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12 Days Jiuzhaigou National Park and Northwest Sichuan Tour
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Tour Type:
Escorted by private guide and vehicle; leave 365 days a year!
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Trip Level:Easy - suitable for all levels of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
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Trip Level Guide:
- Easy - suitable for all level of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
- Moderate - suitable for ones with average level fitness, family with kids bigger than 12 yrs.
- Moderate to Strenous - suitable for ones physically fit; have experiences of high altitude trek.
- Strenuous: suitable for adventures and individual with physically fit and healthy.
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Season:春
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Overview
What Makes this Tibet Trip Different?
The most celebrated scenic spots in northwestern Sichuan province would be the Jiuzhaigou National Park and Huanglong National Park. And there are many more to explore beside these two places, such as Ruoergai Grassland, Langmusi temple, Mt. Siguniang.
Tibetan Travel Guru,Master Kungga Dundruk
This loop tour highlights the natural and cultural treasures of northwestern Sichuan, with Jiuzhaigou National Park at its heart. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Jiuzhaigou is famed for crystal-clear lakes, cascading waterfalls, and colorful forests. The journey also includes Huanglong National Park, known for its dazzling calcified pools, and the vast Ruoergai Grassland, home to nomadic Tibetan life and big-sky views.
Along the way, marvel at the First Bend of the Yellow River, visit the tranquil Langmusi Temple, and admire the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Siguniang. The route also offers a glimpse of history at the Zhuokeji Tusi Manor, a traditional Tibetan chieftain’s residence.
Blending stunning landscapes with rich culture, this tour is an unforgettable way to explore the highland beauty of Sichuan.
At a Glance
Day 1Chengdu – Rilong Town
Day 2Changpinggou Horse Riding
Day 3Mt. Siguniang - Danba - Maerkang
Day 4Maerkang - Rangtang
Day 5Rangtang - Aba
Day 6Aba-Tangke- Ruo'ergai
Day 7Ruo’ergai -Flower Lake – Langmusi
Day 8Langmusi-Ruo'ergai
Day 9Ruo'ergai - Jiuzhaigou
Day 10Jiuzhaigou Sightseeing
Day 11Jiuzhaigou -Munigou – Maoxian
Day 12Maoxian- Dujiangyan - Chengdu
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Chengdu – Rilong Town
Drive from Chengdu to Rilong Town where the famous Mt. Siguniang lies. Siguniang means four sisters/girls in Chinese. Visit Mt. Balang, grassland and the yaks en route. After arriving in Rilong town, head to Shuangqiaogou.
Stay overnight in Rilong Town
Day 2: Changpinggou Horse Riding
Drive to Changpinggou valley after breakfast. Visit this valley by trekking or horse-riding. You can see the four peaks of Mt. Siguniang and virgin forest, tourists should prepare some food. The cost of horse riding depends on your riding distance, from RMB50-RMB150.
Stay overnight in Rilong Town
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![day image]( "Changping Valley is another amazing valley in Mt. Siguniang with primitive forest and Tibetan villages")
Changping Valley
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![day image]( "Riding horse at changping valley is the best way to enjoy the stunning sights of Mt. Siguniang")
horse riding at Changping valley
Changping Valley
horse riding at Changping valley
Day 3: Mt. Siguniang - Danba - Maerkang
On the way, get to Dazhou mansion in Maerkang, visit Zhuokeji village (a residential house of Tibetan tribe leader), and take pictures of the great octagonal building and strong Kham men, beautiful Danba women, healthy old people, sedated abbey, and smart children.
Stay overnight in Maerkang
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![day image]( "Zhuokeji village is a residential house of Tibetan tribe leader")
Zhuokeji village
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![day image]( "Appreciate the amazing view of these great octagonal buildings")
zhuokeji village
Zhuokeji village
zhuokeji village
Day 4: Maerkang - Rangtang
Drive from Maerkang to Rangtang, a small county in Aba Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, nearby Qinghai province.
]Stay overnight in Rangtang
Day 5: Rangtang - Aba
Drive about 165km to Aba County located deeply in the grassland. There are some Tibetan original Lamaseries in Aba.
Stay overnight in Aba
Day 6: Aba-Tangke- Ruo'ergai
Drive about 230km to Ruo’ergai via Tangka. On the way, you can see vast grassland. Tangke is the first turning of Yellow River.
