Hiking through Shang Riwuqie
Seeing Mount Gongga from Zimei Yakou
Mount Gongga Campsite

7 Days Mt. Gongga Trekking Tour - Classic Minya Konka Trekking Tour

Tour Outline: Chengdu - Gexi Grassland (1N) - Shang Riwuqie (1N) - Moxi Campsite (1N) - Gongga Temple (1N) - Shang Zimei Village (1N) - Caoke (1N) - Chengdu

Overview
Itinerary
Service Inclusion

Trip Overview

Situated on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Minya Konka (7,556m) is the highest peak in Sichuan Province, so called "King of Shushan". It is also one of the most sacred mountains to Tibetan Buddhists in Sichuan.

This Mount Gongga trekking tour combines the experience of real Tibetan culture, with a spectacular trek through the beautiful valleys to Gongga Temple below the ice-fluted shark's fin of Minya Konka itself. Impressive mountain panoramas and austere glaciers, babbling brooks and river torrents, azure blue lakes, enchanting mixed woodland, grazing yaks and their nomadic herders, chortens, mani walls, prayer flags and elaborately decorated Gompas, are contained in this holiday.

[Gongga Temple] Has a history of more than 600 years and all the living Buddhas in Konka had practiced here;
[Mount Gongga Trekking] Hiking around Minya Konka, the highest mountain in Sichuan province to enjoy the magnificent of more than 50 snow-capped peaks together.

Best Time to Visit

All year round
Physical Demands

Physical demand & necessary equipment for high altitude camping and hiking

Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1: Chengdu - Ya’an - Kangding - Laoyulin - Gexi Grassland

Gexi Grassland

Kangding

Today, we will start from Chengdu, drive on the Chengdu–Ya’an Expressway to the so-called “Rain City” – Ya’an. Then turn to G318, we will enjoy the beautiful natural sceneries. After driving through Erlangshan Tunnel, a sunshine day with blue sky will turn out, and then we reach to the Dadu River Grand Canyon, which is the largest one in western Sichuan.

Passing Luding Bridge, we will arrive in Kangding ancient city. From Chengdu to Kangding, we will drive for about 6.5 hours.

After lunch, we will drive to Laoyulin to meet our porter team and then start our trekking tour on the bumpy road in the Gyazela Valley to Gexi Grassland.

Today's total hiking distance is about 8km from Laoyulin to Power Station and another 3km from Power Station to Gexi Grassland.

Chengdu - 137km - Ya’an - 130km - Shimian - 105km - Luding - 75km - Kangding - 10km - Laoyulin
Altitude: Chengdu (540m), Gexi Grassland (3,400m)
Camping in Gexi Grassland

Day 2: Gexi Grassland - Liangcha River - Xia Riwuqie - Shang Riwuqie (L, D)

River along the way

Horses to Carry Our Camping Equipment

Enjoy the sunrise at the campsite. After breakfast, we will start to walk up the mountain. After hiking about 8km, about 3 hours, we will arrive in Liangcha River (alt: 3,780m). The road on the right side is leading to Panpanshan Mountain. But we choose to go the left side of the road to cross Riwuqie Pass.

From Liangcha River to Xia Riwuqie, we will hike for 5km about 3 hours, and then keep moving for 4km we will arrive in the campsite for tonight - Shang Riwuqie. Along the way, we can enjoy the spectacular Tianhaizi Snow Mountain (alt: 6,070m), Small Gongga Mountain (alt: 6,027m) and other peaks.

Gexi Grassland - 8km - Liangcha River - 5km - Xia Riwuqie - 4km - Shang Riwuqie(Hiking)
Altitude: Gexi Grassland (3,400m/11,155ft), Shang Riwuqie (4,350m/14,272ft)
Camp at Shang Riwuqie Campsite

Day 3: Shang Riwuqie - Riwuqie Pass - Moxigou Campsite (Hike 12km, 4.5hrs) (B, L, D)

Hiking in Shang Riwuqie

Moxigou Valley

After breakfast, we will leave Shang Riwuqie campsite to trek 6km, for about 2.5 hours to Riwuqie Pass (alt: 4,830m) and cross the pass. Along the way, you can enjoy the towering Jiazifeng Peak (alt 6,549m), Tianhaizi Snow Mountain (6,070m), Small Gongga Mountain (6,027m), Riwuqie Peak (6,376m) and Mt.Leduomayin. Today, we will trek 12km in total for about 4.5 hours to reach the campsite at the end of Moxigou Valley.

