Danba Tibetan Village 8 Days 7 Nights Secret In-depth Tour Guide

Danba Tibetan Village 8-Day, 7-Night Secrets Tour (Budget 20,000 RMB)
Suitable for: Photography enthusiasts, light hikers, and cultural travelers
Best Season: March-April (pear blossoms as white as snow) or September-November (colorful forests in full bloom)
Highlights: Diaolou exploration + Tibetan costume photography + intangible cultural heritage crafts + star-studded camping

📅 Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Chengdu - Luding - Danba (First Impressions of the Tibetan Village)
Day 2: Panoramic Exploration of Jiaju Tibetan Village
Day 3: Light Hike of Zhonglu Tibetan Village + Diaolou Photography
Day 4: Cultural Day at Suopo Ancient Diaolou
Day 5: Hiking in the Secret Territory of Dangling
Day 6: Mosca Marmot Kingdom
Day 7: Badi Qiongshan Tusi Official Residence
Day 8: Return to Chengdu

🏔️ Day 1: Chengdu to Danba (1800m above sea level)
Transportation

Chartered car (1000 RMB/car, 6 hours, via Ya'an-Kangding Expressway)
Highlights:

Luding Bridge Red Memory (10 RMB/person)
Distant view of the ancient watchtowers in Suopo Township (free of charge)

Accommodation:

Gudiao Love Hotel (600 RMB/night, balcony overlooking Mount Melduo)

First Experience:

Tibetan dinner (80 RMB per person, sauerkraut noodles and fragrant pork leg)

🌸 Day 2: Jiaju Tibetan Village Tour
VIP Activities (50 RMB/person):

Tibetan costume travel photography (300 RMB/set including makeup, 3 classic camera positions)
Home visit experience (100 RMB/person, learning to make butter tea and barley cakes)

Photography spots:

Viewing Platform No. 1 (sunrise and morning mist)
Baoshengjia Watchtower (best aerial view)

⛰️ Day 3: Secret Tibetan Villages in Zhonglu
Light Hiking Route (Free):

Sunrise Observation Deck → White Pagoda → Kola Tibetan Village (5km loop)

Melduo Temple (housing Bon religious relics)

Overnight:

Kongshan B&B (700 RMB/night, starry sky room with telescope)

🏰 Day 4: Exploring the Suopo Ancient Watchtowers

Photography (30 RMB/person):

Climbing the Millennium Watchtower (200 RMB/person with guide, requires stamina)

Tibetan Calligraphy Class (80 RMB/person, taught by a lama)

Lunch:

Tibetan Stone Slab BBQ (60 RMB per person, unlimited matsutake mushrooms)

🌿 Day 5: Dangling Hiking Challenge
Chartered Car to the Ranch (800 RMB/round trip):

Huluhai Line (6 hours round trip, 4,200 meters above sea level)
Wild Hot Spring Foot Bath (Free, Relieves Fatigue)

Overnight:

Dangling Tibetan Wooden House (500 RMB/night, Bonfire Party)

🐭 Day 6: Mosca Fairytale Day
Off-Road Vehicle Tour (600 RMB/vehicle):

Marmot Feeding (20 RMB/bag of biscuits)
Jinlong Temple Murals (Ming Dynasty Treasures)

Environmental Tips:

Plastic Products Are Prohibited on the Ranch

👑 Day 7: Badi Tusi Culture
Qiongshan Official Village (Admission 80 RMB/person):

Qing Dynasty Tusi Court Ruins
Jiarong Tibetan Song and Dance Performance (Shower at 2:00 PM)

Souvenirs:

Danba Tibetan Incense (120 RMB/box)
Handmade Tibetan Silver Jewelry (from 200 RMB)

💰 Budget Details (2 people)

Items
Cost
High-End Package

Transportation
6,000 RMB
Off-road vehicle for the entire trip + chartered camera

Accommodation
5,000 RMB
Includes 3 nights in a scenic B&B

Tickets
1,000 RMB
Includes all experiences

Food
2,500 RMB
Includes special meals such as the Tibetan King's Family Banquet

Experiences
4,000 RMB
Photography + Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience + Private Guide

Gear
1,000 RMB
Hiking poles + oxygen tank rental

Total
20,000 RMB
In-depth cultural tour costing 10,000 RMB per person

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