
Mount Meng Ding
Meng Ding Mountain, the Taoist was the first person to plant tea in the world, and was known as ”the ancestor of tea planting”.
Highlights: Yading Nature Reserve,Explore “the last Shangila”,Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park,Mt. Gongga, “King Mountain of Sichuan”,Muge Tso Lake,Zhonglu Tibetan Fortress Villages etc.
Duration: 13 days 12 nights
Departure: April – December.
Route: Chengdu -138km/2hrs15mts- Mt. Mengding -160km/3hrs- Hailuogou Glacier Park -75km/1hr45mts- Kangding -78km/2rs- Xingduqiao -196km/4hrs- Litang -150km/2.5hrs- Daocheng -110km/2.5hrs- Yading Nature Reserve -110km/2.5hrs- Daocheng -150km/2.5hrs- Litang -132km/2hrs20mts- Yajiang -94km/2hrs- Tagong -114km/2.5hrs- Zhonglu Tibetan Village -112km/2hrs40mts- Siguniangshan town -100km/2hrs- Wolong Shengshuping Panda Center –118km/2hrs- Chengdu.
Attractions:
*Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park, the lowest altitude modern oceanic glacier
*Mt. Gongga, “King Mountain of Sichuan”, the highest mountain in Sichuan.
*Muge Tso Lake, the biggest alpine lake in northwest Sichua
*Xinduqiao Town is the “Light and Shadow World”, paradise of photographers.
*Litang, one of the highest county on earth, really experiencing the roof of the world.
*Yading Nature Reserve — Explore “the last Shangila” in mysterious Kham
*Tagong Grassland,the most harmonious and beautiful grassland in the Tibetan plateau.
*Zhonglu Tibetan Fortress Villages, known as the most beautiful villages all over China.
*Mt. Siguniang, reputed to be the “Queen of Mountains in Sichuan” and “The Oriental Alps”.
*Wolong Shenshuping Base, also known as China Giant Panda Garden in Wolong Nature Reserve.
Highlights:
Explore “the last Shangila” — Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve from Chengdu, discover the most incredible beauty of the land including majestic snow mountains, expansive meadows, glacier lakes and forested valleys. Yading Nature Reserve in Daocheng is one of the most beautiful places on the Tibetan plateau in western Sichuan, famous for its wonderful sceneries including three holy snow capped mountains, forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife. This overland tour will take you to the real Shangri-La in the world – Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve. The landscapes along the drive and Yading Nature Reserve itself will make the whole journey worthwhile. Additional you will also be arranged to visit the Buddhist monastery in Tagong grassland and the Zhonglu Tibetan village in Danba to learn the Tibetan religion and culture. The travel season we recommend for Yading Nature Reserve is from late April to early Nov. . April to June is the best time to see the flourishing flowers blooming and the majestic snow peaks in the clear weather. July to August is the rainy season, the forest is at its best green, but however the trails up to the milk lake and five color lake may be get destroyed by the water sometimes and there is a big chance that you may not see the peaks due to the foggy weather. September to October is considered as another best time to visit Yading Nature Reserve, the scenery along the overland journey and at Yading Nature Reserve is at its most brilliantly colorful in Autumn season and the snow capped peaks will be often seen due to the clear sky.
Overview of Kham Tibetan Area:
Kham is one of the 3 main traditional regions of Tibet, along with U-Tsang and Amdo and is located in the eastern and southeastern corner of the Tibetan Plateau. Kham is a large area covering over 924,000 kilometers² (356,000 miles²). Kham is home to approximately 2 million Tibetans or 35% of the total Tibetan population. Parts of Kham lie in the eastern portion of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), western Sichuan, southern Qinghai and northwest Yunnan provinces.
