Day 1 Across the country → → Chengdu
All day
Today is a full-day gathering day
Tourists from all over the country will gather in Chengdu and can check into the meeting hotel after around 14:00 in the afternoon.
Please gather at the designated hotel in Chengdu. Please keep your mobile phone open. The team leader will contact each team member in advance to hold a pre-trip meeting, explain the itinerary precautions, and check personal equipment.
Day 2 Chengdu → Gaolusi Mountain Gongga Observation Deck → Xinduqiao
All day
Hiking Information
You may need to hike about 1KM today.
[Itinerary Overview]
After breakfast, we set off from Chengdu and drove all the way across the 4,296-meter-high Zheduo Mountain to Xinduqiao. We first went to the hotel to check in, and then took a car to the Gongga Observation Deck on Gaolusi Mountain to wait for the beautiful sunset. After descending the mountain in time, we returned to the hotel for dinner and rest. The observation deck we chose is a small hill beside the Gaolusi Mountain rural road. The altitude difference is about 50 meters, and the top of the mountain is 4,350 meters above sea level. It takes about 1 kilometer to hike back and forth. You can enjoy the Gongga peaks and have the same viewing angle as the famous Black Stone City.
Day 3 Xinduqiao → Shangmuju Village → Lengga Co → Shangmuju
All day
Hiking Information
Hike about 12 km, with a total ascent of 500 meters and a descent of 500 meters
[Itinerary Overview]
After breakfast, we will depart from Xinduqiao and go to Shangmuju Tibetan Inn for accommodation. In the afternoon, we will take a bus to Lengka Co parking lot. After completing the formalities, we will hike up the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lengka Co., Ltd., and then go down the mountain at the appropriate time according to the arrangement of the tour leader and take a bus back to Shangmuju Inn for accommodation.
Lengka Co is at a high altitude and is prone to wind, temperature drops, rain, and snow in the afternoon. In principle, we will arrange to descend the mountain before sunset to avoid walking at night. Please follow the instructions of the team leader to reduce personal risks.
Day 4: Tianshang Wooden House → → Ridaman Pasture → Ridaman Pass → Shangriwuqie Camp
All day
Hiking Information
Hiking: 11 km with light luggage, 450 meters of ascent and 50 meters of descent, about 5-7 hours
[Itinerary Overview]
After breakfast, we boarded a transfer bus to the Ridaman Ranch, where we began our hiking trip. We journeyed along the scenic canyon and crossed the 4,950-meter Ridaman Pass. The imposing snow-capped mountains loomed large before us, a breathtaking sight.
Led by our tour leader, we admired the magnificent scenery as we descended, finally arriving at the Shangriwuqie Ranch at the foot of the snow-capped mountains and set up camp.
Day 5: Go to Riwuqie Camp → Ledomanin Glacier Lake → Ledomanin Glacier Hike → Go to Riwuqie Camp
All day
Hiking Information
The round trip is about 12 kilometers, with the highest altitude of about 4,800 meters
[Itinerary Overview]
Today is the highlight of the entire activity. We will visit the Ledomain Glacier Lake and step onto the Ledomain Glacier. Under the guidance of the team leader, we will use trekking poles, crampons (binding crampons are provided free of charge) and other equipment to walk on the glacier and enjoy the rich and diverse glacial landscape. Return to the Shangriwuqie camp in time to enjoy the camp dinner.
Day 6: Tianshang Riwuqie Camp → Liangcha River → Geshi Meadow → Laoyulin → Accommodation in Kangding City
All day
Hiking Information
The hike is about 14 kilometers, takes 7-8 hours, and is all downhill.
[Itinerary Overview]
After breakfast, we packed up the camp and continued downhill. Along the way, we continued to pass through alpine pastures and forests surrounded by snow-capped mountains. In the afternoon, we arrived at Gexi Meadow, ending our Gongga Grand Loop hiking trip. We said goodbye to the magnificent mountains and returned to the world. We then drove to Kangding City for overnight stay.
Day 7 Old Yulin → Chengdu Shuangliu Airport → Meet up at hotel
All day
Today is your return day. We will arrange a drop-off at Chengdu Shuangliu Airport and then transfer you to your hotel in the city. Your arrival time at Shuangliu Airport will be approximately 12:00 PM. Please plan your flight accordingly to avoid missing your flight.
