Mount Gongga Recommended Itineraries

Hiking Mount Gongga is a energy-intensive but rewarding tour for those who want to have a real and close look at this spectacular sacred “King of Mountain”. There are three hiking road to choose, including Shangjumu to Caoke, Laoyulin to Caoke and Laoyulin to Shangmuju. Among these three roads, Laoyulin to Shangmuju is the most classic and popular hiking itinerary for Mount Gongga hikers which will take 6 days.

Hiking Itinerary Detail

Day 1: Chengdu - Kangding - Laoyulin - Gexi Grassland
Take bus to Kangding at Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station, which will take about 5 hours. Upon arrive at Kangding, take chartered bus or walk to Laoyulin where you can take some rest and make your final preparation for your hiking. After the short rest, start hiking from Laoyulin, pass Hydropower Station and end at Gexi Grassland. It will take about 3 hours. Stay overnight at the campsite in Gexi Grassland.

Gexi Grassland

Day 2: Gexi Grassland - Liangchahe - Shangriwuqie - Xiariwuqie
Early in the morning, hike up to the Liangchahe from Gexi Grassland, then take the left road to Riwuqie Valley. All the way is mountain road. Overnight at the campsite in Shangriwuqie.

Day 3: Shangriwuqie - Riwuqie Pass - Moxigouwei Campsite
The goal today is to climb over the Riwuqie Pass, which is 4,830 meters above sea level. Along the way, views are Small Mount Gongga, Jiazi Peak and the Grand Riwuqie Glacier. The whole distance of this road is 6 km. After over the pass, it is easy to go down to the Moxigouwei Campsite where you will stay for the night.

Riwuqie Glacier

Day 4: Moxigouwei Campsite - Zimei Intersection - Konka Temple
It is all downhill to Konka Temple from Moxigouwei Campsite. Hike down on the left road, follow prayer flags which mark the trail. Konka Temple is a religious holyland and the best spot to take photos of the Mount Gongga. Stay overnight in the temple. Sleeping accommodation is primitive, but far better than stay in the tent.

Konka Temple

Day 5: Konka Temple - Shangzimei Village - Zimei Pass
From Konka Temple to Shangzimei Village will take about 2 hours. From Shangzimei Village to Zimei Pass will take about 4 to 6 hours due to the rising altitude. Motorbikes are available here. Stay overnight at Zimei Pass. Here provides beds and kitchen for tourists.

Zimei Pass

Day 6: Zimei Pass - Shangmuju - Liuba Village - Kangding
It will take only about 2 hours to Shangmuju from Zimei Pass. Chartered buses are available here to Kangding. The hiking tour ends here. You can take bus or flight to get back to Chengdu.

Tips
1. If time allows, Hikers’ Base Camp near Konka Temple is worth to pay a visit where will offer a close look at the main peak of Mount Gongga.
2. There is no signals in the mountain, interphones are recommended to take to contact with each other.

Circle Route Around Mount Gongga

If you are not interested in hiking in Mount Gongga, you can have a look at this 7 days circle route around it, which includes Moxi Ancient Town, Hailuogou Glaciers Park, Xinduqiao, Tagong Grassland, Mount Gongga, Wuxu Lake and so on. This route is better for self-driving.

Day 1: Chengdu - Ya’an - Moxi Ancient Town
Drive from Chengdu to Moxi Ancient Town via Chengdu Ya’an Expressway, which will take more than 6 hours. The sceneries along the way are breathtaking. After arriving at Moxi Ancient Town, you can have a short rest and choose to walk on the old street or enjoy the hot spring.

Day 2: Hailuogou Glaciers Park - Yajiageng - Kangding
Take 3-4 hours to tour in the Hailuogou, then drive to Yajiageng to see the world's unique Red Rock valley. After it, drive to Kangding directly. Stay overnight at Kangding.

Day 3: Kangding - Xinduqiao - Tagong Grassland - Xinduqiao
Drive to Xinduqiao in the morning via cross the Zheduo Mountain. Take photos on the way between Xinduqiao to Tagong Grassland. Catch a glimpse of the Yala Kamiyama over the Tagong Grassland. The head to Black Rock Town. After that, head back to Xinduqiao. Stay overnight at Xinduqiao.

Day 4: Xinduqiao - Shangmuju Village - Quanhua Beach - Zimei Pass - Shangmuju Village
Get up early to take photos of the spectacular sunrise of Xinduqiao. Then drive to Shangmuju Village via Liuba Town. After lunch in the village, drive to Quanhua Beach. Then head to Zimei Pass after sightseeing in Quanhua Beach. See the sunset of the Gongga. Then head back to Shangmuju Village. Stay overnight at Shangmuju Village.

Day 5: Shangmuju Village - Rilukou Grassland - Jiulong - Wuxu Lake - Jiulong
Head to Jiulong County in the morning where the Wuxu Lake is located. Enjoy the unique scenery along the way. After tour in Wuxu Lake, drive back to Jiulong county. Stay overnight at Jiulong.

Day 6: Jiulong County - Shimian County
Today will drive about 8 hours to get to Shimian County. Enjoy the beautiful views along the way.

Day 7: Shimian County - Ya’an - Pingle Ancient Town - Chengdu
Today will drive back to Chengdu from Shimian County. If time allows, pay a visit to the Pingle Ancient Town on the way.

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