Kham is the most geographically diverse region of Tibet. Kham, traditionally known as Chushi Gangdruk which means “4 Rivers, 6 Ranges”, contains the headwaters of many of Asia’s longest and most important rivers. The Mekong, Yangtze, Yellow and Salween rivers all begin in Kham. These rivers cut deep canyons and gorges throughout eastern Kham. There are numerous mountain ranges and high peaks throughout the area. The Kunlun Mountains (which includes the Bayan Har/Bayan Kala Range) form the far northern boundary of Kham while the far eastern extent of the Himalaya’s form the southern boundary. The rugged Hengduan Range, which includes the Daxue Mountains, are along the eastern border of Kham and mainland China. The highest peak in Kham is Minya Konka, which rises to 7556 meters. Other notable peaks in Kham are Mt. Chola, rising to 6168 meters in Dege county and Mt. Bukadaban in Drido county rising to 6860 meters.
Unlike in TAR where tourism is strictly restricted, the Tibetan regions of old Kham are open to foreigners just like all other areas of China. Only some parts are exceptions, like Larung Gar are not open to foreign visitors. You can visit Kham with only having a Chinese visa. Kham as the “Ethnic Corridor Of Tibet”, as its vast and sparsely populated territories are inhabited by over 14 culturally and linguistically distinct ethnic groups. The Kham even has well preserved the Tibetan Culture and lifestyle. here are lots of beautiful home-stays and less restriction to travel around the villages, you can also easily interact with locals and enjoy the local lifestyle. Join us to experience the stunning landscapes, beautiful homestay, authentic Tibetan culture and lifestyle in Kham. Welcome to join us for a memorable experience in Kham.
Itinerary at a glance:
Day1: Arrive in Chengdu, transfer to hotel, check in. O/N in Chengdu
Day2: Chengdu -138km/2hrs15mts- Mt. Mengding -160km/3hrs- Hailuogou Glacier Park O/N in Moxi Town
Day3: Full day Hailuogou Glacier Park Exploration O/N in Moxi Town
Day4: Moxi Town -75km/1hr45mts- Kangding -78km/2rs- Xingduqiao O/N in Xingduqiao
Day5: Xingduqiao -196km/4hrs- Litang -150km/2.5hrs- Daocheng O/N in Daocheng
Day6: Daocheng -110km/2.5hrs- Yading Nature Reserve O/N in Yading Village
Day7: Yading Nature Reserve -110km/2.5hrs- Daocheng O/N in Daocheng
Day8: Daocheng -150km/2.5hrs- Litang -132km/2hrs20mts- Yajiang O/N in Yajiang
Day9: Yajiang -94km/2hrs- Tagong -114km/2.5hrs- Danba O/N in Zhonglu Tibetan Village
Day10: Zhonglu Tibetan Village -16km/45mts- Suopo Ancient Towers -16km/45ts- Zhonglu Tibetan Village (2,200m) O/N in Zhonglu Tibetan Village
Day11: Zhonglu Tibetan Village -112km/2hrs40mts- Mt. Siguniang O/N in Siguniangshan town
Day12: Siguniangshan town -100km/2hrs- Wolong Shengshuping Panda Center –118km/2hrs- Chengdu O/N in Chengdu.
Day13: Drop off to Chengdu airport, service end !
Meng Ding Mountain, the Taoist was the first person to plant tea in the world, and was known as ”the ancestor of tea planting”.
Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park, the lowest altitude modern oceanic glacier.Mt. Gongga, “King Mountain of Sichuan”, the highest mountain in Sichuan.
Xinduqiao Town is the “Light and Shadow World”, paradise of photographers.
Litang, one of the highest county on earth, really experiencing the roof of the world.
Scenery on the way to Yading Nature Reserve
Yading Nature Reserve — Explore “the last Shangila” in mysterious Kham
Zhonglu Tibetan Fortress Villages, known as the most beautiful villages all over China.
Mt. Siguniang, reputed to be the “Queen of Mountains in Sichuan” and “The Oriental Alps”.
Wolong Shenshuping Base, also known as China Giant Panda Garden in Wolong Nature Reserve.