D1 Chengdu / Songpan / Huanglong / Jiuzhaigou
Driving: approximately 2 hours | Meals: Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, take a high-speed train from Chengdu to Songpan in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. Enjoy a comfortable journey through the changing landscapes of Sichuan as the scenery gradually transforms from the Chengdu Plain into the spectacular mountain landscapes of northern Sichuan.
Upon arrival in Songpan, meet your private guide and driver and continue to Huanglong National Park. Huanglong is famous for its extraordinary travertine landscape, featuring cascading turquoise pools, colorful terraces, waterfalls, forests, and snow-capped mountains.
Take the cable car up the mountain and then walk downhill through the scenic area, enjoying panoramic views of the travertine pools and surrounding alpine landscape. The combination of colorful mineral pools, forests, and mountain scenery makes Huanglong one of the most distinctive natural attractions in Sichuan.
In the late afternoon, continue driving to Jiuzhaigou. Along the way, enjoy views of the Tibetan Plateau, traditional Tibetan villages, alpine valleys, and snow-capped mountains.
Arrive in Jiuzhaigou and check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Jiuzhaigou.
D2 Jiuzhaigou National Park Full-Day Tour
Driving: approximately 2 hours | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the entire day exploring Jiuzhaigou National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its crystal-clear alpine lakes, colorful forests, cascading waterfalls, and spectacular mountain scenery.
Take the local sightseeing bus into the valley and explore some of Jiuzhaigou’s most beautiful scenic areas, including Panda Lake, Bamboo Lake, Five-Color Pond, Long Lake, Mirror Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall, and Nuorilang Waterfall.
Walk along selected scenic trails and enjoy the extraordinary colors of the lakes, forests, and surrounding mountains. The clear waters reflect the surrounding landscape, creating some of the most memorable scenery in northern Sichuan.
In the late afternoon, leave the valley and return to your hotel.
Optional evening experience: In the evening, you may attend a Tibetan cultural performance featuring traditional dance, music, costumes, and local folklore. A Tibetan-style dinner can also be arranged as part of the optional experience.
Overnight in Jiuzhaigou.
D3 Jiuzhaigou / Songpan / Chengdu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, leave Jiuzhaigou and drive toward Songpan. Along the way, visit Gami Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the region surrounding Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong. Take some time to explore the monastery and learn more about Tibetan Buddhist culture and traditions.
Continue to Anbei Village, a traditional Tibetan village located near the upper reaches of the Minjiang River. From the village, enjoy views of the surrounding Tibetan Plateau, mountain valleys, and traditional rural landscapes.
In the afternoon, continue to Songpan Railway Station and board the high-speed train back to Chengdu East Railway Station.
Your 3-day Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong tour ends upon arrival in Chengdu
