9‑Day Chengdu, Dujiangyan, Western Sichuan and Daocheng Yading Escorted Tour
Explore the breathtaking high‑altitude landscapes of Western Sichuan on this 9‑day escorted loop tour.
Designed for international travellers, this itinerary blends sacred snow‑capped mountains, Tibetan culture,
dramatic geological wonders, and the vibrant charm of Chengdu — all with private transport, comfortable
accommodation, and all meals included for a seamless travel experience.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
Day 1 – Arrival in Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu, where your private driver or guide will greet you at the airport or train station.
Transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time to settle in and experience Chengdu’s famously relaxed lifestyle.
Meals: Lunch / Dinner
Evening: Free time to relax.
Accommodation: Chengdu
Day 2 – Chengdu → Muya Holy Land → Yuzixi → Xinduqiao
Morning:
After breakfast at the hotel, travel along the Chengya Expressway toward Ya’an, a city famous for its
“Three Treasures” — Ya women, Ya fish, and Ya rain. Ya’an has long been the strategic gateway to both
the Sichuan–Tibet and Qinghai–Tibet routes, as well as an important passage on the ancient Southern Silk
Road and Tea Horse Road. After leaving the expressway, follow the beautiful Qingyi River upstream and
enjoy the scenery of the river valley.
Continue west on the Yakang Expressway, passing through the Erlang Mountain Tunnel, then arrive in
Kangding — the “Hometown of Love Songs” — at an altitude of about 2,500 meters. From the vehicle, admire
postcard‑like views of small bridges, flowing streams, Tibetan houses, and traditional plateau villages,
all showcasing the rich culture of the Kham Tibetan region.
Lunch: Enjoy a local specialty lunch.
Afternoon:
Proceed to Muya Holy Land (if weather, traffic, or local restrictions prevent access, no replacement
site will be arranged). Located in Kangding and about 30 km from Xinduqiao — known as a paradise for
photographers — Muya Holy Land features vast grasslands, mystical cloud seas, views of the majestic
Mount Gongga, and unique Muya cultural heritage. Highlights include alpine scenery such as “Flower Sea
Trails,” “Mirror Reflections,” “Sacred Chants,” “Heavenly Pastures,” and “Peaks as a Natural Screen.”
After sightseeing, take the scenic shuttle bus out of the area.
Continue to Yuzixi (subject to actual conditions; if affected by local policies, road conditions, traffic,
weather, or capacity limits, the visit may be cancelled without replacement).
Dinner: enjoy a specialty dinner.
Evening: Free time to relax.
Accommodation: Xinduqiao
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3 – Xinduqiao → Litang → Shangri‑La Town
Morning:
After breakfast at the hotel, depart and cross Ga'ersi Mountain, arriving at the banks of the Yalong River.
Continue to the small Kham Tibetan county of Yajiang, then climb two major mountain passes:
the 4,659‑meter Jianziwan Mountain and the 4,718‑meter Kazila Mountain.
Around noon, arrive in Litang—known as the “Pearl of the Plateau,” the “Highest City in the World,”
and the hometown of Ding Zhen—situated at an elevation of 4,014 meters.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the expansive Maoya Grassland.
Lunch: Enjoy a local specialty lunch.
Afternoon:
Continue onward to cross Rabbit Mountain, whose shape resembles a rabbit,
and then pass through the Haizi Mountain Nature Reserve, home to the largest ancient ice‑cap relics
on the Qinghai‑Tibet Plateau. The average elevation here is around 4,500 meters.
Next, visit the Daocheng White Stupa, also known as the Zunsheng Stupa Forest,
the symbolic gateway to Daocheng. It consists of one main stupa and 108 smaller stupas.
Each of the 108 stupas enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha, while the main stupa enshrines the
Zunsheng Buddha Mother (Longjue Ma), one of the Three Deities of Longevity.
The stupa complex symbolizes blessings of long life for all who arrive in Daocheng
(also called Daoba, meaning “a wide opening in the valley”).
Dinner: enjoy a specialty dinner.
Evening: Free time to relax.
Accommodation: Shangri‑La Town
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4 – Full‑Day Exploration of Daocheng Yading
Morning:
After breakfast at the hotel, depart by coach to the Yading Scenic Area.
Upon arrival at the Visitor Centre, transfer to the scenic sightseeing bus and continue
to Zhaguang Village. From here, walk approximately 500 metres to reach
Chonggu Monastery, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and admire
Mount Xiannairi (meaning “Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva”, elevation 6,023 m).
Continue your pilgrimage to Zhuomalacuo (Pearl Lake), located about
1.5 km from Chonggu Monastery. Early morning is the best time to photograph the
reflection of Mount Xiannairi in the lake. After visiting, return to Chonggu Monastery
along the same route.
Lunch: Enjoy a local specialty lunch.
Afternoon:
Next, take an electric shuttle to Luorong Pasture (or hike for 1–2 hours
if preferred). This is the best viewpoint for Mount Yangmaiyong
(Manjushri Bodhisattva, 5,958 m) and Mount Xianuoduoji
(Vajrapani Bodhisattva, 5,958 m). Enjoy breathtaking views of wildlife, alpine rhododendrons,
snow‑capped peaks, forests, glaciers, lakes, and rivers — a perfect place to experience
the harmony between humans and nature.
After fully immersing yourself in this dreamlike landscape, return to Zhaguang Village
by the same route, take the sightseeing bus out of the scenic area, and check in at your hotel.
