TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | Â TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chengdu | China’s Lane, Sichuan Opera | Hotel |
| 2 | Jiaju | Wolong Panda Nature Reserve, Jiaju Tibetan Village | Hotel |
| 3 | Danba | Zhonglu & Suopo Villages, Medor Monastery | Hotel |
| 4 | Daofu | Yak Valley, Gompa Monastery | Hotel |
| 5 | Dege | Yihun Lhatso Lake, Dege Canyon | Guesthouse |
| 6 | Paiyul | Dege Scripture Printing Monastery | Guesthouse |
| 7 | Xinlong | Yixi Monastery | Guesthouse |
| 8 | Litang | Litang Horse Racing Festival | Hotel |
| 9 | Litang | Litang Horse Racing Festival | Hotel |
| 10 | Xiangcheng | Chaktreng Monastery | Guesthouse |
| 11 | Yading | Yading Nature Reserve, Milk Lake, Pearl Lake, 5-Color Lake | Hotel |
| 12 | Xiangcheng | Wuming Snow Mountain, Sangdui Pasture | Guesthouse |
| 13 | Benzilan | Sanpi Monastery | Guesthouse |
| 14 | Feilaisi | Mingyong Glacier, Meili Snow Mountain | Hotel |
| 15 | Shangri-la | Sunrise of Kawa Karpo, Baimang Snow Mountain, Moon Bend | Hotel |
| 16 | Shangri-la | Airport/Train Station Transfer | / |
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
| PRICE INCLUDES | PRICE EXCLUDES |
|---|---|
| Permits: All required permits to Sichuan/Yunnan Tibetan regions (Chinese visa not included). | China Visa: You should apply for it in your country. (except for flying from Nepal). If any visa invitation is needed, please inform us. Visa Invitation is a free offer. |
| Accommodations: Well-selected 3/4-star hotels with breakfasts (or you can upgrade to better levels with extra charges). | Flights: No international or domestic flights included. |
| Transport: From 5-seat cars to 61-seat tour buses, different types based on group size, but all are new and comfortable. Gas fees and parking fees are all included. | Meals: No lunches or dinners included (your guide can make recommendations according to your needs). |
| Entrance Tickets: All included except for optional activities. | Tips: Tips to tour guide and driver. |
| Guide: A knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan guide will escort you for the trip. | Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities. |
| Travel Insurance: A free one from a Chinese insurance company, but you should buy one from your country for better insurance services. | Extra Expenses: Additional days’ cost caused due to unexpected situations such as natural disasters, political incidents, or any other force majeure. |
With this long journey, you can fully enjoy different landscapes and cultures. From the first day you arrive in Chengdu, you are going to meet the local traditions and then we will move to the Sichuan Tibetan area, and then to Shangri-la. All of them are definitely fabulous.
To start our Sichuan Tibetan tour, we will pass by some typical places. Dega Sutra-printing house is located in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province which is called a shining pearl at the foot of Snow Mountains. Daocheng Yading is called the last piece of pure land on the blue planet, 3 holy snow mountains are standing in Yading Nature Reserve.
In the end, we drive toward Yunnan province, here we want to introduce Meili Snow Mountain to you which is also called Mainri. It means this mountain is full of different herbs. Meili is also well-known for these precious herbs. And the beauty of Mt. Meili can’t just be spoken out by our words, you can only know how amazing and beautiful it is when you are there.
These gorgeous views and extensive and profound cultures as we have mentioned above are just the tip of the iceberg. Traveling along this route is your best chance to experience all the things. It’s a soul-stirring experience, a passage through time and space that allows you to savor the essence of remote regions and ancient traditions. It’s an exploration of the extraordinary, where every step brings you closer to the heart of untouched beauty and the allure of Shangri-La.
| WHY TRAVEL WEST CHINA | NOT OTHER AGENCIES |
|---|---|
| No Hidden Charge: Hotels and admission tickets are included. Cost of the hotels will be excluded if you’d like to book on your own. |
Admission tickets and/or hotels excluded which can be a $100-500 surcharge. |
| More Unique Tours: We arrange more unique tour activities to experience local life. |
Just common city tours with a higher price. |
| Competitive Price but Excellent Service: We offer excellent service but competitive prices as a local licensed travel agency registered with the Tibet Tourism Bureau and Ministry of Culture and Tourism. |
Some are not real agencies but middlemen. Their services, even travel permits to remote areas cannot be guaranteed. |
