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

The Lama Temple in Changping Valley

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

Trekking Scenery in Changping Valley

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

The four peaks of Mt. Siguniangshan

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

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)