Chengdu, Sichuan, China – Panda Paradise – Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area – Huanglong – Ruoergai Grassland – Flower Lake – The First Bend of the Yellow River, Taoping Qiang Village 6-day Tour

Jiuzhaigou

Day 1: Entry City – Chengdu Shuangliu Airport – Panda Park – Mao County

Please gather at the designated location at the airport and fly to Chengdu, the land of abundance (with a flight time of about 2.5 hours). This city has all the elements that people love – food, scenery, and beauty. Only when you are ready to leave will you realize that the Chengdu tourism slogan – “A city that comes but doesn’t want to leave” is not a narcissistic boast. Upon arrival, take the bus to [Panda Paradise] (about 1.5 hours’ tour, excluding 15 yuan/person for battery car, 15 yuan/person for earphone, and the guests can take care of themselves), which is located in Huaizhong Road, Shiqiao Village, Qingchengshan Town, 18 kilometers away from the urban area, adjacent to the Taoist holy land Qingcheng Mountain in the north, the ancient town of Jiezi in the west of Sichuan in the south, and connected with provincial highway s106 (West Sichuan Tourism Loop). Adjacent to the World Heritage Site of Giant Panda Habitat, it has a climate and natural environment suitable for giant pandas to live in. Check in to the hotel at night.

❥ Warm reminder:

  1. Be sure to bring valid identification documents such as ID card and children’s household registration book. The above-mentioned documents are required for flight and hotel accommodation during the tourism process

Day 2: Maoxian County Huanglong Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

After breakfast, take a car to Huanglong Scenic Area (about 3 hours of sightseeing, excluding up cable car costs 80 yuan/person, down cable car costs 40 yuan/person, scenic area insurance costs 10 yuan/person, guests are responsible for it), located at the foot of Xuebao Peak, the main peak of Minshan in Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is famous for its four wonders: colorful pools, snow capped mountains, canyons, and forests. The giant calcareous slope valley on the surface, like a golden dragon, winds between the primitive forest sea and the rocky mountains and ice peaks. Calcareous caves, calcareous bonsai, and more are all in place, making it a rare natural calcification museum in the world. Enjoying the reputation of “world wonder” and “human jade pond”. Go to Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area and stay in the hotel for the night.

❥ Warm reminder:

  1. Huanglong Scenic Area: Huanglong Scenic Area has an altitude of 3100-3900 meters. Along the way, local high-altitude service station staff explain and sell oxygen and anti high altitude drugs, which are expensive. Please purchase with caution. This behavior is not promoted by a travel agency. Please be informed in advance before purchasing! There are up and down cable cars in the scenic area. Tourists can choose to walk or purchase one-way or full distance up and down cable cars at 120 yuan per person based on their physical condition;
  2. As Huanglong is a high-altitude area, guests may experience altitude sickness due to their own physical reasons. Please travel within the Huanglong scenic area and bring your own anti altitude sickness medication or oxygen. If you feel uncomfortable with altitude sickness, please stop traveling.
  3. Tourists should wear flat shoes when walking to avoid twisting their feet on the boardwalk; Do not cross the boardwalk or walk along the edge of the unreliable boardwalk to avoid falling injuries;
  4. The scenic area has strong sunlight and ultraviolet rays. Necessary sun protection should be taken during outdoor activities for a long time. When taking photos or hiking, please bring equipment, pay attention to safety, and keep warm.
  5. There are goods circulating inside and outside the Zangzhai scenic area, as well as local salespeople introducing them to tourists. Tourists are advised to choose carefully according to their personal needs, which is not related to the travel agency

Day 3: Full day tour of Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

After breakfast, drive to the fairyland on earth, fairy tale world one [Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area world-class natural scenic spot] (including the first big ticket of the scenic spot, 90 yuan per person must be produced for sightseeing bus), and then transfer to the scenic spot sightseeing bus after entering the scenic spot. Scenic spots: Noeliang Waterfall, Shuzheng Qunhai, Changhai, Colorful Pool, Pearl Beach, Wuhua Sea and other scenic spots. Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area is a natural and unique fairyland composed of green sea, overlapping waterfalls, colorful forests, clouds, snow peaks and strange and colorful Tibetan customs. The landscape of Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Valley is mainly distributed in three main ditches, Shuzheng Valley, Rize Valley and Zechawa Valley, which are slightly like “Ya” shaped ditches. There are three largest waterfalls in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area: Pearl Beach Waterfall, Norilang Waterfall and Shuanglonghai Waterfall. There are more than 100 alpine lakes and dozens of waterfalls with different heights in the scenic area. The most beautiful and unique thing is the water in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Valley, which is clean and changeable. (The tour time of the scenic spot is about 6-8 hours). Later, we specially arranged [cultural experience] to walk into the Tibetan Ode to Joy (this project is a free gift, and there is no refund) to feel the cultural charm of the Tibetan and Qiang ethnic groups. The national is the world. Singing and dancing adds more cultural connotation to the unparalleled natural landscape of Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. After dinner, we stayed in the hotel for a rest.

