Yala, as today we walk surrounded by mountains and snowy peaks. This lake is miraculously green, that is why the local Tibetans named it Lake of Jade. A small waterfall hangs above the lake, fed by glaciers on Yala Mountain. Alpine evergreen trees provide background. After 3-4 hours’ easy walking downhill we arrive at the road head, Taizhan Gou, and take transport to Zhonglu village. Stay overnight at a Tibetan guesthouse.
-
Accommodation Zhonglu Village
-
Distance 9km
-
Meals BLD
-
Time 3-4hrs hiking
-
-
ZHONGLU VILLAGE / DANGLING VILLAGE
Starting with Tibetan-style breakfast, we take a leisurely stroll around the village on Zhonglu, without doubt one of the most beautiful mountain villages in China, famed for its traditional architecture, in particular its stone defensive towers. Zhonglu’s women are equally famous for their beauty. We will have a leisurely walk around the villages, climb the well-preserved watchtowers, as well as the main meals, we will visit to a local family to taste pure Tibetan butter salt tea.
In the afternoon, take a 1.5-hour drive to Dangling Village. At this village, we will not only explore the typical folk houses, but also learn the unique culture of Jiarong Tibetan Nationality. Prepare for the next part of our fantastic trekking tour.
-
Accommodation Dangling Village
-
Meals BLD
-
-
TREK FROM DANGLING TO FEIJIPING TO HULU HAI TO DANGLING
Start your Dangling trek today! In the morning, we hike into the charming mountains. After 3-hour trekking, we arrive at Feijiping. You may also ride a horse to Feijiping in order to save strengthen to hike to Hulu Hai. En route, there are many meadows with lots of cattle and horses eating leisurely on them and you will marvel at the wild monkeys jumping in front of you. The scenery around the Hulu Hai (Cucurbit Lake) is fantastic. The unique scenery of extinct volcano crater and a variety kind of ancient life-form fossil make you back to the Cretaceous period. After visiting, back to Dangling.
-
Accommodation Dangling Village
-
Distance 12km
-
Meals BLD
-
Time 5hrs hiking
-
-
TREK FROM DANGLING TO DANGLING HOT SPRING
Today is more relaxed, and it is better for us to prepare for the camping adventure tomorrow. in the morning, enjoy your leisure time around the village. Then walk in the Xiaqianglongba Valley (also called Daofugou) for about 4 km until we arrive at Dangling Hot Spring, which is the unspoiled natural hot spring. We camp near the spring. In the evening, it is wonderful to soak in a hot-spring bath after long time hiking.
-
Accommodation Camping near Dangling Hot Spring
-
Distance 4km
-
Meals BLD
-
Time 1hr hiking
-
-
TREK FROM DANGLING HOT SPRING TO XIAQIANGNIE’A MOUNTAIN PASS TO LONGPULONGBA CAMP
Today may be the toughest day. Depart from the hot spring, we hike upwards along Xiaqianglongba and travel across Xiaqiangnie’a Mountain Pass to enter into Yuke Prairie in Daofu County. In the afternoon, we continue to trek downhill to get to Longpulongba River and camp there. Along the way we pass through a primeval deep forest, surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
-
Accommodation Camping near Longpulongba River
-
Distance 20km
-
Meals BLD
-
Time 8hrs hiking
-
-
TREK FROM LONGPULONGBA CAMP TO JUELUO TEMPLE / MOUNT SIGUNIANG
Starting in the morning, travel relatively hard today. Walk along the Longpulongba River, enjoy the stunning scenery in the alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains against the background of the blue sky. After about 2 hours easy walking, we arrive at the Jueluo Temple where our car waits for us and transfer us to the Mount Siguniang.
-
Accommodation near Mount Siguniang
-
Meals BLD
-
-
MOUNT SIGUNIANG HIKING TOUR / CHENGDU
Today you will have a day hiking trip in Mt. Siguniang (Four Girls Mountains) Scenic Area. Famous for its peerless scenery, Mt. Siguniang National Park is inscribed as a heritage site as a part of Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries by UNESCO in 2006. The whole scenic area encompasses four peaks and the surrounding three valleys. You can visit Shuangqiao Valley during this day (also can be called yin and yang concept Valley). Horse riding is also available as an optional activity on your own fee.
After the lunch, enjoy a highly scenic drive back to Chengdu and free of leisure in the rest day.
-
Accommodation Chengdu
-
Meals BLD
-
-
CHENGDU DEPARTURE
Drive to the airport for the flight back home. We will drop you off at Chengdu International Airport in good time to catch your flight.
-
Meals B
-
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.
