Day 1: All over the country → → Chengdu ★ Gathering day
All day
The first day is a full-day gathering day. Tourists will proceed to the meeting hotel according to their arrival time and check in at the front desk with "China - Travel Note + Name." Chengdu is a popular tourist destination in China, so tourists are encouraged to arrive early to stroll around, rest, and experience the slow pace of Chengdu's life while 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.
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Day 2 Chengdu → Yuzixi → Xinduqiao
All day
After breakfast, we will depart from Chengdu and drive all the way across the 4,296-meter-high Zheduo Mountain to Xinduqiao. We will first check in at the hotel, then drive to Yuzixi to watch the beautiful sunset. After descending the mountain in time, we will return to the hotel for dinner and rest.
Day 3 Xinduqiao → Shangmuju Village → Bangmujid → Lengga Co → Shangmuju
All day
【Hiking details】
9km hike, 500m ascent and 500m descent
【Itinerary Details】
Today we will depart from Shangmuju Village at the right time, transfer to a private car to Bangmujid, hike up the mountain, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lengga Co Lake and mountains, and wait for the sunset and reflection of Gongga Snow Mountain Group. In the evening, we will go down the mountain at the right time and return to Shangmuju Village Inn under the leadership of the team leader.
No. 4 Tianshang Wooden Residence → Zimei Pass → Yulong West Pass
All day
【Hiking details】
Hike about 8km, climb 350m and descend 300m
【Itinerary Details】
After breakfast today, we will depart for Zimei Pass by bus and officially start our hiking trip to the west ridge of Gongga Mountain. We will be accompanied by the main peaks of Gongga Mountain. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Yulong West Pass and set up camp to watch the sunset and the starry sky.
Day 5 Yulong West Pass → Zuoruo Lake
All day
【Hiking details】
7km hike, 370m ascent and 490m descent
【Itinerary Details】
After breakfast at the camp, we will depart for Zuoruo Lake, which is the closest lake to Gongga and a good place to take photos of the reflection. However, the lake is very small and only has water from July to November. It is a seasonal lake.
Day 6 Zuoruo Lake → Xirexie Pass → Xirexie Haizi Camp
All day
【Hiking details】
The hike is about 11 kilometers, with a 500m climb and a 500m descent.
【Itinerary Details】
Today is another day spent enjoying the main peaks of Gongga. We'll reach Xirexie Pass in the afternoon, where the scenery is endless, with snow-capped mountains, seas of clouds, and alpine meadows along the way. Our campsite is located at Xirexie Haizi, 1.3 kilometers from the pass. Those with more physical fitness can visit the pass at sunset to enjoy the magnificent sunset over the Gongga Snow Mountain.
Day 7 Xirexie Lake → Xirexie Pass → Transit Camp
All day
【Hiking details】
14 km, cumulative ascent 750 meters, descent 650 meters
【Itinerary Details】
Today we will set out from the camp and return to Xirexie Pass, then hike along the hillside and valley paths to the transition camp below Riwuqie Pass. Today is also the most difficult and intense day, so the team leader will make reasonable time planning based on the conditions of the day.
Day 8 Transit Camp → Riwuqie Pass → Ridaman Pass → Xinduqiao
All day
【Hiking details】
10km, 550m ascent and 870m descent
【Itinerary Details】
Today we set out from the transition camp, crossed the 4,900-meter Riwuqie Pass, then crossed to the Ridaman Pass from the 4,800-meter platform on the north side of the pass, then crossed the 4,950-meter Ridaman Pass, descended all the way to the Ridaman Ranch, and took a car to the Xinduqiao Hotel for accommodation.
Day 9 Xinduqiao → Kangding → Chengdu
All day
Today we will return to Chengdu by car and arrange to be dropped off at Shuangliu Airport, and then transferred to the meeting hotel in downtown Chengdu. You can choose the appropriate disbanding location (either of the two) according to your flight schedule.
If there are no unexpected circumstances, the estimated arrival time at the airport is around 2 pm. It is recommended to purchase a flight after 6 pm.
The traffic conditions in western Sichuan are uncertain in summer, so your arrival time may be delayed. Thank you for your understanding.
