5-Day Western Sichuan Tour to Daocheng and Yading
Exclusively designed for nature lovers or photographers, this tour highlights the Daocheng and Yading Tibetan region with all the best sites. All-time escorted tours with nice hotels and meals.
Travel Tips: The best time to take this tour is from October to November.
Per person based on 2 travelers in 4-star hotels
What to Expect
Visit the Western part of Sichuan, which is renowned for Stunning nature scenery with brilliant and distinctive Tibetan culture.
Daocheng and Yading are finite in charm and renowned as “the last pure land on earth”.
Feast on the scenic snow mountains, glacial lakes, rivers, and virgin forests in the Yading Nature Reserve.
Don’t miss the local customs and practices in Daocheng Old Town.
Tour Itinerary
- Cloud Top Starry Sky Hotel 4-Star
- None
Meet your guide at the Chengdu Hotel in the morning. then escort you from Chengdu to Xinduqiao.
Firstly, in Daduhe Valley, nestled in the middle of deep gorges, you can take a walk around the park to see the beautiful nature that gives charm to the place.
Continue the trip to Luding Bridge to witness the historical event of the Long March of the Chinese Red Army.
- Shidai Yading Hotel 4-Star
- Breakfast
In the morning, drive from Xinduqiao to Daocheng to experience the breathtaking view of nature and the Tibetan lifestyle.
You will get to the Litang Grassland, have great views there, prayer flags, and stupas and yaks everywhere.
Litang Temple was located in the north of Litang town. a Geru Sect of Tibetan Buddhism temple was built in 1580.
The highlight today is visiting Haizi Mountain Nature Reserve. You will see the boundless sky and captivating scenery along the way.
- Shidai Yading Hotel 4-Star
- Breakfast
Today, we will have a day tour of Yading Nature Reserve, which is located in Riwa Village.
Prepare a moderate walk to combine with the shuttle bus to the spots of Milk Lake, Chonggu Temple, and Five Colored Pond in the park.
Pack water and snacks with you for energy-extending.
- Rock Homeland International Hotel 4-Star
- Breakfast
Take the shuttle bus to Changgo Monastery and then start hiking. The walk is about 2 km to reach Peal Lake, which sits at an altitude of 4060 m（13450ft). The Chenrezig Mountain can be seen behind the lake.
Drive from Riwa to Daocheng to Tibetan White Pagoda, be amazed by this ancient religion, and spend time turning the prayer wheels and get an insight into the traditions.
The last stop is Daocheng Old Town, where you will get to see the local Tibetan lifestyle and traditional customs.
- Breakfast
Our guide and driver will escort you from Daocheng to Chengdu today, departs Chengdu, or continue your trip in the city.
What's Included
- Entrance fees.
- Meals are listed in the itinerary.
- Private transfers.
- Private English-speaking guide and driver.
- Hotels are listed in the itinerary.
- Service Charge & Taxes.
- China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
- Luggage Transfers.