Western Sichuan Loop 6 Days Tour

Day 1: Arrive Chengdu - Ya’an 150 KM, 2 hours drive

Arrive in Chengdu in the morning, the capital city of Sichuan Province in Southwestern China. Chengdu is the home and habitat of giant pandas. Upon arrival, we will directly transfer to Ya’an to start early and first we will go to visit the Ya'an Bifengxia Gorge and waterfall, and then we will visit the Panda Research and Breeding Center, which is one of the most important Panda base in China. Bifeng Gorge, a National 4A class tourist area. which is located in the north of Ya'an, 120 km from Chengdu.As the rain Blair's support, Bifengxia a general green jasper, so given the name "Bifengxia". The scenic area taking the shape of "V", consists of 2 canyons, the left isthmus is around 7km, and the right is around 6km. Its relative height of the gorge wall is about 100-200 meters. Vegetation, scenery, waterfall are distinct feathers of which. We will then continue to Ya’an for overnight. Overnight in Ya’an.

Day 2: Ya’an - Kangding, 140km, 2 hours and 10 minutes (B)

After breakfast, we will drive to Kangding . It’s a breath-taking beauty spot located in an area of various landforms between Sichuan Basin and Tibet Plateau, is well-known for mountain climbing, sightseeing, hot springs, relaxation and so on. Upon arrival, We will go to visit Mugecuo Nature Reserve, as one of the highest lake in west sichuan-3700 KM, trails of the lake also have “red sea”, “7 color lake” and so on, together with hot spring and well preserved forest and river, make Mugecuo a must see nature reserve in west Sichuan. Overnight in Kangding.

Day 3: Kangding - Danba 200km, 4-5 hours approximate (B)

Today we drive to Danba, glorified as the most beautiful village and the natural geologic museum in China is located in the west of Sichuan, with unique scenery of high-peaked mountains, overlapping peaks, deep canyons and so on. We will see the beautiful Bamei Grassland. Then we continue driving to Tagong Monastery. Tagong Monastery has a history of more than one thousand years, is a one holy place for worship by the Tibetan. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the small Village where our hotel located. Overnight in Danba.

Day 4: Danba - Rilong 110km, 2.5 hours approximate (B)

Today first we will visit Jiaju Tibetan Village, which is known as one of the six most beautiful ancient villages in China. It is a Tibetan village locked in time with its beautiful architecture and serene lifestyle. Its name, Jiaju, means ‘a hundred families’. Recently, there are still many Tibetan families are living in the traditional houses in the small village. It is always the highlight of a Danba tour, during which you will not only enjoy the marvelous nature beauty, but also experience the unique culture of the local Tibetans in Sichuan. After that, we will drive to Rilong, on the way there are many beautiful villages, we can stop and visit the villages and talk with the people to get to know their lives. Upon arrival, we will visit Shuangqiao Valley, with the Overnight in Rilong.

Day 5: Rilong - Chengdu 210km, 4.5hours (B)

After breakfast, we will go to visit Changping Valley. Changping Valley is not only a beautiful natural landscape, but also a rare ancient battlefield. During the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, the Qing Imperial Court made two conquests to Jinchuan County and fought here. The remains are rare to see, but the swords and guns at that time remains in the imagination. The Tibetan villages are dotted in the Valley with Guozhuang Platform for annual sacrifice of Holy Mountain-Siguniang Mountain and Lamaseries. Changping Valley is attractive for its vast sky gently over the valley. We will hike in the valley and enjoy the scenery. Then after we finish the visit in the Changping valley, we will start to transfer back to Chengdu. We will arrive in Chengdu in early evening, then we will visit the famous pedestrian street-- Kuanzhai Alley .Overnight in Chengdu.

Day 6: Chengdu Departure

Drop-off service to airport/train station according to the departure schedule. Tour ends.