Day 1: All over the country → Chengdu ★Assembly Day
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The first day is a full-day meeting day. Tourists will proceed to the meeting hotel based on their arrival time in Chengdu. Check in at the front desk by entering "China - Travel Note + Name." We recommend arriving early to stroll around and experience the slow pace of Chengdu, enjoying the various snacks and attractions.
Recommended places to visit: Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Temple, Kuanzhai Alley, and Chunxi Road, one of the top ten commercial streets in China.
Food recommendation: There are many Chengdu snacks in Jinli and Kuanzhai Alley: Long Chao Shou, Dandan Noodles, Feichangfen, and Maocai.
Day 2 Chengdu → Bipenggou (3600m) → Gulugou (2000m)
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After breakfast, depart Chengdu, passing through Dujiangyan City and ascending the Minjiang River, passing through New Wenchuan and Yingxiu New Town, where rows of resettlement housing complexes are built in the style of Qiang villages and traditional Sichuan dwellings.
We'll then drive into Bipenggou, known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou." In late autumn (October and November), the maple, birch, pine, and larch trees gradually recover from the frost, transforming their leaves into vibrant crimson and golden yellows, creating a vibrant world of color. Once inside, take in a sightseeing bus through the primeval forest to Bailong Waterfall, Zhuoma Lake, Three Trees, and Moon Bay. Take in the breathtaking views of the valley's pristine forests, the vibrant crimson foliage of wildflowers, sacred snow-capped mountains, towering peaks, and cascading waterfalls, creating a breathtakingly beautiful paradise.
Arriving at the internet-famous town [Gulugou], we have specially arranged a stay at the Ramada Light Luxury Hot Spring Hotel tonight, where everyone can soak in the boundless hot springs to relieve the fatigue of the journey.
【About Ramada Hot Spring Hotel】
The hotel is nestled within the millennia-old Snow Mountain Hot Springs, a natural thermal mineral spring that offers a variety of uses for bathing, drinking, and therapeutic purposes. For generations, it has been revered by people of all ethnic groups on the western Sichuan Plateau as a "Warm Spring," earning the reputation of "Fairy Mountain Jade Pool, Spiritual Water Divine Spring." The hotel's guest rooms and service offerings elegantly embody refinement, comfort, modernity, simplicity, leisure and wellness, and regional culture. The hotel boasts 25 unique hot spring pools, including a spa, Jiarong hot springs, a snow-covered wellness area, a beauty-enhancing flower bath area, a fun-filled spring area, and a sky-high swimming pool. The hotel strives to create a hot spring wellness resort lifestyle that is characterized by landscape, quality, culture, fun, and therapeutic touches. The hotel uses hot springs as a carrier, health preservation as a theme, culture as a bond, and service as an added value. Wandering here, every guest can feel the dialogue between modern and ancient, the competition between technology and humanities, the company of snow-capped mountains and hot springs, the dependence of ecology and secret realms, the interaction of culture and experience, and the surrounding of details and care. It is a paradise on earth.
Day 3 Gulugou → Naizigou Colorful Forest → Yangronghade Tibetan Village (2600m above sea level)
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We spent the morning enjoying a leisurely pace at the hot spring hotel. We
then followed S302 to Naizigou, a prime section of the Heishui Watercolor Forest. Along the way, we were treated to a spectacular spectacle of vibrantly colored forests. If you have a drone, you're recommended to take a bird's-eye view of the autumn panorama.
We then continued along the 80-mile colorful forest to Yangronghade Tibetan Village for our check-in. We admired the Tibetan village, nestled among the colorful forests, interwoven with fields. Locals call it "Dongbaga," meaning "the place where the gods reside." Surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on one side, it feels like a paradise.
Due to the extremely tight availability of rooms in Yangronghade Tibetan Village in autumn, if the room is fully booked, we will replace it with a hotel at the entrance of Dagu Glacier Scenic Area or Heishui County Hotel.
Today we will give you a special dinner so that you can experience the simple hospitality of the Tibetan people.