❥ Warm reminder

  1. The best way to visit Jiuchagou Scenic Area is through free tours, and the sightseeing buses used are the same as those in the city, so tour guides cannot accompany you throughout the journey.
  2. Smoking is prohibited in the scenic area. Guests with smoking habits are advised to be patient and endure, otherwise they may face high fines.
  3. Please do not feed fish to avoid damaging the local harmonious ecology.
  4. When taking photos, please keep a certain distance from the water, and do not get too close to the water to prevent sliding into the water. Because the temperature of Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area water is very low, you may lose consciousness soon after sliding down because of the low temperature. Because the water that looks like a shallow refraction may not reach the bottom, it is very dangerous to go into the water without permission.
  5. There is only one tourist restaurant in the scenic area, located at the center of the “ya” shape. The reference menu starts at 60 yuan per person. If there are many tourists and the quality of the food is not good, you can choose your own dining method and bring some snacks. It is strictly prohibited to bring instant noodles, convenient rice and other road meals into the scenic area.
  6. The weather changes frequently in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area; Please prepare warm clothing, umbrellas, sunscreen, sunglasses, and other items; You can bring your own cold medicine, medication for treating diarrhea, and wound dressings.

Day 4: Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Ruoergai Huahu Kamadaba Grassland

After breakfast, let’s drive together to “Ruo Shi Ruo Hua Er Gai” (Flower Lake) for a tour, which takes about 1.5 hours. Flower Lake is a natural sea on the grassland of the Re Er Dam. The lake is colorful, like clouds and clouds passing by, while the lake is filled with gorgeous flowers like water demons. In addition, this is also a place to watch protected animals such as black necked cranes. The surface of Huahu Lake is vast, and underwater is an unfathomable swamp. Under the sunshine, the water surface reflects different radiance, which is breathtaking. The lake is surrounded by dense reeds, swayed by the gentle breeze, which further highlights the tranquility and vicissitudes of the lake surface. Then head to the Kamchataba Grassland. Like the Galitai Grassland, the Kamchataba Grassland is a branch of Ruoergai, with an altitude of 3280 meters. Many Red Army footprints have been left here, and many Red Army soldiers have also slept on this land. There is an indelible red memory here. (Experience Grassland Three Piece Set: Horse Riding, Archery, and Special Grassland Hot Pot)

Day 5: Yellow River Jiuqu First Bay – Hongyuan Grassland – Chazhen Liangzi – Li County – Taoping Qiangzhai – Chengdu

After breakfast, take a bus to the First Bay of the Yellow River in the Nine Qurs (tour time is about 1.5-2 hours) (Escalator). The First Bay of the Yellow River is located 9 kilometers west of Tangke Township in Ruoergai County, where the White River flows into the Yellow River, forming a grand atmosphere. The river is wide and winding, and the winding river divides countless rivers, small islands, and water islands, known as the “solemn illusions in the universe”. Here, you can ride horses and enjoy the grassland scenery, feel the majestic and magnificent sight of cattle and sheep in the wind blowing grassland. Passing through the “Hongyuan Grassland”, the vast and beautiful wetland grassland scenery of Hongyuan, the majestic snow capped forest landscape of Hongyuan, and the tragic and moving scenery are all present. The culture of the Red Army’s Long March, the vast and mysterious religious culture, and the colorful Tibetan customs.

Afterwards, visit Cha Zhen Liang Zi (at an altitude of 4345 meters, located in Hongyuan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province), which is the peak of the hilly plateau in the southern part of Hongyuan. This area is famous for its special geographical location and is the watershed between the Yangtze River and the Yellow River, showcasing a spectacular natural landscape. The name Cha Zhen Liang Zi comes from the Tibetan language, meaning “willow trees”. Although the mountain is not unique, it is a great wonder due to the water sources on both sides, one entering the Yellow River and the other entering the Yangtze River. Then head to Taoping Qiang. Taoping Qiang Village is the world’s most well preserved architectural complex that integrates watchtowers and residential buildings, enjoying the reputation of “natural air conditioning”. Its complete underground water network, interconnected channels, and maze style architectural art of watchtowers are praised by scholars both at home and abroad as the “living fossil of Qiang architectural art” “The Divine Eastern Castle”. Return to Chengdu by car. Late stay at the hotel

Day 6: Chengdu Free Activity – Chengdu Shuangliu – Departure City

After breakfast, enjoy free activities (without arranging transportation, tour guides, or meals), arrange your own attractions, and in the evening, take a car to Chengdu Tianfu Airport according to the flight schedule, and return to the departure city by plane! End the happy journey!

Recommended free activities:

Drinking tea at the Heming Tea House in People’s Park and experiencing the tea culture of old Chengdu, there is also one of the best experiences in Chengdu, “Digging Your Ears”, to experience the true slow time of Chengdu.

Wenshu Temple is one of the national key Buddhist temples designated by the State Council, the leader of the four major Zen forests in the upper and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, and a key cultural relic protection unit in Sichuan Province; It is a Buddhist holy land that integrates Zen forest relics, ancient garden architecture, worship and sightseeing, and religious studies. Covering an area of over 200000 square meters, the existing buildings are typical of the ancient architectural style of the Western Sichuan Plain, all made of wood. The six main halls face the central axis of the mountain gate in sequence, with a grand and magnificent momentum.

Located at the Chunxi Road subway station, Chengdu Yuanyang Taikoo Village has convenient transportation, and the neighboring millennium old temple Daci Temple adds unique historical and cultural charm to it. The architectural style is unique, with interwoven alleys and open square spaces, presenting different urban rhythms. At the same time, the concepts of fast lane and slow lane are introduced, setting a trend model for international metropolises. Here, a series of international luxury brands, trendy clothing brands, Michelin starred restaurants, and well-known domestic and foreign restaurants gather, forming a unique atmosphere of metropolitan leisure taste, numerous exquisite restaurants, historical and cultural integration, and commercial integration, allowing people to enjoy a wonderful time in the busy urban center.

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