8 Days Malaysia Chengdu Songpan Jiuzhaigou Ruoergai Hongyuan Tour

Ruo’ergai Grand Prairie
Songpan Ancient Town
Sparkling Sea in Jiuzhaigou
Colorful Pool in Huanglong
Mountain in Miyaluo
Hongyuan Grassland

Tour Outline: 8 Days & 7 Nights
Kuala Lumpur - Chengdu (1N) - Songpan (1N) - Jiuzhaigou (2N) - Ruoergai - Langmusi Temple (1N) - Tangke - Hongyuan (1N) - Miyualuo - Chengdu (1N) - Kuala Lumpur

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Trip Overview

This 8-day Malaysia Jiuzhaigou Ruoergai Hongyuan tour takes you to explore the most beautiful lakes, prairies and red leaves in western Sichuan. Starting from Chengdu, you’ll visit Songpan Ancient Town and try horse back riding if you want. Then you will move to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong to see the crystal lakes and marvellous water-falls. On the way to Ruoergai, you’ll see the boundless grassland and lovely flowers flourishing everywhere. Then you’ll come to Langmusi Temple for Tibetan Buddhism and culture exploration and try some snacks at Hongyuan. Your last stop is Miyaluo, where red leaves all across the mountains will leave a deep impression on you.

[Jiuzhaigou] Visit Changhai Lake and Pearl Beach in this wonderland;
[Huanglong] Go trekking in this “Abode of Immortals”;
[Ruoergai] Visit the picturesque Tibetan town with boundless grassland;
[Langmusi Temple] Learn more about Tibetan Buddhism and culture;
[Hongyuan] Experience the traditional Tibetan life;
[Miyaluo] Enjoy the amazing view of red leaves.

Best Time to Visit

May to October for Photography
Physical Demands

Very leisure tour; zero physical demand

Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1: Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu

Taking direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Upon arrival in Chengdu Airport, our guide will be meeting you and get you transferred to your hotel in Chengdu. The rest of the day is at leisure. (The international flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu, departing at 09:10, suggests to be booked by yourself.)

Stay overnight in Chengdu

Today drive 20km, about 1 hour
Altitude: Chengdu (500m)
Internet & Wifi
Chengdu Local Hotel

Day 2: Chengdu - Songpan

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. 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.

Stay overnight in Songpan Town

Today drive 310km, about 6 hours
Altitude: Songpan (3500m)
Internet & Wifi
Songpan Local Hotel

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.

Stay overnight in Jiuzhaigou Town

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 Day Tour (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.

Stay overnight in Jiuzhaigou Town

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 – Ruo’ergai Prairie (Huahu Lake) – Langmusi Monastery (B)

Huahu Lake of Ruoergai County

The Scripture Hall of Langmusi Temple

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel, and then drive to Ruoergai County (Zoige County) to visit Ruo’ergai Grand Prairie, which is one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Wetlands.

Then, keep your journey to Huahu Lake (Flower Lake), the best highlight of Ruo’ergai Grand Prairies. The lake area is also the natural reserve for migratory birds. You can hike around and enjoy the landscap for about two hours. If you visit thre in Summer (from May to July), the best time for visiting Huahu Lake, you can see florid flowers blooming in the lake and many wild birds inhabits there.

After the tour in Ruo’ergai, you will drive northward to the Langmusi Town, where the famous Langmusi Temple located. Built in 1748, the Langmusi Temple is located on the border of Sichuan province and Gansu province, and is divided into two parts. You can go for a walk around the Temple to see the amazing landscape and learn about its history and Tibetan culture.

Stay overnight in Langmusi Town

Drive about 160km from Jiuzhaigou to Ruoergai County and about 86km from Ruoergai to Langmusi.
Altitude: Huahu Lake (3468m), Langmusi Monastery (3600m)
Internet & Wifi
Accommodation in Langmusi Monastery / Langmusi Town Local Hotel
Breakfast

Day 6: Langmusi Monastery - Tangke - Hongyuan (B)

Viewing Deck of the First Blend of Yellow River

Viewing Deck of the First Bend of Yellow River

Wildflowers in Hongyuan Grassland

Try to get up early to watch the beautiful sunrise at Langmusi Monastery. After breakfast, 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, keep driving 60km shouthward to Waqie Town, which is famous for the Pagoda Forest (Talin in Chinese). You could see hundreds of Buddist pagodas gathering around the monastery like a forest, and thousands of prayer flags hang in the air.

Later in the afternoon, you will move on to Hongyuan County. Hongyuan was named after the Red Army marching across the grassland, where you can appreciate the nomadic life of local Tibetans.

Stay overnight in Hongyuan

Drive 141km from Langmusi to Tangke, 34km from Tangke to Waqie, and 44 km from Tangke to Hongyuan
Altitude: The First Bend of Yellow River (3500m), Waqie Talin (3508km), Hongyuan (3504km)
Internet & Wifi
Hongyuan Local Hotel
Breakfast

Day 7: Hongyuan – Miyaluo - Chengdu (B)

The Road to Milayo in Aumtumn

After breakfast, visit the Moon Bay in hongyuan, and then drive to Miyaluo Scenic Spot, which is one of the biggest areas with red leaves.

Then, drive back to Chengdu city.

Stay overnight in Chengdu

Drive 169km from Hongyuan to Miyaluo(about 3 hours), 258 km from Miyaluo to Chengdu(about 4.5 hours).
Altitude: Miyaluo (2000m), Chengdu (540m)
Breakfast

Day 8: Depart from Chengdu

The guide will transfer you to the airport and help you get on board. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again! (The direct international flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur, departing at 14:55, suggests to be booked by yourself.)

Price Details & Guide

Price Inclusions

Group-shared 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: Hotel for 7 nights;
Experienced English-speaking driver and guide;
- For a group with 2-3 people, there is one driver who can speak a little English;
- For a group with 4 or more people, there is one driver and one English-speaking guide
Hotel 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;
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);
Airport/Train Station pick-up and send-off services (We can provide the airport/train station pick-up and send-off service. Please contact our travel consultant for the details);
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!

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