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5 Days Mt. Siguniang Changping Valley to Bipeng Valley Hiking Tour

  • Changping Valley to Bipeng Valley Trekking Tour

    Changping Valley to Bipeng Valley Trekking Tour - Trekking cross Ya Kou

  • Muluozi Campsite

    Scenery of Muluozi Campsite

  • Camping at Chazigou Valley Campsite

    Camping at Chazigou Valley Campsite

    Tour Outline: Chengdu - Dujiangyan Irrigation System - Rilong (1N) - Muluozi Camping (1N) - Chazigou Valley Camping (1N) - Li County (1N) - Chengdu

    Trip Overview

    The trekking tour from Changpinggou Valley to Bipenggou Valley is the most classic trekking tour in Mount Siguniang area. On the tour, you will experience the stuning scenery of the Siguniangshan area and the hospitality and cultures of the local Tibetan people. During the 3-day trekking tour, you will ascend the Changping Valley to the 4,668m pass and descend down into the Bipeng valley.

    • [Mount Balang] Watch the magnificent mountain landscape along the road;
    • [Changping Valley] Enjoy the most beautiful valley with gorgeous and various sceneries in distance and seasons;
    • [Bipeng Valley] Enjoy the gorgeous landscape with the highlights of White Dragon Waterfall and Droma Lake.

    • Best Time to Visit

      All year round

    • Physical Demands

      Very leisure tour; zero physical demand

    Day by Day Itinerary

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    Day 1: Chengdu – Dujiangyan – Yingxiu – Wolong – Balang Moutnain – Rilong (Drive 246km)

    Mt.Siguniang from Balangshan Pass

    Mt.Siguniang from Balangshan Pass

    May 12, 2008 Earthquake Relic

    May 12, 2008 Earthquake Relic

    After breakfast at the hotel we will set off on our first destination, Dujiangyan, the oldest and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world. Then stop by the 2008 earthquake memorial site in Ying Xiu town, where you will feel horrified by the destruction and devastation; stand in silence and say a little prayer for those who perished.

    After lunch in Wolong which used to be the Giant Panda Breeding Base, we will cross the Mount Balang (alt: 4,532m) and enjoy the magnificent mountain landscape along the way; we will be able to see the panorama of Four Girls Mountain if the weather is great.

    At about 17:30, we will arrive in Rilong town where the Four Girls Mountain is located.

    Stay overnight in Rilong Town

    • Chengdu – 57km – Dujiangyan – 30km – Yingxiu – 65km – Wolong – 94km – Rilong
    • Altitude: Chengdu (540m), Rilong (3,200m)
    • Overnight in Rilong Local Hotel

    Day 2: Rilong – Lama Temple – Dry Tree Beach – Muluozi (Hike 15km, 6hrs) (L, D)

    Lama Temple

    The Lama Temple in Changping Valley

    Muluozi Campsite

    Muluozi Campsite

    Today after breakfast, we will walk less than 1km to the east of Rilong, from here we purchase tickets and wait for the next sightseeing bus to Lama Temple (alt:3,440m), the start point of our 3 days' hiking adventure. Today's hiking route is from Lama Temple to Muluozi (alt: 3760m), which is at the foot of the “Yongest Sister” of Four Girls Mountain. The total hiking distance is 18km (about 6 hours).

    The length of Changping Valley is 29km with about 100 square kilometers, and the Four Girls Mountain is situated at point that is about 16km away from the entrance. The scenery is gorgeous and varies in distance and seasons, and we will travel in the ancient post road lined with numerous ancient pines, quiet boardwalk, dry seas, and tens of meters waterfalls. In spring, the mountain flowers and rape flower in full bloom; in autumn, the red birch and red maple will have a beauty contest.

    Stay overnight in Muluozi campsite

    • Lama Temple – 5km – Dry Tree Beach – 5km – Lianghekou – 5km – Muluozi(Hiking)
    • Altitude: Rilong (3,200m), Muluozi (3,760m)
    • Camping at Muluozi campsite
    • Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3: Muluozi – Water Dam (Shui Da Ba) – Chazigou Valley (Hike 14km, 6hrs) (B, L, D)

    Mount Siguniang Trekking Scenery

    Trekking Scenery in Changping Valley

    Chazigou Valley Campsite

    Chazigou Valley Campsite

    After breakfast, leave Muluozi for the tail of Changping Valley, Chazigou Valley (Fork Valley), almost the same distance as yesterday (about 14km) and about 6 hours as well. But the elevation is much higher, you will feel a little harder. The landmarks along the way are Water Dam (Shui Da Ba), Turtle Stone (Wu Gui Shi) and Sheep Full Stage (Yang Man Tai).

    After the dinner, you can go to sleep early for the most difficult part next day.

    Stay overnight in Chazigou Valley campsite

    • Wood Mule – 3km – Water Dam – 11km – Chazigou Valley(Hiking)
    • Altitude: Wood Mule (3,760m), Chazigou Valley (3,900m)
    • Camping at Chazigou Valley campsite
    • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4: Chazigou Valley – Ya Kou – Three Trees – Bipeng Valley – Li County (Hike 22km, 10hrs) (B, L)

    The four peaks of Mt. Siguniangshan

    The four peaks of Mt. Siguniangshan

    Hiking cross over Ya Kou

    Hiking cross over Ya Kou

    Today we need to get up very early at about 4:00am, as we will hike the most difficult part from the Chazigou Valley Campsite to Ya Kou, which is about 5km, and the elevation rises up to 4,668m from 3,900m with a very steep section.