Dinner: enjoy a specialty dinner.
Evening: Free time to relax.
Accommodation: Shangri‑La Town
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5 – Shangri‑La Town → Letong Ancient Town → Xinduqiao
Morning:
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Letong Ancient Town.
(Please note: if weather, traffic congestion, or government traffic control prevents access, this visit cannot be replaced with another attraction.)
Located in the northern old district of Litang County, Letong Ancient Town is home to the famous verse written by the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso:
“Pure white crane, please lend me your wings. I will not fly far away—just circle Litang and return.”
This poetic line is believed to have foretold the birth of the 7th Dalai Lama in Litang.
Lunch: Enjoy a local specialty lunch.
Afternoon:
Cross Haizi Mountain once again, enjoying the stunning scenery along the way, before arriving in Xinduqiao to check in at the hotel.
Dinner: enjoy a specialty dinner.
Evening: Free time to relax.
Accommodation: Xinduqiao
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6 – Xinduqiao → Tagong Grassland → Moshi Park → Siguniang Mountain
Morning:
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to the Tagong Grassland, a vast alpine meadow on the Western Sichuan Plateau at an elevation of around 3,730 meters. Known as “the place beloved by the Bodhisattva,” Tagong is famous for its magnificent natural scenery and rich Tibetan culture, making it a favourite destination for travellers seeking authentic highland beauty.
Lunch: Enjoy a local specialty lunch.
Afternoon:
We then continue to China’s very own “Bermuda Triangle” — Bamei — to visit the filming location of Candle in the Tomb, the remarkable Moshi Park. According to local legend, when Queen Zhuma, the wife of King Gesar, once visited this land where the great king fought his battles, she accidentally dropped a silk scarf. It fell onto the earth and transformed into the Kama River, nourishing the stone forest and the people who live here.
The stone forest contains calcium-rich formations that change colour with humidity: light grey or pale blue during dry seasons, and deep black when the air is moist — earning it the name “the colour-changing stone forest.”
After the visit, we pass through Danba, enjoying the scenery along the way, before arriving in Siguniang Mountain Town to check in at the hotel.
Dinner: enjoy a specialty dinner.
Evening: Free time to relax.
Accommodation: Siguniang Mountain
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7 – Shuangqiao Valley → Changping Valley → Siguniang Mountain
Morning:
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart to visit Shuangqiao Valley, the most fully developed and easiest valley to explore within the Siguniang Mountain Scenic Area. Stretching for about 34 kilometers, Shuangqiao Valley is known for its breathtaking snow-capped peaks, dense forests, alpine meadows, and crystal-clear streams. The entire route can be toured comfortably by sightseeing bus, making it suitable for all types of travelers.
Lunch: Enjoy a local specialty lunch.
Afternoon:
We then continue to Changping Valley, which extends for approximately 29 kilometers and is considered the core area for trekking and outdoor adventures in Siguniang Mountain. The valley is renowned for its pristine forests, highland meadows, Tibetan villages, and dramatic snow‑mountain scenery, offering an ideal experience for travelers who enjoy deeper, more immersive exploration.
After the visit, we return to the hotel in Siguniang Mountain Town for a restful evening.
Dinner: enjoy a specialty dinner.
Evening: Free time to relax.
Accommodation: Siguniang Mountain
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 8 – Maobiliang Viewpoint → Dujiangyan → Chengdu Kuanzhai Alley
Morning:
After breakfast at the hotel, we travel via the Maobiliang Viewing Platform, where we can stop to take photos and capture the stunning panoramic view of the Four Sisters Mountain peaks.
We then continue to Dujiangyan. As you enter the scenic area, the vast fertile Chengdu Plain and the clear blue sky unfold before you. From the higher viewpoints, the entire Dujiangyan Irrigation System comes into view, allowing you to appreciate this ancient engineering masterpiece from both a grand and detailed perspective.
With the guidance of your local expert, you will gain a deeper understanding of the history and cultural significance behind Dujiangyan. Their vivid storytelling brings the past to life, making you feel as if you are witnessing the legendary scene of Li Bing and his son leading the people to tame the waters thousands of years ago.
Standing among these ancient structures, the distance between past and present disappears—you truly experience the timeless brilliance and multi‑layered charm of this world‑renowned water conservancy project.
Lunch: Enjoy a local specialty lunch.
Afternoon:
After the visit, we return to Chengdu and head to Kuanzhai Alley, one of the city’s most iconic historical and cultural districts. Formed during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1717), the area consists of three parallel ancient lanes—Wide Alley, Narrow Alley, and Well Alley. It is the last remaining part of Chengdu’s “Thousand‑Year Shaocheng” layout and an important southern example of northern hutong culture. Here you can fully experience Chengdu’s famous slow‑paced lifestyle before checking in to your hotel.
Dinner: enjoy a specialty dinner.
Evening: Free time to relax.
Accommodation: Chengdu
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 9 – Departure from Chengdu
Enjoy free time until your private transfer to the airport or train station for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Warm Reminder:
The standard check-out time for hotels in Chengdu is before 12:00 noon.
If you wish to extend your stay or require a late check-out, please consult the hotel front desk directly and follow their procedures.
After checking out, you may wait in the hotel lobby for the transfer staff.
Large luggage can be stored at the hotel front desk, but please keep all valuables with you.
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