
Mt.Qingcheng
Mt.Qingcheng ratified as Cultural Heritage by UNESCO is the headstream of Chinese Taoism. the initiator of Taoism.
Highlights: Jiuzhaigou National park,Wolong Shenshuping Base, Zhonglu Tibetan Fortress Villages,Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park,Mt. Gongga, “King Mountain of Sichuan” etc.
Duration: 13 days 12 nights
Departure: April – December.
Route: Chengdu -75km/1hr- Dujiangyan Irrigation system -25km/50mts- Mt.Qingcheng -258km/4hrs38mts- Songpan Old Town -102km/2hrs- Jiuzhaigou National Park -108km/2hrs8mts- Huanglong National Park- 25km/45mts- Chuanzhusi town –283km/5.5hrs- Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base -100km/2hrs- Siguniangshan Town -112km/2hrs40mts- Suopo Ancient Towers -16km/45ts- Zhonglu Tibetan Village -114km/2hrs25mts- Tagong -36km/45mts- Xingduqiao -80km/2hrs- Kangding -75km/1hr45mts- Moxi Town -160km/3hrs- Mt. Mengding-138km/2hrs15mts- Chengdu
Attractions:
*Dujiangyan Irrigation system,the oldest and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world.
*Mt.Qingcheng – one of the birthplaces of Taoism with a history over 2000 years.
*Songpan has a history over 2300 years, a town of military importance of ancient China.
*Jiuzhaigou National park, the most beautiful national park in China.
*Huanglong National Park together with Jiuzhai Valley, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
*Wolong Shenshuping Base, also known as China Giant Panda Garden in Wolong Nature Reserve.
*Mt. Siguniang, reputed to be the “Queen of Mountains in Sichuan” and “The Oriental Alps”.
*Zhonglu Tibetan Fortress Villages, known as the most beautiful villages all over China.
*Tagong Grassland,the most harmonious and beautiful grassland in the Tibetan plateau.
*Xinduqiao Town is the “Light and Shadow World”, paradise of photographers.
*Muge Tso Lake, the biggest alpine lake in northwest Sichua
*Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park, the lowest altitude modern oceanic glacier
*Mt. Gongga, “King Mountain of Sichuan”, the highest mountain in Sichuan.
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.
Gyarong Region of Tibet
Ngari is located in the far west region of Tibet. U-Tsang is located in the central region while Kham is found in the southeast and Amdo is in the northeast. One area you might not be very familiar with is the Gyarong region. Gyarong, also spelled Jiarong, lies in the heart of Sichuan province in a small area right between Amdo speaking Tibetans and Kham speaking Tibetans. Gyarong Tibetans number around 175,000 and are mostly found in 6 counties in north-central Sichuan. Five of the counties are located in Ngawa/Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, while one county is found in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (though a small Gyarong population also lives in Dartsedo/Kangding). Here is a list of the counties where Gyarong Tibetans are found: Barkham/Ma’erkang,Trochu/Heshui, Chuchen/Jinchuan, Tsenlha/Xiaojin, Lunggu/Wenchuan, Garze Prefecture, Rongtrak/Danba. Though officially grouped with the rest of Tibetans into one of China’s 55 recognized minorities, some people disagree as to whether the Gyarong people are actually Tibetan or not. Gyarong people speak a Qiangic language that is much different than Tibetan and cannot be understood by Tibetan speakers. Also, some aspects of the culture, particularly their clothing, is much different that other Tibetans. There is even disagreement among other Tibetans, some of whom say that the Gyarong people should not be classified as Tibetans, but should be classified as their own separate minority group.But anyway, all of the Gyarong people refer to themselves as Tibetans.
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 -75km/1hr- Dujiangyan Irrigation system -25km/50mts- Mt.Qingcheng. O/N at the foot of Mt.Qingcheng
Day3: Mt.Qingcheng -258km/4hrs38mts- Songpan Old Town -102km/2hrs- Jiuzhaigou National Park O/N in Zhangzha Town
Day4: Full Day Jiuzhaigou National Park Exploration. O/N in Zhangzha Town
Day5: Zhangzha Town -108km/2hrs8mts- Huanglong National Park- 25km/45mts- Chuanzhusi town O/N in Chuanzhusi town
Day6: Chuanzhusi town –283km/5.5hrs- Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base O/N in Wolong
Day7: Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base -100km/2hrs- Siguniangshan Town O/N in Siguniangshan Town
Day8: Siguniangshan Town -112km/2hrs40mts- Suopo Ancient Towers -16km/45ts- Zhonglu Tibetan Village (2,200m) O/N in Zhonglu Tibetan Village
Day9: Danba Zhonglu village -114km/2hrs25mts- Tagong -36km/45mts- Xingduqiao O/N in Xingduqiao.
Day10: Xinduqiao -80km/2hrs- Kangding -75km/1hr45mts- Moxi Town O/N in Moxi Town
Day11: Full day Hailuogou Glacier Park Exploration O/N in Moxi Town
Day12: Moxi Town -160km/3hrs- Mt. Mengding-138km/2hrs15mts- Chengdu O/N in Chengdu
Day 13: Drop off to Chengdu airport, service end !
Mt.Qingcheng ratified as Cultural Heritage by UNESCO is the headstream of Chinese Taoism. the initiator of Taoism.
Nuorilang Waterfall on Jiuzhaigou National Park
Wolong Shenshuping Base, also known as China Giant Panda Garden in Wolong Nature Reserve.
Zhonglu Tibetan Fortress Villages, known as the most beautiful villages all over China.
Tagong monastery, a nice example of a typical Tibetan monastery, with its statues, painted walls, thangkas, incents smells and plenty of monks dressed in their carmine robes.
Muge Tso Lake, the biggest alpine lake in northwest Sichua
Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park, the lowest altitude modern oceanic glacier