Day 4 Yangronghade Tibetan Village → Dagu Glacier (3000-4500m) → Songpan Ancient City (2900m) → Songpan County or Chuanzhu Temple (2800m)
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This morning, we'll visit the internet-famous Dagu Glacier. Unbeknownst to many, there's also one of the world's most secluded cafes, nestled at 4,860 meters above sea level, perched atop the glacier. We can also check out the cafe at an altitude of over 4,000 meters.
Arrive at Songpan Ancient Town, once a trading hub for the border regions of Sichuan, Gansu, and Qinghai, known as the "Gateway to Western Sichuan." Feel free to wander around the ancient town and experience the slow pace of life in Sichuan.
Check in to hotel in Songpan County (or Chuanzhusi).
Day 5 Songpan → Huanglong (3000-3900m) → Zhongchagou (2500m) → Jiuzhaigou Entrance (2000m)
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Depart for Huanglong Scenic Area at the right time. Because there are many colorful pools in the ravine, the colors change with the surrounding scenery and the angle of sunlight. It is known as the "Fairyland on Earth". It is a well-preserved plateau wetland in China, famous for its "four wonders" of colorful pools, snow-capped mountains, canyons and forests. The main scenery is the large-scale, ingenious structure and colorful surface travertine landscape. It is famous both at home and abroad for its rare karst landforms and can be called a paradise on earth.
Zhongchagou, a hidden gem unknown to 99% of people, means "the place where the sacred eagle rests" in Tibetan. It is only a 10-minute drive from Jiuzhaigou. In the valley, hidden Tibetan villages tell stories of the past. At the foot of the snow-capped mountains, yaks and horses graze leisurely, creating an idyllic scene.
After enjoying the beautiful plateau scenery along the way, we arrived at the entrance of Jiuzhaigou and checked into the hotel to rest.
Day 6 Jiuzhaigou Entrance → Jiuzhaigou Deep Dive (2000-3000m) → Jiuzhaigou Entrance (2000m)
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After breakfast, we will visit the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, a fairyland on earth. Upon entering the scenic area, we will transfer to the scenic sightseeing bus. Jiuzhaigou's main valley is a "Y" shape, consisting of three valleys, with a total length of over 50 kilometers.
Shuzheng Valley: Shuzheng Waterfall is the first waterfall complex in Jiuzhaigou. Dozens of lakes stretch for 7 kilometers, with multiple steps leading up to the waterfall. The mysterious Sparkling Lake, where wind-driven waves create a dazzling display of golden "sparks," is also a popular attraction. Other scenic spots include Rhinoceros Lake and Wolong Lake.
The Changhai Lake in Zezhawagou is a lake in Jiuzhaigou, where you can enjoy the colorful Five Color Pools.
The Pearl Beach in Rize Valley resembles a vast, shimmering curtain, creating the sensation of stepping on rolling silver flowers and embracing a vast expanse of pearls. Five-Flower Lake is the pride of Jiuzhaigou, known as the "essence of Jiuzhaigou" and "the unique wonder of Jiuzhaigou." After your visit, return to your hotel at the entrance of Jiuzhaigou for check-in.
Day 7 Jiuzhaigou Entrance → Chengdu Disbandment
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Gather at the appropriate time and return to Chengdu, where you will be first transferred to Shuangliu Airport and then to Chengdu South Railway Station for dismissal.
Q: Can I be dropped off at Jiuzhaigou High-Speed Railway Station or Songpan Station on the last day and then take the high-speed rail back to Chengdu?
A: Yes, you can. We recommend that you buy a ticket for a train after 13:00. The bus will pass by the train station around 11:00. You can get off and take the high-speed rail back to Chengdu.
Tip: For those who need to return to the city, Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport now has Metro Line 10, which provides direct access to the city. For tourists returning on the same day, it is recommended to book flights to Shuangliu Airport after 20:00, flights to Tianfu Airport after 21:30, or trains after 21:00, leaving ample time to avoid delays.