Stay overnight in Ruoergai
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![day image]( "You can see vast ruo'ergai grassland en route")
ruo'ergai grassland
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![day image]( "Amazingly beautiful flower lake in Ruo'ergai grassland")
Amazingly beautiful flower lake in Ruo'ergai grassland
ruo'ergai grassland
Amazingly beautiful flower lake in Ruo'ergai grassland
Day 7: Ruo’ergai -Flower Lake – Langmusi
Drive about 120KM to visit the First Bend of Yellow River, which is located at the border of Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai. Then visit Suoke Tibetan monastery.
After lunch, we will enjoy the charming natural landscape of Flower Lake. Then drive to Langmusi Town for accommodation.
Stay overnight in Langmusi Town
Day 8: Langmusi-Ruo'ergai
Visit two famous monasteries at Langmusi Town, Langmu monastery and Gerdi monastery. If you are interested in Sky Burial, you can also pay a visit to the sky burial site at Langmusi and may have a chance to see a sky burial ceremony. It's the only sky burial site open to tourists. Then drive about 90Km to Ruo'ergai.
Stay overnight in Ruo'ergai
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![day image]( "A devout pilgrim is circling the Langmusi while saying the prayer and turning his praying wheel")
Langmusi
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![day image]( "The ceremony of Buddha unfolding in Langmu temple at dawn")
Langmu temple
Langmusi
Langmu temple
Day 9: Ruo'ergai - Jiuzhaigou
After breakfast, drive to visit the beautiful Flower Lake, then drive about 200km to Jiuzhaigou via Chuanzhusi town. On the way, enjoy sightseeing of Ruoergai grassland.
Stay overnight in Jiuzhaigou
Day 10: Jiuzhaigou Sightseeing
Head to the Jiuzhaigou portal after breakfast and transfer to Jiuzhaigou non-pollution bus, visit Shuzheng, Zezawa Valley, Pearl Sands, Shuzheng Waterfall, Shuzheng, Panda, Chang, Rainbow, Tiger, Rhinoceros Lake and the Tibetan mills. In the evening, watch local Tibetan culture show.
Stay overnight in Jiuzhaigou
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![day image]( "Superb natural scenery of Jiuzhaigou valley")
Jiuzhaigou valley
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![day image]( "Jiuzhaigou valley is famous for its waterscape, and you will be not willing to appreciate the wonder of any other water after returning from Jiuzhaigou")
jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou valley
jiuzhaigou
Day 11: Jiuzhaigou -Munigou – Maoxian
After breakfast, drive to Munigou valley located to the west of Songpan Ancient Town. You can enjoy charming natural scenery, rich ethnic customs and the charm of the beautiful forest. Zhaga Waterfall and Erdao Lake are the main attractions in Munigou Park. Then keep forward to Maoxian County which is home to the largest number of Qiang people.
Stay overnight in Maoxian
Day 12: Maoxian- Dujiangyan - Chengdu
After breakfast, drive to Dunjiangyan to visit the famous Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Then drive to Chengdu, an international city in west China. We will arrive in Chengdu at around 15:00pm. The rest of the time is free for you.
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![day image]( "Dujiangyan Irrigation system is an ancient man-made architectural wonder in Sichuan")
Dujiangyan Irrigation system
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![day image]( "One of the highlights of Sichuan opera is the face changing performance")
Sichuan opera
Dujiangyan Irrigation system
Sichuan opera
Service Guide
Service Included:
- Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
- All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
- Personal knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
- Personal comfortable, clean and safe vehicle with reliable Tibetan local driver; vehicle ranging from 4WD land cruiser to minibus depending on your group size;
- All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision about the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economic 3-star hotel or budget hostel, guesthouse or tent. Please tell us your accommodation preference when submitting the enquiry; we will arrange the best-value hotels for you.
- Domestic flight/train tickets listed in the itinerary;
- All meals listed in the above itinerary;
- Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
- First aid kit;
Service Excluded:
- International flight to and out of China;
- Chinese visa (Note: we could help you with the Chinese visa application, like providing the invitation letter, presenting the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies, etc that you may need. )
- Domestic flight/train not listed in the itinerary. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price; please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
- Tips and gratitude to tour guide and driver;
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.
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