6-Day Dandao Secret Realm Loop | Encounter Western Sichuan's Own "Altai"

Day 1 Nationwide → Chengdu ★Assembly Day

All day

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." Chengdu is a "Chinese Tourism City," so we recommend arriving early to enjoy the city's slow pace, exploring the various local 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 recommendations: Jinli and Kuanzhai Alleys offer a variety of Chengdu snacks: Long Chao Shou, Dandan Noodles, Feichangfen (Fat Intestine Rice Noodles), Maocai (Maocai), and more.

Day 2 Chengdu → Bipenggou → Gulugou

·morning

Depart in the morning and head to Bipenggou, which is the back garden of Siguniang Mountain. Once inside the scenic area, you can take a sightseeing bus through the primeval forest to reach Bailong Waterfall, Zhuoma Lake, Three Trees, Moon Bay, etc., and take in the primeval forest, sacred snow-capped mountains, towering peaks, and cascading waterfalls in the valley, creating a beautiful paradise.

·afternoon

After enjoying the tour, leave at the right time and check into a hot spring hotel near Gulugou or Bipenggou scenic area in the evening.

Driving distance: 220 kilometers, about 4 hours

Day 3 Gulugou → Lixiaolu → Zhonglu Tibetan Village ☆ Queen's Castle Dejikangwa

·morning

Leaving Gulugou just in time, we'll drive onto the newly opened Snow Mountain Highway, Lixiao Road. Nestled in a hidden valley on the plateau, you'll find forests, snow-capped mountains, small bridges, streams, wooden houses, meadows, cattle and horses, and plenty of photo spots. It's a truly relaxing experience. Let loose and unwind, immerse yourself in nature.

·afternoon

In the afternoon, stay at the Queen Castle B&B in Deji Kangwa, a Tibetan village in Zhonglu, and enjoy the beautiful view of the Kingdom of Thousands of Fortresses. Experience Tibetan afternoon tea and Jiarong Tibetan costumes.

Driving distance: 200km

Day 4: Zhonglu Tibetan Village → Dorje Yuchong Pass → Yuke Grassland → Yinka Manor

All day

In the early morning, we can stroll along the country paths and greet the locals warmly. The ancient towers rising from the ground tell us the history of this "country of a thousand towers".

·afternoon

Dorje Yuchong Pass offers a breathtaking view, overlooking the rolling mountains and vast expanse of land. Afterward, you'll reach the vast Yuke Grassland, home to herds of cattle and sheep, a perfect place to relax and unwind.
Stay at the Yinka Manor, the same villa featured in the variety show, and experience its unique architectural style and rich folk customs.

Driving distance: about 200km

Day 5 Yinka Manor → Bairi Mountain Observation Deck → Daofu County → Gunong Village → Tagong

·morning

Depart from Yinka Manor, take a car and start a new and wonderful journey.

After breakfast, we will transfer to a small car and head to the Yuke Grassland Essence Center - [Huanxitai] where you can hike lightly or ride a horse (at your own expense). We will spend a relaxing morning here.

·afternoon

Arrived at the Bairi Mountain Observation Deck, where you can overlook the magnificent grassland. Standing on the observation deck, you can see the continuous mountains and the vast land. The grandeur of nature is amazing.

In the afternoon, we arrived at Gunong Village. Surrounding the village are vast grasslands, towering snow-capped mountains in the distance, and clear streams gurgle past, where yaks and horses graze leisurely. Here, you can stroll along the grasslands, connect with nature, experience the thrill of horseback riding, or picnic by the stream, savoring a relaxing moment and immersing yourself in the tranquility and beauty of a paradise.

Wait here for a magnificent sunset over the snow-capped mountains, and then check into a hotel or B&B near Tagong

Driving distance: about 180km

Day 6: Tiantagong → Snow Mountain Rainbow Highway → Kangding → Chengdu

All day

Leaving Tagong, we drove towards the Snow Mountain Rainbow Highway. The highway winds through the snow-capped mountains like a colorful ribbon, with the snow on the tops shining.
Finally, we returned to Chengdu and dispersed.

Driving distance: about 300km