5 Days Jiuzhaigou Dujiangyan Tour via Taoping Qiang Village

Day 1 Chengdu – Songpan

Highlights: Highlights: Taoping Qiang Village

Today after breakfast, your personal guide will pick you up in your hotel. Then drive head to Songpan . On route, visit the best preserved Ancient Taoping Qiang Village in Wenchuan .

Taoping Qiang Village was built more than two thousands years ago. It is famous for typical ethnic Qiang's architecture style – tall watchtower, jagged roads, stone houses. Even as an ancient village, people here have kept their tradition and custom very well.

Keep driving about 4 hours from Wenchuan, then you will arrive at Songpan County. Check in your hotel here. Then you are free to explore the Songpan Ancient Town on your own.

Day 2 Songpan – Huanglong – Jiuzhaigou Valley

Highlights: Today's highlight: Huanglong Valley

After breakfast, your tour guide will escort you to visit the Huanglong National Park . Famous for incredible calcified scenery, Huanglong is a 7.5 kilometers long, 1.5 kilometers wide gentle-slope valley on the Xuebao Peak (Xuebao Snow Mountain). Vast yellow travertine landforms exist in the valley, and look like a yellow dragon. This is how the valley gained the name as Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) . The travertine scenery was created by the thousands years of geological evolution, including glacial revolution, terrane movement, chemical reaction, climate changing, etc. It covers a total length of 3.6 kilometers. At the top(3990m) of the valley lies the best highlight – Five-Color Ponds consisting of 693 ponds of different sizes, shapes, colors, just looking like beautiful emeralds.

To save your energy and time, you will take a quick and convenient cable car directly to the top, and then walk down the valley to enjoy the scenery. After about 4-hour sightseeing in Huanglong National Park , you will drive about two hours to Jiuzhaigou. Stay overnight in Jiuzhaigou.

High Altitude Tips: since the attractions of Huanglong National Park are located more than 3,000 meters above the sea level, travelers should prepare well for the high altitude sickness. Keep a good healthy condition before your tour and rest well especially the first night of arrival. When walking in the valley, don’t go too rush. If you feel hard to breathe, you can stop in the tourist service center to rest and get oxygen supply.

Day 3 Jiuzhaigou Valley Exploration (B)

Highlights: Highlights: Jiuzhaigou's three vallyes – Shuzheng Valley, Zechawa Valley and Rize Valley

Today, get up early, and throw yourself into the fairyland Jiuzhaigou Valley which is well-known not only as a national park, but also a UNESCO World Heritage . Having been hidden as a mysterious and never been bothered by outsider until been found in the middle of 20th century, all the forests, lakes, waterfalls, landforms in the national park still remains the wild original looks. It gets its name from having Nine Tibetan Fortified Villages in the region.

Jiuzhaigou is known for having the most beautiful waterscape in China which is hidden in three beautiful valleys – Rize Valley, Shuzheng Valley and Zechawa Valley . It presents various color patterns of white, blue, green, turquoise and emerald in different season. According to the statistics, there are 114 lakes, 47 springs, 17 groups of waterfalls, 11 rapids and 5 tufa shoals within three valleys. Regular travel route is to visit the Shuzheng Valley after entering the park, next go to Zechawang Valley on the west, and last tour the Rize Valley.

Day 4 Jiuzhaigou Valley – Dujiangiyan ( B )

Highlights: Jiuzhaigou Valley to Dujiangiyan

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up in your hotel, then drive about 6 hours to Dujiangyan City . After check in your hotel, you are free to relax and explore around.

Located in the west of Chengdu City, Dujiangyan is known by most people for its magnificent Irrigation System. The two thousand years old irrigation system is reputed as the forerunner of the world conservancy culture, and it’s the oldest and the only no control irrigation system in the world which is still in use. Besides this World Heritage Site , Dujiangyan is also the habitat of Giant Panda. ( Note: If you are interested in taking a Panda Volunteering Program , please contact our travel consultant to arrange for you. The volunteering program usually takes a half day to finish.

Day 5 Dujiangyan – Qingcheng Mountain – Chengdu ( B )

Highlights: Highlights:Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer,Qingcheng Mountain

After breakfast, go ahead to visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System , which was built in 256 BC. You will see how it is still working to irrigate Chengdu plain and be amazed by the wisdom of ancient human.

After lunch, drive to the holy land of Taoism -Qingchengshan (Qingcheng Mountain) . Hike to Yuecheng Lake which lying quietly at the middle of the mountain. Then, take Buyun cable car up the mountain. Visit various temples along the way, experience the culture of Taoism and enjoy the fresh air in the forest.

Drive back to Chengdu.
The quotation for this trip is from Per Person

1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.

