8 Days Nianbaoyuze Trekking and Langmusi Ruoergai Jiuzhaigou Tour

During this tour, we will Trek in Nianbaoyuze to explore the uncanny workmanship of the Nature, enjoy the Rouergai Grassland and visit Langmusi Monastery, finally experience the stunning scenery and Tibetan Culture while travelling inside Jiuzhaigou. After the tour, drive back to Chengdu.

Highlights:

  • Trek in Nianbaoyuze to explore the uncanny workmanship of the Nature.
  • Enjoy Rouergai Grassland and visit Langmusi Monastery.
  • Experience the stunning scenery and Tibetan Culture while travelling inside Jiuzhaigou.

Brief Itinerary

  • Day 1: Chengdu Arrival
  • Day 2: Chengdu – Aba
  • Day 3: Aba – Nianbaoyuze
  • Day 4: Nianbaoyuze – Aba
  • Day 5: Aba – Langmusi
  • Day 6: Langmusi – Jiuzhigou
  • Day 7: Jiuzhaigou
  • Day 8: Jiuzhaigou – Chengdu

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Chengdu Arrival

Sightseeing and Activities:
Accommodation: Chengdu
Meals:

Upon arrival, met by tour guide and transferred to you hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 2 Chengdu – Aba

Sightseeing and Activities:
Accommodation: Aba
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, drive to Aba County via Wenchuan and Li County. Have lunch at Hongyuan grassland.

Day 3 Aba County – Nianbaoyuze

Sightseeing and Activities: Nianbaoyuze Scenic Area
Accommodation: tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive about 125km to Nianbaoyuze Scenic Area, Jiuzhi county, Qinghai. Start the trekking after lunch. Camp by the Xiannv Lake.

Day 4 Nianbaoyuze – Aba

Sightseeing and Activities: Xiannv Lake, Yaonu Lake
Accommodation: Aba
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we will trek about 5 hours from Xiannv Lake to Yaonu Lake and then back. In the afternoon, go to the entrance and drive back to Aba County.

Day 5 Aba – Langmusi

Sightseeing and Activities: the First Bend of Yellow River, Ruoergai Grand Prairie, Flower Lake, Langmusi Temple
Accommodation: Langmusi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today drive about 200km to Tangke and visit the First Bend of Yellow River. Then continue driving about 106km at Ruoergai county and enjoy its beautiful Grand Prairie(one of “Top 10 Most Beautiful Wetlands” in China) and Flower Lake(the best highlight of Ruoergai Prairie). Hike around and enjoy the sunset here. After that, continue the tour to Langmusi Temple and check in hotel in Langmusi town.

Day 6 Langmusi – Jiuzhigou

Sightseeing and Activities: Kirti Gompa, Sertri Gompa, Chuanzhusi Temple
Accommodation: Jiuzhigou
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we will head to visit Kirti Gompa on the southern hill of Sichuan side, and another temple – Sertri Gompa on northern hill of Gansu side. Then continue the drive to Jiuzhaigou via Chuanzhusi Temple.

Day 7 Jiuzhaigou

Sightseeing and Activities: Jiuzhaigou
Accommodation: Jiuzhaigou
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Spend the whole day at Jiuzhaigou National Park to enjoy all three valleys including many colorful lakes, gushing waterfalls and pristine forest. Have a picnic in the park as lunch. In the afternoon, trek along the 4 iconic lakes of Jiuzhaigou, about 6-7km. See a local Tibetan Culture Show in the evening(paid by yourself).

Day 8 Jiuzhaigou – Chengdu

Sightseeing and Activities:
Accommodation:
Meals: Breakfast

Drive about 450km back to Chengdu via Chuanzhusi, Songpan County, Mao County and Wenchuan. After arrival, be transferred to the airport for your next destination.

Service Included:

  • Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary;
  • Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
  • Private English-speaking tour guide;
  • Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
  • Service charge & government taxes;
  • Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
  • Domestic train tickets of soft sleeper.

Service Excluded:

  • Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
  • Chinese visa fees;
  • Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
  • Single room supplement;
  • Tips to guides and drivers;
  • Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
  • Personal travel accident insurance;
  • All optional programs.