11 Days Hiking Tour in Gongga Mountain in Western Sichuan

Enjoy Chengdu leisurely daily life, Kuanzhai Xiangzi, drink tea in People’s Park

Upon arrival in the morning in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province and home to the giant panda, you will be greeted by a local guide at the airport and taken to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll through the historic blocks of Chengdu, specifically the
Wide Alley and Narrow Alley
(Kuan Xiangzi and Zhai Xiangzi)
, which date back to 1718 and feature three parallel lanes wit

Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Panda in Wolong

In the morning, drive to
Dujiangyan
to visit the Irrigation System, which was built around 250 BC by Li Bin, a governor of Shu Prefecture in Qin State. This great project still works well today after more than two thousand years of function. It not only put an end to the water disaster for the local people but also made Chengdu Plain “the land of abundance.” While visiting the water conservation

Sunrise of Mt. Siguniang, Shuangqiao Valley, Wori Tusi Manor, Tibetan village Jiaju

If the weather is good, I will get up early to enjoy the panoramic view of
Mt. Siguniang Shan
at Maobiliang at sunrise. The Siguniang Shan Mountain, also known as Four Sisters Mountain, has four peaks over 5000 m. Legend has it that each peak represents a girl of the four sisters. The highest peak, Yaomei Feng, at 6250 m, is the youngest girl and is also known as the “queen of Sichuan’s peaks.”

Visit the Ancient Block Towers in Suopo & Lhagang Monastery & Muya Golden Pagoda

Danba is known as the Kingdom of Thousands of Ancient Blockhouses. Start your day by visiting the
ancient block towers in Suopo
, which are made of clay and block and have thick walls. Then, drive along the Yak valley to Bamei, stopping to see the Huiyuan Temple and beautiful villages along the way. Upon arrival at Tagong, visit the
Lhagang Monastery (Tagong Si)
of Sayka Sect, which is surround

Sunrise of Yala Mountain & Trekking starts

If the weather is good, you can wake up early to take photos of
Yala Mountain
at sunrise from the hillside near Muya Golden Tower. After breakfast, drive 102 km, which takes about 2.5 hours, to Kangding (2970m) to buy trekking supplies. Then, transfer to the Power Station via
Laoyulin village
(3250m) and meet the horsemen, packhorses, and chefs. Start trekking on the mountain. It’s about a 2-h

View of Tianhaizi Snow Mountain , Xiaogongga Mountain

After breakfast, start from the Two Rivers and walk about 5 kilometers for approximately 3 hours until you reach
Xiariwuqie
. Then continue walking for about 1.5 hours to reach
Shangriwuqie
(4350 m). Along the way, you’ll be able to admire the beautiful landscapes of
Tianhaizi Snow Mountain
, which is at an altitude of 6070 meters, and Xiaogongga Mountain (6027 m). You will camp at Shangriwuqi

Climb over Riwuqie Pass, camp near Moxigou

After crossing the
Riwuqie Pass
(4830 m), you’ll get to see beautiful high mountains and glaciers. The pass is only 6 km long but requires good physical strength. If necessary, you can rent horses, but they are only available in summer and autumn. After reaching the foot of the Gongga Mountains at
Moxigou
(12 km), continue trekking to the end of the valley. You can camp by the river and prepar

Visit the Gongga Temple

After breakfast, we will depart along the Moxigou via the Winter Cattle Farm to the
Gongga Monastery
(3750m). This whole day trip is relatively flat. The Gongga Monastery is located at the foot of the main peak of Gongga Mountain and stands at an elevation of 3750 meters above sea level. Built-in the 13th century AD by the first generation of Gongga Living Buddha, the monastery provides an ideal

Gongga Glacier, Zimei Pass, sunset of Gongga peak

In the morning, start by exploring around
Gongga Monastery
and then head to
Gongga Glacier.
Begin by heading downhill and then start climbing. It will take about 3 hours to reach
Shangzimei Village
(3400m). Once you arrive, take a short break, pack up your belongings, and have lunch. Next, catch a bus to
Zimei Pass
(4550m), which offers an excellent view of Gongga Peak. The distance from Z

Yulongxi Quanhua Pool, Yaha Pass

In the morning, take a bus to visit Yulongxi
Quanhua Pool
, then go to
Yaha Pass
(4568 m). It is also an excellent viewing platform for Gongga Mountain. The linear distance from
Yaha Yakou
to the main peak of Gongga Mountain is about 25km. After that, continue to pass by Xinduqiao and drive over the Zheduo Shan Pass via Kangding to Yaan, the famous rainy city.

Traffic:
321 km，7 hours 50 mi

Visit the Shangli Ancient Town

In the morning, we will visit the
Shangli Ancient Town
. The old town of Shangli is often referred to as an “Ink and Wash Landscape” painting. Situated in the Western Sichuan Basin, the town was once an important post on the Silk Road of the South and the Ancient Tea-Horse Trail in history. In the afternoon, we will drive via Dayi back to Chengdu, transfer to the airport or railway station, and l