2. This price is subject to change according your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.

3. This price is only valid to March 31, 2024.

4. Reference exchange rate of USD 1= RMB 6.9. The final quote is based on current exchange rate. It may change according to the currency fluctuation, while the RMB quotation will be remained the same.

Entrance to scenic spots listed in the itinerary

Guiding by experienced English-speaking tour guide

Private transfers between the airport, attractions, and hotel

Flight from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou

Meals mentioned in the itinerary

Public shuttle buses in Jiuzhaigou National Park

Chairlift going up the mountain in Huanglong National Park

Hotel accommodation with breakfast

China visa;

Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;

Single Room Supplement;

Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary;

Recommended optional activities;

Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary;

Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc;

Personal expenses.

Note: As our Beijing office is using the different guide arranging system, so we will not be able to provide the Beijing guide information until the day before you arrival, but once we have it, we will email you immediately.
Our tours are equipped with local English and Chinese guides at each destination, and in a few cities, multilingual guides in German, Spanish, French, and other languages are available (e.g., in popular tourist cities like Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai). They are not only warm and friendly but also knowledgeable and well-informed.

Upon arrival, a patient and punctual guide will meet you at the exit with a sign and then guide you to explore the city at your own pace. They will provide professional explanations and introductions, showcasing the local culture, history, customs, and authentic local life. Throughout the trip, they are not only meticulous and professional guides but also helpful travel companions, dedicated to ensuring you explore the city in a comfortable and elegant way. Make your trip unforgettable!
Choose our private group tours or small group tours for a comfortable, relaxing, and worry-free experience!

Group tours mean you'll travel by tour bus to various attractions within the same city. Groups are typically 2-16 people, and we'll arrange vehicles with 5-38 seats depending on the group size. Our buses are spacious and comfortable, with ample luggage space. For transportation between the two locations, we'll arrange domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed trains (second class, usually no more than 6 hours). A local driver will pick you up at the airport/train station and escort you to your hotel.

Our private transfer service features experienced, licensed drivers and comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles with clean, non-smoking interiors.

Our drivers are all locals, polite, friendly, helpful, and will safely and reliably take you to attractions, hotels, and airports/train stations.
We offer a variety of accommodation options, including renowned five-star brand hotels, well-located four-star chain hotels, cost-effective three-star hotels, and boutique hotels reflecting local character. Excellent locations, comprehensive facilities, comfortable beds, excellent service, and guest feedback are all guaranteed. Whatever your accommodation preferences, our travel experts will do their best to find the most suitable accommodation for you. You can choose the most suitable accommodation based on your budget and preferences.

Generally, most hotels in China allow a maximum of three people to share a room. If your group has more than three people, we will check for family rooms or try our best to arrange connecting or adjacent rooms for you. Hotels offer a wide variety of Western and Chinese breakfasts.

For passengers on Yangtze River cruises, the cruise will provide a relaxing and enjoyable journey, including comfortable accommodations from Chongqing to Yichang. For passengers traveling to Mount Everest and Mount Kailash trekking in Tibet, accommodations are more basic. You will stay at the Everest Base Camp camp or a youth hostel. You will share a standard twin room (two beds) with your travel companions. Sharing a room is ideal if you are a family of two. If you wish to have your own room, you will need to pay a single room surcharge.
“B” stands for breakfast. You will have it at your hotel in the morning. “L” stands for lunch. “D” stands for dinner.

Please refer to the detailed itinerary for each day. Dinners are usually excluded.

Our group tour includes lunch at a popular local restaurant, allowing you to savor authentic Chinese cuisine. Your guide will assist you with ordering. Whether you prefer vegetarian, halal, Western, Nepalese, or gluten-free food, our experienced private guides can meet all your dietary needs. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking.

If you are interested in trying local cuisine, your private guide will be happy to recommend and take you to local restaurants such as Peking duck, Xi'an dumplings, Xinjiang hand-pulled rice, Sichuan/Chongqing hot pot, Yunnan stir-fry, Guizhou sour soup hot pot, and more.

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• Free Inquiry
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• Downtown Hotels
• A La Carte Meals
• Chinese Family Visit
• Free Cooking Class
• Best Flight Times
• No Hidden Charges

What’s Included

• Private local guiding and vehicle services shown in the itinerary
• Admission tickets and transport specifically listed in the final proposal
• Accommodation and meals specifically confirmed in the final proposal

Not Included

• International flights and China visa fees
• Personal expenses, optional activities and gratuities
• Any service not specifically listed in the final proposal

Pricing Note

Final pricing is tailored to your travel dates, party size, hotel preferences and confirmed services. Your proposal will clearly list every included and excluded item.

Travel Tips

Pack comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the season. Keep your passport available on travel days, and tell your planner about mobility or dietary needs before departure.

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