Shang Riwuqie - 6km - Riwuqie Pass - 12km - Moxigou Campsite (Hiking)
Altitude: Shang Riwuqie (4,350m), Moxigou Campsite (4,100m)
Camping at Moxigou Campsite
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Moxigou Campsite - Gongga Temple (Hike 25km, 8hrs) (B, L, D)

Moxigou Valley Campsite

Gongga Temple

Today, we will hike along Moxigou Valley for about 25km (about 8 hours) to Gongga Temple (alt: 3,750m). Although today we hike for the longest distance among all the trekking days, this road is basically decline in altitude, so that it is quite easy. Gongga Temple is located under the main peak of Mount Gongga. It is one of the three holy sites of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. It is also the best place to appreciate the stunning view of the main peak of Mount Gongga.

Moxigou Campsite - 25km - Gongga Temple (Hiking)
Altitude: Moxigou Campsite (4,100m), Gongga Temple (3,750m)
Camping in Gongga Temple
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Gongga Temple - Shang Zimei Village - Zimei Pass – Shang Zimei Village (B, L, D)

Local Tibetan House in Shang Zimei Village

Mount Gongga from Zimei Yakou

After breakfast, we leave Gongga Temple. Firstly, we will walk down the road and then begin to climb up to Zimei Pass via Zimei Village. From Gongga Temple to Shang Zimei Village, we will hike 6km for about 2 hours. To reach Zimei Pass, the main peak of Mount Gongga is in the behind. Here, you can enjoy a great view of Mount Gongga. After appreciating the sunset from the pass, we will get back to Shang Zimei village by car.

Today's total hiking distance is 6km from Gongga Temple to Shangzimei Village.

Shang Zimei Village - 8km - Zimei Pass - 8km - Shang Zimei Village
Altitude: Gongga Temple (3,750m), Zimei Ya Kou (4,580m), Zimei Village (3,200m)
Camping in Shang Zimei Village
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Shang Zimei Village - Xia Zimei Village - Bawanghai - Jiebeishi - Caoke (B, L)

Zimei Village

Bawanghai Lake

Today’s journey covers about 25km, of which 12km can be chosen to ride. The total walking time is about 7 hours. After breakfast, we will leave Shang Zimei village and hike for about half an hour to get to Xia Zimei village. The distance from Xia Zimei Village to Bawanghai is 12km. The road is relatively gentle downhill, so that we will hike more easily. The scenery along the way is quite excellent. You can also choose to ride a horse or take a tractor (extra fee should be paid by yourself).

After taking a rest at Bawanghai, we will hike to the main road (about 2 hours) and take a car to Caoke.

Notice: In peak season, such as the May Day Holiday and National Day Golden week in the early October, there may be no room in Caoke village. In that case, we will drive for another hour to Shimian for accommodation.

Xia Zimei Village - 12km - Bawanghai (Hiking)
Altitude: Zimei Village (3,200m), Bawanghai (3,100m), Caoke (1,500m)
Caoke local hotel
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Caoke - Lianghekou - Shimian - Ya’an - Chengdu (Drive 323km)

After breakfast, we will drive back to Chengdu from Caoke via Shimian and Ya’an city. The total distance is about 220 km that costs about 4 hours by car.

Arrive in Chengdu, service end.

Caoke - 323km - Chengdu
Altitude: Caoke (1,500m), Chendgu (540m)

Price Details & Guide

Price for Reference

About USD1115 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

Transfer from Chengdu to Kangding and Caoke to Chengdu. Vehicle type is according to group size. ;
Lodging: 5 nights camping (sleeping bag is not included) and 1 night in Caoke local hotel;
Tickets of hot springs;
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners whilst on hiking;
Horse & porter Cost for transferring the technique equipment whilst on hiking;
Professional mountaineering service team, logistics support (Mountaineering guide, Mountain collaborators, etc.);
Camping Equipment Costs: public camping equipment, emergency medicine, camping cooking equipment, etc.;
Trip leader and organization fee.

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 update ticket availability and cost with your travel consultant);
The sleeping bag for camping should be prepared by yourself;
Meals that are not specified in the itinerary;
Hiring horse or porter for personal use during climbing;
Tips and gratuities for the trip leader, driver and mountaineering guide;
The expense of personal use, optional activities and excursions not specified in the itinerary.

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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