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6 Days Songpan Qizanggou Valley Hiking Tour (Route 2 - Level: Moderate)

  • Qizang Valley

    Qizang Valley

  • Songpan

    Songpan

  • Changhai Lake

    Changhai Lake

  • Yuhaizi Lake

    Yuhaizi Lake

  • Qizang Valley campsite

    Qizang Valley campsite

    Tour Outline: 6 Days & 5 Nights
    Chengdu - Songpan (1N) - Changhai Campsite (1N) - Yuhaizi Campsite (2N) - Awenggou Valley - Songpan (1N) - Chengdu

    Trip Overview

    This 5 days and 4 nights Songpan trekking tour includes one night in Songpan and three nights camping in Qizanggou Valley. You will follow the route 2, which is the moderate trekking trail in Qizanggou Valley to climb over the Hongxing Ya Kou to reach the holy lake Hongxinghaizi from Kakagou Gou Kou, and keep forward to trekking to Awenggou Goukou.

    It could be a challenge for you to climb over one Ya Kou over 4200m above the sea level and another one over 4600m before you get to the holy lake Hongxinghaizi. But what you get will beyond your imagination. Sandwiched between the back mountains of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, Qizanggou Valley offers a more quiet and peaceful world that different from the crowded Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong National Park.

    • [Qizanggou Valley] It is an untouched fairyland on the earth at the back mountain of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, which is considered as a wonderful place for trekking lovers.
    • [Qizanggou Trekking Route 2] Among the three regular trekking trails in Qizanggou Valley, the route 2 is a moderate trekking tour that starts from Kakagou Valley and ends at Awenggou Valley.
    • [Trekking & Camping] Classic 3-day hiking trail in Qizanggou valley with 2 nights’ camping experience will offer you the real joy of outdoor trekking and camping.

    • Best Time to Visit

      May to November

    • Physical Demands

      Physical demand & necessary equipment for high altitude camping and hiking

    Day by Day Itinerary

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    Day 1: Chengdu - Songpan

    In the morning, you will be picked up by private car and drive to Songpan. On the way, you will enjoy the scenic road trip to see the turquoise lake in Zipingpu Reservoir and the big gorges along the road, and Diexi Lake.

    Upon arrival in Songpan, you will be welcomed by our local staff and be transferred to your guesthouse in Gaotun village.

    After having dinner, you can make some preparation for tomorrow’s trekking tour. It is suggested to get to sleep early and have a good rest.

    Stay overnight at Songpan local guesthouse.

    Day 2: Kakagou - Changhai Campsite

    Kakagoukou

    Kakagoukou

    Changhai Lake

    Changhai Lake

    Today you will start your trekking tour on the mountainous path in Qizang Valley from Kakagoukou (2500m) to Changhai Lake (3400m). The total trekking distance is 18km and you will arrive at the campsite near Long Lake after a 7-hour trekking.

    The condition of path is relatively good, and the uphill slope is gentle. As the elevation increases gradually, blue sky and white cloud will bring you a very easy mood, with small wooden cottage, stunted boscage and grassland.

    Camp at Changhai Campsite.

    Day 3: Changhai Campsite - Yuhaizi Campsite

    Hongxing Ya Kou

    Hongxing Ya Kou

    Hongxinghaizi Lake

    Hongxinghaizi Lake

    Today, you will trek for 10km to Yuhaizi Camosite (3500m), and climb over the Qizanggou Ya Kou to(4200m) appreciate the charming landscape. Then we’ll go downhills to Yuhaizi Campsite.

    Camp at Yuhaizi Campsite.

    Day 4: Yuhaizi Campsite - Hongxing Ya Kou - Yuhaizi Campsite

    Yuhaizi Lake Campsite

    Yuhaizi Lake Campsite

    A Ya Kou

    A Ya Kou

    Today, you will trek for 8km to Hongxing Ya Kou (4000m), and climb over the Hongxing Ya Kou to appreciate the charming landscape of Hongxinghaizi Lake (3800m). Hongxinghaizi Lake is the holy lake for the local people. You can see the peaceful green lake surrounded by the holy mountains.

    After stay a while at the lake side of Hongqinghaizi Lake, you will follow the same route trekking back to Yuhaizi Lake Campsite.

    Camp at Yuhaizi Campsite.

    Day 5: Yuhaizi Campsite - Awenggou Goukou - Songpan

    Awenggou Valley

    Awenggou Valley

    Trekking from Awengou Valley

    Trekking from Awengou Valley

    Today you follow the same route back to Awenggou Valley. You will hike for 4 hours which covering about 8 km.

    After you arrive at Awenggou Goukou, you will be picked up picked up to your guesthouse in Gaotun village. You can have a good rest tonight.

    Stay overnight at Songpan local guesthouse.

    Day 6: Songpan back to Chengdu

    In the morning after lunch, we'll drive back to Chengdu.

    End the tour.

    Travel Tips:

    All tourists shall have eco-tour and protect the fragile natural environment and respect unique local customs:
    1. Never set fire randomly and litter non-decomposable garbage.
    2. It’s dangerous to swim or play in the alpine lakes.
    3. Respect group members; be tolerable to poor facilities and basic food in remote areas in western Sichuan province.
    4. The tour cost is non-refundable if a tourist wants to unilaterally end the tour for personal reasons.
    5. Follow the instruction of guide and head of the team to avoid unnecessary accidents.
    6. If you have symptoms of altitude sickness, you shall tell the guide without hesitation. When passing the slippery and rugged road, esp. travelling down the mountain, tourists are suggested to get off the horse and walk youself for safety concern. Always do as the guide says.

    Price Details & Guide

    Tour Price

    2 People: USD890 per person
    3-4 People: UDS585 per person
    5 to More People: USD495 per person

    Price Inclusions
    1. Public Tourist Bus/Priavte transfer based on group size from Chengdu to Songpan, and Songpan back to Chengdu;
    2. Accommodation in Gaotun village-2 nights; 
    3. Round Trip Tour vehicle from Songpan to Trekking starting point; 
    4. Guide; Horse; Tent; Groundsheet; sleeping bag; 
    5. Breakfast and Dinner throughout during trekking;
    6. Accommodation for horse and guide at the campsite;
    Price Exclusions
    1. Horse riding fee (tip for the guide);
    2. All the lunches during the hiking trail;
    3. The expense of a personal nature like alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc;
    4. Optional activities and excursions not specified in the itinerary;
    5. China Entry visa fees;
    Gears to Prepare for Yourself

    Hat, tableware, sunscreen, sunglasses, first-aid kit, raincoat, socks, toiletries (tooth paste, tooth brush, towel, tissue, etc.), food, garbage bag, warm clothes for the chilly night.

    Clothes: outdoor jacket/trousers, thermal underwear, fleece jacket, heavy overcoat, down jacket, etc.

    (You may bring your clean and comfortable sleeping bag liner with good insulation)

    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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