Chengdu–Leshan–Ya’an. O/N Ya’an

Chengdu - In the morning, our guide and driver will meet you at 9am of your Chengdu hotel lobby and transfer to Leshan Giant buddha, need 2.5hrs driving, 150KM.

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - Experience the Giant Buddha of Leshan, one of Chinese Buddhism’s holiest sites, on this amazing full-day tour from Chengdu. Dating from the 8th century, the Giant Buddha of Leshan is the largest carved stone Buddha and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. It was cut from the cliffs of Lingyun Shan in the hopes of calming the turbulent waters of the three rivers that flow together under its gaze. Stairs are carved into the cliff that connect the area at the Buddha’s feet with the land above, allowing you to view this astonishing sight from a range of vantage points. Views are stunning over elbows and knees, taking in the river scene and Leshan’s skyline. Upon arrival in Leshan, We’ll then explore the Giant Buddha and enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding landscape from atop the Buddha’s head. Wen then pay a visit to Lingyun Temple and Museum and get a deeper insight into the history of this amazing Buddhist site and learn the story of the carving of the Giant Buddha.

Yaan - Afterwards, take the private car to Ya’an city, need 2.5hrs driving, 130km.

Ya’an–Shangli–Kangding. O/N Kangding

Yaan - In the morning, our guide will meet you at 9am, today you will visit the Bifengxia Gorge/Panda base and Shangli Ancient town then head to Kangding.

Bifengxia Panda Reserve - First, we will visit the Bifengxia Panda base and you can see Giant Pandas here for one hour, you can also hike in the gorges for about 2-3 hours.

Kangding-Mugecuo–Xinduqiao. O/N Xinduqiao town.

Mugecuo Scenic Resort - You will spend 2-3hrs at Mugecuo and you can see the mountains, lake, valleys,colourful rock carvings, hillsides covered in flags, stone houses and prayer flags with a backdrop of snow mountains (perfect for photographs, along the horse trail). As a part of Gongga Mountain scenic area, it is 2900 to 3800 meters above sea level, covering an area of 500 square kilometers. Mugecuo Scenic Area is famous for the fantastic springs, alpine lakes, primeval forests, grasslands and snow mountains. It consists of Azalea Canyon, Saimaping, Seven-color Pool, Mugecuo and Honghai Grassland, presenting to tourists the wonderful scenery with unique characteristics.

Xinduqiao Town - After the Mugecuo visit, we will driving to Xinqiaodu town and need 2.5hrs driving, 100km. Xinduqiao is a picturesque small Tibetan town and famous for its plateau pasture scenery, with vivid green grassland, streams, mountains, and Tibetan counting houses surrounding it. It is called the paradise of photographers, due to the wonderful natural lights and stunning landscape here.

Xinduqiao-Daocheng. O/N Daocheng County.

Xinduqiao Town - This morning, will be free time and can pick up at 11:00am, you can have a rest or continue shoot more photos due to Xinduqiao has been long famed as a photographer’s paradise in China.

Daocheng County - After the lunch, we will Transfer to Daocheng, need 6.5hrs driving, 340km. The Daocheng County is located south of Garze Tibetan Region, at the southwestern border of Sichuan Province. It is an exciting location with Yading Nature Reserve having attractive sights in the Tibetan foothills.

Daocheng has long enjoyed great fame for Chinese travelers due to its breathtaking natural scenery. The area is full of alpine views of the beautiful rivers and lakes, broad pastures, and snow-capped mountains.

Daocheng Yading. O/N RIwa Town.

Daocheng Yading. O/N Daocheng County.

Daocheng County - At the end, your guide will escort you to Daocheng hotel, need 120 minutes driving, 85km.

Daocheng-Xinduqiao. O/N Xinduqiao town.

Xinduqiao Town - When you reach the Xinduqiao town, you can just check in and rest in the hotel or go somewhere which near the town, you can discuss with the our guide.

Xinduqiao-Tagong-Bamei-Danba. O/N Danba.

Xinduqiao Town - In the morning, our guide will meet you at 9am and transfer to Tagong Grassland, need 60 minutes driving, 40km.

Danba–Mount Siguniang. O/N Rilong town.

Mount Siguniang - Mount Siguniang (Four Girls or Four Sisters), or Siguniang Mountain is lying at Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, in Northwestern Sichuan province. After the discovery of this sacred mountain in 1980s, Mount Siguniang shined visitors’ eyes for its steep peaks, breathtaking natural scenery, and abundant species that are similar to those in the “Alps” in Europe, as a result, it awarded the “Oriental Alps”, “A Sacred Mountain in the East”, “China’s National Scenic Area”, “China’s National GEO-Park”, “National AAAA Tourist Attraction”, and “World Natural Heritage of Habitat of Giant Panda in Sichuan”.

Rilong Town - At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel in Rilong.

Mt.Siguniang. O/N Rilong town

Rilong Town - At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel in Rilong.

Rilong –Barkam. O/N Barkam.

Rilong Town - In the morning, our guide will meet you at 9am then transfer to Barkam town, need 4hrs driving, 300km.

Zhuokeji Headman’s Village - When you reach the Barkam town, our guide will help you check in the hotel first and have a lunch in the town and then we will visit the Zhuokeji Headman’s Official Mansion. Situated in Xisuo Village which is 7km to Barkam County, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, Zhuokeji Headman’s Official Mansion is a typical Rgyalrong Tibetan building group at the elevation of 2700m and an area of 50000m². Facing south, the whole castle was built according to the hillside topography and acclaimed as “a pearl in oriental architectural history”. Originally built in 1718, Zhuokeji Headman’s Official Mansion is a four-story blockhouse. It’s destroyed by fire in 1936 and rebuilt in 1938-1940 by local headman Suoguanying and his people. In July 1935, Comrade Mao Zedong and CPC Central Committee stayed in this mansion for one week during the Long March. In 1988, Zhuokeji Headman’s Official Mansion was listed as a member of Key National Cultural Relics Protection Units of the Third Batch with its significant historical culture and rich tourism resources.

Barkam–Chengdu. The tour end.

Chengdu - Upon arrival in Chengdu, we can drop off you at Chengdu hotel or Chengdu airport/train station. End of our tour services.

• Private car with a dedicated driver.
• Lunch included.
• Air-conditioned transportation.
• Breakfast provided.
• Main entrance tickets covered.
• Stay at a local boutique hotel offering Chinese breakfast.

• The dinner

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
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