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6-day Bipenggou Valley Hike and Tibetan Culture Tour

Six days. Infinite discoveries. Journey from the dazzling streets of Chengdu to the wild beauty of western Sichuan—Bipenggou Valley, Danba, Tagong, Xinduqiao and beyond. Trek through alpine landscapes, ride horseback into ancient villages, camp beneath pristine skies, and connect with the living heritage of the Gyalrong Tibetans. This is more than a tour—it's an experience of a lifetime.

Tour code: LCT-CST-07

Departure: Any day you want

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Our Advantages & Promise

  • One-on-one Travel Consultant Service.
  • Flexible time schedule to suit your pace.
  • Selected and trained guides.
  • Meals are in quality local restaurants.
  • Western style service standard

Itinerary Summary

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Dates Destinations Itinerary Brief Meals Included
Day1 Chengdu Greeted by our representatives. no meals
Day2 Chengdu/Lixian Hiking tour in Bipenggou Vallely. B
Day3 Lixian/Danba Visit Zhuokeji Official Chieftain Village and Jiaju Tibetan Village. B
Day4 Danba/Tagong/Xinduqiao Encamp in Tagong Grassland for a picnic, enjoy horse riding and pay a visit to Tagong Lamasery. B
Day5 Xinduqiao/Chengdu Visit Luding Bridge. B
Day6 Chengdu/Exit Drop off at the airport. B

Day by Day Itinerary

  • Day1 Chengdu

    Transfer via: Flight - your arrangement

    Activities for today: Airport to hotel transfer

    You'll be greeted at the airport by our representative. Time permitting, we'll take you to explore Jinli Ancient Street.

    Jinli Old Street
    Jinli Old Street
    Snacks in Chengdu Jinli Ancient Street

  • Day2 Chengdu/Lixian

    Activities for today: Bipenggou Vallely

    After breakfast, we'll drive 3 hours to Bipenggou, a scenic valley in Lixian County and a habitat for giant pandas. The area boasts fossil glaciers, alpine meadows, plateau lakes, virgin forests, and waterfalls—with alpine roses blooming in spring and colorful leaves in autumn.

    Inside the park, a tourist bus takes you to the trailhead, where you can continue by foot or golf cart up to 4,000 meters. The gentle, gradual trails make for easy walking, and the end of the track opens up to even more exploration. Later, we'll return to your hotel in Gu'ergou, where an optional hot spring bath awaits.

    Bipenggou Valley
    Bipenggou Valley
    Bipenggou Valley Chengdu

  • Day3 Lixian/Danba

    Activities for today: Zhuokeji Official Chieftain Village, Jiaju Tibetan Village

    This morning, we will drive along river valley and forests to the backland of Jiarong Tibetans. Jiarong Tibetans (Gyalrong Tibetans) are one of the branches of the ethnic Tibetans in Kham. We will visit a Tibetan chieftain's mansion - Zhuokeji Official Chieftain Village. This mansion was initially built in 1718. Maozedong and CCP's central organs once stationed one week in the mansion during the Long March.The mansion is also the birthplace of the Tibetan writer Alai's novel: Red Poppies, whose theme is based on the Tibetan custom and traditions.It won the Mao Dun Literature Prize in 2000.

    You will not feel tired on your journey this afternoon. As we drive south along Jinchuan River, ancient watchtowers and Tibetan villages come into sight frequently. We will stop at Jiaju Tibetan Village for one night. This Jiarong Tibetan village was rated as "the Most Beautiful Village in China" by Chinese National Geographic in 2005. Standing at the sightseeing stands, you will see the blockhouses built in the mountains from the river bank to the peak. Most importantly, you can experience the different and interesting Jiarong Tibetan culture in the most relaxing way.

    Zhuokeji Official Chieftain Village
    Zhuokeji Tusi Stronghold in Maerkang
    Jiaju Tibetan Village

  • Day4 Danba/Tagong/Xinduqiao

    Activities for today: picnic, horse riding, Tagong Lamasery

    After breakfast, we'll follow the Yak River Valley up to a highland viewpoint of Yala Snow Mountain (weather permitting). A quick stop at Bamei market supplies our picnic provisions. In Tagong, we'll picnic on the grassland, enjoy horse riding, and visit Tagong Lamasery. Later, we'll drive to Xinduqiao—a true paradise for photographers.

    Tagong Grassland
    Tagong Grassland Kangding
    Tagong Temple

  • Day5 Xinduqiao/Chengdu

    Activities for today: Luding Bridge

    After breakfast at your hotel, we'll drive to Kangding via the scenic Zheduo Mountain Pass, which sits at an elevation of 4,298 meters. Following lunch, we'll continue to the historic Luding Bridge. Built during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), this iconic bridge once served as a vital crossing on the ancient road between Sichuan and Tibet. It is also renowned as the site of the Battle of Luding Bridge, a pivotal event during the Long March. After exploring the bridge and its surroundings, we'll drive back to Chengdu.

    Xinduqiao
    Zheduo Mountain Pass
    Luding Bridge

  • Day6 Chengdu/Exit

    Transfer via: Flight - your arrangement

    Activities for today: Hotel to airport transfer

    After breakfast, you are escorted to the airport for the flight to your next destination.

Price Details

---- Price Includes

Private Transfers:
Between airports / railway station, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the cities specified in the itinerary by the private air conditioned vehicle with driver and English-speaking guide. Separate arrivals and departures will incur extra charges.
Entrance fees:
All entrance fees to scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary. The final arrangement will be determined by local tour guides based on the local circumstances which are beyond the control of LocalChengduTours. ZTG will adhere to the original itinerary as accurately as possible.
Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary. “B” stands for western breakfast “L” for Chinese Lunch in local Chinese restaurant. “D” for Chinese dinner in local Chinese restaurant. The quotation is basic on the above normal meals. If you have any special request about meals, like vegetarian, or Indian food etc, please inform us in advance.
Private tour escort for Sightseeing:
Normal sightseeing activities as outlined in the Itinerary will be escorted with English-speaking guide.
The English-speaking guide and driver of each city accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.
Accommodation (if include Yangtze Cruiser):
Service based on two adults sharing on one standard twin/double-bed room (cabin); solo travelers or those who want to occupy one twin/double-bed room/cabin of their own are required to pay additional charge of single supplement rate. A single room (cabin) is subject to availability based on prior request at an additional cost; if the recommended hotel is not available, it will be substituted by a similar class one.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
Transportation:
All the domestic airfare of economy class with airport tax/ or train ticket(s) as specified in the itinerary.
Service Charge & Government Taxes
Arrangements:
The tour cost includes the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

---- Price Excludes

Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets, unless other wise noted.
Visa Fees, passport application or renewal fee.
Excess Baggage Charges.
Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as excess luggage fees, laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities (shows) and meals, beverages...
Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the itinerary with “B”, “L” or “D”.
Any extra cost caused by changes of natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or injury caused by accident beyond the control of LocalChengduTours and that has incurred due to the tourist action violating the laws.
Gratuities:
Tips to guides, escort, drivers bellman, etc.

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