Nianbaoyuze National Geological Park
Trek to Xiannu Lake of Nianbaoyuze
Ruoergai Grand Prairie
Sun Buddha in Langmusi Temple
Jiuzhaigou Nuorilang Waterfalls

8-Day Nianbaoyuze Trekking and Langmusi Ruoergai Huahu Jiuzhaigou Tour

Tour Outline: 8 Days & 7 Nights
Chengdu(1 N) - Aba(1N) - camp(1N) - Aba(1N) - Langmusi(1N) - Jiuzhaigou(2N) - Chengdu

Overview
Itinerary
Service Inclusion

Trip Overview

This is the classic Aba loop itinerary, including the beautiful Ruoergai Prairie and Huahua Lake, the holy land of Buddhism culture - Langmusi Temple, the “Heaven on Earth” - Jiuzhaigou, and the land of idyllic beauty - Nianbaoyuze.

Trekking in Nianbaoyuze to explore the uncanny workmanship of the Nature is the climax. From night to the starry dawn, the heavy snow falls in and the pressing algidity makes a deep winter. While the red sun is rising gradually from the east, the whole mountain is filled with heavy fog. Soon the full earth is showered under the golden sunshine and the sky is a limpid blue, as if swept clean of everything. In the morning, the thick cloud spreads over the mountain densely and it begins to rain. At noon, the dispersed clouds, lifted fog, and the scorching sun bring us to the hot summer at its height. In the afternoon, the sun falls to the west and the plain restores its former serenity completely.

[Nianbaoyuze Trek] Experience personally the uncanny workmanship of the Nature in the land of Idyllic beauty;
[Huahu Lake] Hike around and enjoy the setting sun on the prairie;
[Langmusi Temple] See the amazing landscape and learn about its history and culture;
[Ruoergai Grand Prairie] Enjoy the beautiful view at this prairie which is one of "Top 10 Most Beautiful Wetlands" in China;
[Jiuzhaigou] Visit the fairy land with colorful lakes, multi-level waterfalls, verdant forests, and snow-capped mountains;

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 - Wenchuan - Li County - Hongyuan - Aba County (B)

The Statue of Dayu at Wenchuan County

The Lamas of Aba County

Today after breakfast at the hotel, we will drive from Chengdu to Aba County by way of Wenchuan and Li County. At the road junction of Zhegu Mountain, drive towards to Hongyuan. After lunch on the Hongyuan Grassland, continue to drive to Aba County. Upon your arrival, check in your hotel and have a good rest for today’s fatigue.

Drive 18km from Chengdu to Aba County, 10 to 11 hours
Altitude: Chengdu (540m), Zhegu Tunnel (4448m), Aba (3290m)
Internet & Wifi
Aba County local hotel
Breakfast

Day 3: Aba County - Nianbaoyuze (125km), trekking in Nianbaoyuze (B)

Xiannu Lake in Nianbaoyuze Park

Camping near the Xiannu Lake

After breakfast at your hotel, we will drive about 125km along the province road to Nianbaoyuze Scenic Area, located in Jiuzhi couty of Qinghai Province. After lunch, start your trekking tour. Nianbaoyuze is considered as a holy place inhabited by human, deities and every natural sprit. Legend has it that it is also the ancient battle field of Gesar, the most renowned Tibetan hero and his stores still widely spread here. When trekking to the Xiannv Lake, choose a flat ground to set up tents by the lake.

Drive 125km from Aba County to Nianbaoyuze
Altitude: Aba (3290m), Nianbaoyuze (440m)
Internet & Wifi: NO
Camping in the Nianbaoyuze
Breakfast

Day 4: Trekking from Xiannu Lake to Yaonu Lake, drive back to Aba County

Morning Fog of Nianbaoyuze Park

Nianbaoyuze Park in the Flower Season

Today, you will have a whole day trekking in Nianbaoyuze from Xiannu Lake to Yaonu Lake and then head back. The round trekking will take about 5 hours. Xiannu Lake is wide from south to north and narrow from east to west. Its three sides are surrounded by mountains. There is a 100-meter narrow streamlet flowing to Yaonu Lake, which seem to be squeezed by Mt. Nianbaoyuze.

In the afternoon, we will go to the entrance and drive back to Aba County.

Trek in Nianbaoyuze, drive 125km from Nianbaoyuze to Aba County
Altitude: Nianbaoyuze (4400m), Aba (3290m)
Internet & Wifi
Aba County local hotel
Meals: No

Day 5: Aba County - Hongyuan - Tangke - Ruoergai - Huahu - Langmusi (B)

Viewing Deck of the First Blend of Yellow River

Viewing Deck of the First Bend of Yellow River

Huahu Lake of Ruoergai County

After breakfast, we will drive about 202km from Aba County to Tangke by Hongyuan by way of Hongyuan Prairie, and visit the First Bend of Yellow River. After that, drive about 106km at Ruoergai county and enjoy the beautiful view of Ruoergai Grand Prairie which is famous as one of “Top 10 Most Beautiful Wetlands” in China, and explore the Huahu (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 setting sun on the prairie, 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. Check in your hotel in Langmusi town.

Drive about 216km
Altitude: Huahu Lake (3468m), Langmusi Temple (3600m)
Internet & Wifi
Langmusi Town local hotel
Breakfast

Day 6: Langmusi - Ruoergai - Chuanzhusi Temple - Jiuzhigou (B)

The Scripture Hall of Langmusi Temple

Ruoergai Grand Prairie

Langmusi town is only composed of one main street with a stream known as “White Dragon River” passing by the street. After breakfast, you will go to visit Kirti Gompa, on the southern hill of Sichuan side, and another temple - Sertri Gompa on northern hill of Gansu side.

After that, we will drive again on the beautiful Ruoergai Grand Prairie, passing by Chuanzhusi to Jiuzhaigou. Then have a good rest at your hotel near the gate of the scenic spot.

Drive about 292km
Altitude: Chuanzhusi (3100m), Jiuzhaigou (2000m)
Internet & Wifi
Jiuzhaigou Local Hotel
Breakfast

Day 7: 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
Breakfast

Day 8: Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu (B)

Today after breakfast in your hotel, we will drive back to Chengdu (about 450km), by way of Chuanzhusi, Songpan County, Mao County and Wenchuan. Upon your 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 Chengdu business hotel, two nights in Aba county local hotel, one night camping in Nianbaoyuze (sleeping bag is not included), one night in Langmusi local hotel, two nights in Jiuzhaigou 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 availability 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);
Sleeping bag;
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!