    Once crossing over Ya Kou, the rest is much easier with downhill road all the way. After about 2.5 hours, we will arrive at the Bipeng Valley, and enjoy the gorgeous landscape with the highlights of White Dragon Waterfall and Droma Lake.

    Then we will take the sightseeing bus to Shanghaizi Station. Get on the car waiting for us in Shanghaizi Station and head to Li County.

    Notice: The horse and the porter from Rilong town can only take you to the Ya Kou, and you should carry your luggage to cross the Ya Kou and get to Bipenggou Valley by yourself. If your luggage is too heavy, you can hire a porter at Chazigou Valley.

    Stay overnight in Li Country

    • Chazigou Valley – 5km – Ya Kou – 9km – Three Trees – 8km – White Dragon Waterfall(Hiking)
    • Altitude: Chazigou Valley (3,900m), Ya Kou (4,668m), Li County (2,241m)
    • Overnight in Li County Local Hotel
    • Breakfast, Lunch

    Day 5: Li County – Wenchuan – Dujiangyan – Chengdu (Drive 205km, 5 hours)

    Today we will return back to Chengdu; Li County is 205km away from Chengdu, about 5 hours’ driving.

    Arrive in Chengdu, service ends.

    • Li County – 205km – Chengdu
    • Altitude: Li County (2,241m), Chengdu (540m)

    Price Details & Guide

    Price for Reference

    About USD880 per person of a group of 3-5 people. The exact tour price is based on your detailed tour requirements. Please feel free to enquiry now and get your own price.

    Price Inclusions
    1. Transfer from Chengdu to Rilong town, and transfer from Li County to Chengdu. Vehicle type is according to group size;
    2. Lodging: 1 night in Rilong local hotel, 2 nights camping (sleeping bag is not included) and 1 night in Li County local hotel;
    3. Entrance tickets of Changping Valley and Bipeng Valley with sightseeing buses;
    4. Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners whilst on hiking. (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner);
    5. Horse & porter Cost for transferring the technique equipment for climbing in Changping Valley;
    6. Professional mountaineering service team, logistics support (Mountaineering guide, Mountain collaborators, etc.);
    7. Camping Equipment Costs: public camping equipment, emergency medicine, camping cooking equipment, etc;
    8. Trip leader and organization fee.
    Price Exclusions
    1. International and domestic flight/train to Chengdu (Note: we accept the domestic flight/train tickets booking to Chengdu from other cities in advance, check the update ticket availability and cost with your travel consultant).;
    2. The sleeping bag for camping should be prepared by yourself;
    3. Meals that are not specified in the itinerary;
    4. Hiring horse or porter for personal use during climbing and porter from Ya Kou to Bipenggou Valley;
    5. Tips and gratuities for the trip leader, driver and mountaineering guide.;
    6. The expense of personal use, optional activities and excursions not spe
    Camping Equipment

    Public Equipment for the Team
    Camping tent, mat, camping cooking equipment, food shared by the team, emergency medicine, etc

    Personal Equipment that Prepared by Yourself
    Outdoor equipment: sleeping bag (-15 degrees), backpack (60 liters or so, with rain cover, the best weight is not more than 20kg), climbing sticks, hiking shoes, jackets (waterproof clothing), warm clothing, hiking snow gaiters, cotton socks, snow goggles (general sunglasses can be), headlights (torch) and spare batteries, insulation cup, personal daily necessities, personal special supplies, garbage bags and so on.

    Personal food: Due to long journey in the plateau area, please bring high-calorie food to add strength and energy, such as chocolate, beef jerky, compressed biscuits, vitamins and so on.

    Itinerary Alteration

    Once we receive your tour deposit, which is followed by signing the contract, your reservation is secured with legitimacy. Our staff will reserve the accommodation, vehicle, site tickets, meals and more, and pay the deposit for our suppliers. So if you want to alter to another itinerary, you need to cover the deposit we've paid, while no service charge is needed if you make some changes on the itinerary you booked.

    Cancellation and Refund Policy

    If you cancel the tour beacuse of your personal issues, you will be liable to pay cancellation charges that are bounded by 3rdpoletour.com cancellation policy as follows:

    1.) If you cancel the tour more than 30 days before the trip starts, you will forfeit 10% of the total land cost per person;
    2.) If you cancel the tour 15-30 days prior to your trip start date, 20% of your total land tour cost will be forfeited as a cancellation fee.
    3.) If you cancel the tour 7-15 days before the trip starts, you will forfeit 30% of land cost.
    4.) If you cancel the tour 7 days prior to your tour start date, you will forfeit 50% of land cost.
    5.) If you fail to show up or cancel at your scheduled arrival time without prior notice or later than that, you will forfeit 100% of the land cost.

    If the tour has to be cancelled because of the natural disaster or the government restrictions that is beyond both parties control, we will charge only USD50 per person, this is just the service fee and larbor fee during the preparation. This is a rare occurrence!

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