Ruoergai Grand Prairie
Sun Buddha in Langmusi Temple
Hongyuan Moon Bay in Autumn
Jiuzhaigou Nuorilang Waterfalls
The Flowers of Ruoergai Grand Prairie

7-Day Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Ruoergai Huahu Tour by road

Tour Outline: 7 Days & 6 Nights
Chengdu (1N) - Songpan(1N) - Jiuzhaigou(2N) - Tangke - Ruoergai(1N) - Huahu - Langmusi Temple - Ruoergai (1N) - Chengdu

Overview
Itinerary
Service Inclusion

Trip Overview

This is one of the most beautiful prairie itinerary to Ruoergai Grand Prairie and Huahu Lake in Sichuan Province. The best time is Summer (about in May, June and July when the flowers on the grassland bloom and it is easy to see yak and herdsman) and Autumn (when Jiuzhaigou is the most beautiful). Also, travelers can explore the diverse both nature and culture in Jiuzhaigou and Langmusi Temple.

Taking a MPV from Chengdu to visit Jiuzhaigou and Ruoergai Prairie is well welcomed by international travelers. If you have short-time plan and a high budget, you can choose 6-Day Chengdu Hongyuan Ruoergai Huahu Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Flight Tour.

[Jiuzhaigou] Visit the fairy land with colorful lakes, multi-level waterfalls, verdant forests, and snow-capped mountains;
[Huanglong] See the different shaped and colorful calcified ponds and caves along the 7km valleys;
[Ruoergai Grand Prairie] Enjoy beautiful view at this prairie which is one of "Top 10 Most Beautiful Wetlands" in China;
[Huahu Lake] Hike around and enjoy the landscape for about two hours;
[Langmusi Temple] See the amazing landscape and learn about its history and culture;
[First Bend of Yellow River] The great S-shape band of Yellow River in Sichuan Province.

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 Arrival

Upon your arrival at the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, our tour guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel in Chengdu downtown. The rest of the day is yours to relax and have a good rest.

Direct International Flights to Chengdu

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport offers more than 65 international airlines ranked the fourth domestic airline after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The direct airlines directly link Chengdu with Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, New York, London, Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Anchorage, Paris, Frankfurt, Seoul, Bangkok, Tokyo and more.

Stay overnight at hotel in Chengdu.

Day 2: Chengdu - Songpan (B)

The Statue of Dayu at Wenchuan County

The Statue of Princess Wencheng and Sontzen Gampo

In the morning, our tour guide & driver will pick you up from your hotel in Chengdu, and then drive about 6 hours to Songpan. On the way, we will have a short stop by the 2008 earthquake memorial site in Yingxiu town, where you will feel horrified by the destruction and devastation, and stand in silence and say a little prayer for those who perished. Then pass through Wenchuan and stop in Maoxian to visit the Baishi Qiang Village, the largest cultural center of Qiang ethnic minority. We will also stop by the Diexi Lake, which is a landslide dam-created lake formed in the 1933 Diexi earthquake. Upon your arrival at Songpan, check in a local hotel there. The rest of day is your time to explore Songpan Ancient Town.

Today drive 310km, about 6 hours
Altitude: Songpan (3500m)
Internet & Wifi
Songpan Local Hotel (Standard Room with private bathroom)
Breakfast

Day 3: Songpan - Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou (B)

Five-color Ponds in Huanglong National Park

Five-color Ponds in Huanglong National Park in winter

Today, we will drive to visit Huanglong National Park, where densely scatters thousands of colorful travertine ponds and flow streams. You will marvel at Huanglong Temple and fabulous Five-color Ponds. After sightseeing in Huanglong, transfer you to your hotel in Jiuzhaigou, near the gate of the scenic spot.

Drive 57km (Songpan - Huanglong), 127km (Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou)
Altitude: Huanglong (3100m-3900m), Jiuzhaigou (2000m)
Internet & Wifi
Jiuzhaigou Local Hotel (Standard Room with private bathroom)
Breakfast

Day 4: Jiuzhaigou (B)

The Bird's View of Nuorilan Waterfall

The Mirror Lake of Jiuzhaigou

Today, you will have a full day to explore the Jiuzhai Valley. There are 9 Tibetan villages in the valley, so called the name. Its best-known feature is its dozen of blue, green and turquoise-colored lakes. Jiuzhai Valley consists of three valleys – Rize Valley, Shuzheng Valley and Zechawa Valley, forming a shape of "Y". It is said that there is no other place as peaceful as in Jiuzhaigou all over the world.

Take the sightseeing bus in the scenic spot
Altitude: Jiuzhaigou (2000m-3200m)
Internet & Wifi
Jiuzhaigou Local Hotel (Standard Room with private bathroom)
Breakfast

Day 5: Jiuzhaigou - Tangke - Ruoergai Prairie (B)

Ruoergai Grand Prairie

Viewing Deck of the First Blend of Yellow River

Viewing Deck of the First Bend of Yellow River

Today after breakfast, we will drive to Tangke to visit the First Bend of Yellow River. Yellow River meets the smaller White River in Tangke, forming a great S-shape before moving north into the great Ordos Loop.

Then head to Ruoergai Grand Prairie which is famous as one of "Top 10 Most Beautiful Wetlands" in China.

Drive about 2~4 hours
Altitude: Tangke (3500m), Ruoergai county (3000m-4000m)
Internet & Wifi
Ruoergai Western Pasture Hotel
Breakfast

Day 6: Ruoergai - Huahu Lake - Langmusi - Ruoergai (B)

Huahu Lake of Ruoergai County

The Scripture Hall of Langmusi Temple

Try to get up early to watch the beautiful sunrise on the grand prairie. After breakfast, drive 49km to explore the Huahu Lake (Flower Lake), the best highlight of Ruoergai Grand Prairie. The lake area is also the natural reserve for migratory birds. Hike around and enjoy the landscape for about two hours, and then drive northward to the Langmusi Temple, which is located on the border of Sichuan and Gansu. Langmusi Temple is divided into two parts by province. You can go for a walk around the temple to see the amazing landscape and learn about its history and culture. After the visit, get back to Ruoergai.

Drive 85km, about 2 hours
Altitude: Huahu Lake (3468m), Langmusi Temple (3600m)
Internet & Wifi
Ruoergai Western Pasture Hotel
Breakfast

Day 7: Ruoergai - Chengdu (B)

Today after breakfast in your hotel, we will drive back to Chengdu. Upon arrival at Chengdu, be escorted to your hotel or airport/ train station for your next destination.

Price Details & Guide

Price Inclusions

Private transportation to the destinations and sites listed in the itinerary; ranging from 4WD land cruiser to bus depending on the group size and trip route; car gasoline, road toll and in-transport refreshments (free bottles of water, air pillow and headscarf) are included;
Lodging: one night in Songpan business hotel; one night in Songpan local hotel; two nights in Jiuzhaigou local hotel, one night in Ruoergai local hotel, one night in Langmusi local hotel, one night in Hongyuan local hotel;
Private experienced English-speaking trip leader;
Airport/railway station pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour;
Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the itinerary;
Meals listed in the itinerary (6 Breakfasts);
First aid kit;
A coverage of 300,000RMB Chartis travel insurance;

Price Exclusions

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 updated ticket availibility and cost with your travel consultant);
Meals that are not specified in the itinerary (Averagely a meal in the 3rdpole region cost 3~10USD per person);
Tips and gratuities for the trip leader and driver;
The expense of a personal nature like alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc;
Optional activities and excursions not specified in the itinerary;
China Entry visa fees;

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!