Embark on a 12-day private tour from Sichuan to Yunnan and experience the diverse beauty of Southwest China. Explore vibrant cities, ancient temples, stunning natural landscapes, and immerse yourself in the rich Tibetan and Naxi cultures.
Embark on a 12-day private tour from Sichuan to Yunnan and experience the diverse beauty of Southwest China. Explore vibrant cities, ancient temples, stunning natural landscapes, and immerse yourself in the rich Tibetan and Naxi cultures.
Chengdu
Chengdu - Welcome to Chengdu, the Land of Abundance, renowned across China for its relaxed lifestyle and spicy cuisine. Your guide and driver will greet you at the airport or train station and escort you to your hotel in a private vehicle. If time allows, your guide will take you on a tour of Chengdu. Join the crowd to explore the famous…
Chengdu
Chengdu - Welcome to Chengdu, the Land of Abundance, renowned across China for its relaxed lifestyle and spicy cuisine. Your guide and driver will greet you at the airport or train station and escort you to your hotel in a private vehicle. If time allows, your guide will take you on a tour of Chengdu. Join the crowd to explore the famous Broad and Narrow Alley, savor delicious spicy snacks, watch captivating folk shows, and experience the vibrant city life!
Chengdu-Dujiangyan-Mount. Siguniang
Dujiangyan Panda Base - Depart Chengdu this morning and drive for an hour and a half to the Dujiangyan panda base. We will arrive around 9:00 a.m. when the pandas are most active. It’s the perfect time to observe their habits as they eat, nap, tumble, and climb trees.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System - Depart Chengdu this morning and drive for an hour to Dujiangyan, home to the world’s oldest and only surviving no-dam irrigation system. The project includes three key parts: Yuzui, Feishayan, and Baopingkou, all scientifically designed to control the water flow from the mountains to the plains year-round. While sightseeing, you’ll learn how ancient people built it and how it functions. After lunch, drive about two and a half hours to Mount Siguniang, known as the “Oriental Alps”.
Mount. Siguniang-Danba
Mt. Siguniang Nature Reserve - After breakfast, head to Shuangqiao Valley, one of the most famous attractions in the Mount Siguniang area. The blue sky, expansive alpine meadows and glaciers, and ancient cypress forests make this a dream for nature lovers and a paradise for photographers. Spend a relaxing morning hiking along the valley and capturing the breathtaking scenery of Mount Siguniang.
Danba-Yajiang
Yajiang-Daocheng-Riwa
Litang County - After breakfast at the hotel, we will leave Yajiang and head to Daocheng, celebrated as the “last pure land on our blue planet”. During the seven-hour drive, we will pass through Litang Temple, one of the oldest and largest Tibetan Buddhist temples, built by Sonam Gyatso. It’s a great place to pray for good luck. You can also glimpse the dazzling array of instruments, various Buddha statues, and the vast collection of documents in this temple. Afterward, we will drive two and a half hours to Riwa. A comfortable hotel will be ready for you to enjoy a relaxing night.
Riwa
Yading Nature Reserve - Rise early to maximize your time outdoors in the fresh air. Today is dedicated to a long-route tour in Yading Nature Reserve. We’ll start our day at Chonggu Monastery and go hiking to visit the famous Three Holy Mountains, worshipped as embodiments of three Bodhisattvas: Mercy, Wisdom, and Power. If you make sincere pilgrimages, your wishes may come true. Then, we’ll head to Luorong Pasture, where you can watch herds of sheep and cattle leisurely grazing and see flowers gently swaying in the breeze. Additionally, the Five Color Lake and Milk Lakes are well worth visiting.
Riwa-Shangri-la
Shangri-La County - Head to Shangri-la, a five and a half hour drive. The destination is Dukezong Old Town, the largest and best-preserved Tibetan community in China, built over 1300 years ago. Join tourists in turning the world’s largest Prayer Wheel clockwise. Tibetans believe this is a good way to pray for happiness, and a sincere prayer will bring peace and joy to your life.
Shangri-la-Tiger Leaping Gorge
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia) - In the late afternoon, we will drive two hours to Tiger Leaping Gorge. After checking into your hotel, you can take a walk around the area.
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia) - Start your day with a hike along Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the world’s top ten hiking routes. Don’t miss the chance to hike along the gorge and admire the splendid scenery. The gorge is divided into three sections: the first is the narrowest, the uppermost is ideal for sightseeing, and the middle section is best for hiking. After hiking for a while, you can follow your guide to continue exploring the middle section for more stunning views, or you can relax in a café, sipping coffee and enjoying the scenery.
Tiger Leaping Gorge-Lijiang
Old Town of Lijiang - China - Say goodbye to Tiger Leaping Gorge and head to Lijiang, a journey of almost two hours. Lijiang Ancient Town is located on a plateau, surrounded by mountains. This beautiful place is home to residents from various ethnic groups, making Lijiang an inclusive city. After a short rest, start an enchanting tour of Lijiang Ancient Town. The quaint town, established in the Ming Dynasty, has been a commercial center for over 800 years. Visit Mufu Palace, renowned for its grandeur. Wander through the narrow streets and admire the exquisite handicrafts and traditional costumes. As night falls, join hands and dance with the locals, ending the day with joyful dancing!
Lijiang
Old Town of Lijiang - China - Continue exploring the nearby beauties. This morning, head to Baisha Village to appreciate the ancient Baisha Mural paintings. The evening here is also enchanting. With the smooth melodies of folk music and soft lights, the whole town exudes tranquility, gentleness, and tenderness.
Departure from Lijiang
Old Town of Lijiang - China - It’s time to say goodbye. Today, your guide and driver will take you to the airport. If you wish to extend your stay in China, we are happy to create customized tour plans for you.
- Accommodations
- Breakfast
- English-speaking driver who will also act as a tour guide
- Hotel/Airport/Station pickup
- All required taxes, fees and entrance tickets
- Private air-conditioned car
- Accommodations
- Breakfast
- English-speaking driver who will also act as a tour guide
- Hotel/Airport/Station pickup
- All required taxes, fees and entrance tickets
- Private air-conditioned car
- Personal expense
- Gratuity
- Personal expense
- Gratuity
This 12-day tour covers the most charming classical destinations and the extraordinary scenery destinations in the Southwestern China.
Your tour begins in Chengdu, a vibrant city where you feel the collision of the laid-back lifestyle and the high-paced lifestyle. Then you will be transferred to Dujiangyan to witness the oldest extant irrigation system….
This 12-day tour covers the most charming classical destinations and the extraordinary scenery destinations in the Southwestern China.
Your tour begins in Chengdu, a vibrant city where you feel the collision of the laid-back lifestyle and the high-paced lifestyle. Then you will be transferred to Dujiangyan to witness the oldest extant irrigation system. Then going west, touch the unspoiled natural beauty in Mount. Siguniang and discover the Tibetan culture in Danba. Pray for happiness in the Litang Temple, make a pilgrimage in the Three Holy Mountains, turn the pray-wheel to pray for peace in the Dukezong Old Town, and just await morning sun to dye the snow-capped peaks gold in the Songzanlin Monastery. After leaving the fairy-tale land, let’s step into the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Go hiking in the splendid gorge and have a glimpse of the turbulent torrent pouring down over the rocks. Afterwards, head to the Lijiang Old Town to experience the lifestyle of Naxi people.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
