Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Chengdu
Chengdu- Start point
- 成都双流国际机场, Chengdu Shi, Sichuan, China (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring some of the best food Chengdu has to offer)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Buddha Zen Hotel Chengdu)
Included Activities
- Welcome briefing with guides about itinerary, road safety, and cultural considerations
- Welcome dinner celebrating the beginning of the journey
- Day 2
Jiezi
Jiezi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional local food in Jiezi Ancient Town), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Erin Inn Jizi Ancient Town )
Included Activities
- Visit Dujiangyan Panda Valley to see giant pandas and cubs
- Cycle 20km through countryside with mountain views
- Explore Jiezi Ancient Town and learn about its history on the Tea Horse Road
- Hike 6km on Fengqi Mountain through bamboo and woods to Buddhist monastery
Landmarks Dujiangyan Panda Valley Qingcheng Mountain Jiezi Ancient Town Fengqi Mountain - Day 3
Jiezi to Anren
Jiezi to Anren- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Four Points by Sheraton)
Included Activities
- Cycle 36km along Chongqing Road through countryside and villages
- Explore Anren Ancient Town with boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, and workshops
Optional Activities
- Walk around in Anren Ancient Town
Landmarks Anren Ancient Town - Day 4
Anren to Pingle
Anren to Pingle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic lunch from a local restaurant in a valley), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Xingyue Sunshine Guesthouse Pingle Ancient Town)
Included Activities
- Visit White Pagoda Monastery and its unique library created by Master Guoping
- Hike 8km through trails exploring hidden villages in woods and mountains
- Lunch at a local restaurant in a valley
- Cycle 12km around the lake and to the bamboo-weaving village
Landmarks White Pagoda Monastery Pingle Ancient Town - Day 5
Pingle to Shangli
Pingle to Shangli- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Hanwu Jingyun Guesthouse Shangli Ancient Town)
Included Activities
- Morning walk through Pingle Ancient Town to riverside teahouses
- Cycle 45km through tea plantations and mountainous terrain
- Ascend 7km over tea terrace mountain at 1200m altitude
- Visit White Horse Spring temple with its unique tidal system
- Explore Shangli Ancient Town in the afternoon
Landmarks Pingle Ancient Town White Horse Spring Shangli Ancient Town - Day 6
Shangli to Kangding
Shangli to Kangding- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Khamba Hotel Kangding)
Included Activities
- Cycle 14km to Bifengxia Forest Park
- Hike through two beautiful valleys in the park with forests and waterfalls
- Explore Kangding town to experience Tibetan culture and adapt to high altitude
Landmarks Bifengxia Forest Park Kangding - Day 7
Kangding to Xinduqiao
Kangding to Xinduqiao- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Yunding Xingkong Hotel Xinduqiao Town)
Included Activities
- Stop at Zheduo Mountain Pass for scenery and photos
- Optional cycling ride of a few kilometers to enjoy natural scenery
Optional Activities
- Cycle for a few kilometers around Xinduqiao based on altitude adaptation
Landmarks Zheduo Mountain Pass Kangding Airport - Day 8
Xinduqiao to Bamei
Xinduqiao to Bamei- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Yangqie’er Hotel Bamei Town)
Included Activities
- Cycle 64km through Xinduqiao and Tagong Grasslands
- Visit Tagong monastery built during Qing Dynasty
- Lunch at Tagong near locals completing prayer circuits
- Visit Ani Gompa, largest Buddhist Nunnery in the area with Mani stones
- View Bamei Stone Forest
Landmarks Tagong Monastery Tagong Grasslands Ya'la Holy Mountain Ani Gompa Bamei Stone Forest - Day 9
Bamei to Danba
Bamei to Danba- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Lanfeng Hotel Danba)
Included Activities
- Cycle 11km to Huiyuan Temple
- Visit Huiyuan Temple, a Buddhist complex founded in 1729
- Visit Jiaju Tibetan Village and meet a local Gyalrong Tibetan family
- Walk around Jiaju Tibetan Village to explore
Landmarks Huiyuan Temple Jiaju Tibetan Village - Day 10
Danba to Ya'an
Danba to Ya'an- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Washe Hotel Ya'an)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Mengding tea plantation area
- Explore the greenway connecting tea plantations across 5 towns
Optional Activities
- Cycle 20-40km exploring tea plantations
- Walk exploring tea plantations (flexible distance)
Landmarks Mount Mengding - Day 11
Ya'an to Mount Emei
Ya'an to Mount Emei- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Chanyi Hot Spring Hotel Mt.Emei)
Included Activities
- Cycle 45km mostly following the Qingyi River
- Ascend 5km through tea plantations with mountain views
- Lunch near Liujiang Ancient Town
- Visit Liujiang Ancient Town
- Enjoy hot spring at hotel in evening
Landmarks Qingyi River Caoyutan Dam Liujiang Ancient Town - Day 12
Mount Emei to Leshan
Mount Emei to Leshan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local Leshan cuisine including Sweet Skin Roast Duck and Bo Bo Chicken)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mixun Hotel Leshan)
Included Activities
- Take sightseeing bus to Leidongping station
- Hike to cable car station
- Cable car to Golden Summit
- Visit Golden Summit and Buddha statue
- Cable car descent to Leidongping
- Walk 1.5km to Leidongping bus station
- Bus descent of Mount Emei (approximately 2 hours)
- Cycle 32km to Leshan suburbs
- Sample local Leshan cuisine
Optional Activities
- River boat tour to visit Leshan Giant Buddha (71m carving built over 1200 years ago)
Landmarks Mount Emei Golden Summit Mount Gongga Leshan Giant Buddha - Day 13
Leshan to Huanglongxi
Leshan to Huanglongxi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Caston Huanglong Hotel Huanglongxi Ancient Town)
Included Activities
- Cycle 32km from Guanmiao Town
- Ride through valley following Minjiang River
- Visit Zhongyan Temple with Buddhist carvings dating back over 1,500 years
- Hike to natural spring inside temple gardens
- Explore Huanglongxi Ancient Town and riverside teahouses
Optional Activities
- Browse shops and sample local snacks including 'one noodle noodles' on the streets
Landmarks Guanmiao Town Minjiang River Zhongyan Temple Baijiachi Village Huanglongxi Ancient Town - Day 14
Huanglongxi to Chengdu Airport
Huanglongxi to Chengdu Airport- End point
- 成都双流国际机场, Chengdu Shi, Sichuan, China (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, 00:00 - 23:55)
Landmarks Chengdu Airport
