8 DAYS WESTERN SICHUAN – DISCOVER HIDDEN HIGHLAND WONDERS

Car Transfer: Airport to Hotel
Upon arrival at Chengdu airport, you will be transferred approximately 20 km / 40 minutes into your accommodation.

Into the Alleys of Kuanzhai Xiangzhi
Explore the alleys and lanes of Kuanzhai Xiangzi (Wide/Narrow Alley). Comprising of three lanes and 45 courtyards, this bustling district dates to the times of the Qing dynasty. You can find local handicrafts, restaurants and food staffs here.

Welcome Dinner & Bian Lian Performance
Celebrate your welcome dinner in traditional Chengdu style with a hot pot dinner in Kuanzhai. Thereafter, let us treat you to a unique Sichuan performance art known as Bian Lian (VIP seat). The performers wear vivid masks, which change from one face to another almost instantaneously with the swipe of a fan. If you're interested, before the performance begins, you can also visit the actors' dressing rooms to watch them apply makeup, see the costumes, and interact with the performers.

Chengdu to Xinduqiao via Kangding
Driven approximately 350km / 5.5 hours to Xinduqiao.

Enter the Tibetan region
Departing from Chengdu, you’ll pass Zheduo Mountain dotted with prayer flags above sea of clouds before arriving in Kangding, the gateway to Tibetan areas. Stroll along Liuliu City to acclimatise to the moderate altitude, then head for Xinduqiao (Altitude 3,300 meters), the famed photography paradise, and wander the ten-li gallery with photo stops all the way.

Special Experience: Traditional Tibetan Costume Dress-Up, Private Access to Secluded Viewing Platform for Sunset Views

Car Transfer: Xinduqiao / Litang
Driven approximately 265km / 5.5 hours to Litang.

World’s Highest Town
Heading west along the route, you’ll reach Yajiang, a small town nestled by the Yalong River and an ancient station on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. Next lies Litang, known as the World’s Highest Town, sitting at an altitude of 4,014 meters. visit Letong Ancient Town, home to China’s largest cluster of Tibetan villages. Afterwards, tour Changqingchunke’er Monastery, the foremost Gelugpa monastery in southern Kham.

One-Day Tour of Litang
Head to Mount Genie, admiring the unique landscapes of Blacksmith Mountain along the way. Spot wild animals such as blue sheep, discover hidden wild hot springs, and gaze at Genie’s Eye Lake. Enjoy an exclusive afternoon tea surrounded by snow-capped peaks and alpine flowers in this secluded wilderness.

Exclusive Experience – Intangible Cultural Heritage of Traditional Tibetans
Tibetan Medicinal Clay Tsha Tsha Making Experience, Discover the Stories of Tibetan Herbal Medicine and Nature.

Car Transfer: Litang / Shangri-La Town
Driven approximately 230km / 4 hours to Shangri-La Town.

Exclusive Experience
Private vehicle transfer to Yading Village, Ancient black Tibetan houses nestle beneath the Three Sacred Guardian Mountains, offering an ideal vantage point to watch sunrise over the holy peaks and immerse yourself in pristine Tibetan landscapes.

Choose one of the two experiences
Intangible Cultural Heritage Tibetan Medicinal Bath or Himalayan Pink Rock Dry Steam Sauna

Wander through Daocheng Yading (Altitude 3,900 meters)
Spend the entire day exploring Yading Scenic Area. Known as the Last Pure Land on the Blue Planet, Daocheng Yading is dominated by three towering sacred mountains: Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong and Xiaruoduoji. Crystal-clear Milk Lake and Five-Colored Lake nestle among the mountains, paired with the vast Luorong Pasture, forming a seamless blend of snow peaks, lakes and alpine meadows.

Car Transfer: Shangri-La Town to Xiangcheng
Driven approximately 120km / 2 hrs 10mins to Xiangcheng.

Qingde Town
Private vehicle transfer out of Yading Village, then head to explore Qingde Town, listed as one of China’s most beautiful villages by National Geographic, it features clusters of pure white Tibetan houses spread across vast highland barley fields.

Exclusive Experience
Explore the Living Buddha’s quarters, visit local artisans and experience thangka painting.

Car Transfer: Hotel to Airport
Driven approximately 90km / 2 hours to Yading Airport (Altitude 4,411 meters), take a flight to Chengdu and depart from there.