SC4D3N-DCY-252
4 Days\ 3 Nights
Sichuan is located in the southwest of China. It borders the Sichuan Basin and the Tibet region. It combines the plateau culture of Tibet with the customs of the southwest region. This 4-day tour will take you to Daocheng Yading, a fairy land at earth, experience Tibet's traditional Tibetan culture, and immerse yourself in the beautiful natural scenery of the region.
Atttractions: Benbo Monastery, Sangdui Red Grassland
Meal: Not Included
Accomodation: Ovenight in Shangri-la Town
Today, get from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to catch the flight to Daocheng Yading (1 h). Daocheng Yading Wind Scenic Spot is located in the southern part of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, in the east of the famous Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, in the middle of Hengduan Mountains, is a collection of snow mountains, glaciers, haizi, meadows, forests and other plateau scenery in a natural ecological reserve. Yadin Tibetan means "sunny place", also known as Nianqing Gong Ga song Kampo, that is, "holy land" meaning. It is a national 5A tourist attraction and the core of China's Shangri-La eco-tourism area.
Then, visit Benbo Monastery (3,940m), here you can take some picture for your family or your friend. Next, go to Sangdui Red Grassland at Sangdui Town to shoot the painting-like landscape.
Then, go to shoot the ten thousand acre of poplar forest (3,740m) from the best location at Sela County and Bang River.
After the visiting, your guide and driver will send you to your hotel at Shangri-La Town (2,950m) and help you check in. Have a good rest!
Atttractions: Yading Village, Chonggu Monastery, Luorong Pasture, Milk Lake, Five Color Lake
Meal: Not Included
Accomodation: Ovenight in Shangri-la Town
First, catch the panorama of Yading Village. Take the sightseeing bus from the tourist center to Zhaguanbeng to Chonggu Monastery (3,900m) to get on the battery car directly to Luorong Pasture (4,150m) (you can also choose to hike for 1.5-2 hours to Luorong Pasture). Enjoy your relaxing roam here and take fascinating photos of the idyllic pasture.
Next, you can choose to ride a horse (extra payment needed) or hike for 3-3.5 hours up to shoot the fabulous Milk Lake (4,600m). Continue to visit Five Color Lake (4,500m) (0.3 km away and needs 0.5 hour if you hike there) to record the impressive world-class oil painting sightseeing. Then, ride your horse and take the car and bus back to the entrance. And our guide and driver will send you back to your hotel at Shangri-La Town. Have a good rest!
Atttractions: Chonggu Monastery, Chonggu Meadow, Pearl Lake
Meal: Not Included
Accomodation: Overnight in Daocheng County
On day 2, take a sightseeing bus and hike to Chonggu Temple. Make a stop at the temple to photograph the sacred Gelug Buddhist temple architecture. After a short hike, head to the lovely Chonggu Meadow (4020 meters above sea level). Take a walk on the vast grassland. Frolic along the especially enchanting transparent chanting river. Don't miss the best vantage point to see the snow-capped mountain of Senodoji.
Then, continue to hike to Pearl Lake (4,120m). Strictly speaking, the Pearl Lake can only be regarded as a larger pool, the green color of the water in the morning sky to shine faintly, as if a piece of dark jade fell to the earth. The lake is just a reflection of the Xienai sun's heroic posture, although not complete, but also enough to make the lake stained with some sacred mountain aura, full of vitality.
After the visiting, our guide and driver will send you to your hotel in Daocheng County (3,700m) and help you check in. Have a good rest!
Atttractions: No
Meal: Not Included
Accomodation: No
After breakfast, your local guide and driver will send you to Daocheng Yading Airport for your flight to Chengdu or other destinations. Tour ends.
Departure Idea: Daocheng Yading Airport has direct flights to Chengdu, Chongqing and Xian, and very few connecting flights to Guangzhou, Hangzhou and Kunming.