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Mount Gongga, meaning "supreme, pure white mountain" in Tibetan, is the highest peak in Sichuan, reaching 7,556 meters. Surrounded by over 50 snow-capped peaks exceeding 5,000 meters, the Hailuogou trekking route runs from Camp 1 to Camp 4. The beauty of the snow-capped mountains in Hailuogou is beyond words. Mountaineering and hiking enthusiasts should not miss this three-day Hailuogou trekking tour.
D1: Depart for Moxi Town, Hailuogou. Overnight in Moxi Town.
D2: Hike from Camp 1 to Camp 3.
D3: Hike from Camp 3 to the glacier viewing platform.
Day 1: At 8:00 AM, depart Chengdu for Moxi Town, a six-hour drive. After entering Hailuogou, it's a 10-minute drive to Mulinsen Village. Overnight, stay at a Mulinsen B&B and savor local delicacies.
Day 2: Get up early and prepare for your hike. The route is to hike up the mountain from Camp 1 to Camp 2, a journey of approximately two hours. From Camp 2 to Camp 3, the hike takes approximately three hours. You can also take your time to enjoy the scenery along the way and slow down your pace. Hiking during snowy seasons offers a unique experience, allowing you to see sights you wouldn't be able to see from a sightseeing bus, offering unexpected views. If you stay in a Tibetan home, you can enjoy playing games and singing folk songs with the locals, and sometimes even have a bonfire party.
Day 3: Rise early in the morning and take a sightseeing bus from Camp 1 to the cable car station (approximately 30 minutes). Then, hike to the glacier (approximately one hour). Weather permitting, you can see the sun shining on the main peak of Gongga Snow Mountain around 7:00 AM. After hiking to the glacier, take the cable car up to Camp 4. On clear days, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the glacier. Descend the mountain after noon, concluding your Hailuogou tour. Return to Chengdu by bus.
Hailuogou is the easternmost low-altitude modern glacier discovered in Asia. Tours to Hailuogou typically depart from Chengdu, with itineraries designed to incorporate scenic attractions along the way. This recommended itinerary offers a three-day trip to Hailuogou. For those who enjoy glacial scenery and pristine natural landscapes, this is a must-see.
D1: Depart from Chengdu, visit the ancient cable bridge and Luding Bridge along the way, and arrive at Moxi Ancient Town in Hailuogou in the evening. Overnight in Moxi.
Day 2: Visit Hailuogou, admire the glacier waterfall, walk through the primeval forest, and fully enjoy the charming charm of Hailuogou. Stay in Moxi.
D3: Go from Hailuogou to Xinduqiao and return to Kangding for overnight stay.
D4: Take the bus from Kangding back to Chengdu.
Day 1: Depart from Chengdu at 7:00 AM, enjoying the scenery of the western Sichuan plains and overlooking the Rain City of Ya'an. The entire journey takes approximately two and a half hours by highway. We will then follow the Sichuan-Tibet Highway up the Qingyi River to admire the scenic beauty of the Qingyi River Valley. Lunch will be at your own choice. We will then travel through the Erlangshan Tunnel, China's longest tunnel, to Luding County. Upon arrival, we will visit the Luding Bridge. Since the Red Army's Long March, when it captured the bridge, it has become a world-renowned historical monument. While visiting the bridge, we will also enjoy the thrill of rafting on the Dadu River. In the evening, we will arrive in Moxi Ancient Town, the gateway to Hailuogou. Enjoy local specialties for dinner and a stroll through the town to experience the unique charm of Moxi.
Day 2: Rise at 7:00 AM. After breakfast, depart by sightseeing bus, passing Camp 1 and Camp 2, and through primeval forest. Enjoy the scenery of the river valley and pristine forest along the way. Lucky visitors may even witness the "Sunlight Shining over the Golden Mountain," a wonder of Hailuogou, on clear days. After arriving at Camp 3, visitors have three options for viewing the glacier. The easiest way is to take the cable car to Camp 4 to see the glacier. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the perfect fusion of glacier and forest, and finally reach Camp 4, the highest point of this trip. On sunny days, you can see the magnificent icefall and the main peak of Mount Gongga, the "King of Sichuan Mountains." Hiking up the glacier is more time-consuming and physically demanding. From the cable car ticket office, visitors follow the scenic path up to the observation deck. The one-way walk takes about an hour and a half, offering stunning views of the primeval forest. From the observation deck, you can descend to the base of the glacier for a close-up view. In addition to the cable car and walking route, visitors can take a unique Sichuan-style slide to the viewing platform at the walking point, where they can enjoy the scenery without exerting too much energy, making it suitable for those with limited physical strength or the elderly. After ascending the mountain, visitors can admire the glaciers, ice caves, ice curtains, ice waterfalls, ice terraces, and the Dinghaishenzhen (Dinghaishenzhen) ice wonders. After descending the mountain, visitors can arrange their own entertainment and stay overnight in Moxi Town at the entrance of Hailuogou.
Day 3: 7:00 AM: Rise and have breakfast. Bid farewell to the majestic "King of Sichuan Mountains," Mount Gongga (7556 meters) and the beautiful Hailuogou Gorge. Charter a car to Xinduqiao, or take a shuttle bus to Kangding, and then charter a car to Xinduqiao for further exploration. This is a photographer's paradise, with its picturesque town. If Mount Gongga is still lingering in your mind, you can hike the hills near Xinduqiao. Weather permitting, you'll be able to see the majestic peak. Return to Kangding for the night and book your return ticket to Chengdu the next day.
D4: Go to Kangding Bus Station in the morning and take the bus back to Chengdu to end the journey.