Highlights

  • Visit Taoist Temple and Popular Valley in Qingcheng Mountain

  • Siguniang Mountainand enjoy natural scenery in Changping Valley

  • Visit Jiaju Tibetan residence

  • Moshi Park. There is a little-known "small Seda" village in the deep behind the Tagong Temple

  • First largest Gelug sect (yellow lamaism) temple in Kang District—Changqingchun Keer Temple

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Day 1Arrive in Chengdu

Welcome to Chengdu, noted as the “land of abundance”. Upon arrival, be transferred to the hotel and checked in. In the afternoon, you will have enough time to rest. In the evening, we will go to the famous night fair in Chengdu and taste delicious food with local characteristics.

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Hotel: Overnight in Chengdu Hotel

Day 2Visit Taoist Temple and Popular Valley in Qingcheng Mountain

After breakfast, drive to the core area of the outer mountain of Qingcheng. After arriving, start a light hike in the natural mountain stream. You can watch the stream and green vegetation halfway, and feel the exclusive and non-commercial clean environment. 

After arriving at the Taoist Temple, take a rest, and then try to cook the ancient food with the Taoist master, and enjoy the ancient food——traditional tofu pudding, stewed chicken with ginkgo, and the special dishes of Qingcheng Taoist Temple. The Taoist master brother will personally teach you a set of Tai Chi Chuan (a kind of traditional Chinese shadow boxing). In the afternoon, drive to a secret place in the back mountain of Qingcheng, enjoy the exclusive afternoon tea, enjoy the scenery, feel the natural aesthetics, and hit the popular place among mountain streams.

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Hotel: Overnight in Qingcheng Mountain
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Qingcheng Mountain

  • Taoist Temple

Day 3Drive to Siguniang Mountainand enjoy natural scenery in Changping Valley

After breakfast, drive to Siguniang Mountain and pass Yingxiu Town and Wolong Town. Today we will go to Changping Valley of Siguniang Mountain, which is the best place for primitive ecological tourism and ethnic tourism in the Siguniang Mountain scenic area. We don't need to rush. Stop-and-go driving can let us enjoy the scenery of lakes and streams, snow mountains, and grasslands. 

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Hotel: Siguniang Mountain Homestaya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Siguniang Mountain

  • Changping Valley

Day 4Visit Jiaju Tibetan residence

After breakfast, we arrive at the camp to start our Glamping, or we can stroll through the mountains and spend a leisurely time. After lunch in the town, go to Danba Jiaju Tibetan residence, which ranks first among "the most beautiful villages in China". Enthusiastic locals will offer Hada to the distinguished guests. Visit old artists' houses and learn about the Mani stone painting experience. We will also learn to play with buttered tea and other special activities in the Tibetan family.

"Jia Ju" means a hundred households in Tibetan. The Tibetan stone buildings with red, white, and brown colors are scattered along the bank of the Dadu River on the steep mountain wall at the foot of the snow mountain, forming a charming picture.

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Hotel: Overnight in Danba jiaju Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Danba Jiaju Tibetan Residence

  • Danba Jiaju Tibetan Residence

Day 5Drive to Dangling and Hike among Dangling

After breakfast, we will drive to Dangling to start today's hiking trip. Along the way, we will see mountains, streams, and even a lovely groundhog. A layer of white fog rose between the mountains, and Tibetan houses scattered on the hillside, some in groups and some independent.

The houses with ochre red, golden yellow, and pure white as the main colors stand out against the green water and green mountains, resembling a wonderful oil painting. We will enjoy the beauty of the lake, rest in the original environment of western Sichuan, and then return to Dangling Village on foot.

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Hotel: Overnight in Danba jiaju Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Dangling

  • Dangling

Day 6Drive to Moshi Parkth

In the early morning, accompanied by the local Tibetans, go to the White Tower to experience the blessing ceremony and visit the Tibetan village. After the end of the tour, go to the Moshi Park. There is a little-known "small Seda" village in the deep behind the Tagong Temple.

We will experience the daily life of villagers in the Circulation Walls and Juemu Temple. Feel the pure Tibetan culture and take photos in minority scenic spots. 

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Hotel: Overnight in Yajinag
Meals: Breakfast
  • Moshi Park

  • Moshi Park

Day 7Visit the Changqingchun Keer Temple

Today, we set out from Yajiang to Batang County. After lunch in Litang, we will visit the first largest Gelug sect (yellow lamaism) temple in Kang District——Changqingchun Keer Temple.

