Itinerary:
Day 1: Shanghai to Chengdu
Our adventure will start when we meet at airport then take an evening flight to Chengdu , the capital of Sichuan Province . We will stay overnight in Chengdu .
Day 2: Chengdu to Danba
After breakfast we will take 8 hour journey to Danba. As we get closer to Danba, we find ourselves immersed in grasslands, alpine lakes, virgin forest, glaciers and snow-capped mountains. The rushing Zheduo River flows through the center of Kangding, the capital of the Ganzi Tibetan Ethnic Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan . We will stay overnight in a Tibetan village near Kangding city.
Day 3: Danba --- Xinduqiao
Today you will experience what typical Tibetan life is like. Xinduqiao, regarded as the heaven for photographers, is a Tibetan town near Danba. You can stop by the homes of some nomads for some yak butter tea and Zanba and of course a lot of horse riding! Over night in Tibetan hostel.
Day 4: Xinduqiao --- Liuba
Mt.Gongga trekking. Overnight in a Tibetan house.
Day 5: Gongga Motorcycling
Motorcycling up to 4800m high mount. What a fantastic view from the top! We will continue our motorcycling adventure to Gongga Monastery which is 3,981m above sea level and is the base camp of Gongga Mountain . The Gongga Monastery has 500 years of history and is considered holy by the Minya Tibetans who inhabit this area of Sichuan . The temple is small and simple, and seems to grow out of the landscape, with majestic Mount Gongga towering above it. We see murals in this temple portraying ancient people, wild birds and landscapes. We will take the motorcycle back to Liuba in the afternoon. We will drive back to Xinduqiao and stay overnight there.
Day 6: Xinduqiao --- Hailuogou
We will drive to Hailuogou and stay overnight in Muxi town from where we catch the beautiful sunset at Gongga.
Day 7: Hailuogou Trekking
A full day easy trekking at Hailuogou, followed by the unique hot spring and stay overnight in the hot spring resort.
Day 8: Hailuogou --- Chengdu
Enjoy yummy yummy Sichuan Cuisine.
Day 9: Chengdu --- Shanghai
Wander Chengdu city. Afternoon flight back to Shanghai . Trip ends.
*We reserve the right to change the itinerary with or without notice.