Western Sichuan: a feeling of Tibet

Western Sichuan: a feeling of Tibet

About this trip

porcelain
Arts and crafts
landscape
Nature
Bicycle
Cycling
mountains
Nature
rural
Cultural tourist places
Great Buddha in Leshan
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Xavier HAN

Sichuan City Tour Specialist

Way to travel

Private & Bespoke

Price from 

1000 US$ pp

Duration

9 days

Holiday Themes

Adventure, Cultural, Off the beaten track

Itinerary

Sichuan Chengdu Bridge

Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

A panda in a tree

Day 2: Chengdu – Ya’an

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Sichuan Danba Village

Day 3: Ya’an – Danba

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Sichuan Tagong Monastery

Day 4: Danba – Tagong

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

The little monk by the lake

Day 5: Tagong – Ganzi

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Sichuan Tsoka Lake

Day 6: Ganzi – Xinlong – Litang

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

People in front of the Parkhang Printing House

Day 7: Litang – Daocheng Yading

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Sichuan Yading Nature Reserve

Day 8: Daocheng Yading

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Chonggu Monastery

Day 9: Depart from Daocheng Yading

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Tour Price

Average budget

Price per person based on 6 persons : 280 $/person

Price per person based on 4 persons : 315 $/person

Price per person based on 2 persons : 425 $/person

Inclusions

  • The hotels are mentioned in the itinerary (includes breakfast).
  • Transfers by private vehicle with a driver during the whole journey. For the group without a guide, if necessary, the driver will also act as a guide. Otherwise, it will be equipped with a smartphone translator to facilitate communication.
  • Accompaniment by an English-speaking guides from the 1st day (if this option has been chosen).
  • For the group without a guide, a smartphone will be given on your arrival. You will always be in contact with our 24-hour service. We are going to offer you restaurants with their locations, you can also try cashless payment anywhere in China (we rarely use cash in China for payment).
  • Accommodation and meals for your guides and drivers.
  • One bottle of mineral water per day per person.

Exclusions

  • International and domestic flights.
  • Lunches and dinners.
  • Entrance tickets for tours and activities, to be paid for directly on site (around 380 RMB per person). 50% reductions sometimes for travelers over 60, free possible for those over 70.
  • Tips for guides and drivers (It is recommended 160 RMB / day in total for the driver guide).
  • Accident, repatriation, and health insurance.
  • The visa fees.

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