In the afternoon, go to Batang, the hometown of Xianzi Dance. We are here to prepare for tomorrow’s trip. From Xinduqiao to Litang, there is good scenery all the way. Today is a good opportunity to film the scenery of road travel. In Litang, we can have a deeper understanding of Tsangyang Gyatso by visiting Qianhu Tibetan Village (Letong  Ancient Town).

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Hotel: Overnight in Cuopugou
Meals: Breakfast
  • Changqingchun Keer Temple

  • Changqingchun Keer Temple

Day 8Visit the Cuopugou Natural Ecological Reserve

The Cuopugou Natural Ecological Reserve is located in the northern part of the county seat of Batang County (Chaluo Township) under the Haizi Mountain, Ganzi Prefecture, western Sichuan Province. It borders Maoya Dam and Litang County in the east, Yasu Mountain with an altitude of 4860 meters in the west, and Zhajinjiabo Mountain and Baiyu Mountain in the south, with an area of 900 square kilometers. It concentrates on the beautiful scenery of Sichuan Tibet, including snow mountains, grasslands, and forests.

After the tour, drive to Shangri-La Town (low altitude at the entrance of the scenic spot) to check in and rest.

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Hotel: Overnight in Daocheng
Meals: Breakfast
  • The Cuopugou Natural Ecological Reserve

  • The Cuopugou Natural Ecological Reserve

Day 9Visit the Yading Scenic Spot

After breakfast, go to Yading Scenic Spot. Take the sightseeing bus through Yading Village, arrive at Zhaguanbeng, and then walk to Chonggu Temple. We can continue to walk to the Pearl Sea, the holy lake under the Mount Xiannairi.

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Hotel: Overnight in Daocheng
Meals: Breakfast
  • Yading Scenic Spot

  • Yading Scenic Spot

Day 10Xinduqiao

We will start our day by enjoying the beautiful scenery of Daocheng Yading, which will take about 3-4 hours. After lunch, we will head to Xinduqiao, known as the paradise of photography. Xinduqiao is a small town in the west of Kangding County, 81 kilometers away from the county seat, and is often referred to as East Russia. It is famous for being the "paradise of photographers". The beauty of Xinduqiao lies not within the town itself but in the scenic corridor that stretches for 10km along the route, 2km from the east to the west of Xinduqiao.

Xinduqiao is a small town located in the open valley, 80km west of Kangding, along the famous National Highway 318. It serves as an intersection of Danba, Mount Gongga, Kangding, and Litang/Daocheng.

Hotel: Overnight in Xinduqiao
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Xinduqiao

  • Xinduqiao

Day 11Drive to Lotus Lake and enjoy its natural scenery

Today, we are going to Lotus Lake Scenic Spot (Moon Lake), located in the hinterland of Xindu Bridge. This is an outdoor mirror lake hidden in the deep mountains, with serene mountains and a blue-green sea. The Lotus Lake is backed by a snow-capped mountain. The lake is wide and will bloom in various colors in the right season, hence the name. Due to limited facilities, we will have a unique forest picnic arranged here.

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Hotel: Overnight in Xinduqiao Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lotus Lake Scenic Spot

  • Lotus Lake Scenic Spot

Day 12Kangding & Mugecuo Scenic Spot

After breakfast, today we will drive all the way east along the beautiful landscape avenue. Arrive at Kangding City and have lunch here. After lunch, go to Mugecuo's scenic spot for sightseeing.

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Hotel: Overnight in Kangding
Meals: Breakfast
  • Mugecuo Scenic Spot

  • Mugecuo Scenic Spot

Day 13Chengdu

After breakfast, drive to Chengdu. Then you will be transferred to the airport and fly to your sweet home. Looking forward to seeing you next time.

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Hotel: No Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast

Dates & availability

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INCLUDES

  • Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.

  • Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.

  • All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary

  • Domestic flights and 2nd class express train listed in the itinerary

  • Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)

  • Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.

  • Travel and health insurance when travel with us.

  • 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

EXCLUDES

  • International and domestic flights not indicated.

  • Food, Lunch or dinner not specified

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

  • Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned

TRIP NOTES

  • We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.

  • There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.