Duration: 11 Days
Overview
Visit the Wolong Giant Panda Natural Reserve and end the day at Siguniang Mountain to witness the stunning sunset.
Highlights
- Explore the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and visit Taoist temples on the mountain.
- Visit the Wolong Giant Panda Natural Reserve and end the day at Siguniang Mountain to witness the stunning sunset.
- Drive through the beautiful Tibetan countryside, visit the Litang Monastery, and explore the Tibetan traditional white houses in Xiangcheng.
- Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Yading, often dubbed “the last Shangri-la,” .
- Visit the impressive Songzanlin Tibetan Monastery near Shangri-La, immerse yourself in its rich cultural and religious significance.
- Wander through Lijiang Old Town, experience the local culture amidst the charming scenery of fertile flatlands and surrounding green mountains.
Itinerary
Arrive in Chengdu
Welcome to Chengdu, a well-known city in Sichuan Province. Upon your arrival, our tour guide and driver will meet you at the exit of the airport and escort you to your hotel. After lunch, visit the
People’s Park
, which is the perfect way to observe the locals playing cards and ear-cleaning service. The Tea-house with endless refills. You are walking around
Kuanzhai Alley
, which is a back alley
Dujiangyan & Wolong Giant Panda Natural Reserve
Morning get up early to drive to Dujiangyan (40 minutes). Get into the
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
, walk across a bridge, and climb up the hill to see Taoist temples on the mountain. Then, continue to explore
Erwang Temple
(Two Kings Temple) which was built to honor the irrigation system’s designers. Afterwards, you can climb up to
Yvlei Tower
. The tower offers an excellent view of the entir
Siguniang Mountain
After breakfast, we’re going to enjoy the beautiful scenery of
Siguniang Mountain
and visit the Shuangqiao. After visiting, visit
Jiaju Tibetan Residences
. More than one hundred buildings keep the same architectural style with a complete and unique character of Gyarong (Jiarong) Tibetan residences. Under the blue sky, Tibetan residences decorated in red, white, and black are strewed at random
Tagong & Lhagang Monastery
After having a delighted breakfast,today we will drive to
Tagong
, visit of
Lhagang Monastery
(Tagong Si) of Sayaka Sect, which is surrounded by three hills symbolizing three Bodhisattvas. After the visiting, we will transfer to the city of yajiang for an overnight stay.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
Overnight in Yajiang
Meals:
Breakfast
Lhagang Monastery
Lhagang Monastery
Yalong River Ravine & Changqingchunke’er Monastery
After breakfast, we will begin the tour at Yajiang county which was once one of the important crossings of the
Yalong River Ravine
, and keep driving to the “world highland city” Litang (4014 m), which is the homeland of the 7th Dalai Lama. Upon arrival, we visited
Changqingchunke’er Monastery
(also known as
Litang Monastery
), developed by the 3. Dalai Lama in the year 1580, has become the la
Shangri-la Town
In
the morning
stroll
in the beautiful Tibetan rural landscape,
photographing
the traditional white houses. Then
drive
to Buji Village to visit the centuries-old
Zangna Museum
, it
is an ancient castle with a history of more than 300 years. In the afternoon drive along the beautiful S216 road to
Shangri-La Town
, where the highlight of this journey is –
Yading nature reserve
, home of t
Yading
After having a delightful breakfast, today you will take a walk and enjoy the incredible scenery of
Yading
, which was first discovered by Joseph Rock, an American missionary. In 1996, the small city in the southwest of Sichuan became a holy land for domestic and foreign backpackers and was regarded as “the last Shangri-la.”After visiting, drive back to Town for an overnight stay.
Traffic:
Car
Yunnan Shangri-La
After having breakfast, drive along the Jinsha River and visit the first bay of the Jinsha River in Benzilan. After visiting, drive to Shangri-La and visit the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan —
Songzanlin Tibetan Monastery
, also known as Guihua Monastery, which is located near Shangri-La town. The monastery seems like a group of ancient castles.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
Overnight
Tiger Leaping Gorge
The morning after the delightful buffet, we will transfer to one of the most spectacular sites of Yunnan province, the mighty
Tiger Leaping Gorge
, known to be one of the deepest canyons of the world, with a depth of approximately 3800mt, the gorge is located 60km north of Lijiang. In the late afternoon, drive approximately 3.5 hours to Lijiang and transfer to the hotel for check-in. The rest of
Full-Day Enjoyment of Lijiang
Today take you to visit the
Lijiang Old Town
, a graphic description of the town’s location on a piece of fertile flatland fed by a river and surrounded by green mountains. The Old Town is full of cobbled streets, crisscrossing canals, swaying willow trees, and gaily-hued blossoms. Every so often, a bridge stone, wooden, flat, arched, roofed-pops up and along it trundles local folk in traditional
Lijiang
Breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch your flight back to your sweet home.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
No Accommodation
Meals:
Breakfast
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What’s Included
- 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.
What’s Excluded
- 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