Hiking Tour in Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong

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DAY
1

Arrive in Jiuzhaigou

Welcome to Jiuzhaigou

When you arrive at Jiuhuang Airport, you will be picked up by the local guide and then transfer to hotel in Jiuzhaigou.

86 km
1 hour 45 minutes
Overnight at 4*Jiuzhai Resort Hotel

Prayer Flags and Mani Wall in Tibetan Village

Photo by Liu Bin

DAY
2

Jiuzhaigou

Hiking and sightseeing tour in Jiuzhaigou National Park

In western China, in the north of Sichuan Province, between the Sichuan Red Basin and the eastern foothills of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau lies Jiuzhaigou - the Nine-village valley. In the midst of the magnificent mountains of the Minshan Mountains, Jiuzhaigou stretches for 50 kilometers and covers a total area of 720 square kilometers at an altitude between 1900 and 3100 meters. The Nine-village valley includes two mountain rivers, which merge in the middle of the area Y-shaped and thus form a chain of countless lakes, which string like pearls. According to a traditional story, a Tibetan mountain god fell in love with a goddess and one day gave her a precious mirror, brilliantly polished with wind and clouds. But the mirror fell out of her hand, splintering and tumbling down into the valley, where the 108 pieces of shards turned into crystal-clear mountain lakes shining in bright blue or dark blue, turquoise and green. There are lush brooks and waterfalls everywhere, magnificent bamboo groves and mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, snow-capped peaks and picturesque Tibetan villages. The Jiuzhaigou Natural Park was protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1992.
Today hike (about 7 hours, 20 km, between 1900 and 3000 m high) in Shuzheng Valley and Zechawa Valley to discover the beauty of fairyland and paradise Jiuzhaigou. In the morning drive to the starting point of trek (the bonsai lake - Penjing Hai) with local eco-bus. Your guide will lead you to even more beautiful mountain scenery through those paths. The Shuzheng Lakes and Waterfalls Nuorilang are the absolute highlights of your trek. In the afternoon you will take the eco-bus to the famous Five-color Lake, and enjoy your trekking trip along this magical lake. Then you go to visit the Long Lake (3060 m). The landscape of high snowcapped peaks, pine forests and the deep dark blue sea looks just like a gallery. After the visiting, drive back to hotel.

Overnight at 4*Jiuzhai Resort Hotel

Breakfast

Jiuzhaigou National Park

Photo by Yu Ning

DAY
3

Jiuzhaigou

Hiking and sightseeing tour in Jiuzhaigou National Park

The goal of your trekking tour for today is the Rize Valley (about 7 hours, 20 km, between 2000 m and 2500 m). The eco-bus will take you to the Shuzheng Valley where your trek begins. The trails lead you to the lakes and waterfalls in the valley. The crystal-clear lakes shine from afar. The trees reflect on the highly calcareous water. If time allows, you drive up into the mountain jungle at the end of the valley and walk there a little while through the old forest. Afterwards drive back to hotel.

Overnight at 4*Jiuzhai Resort Hotel

Breakfast

Jiuzhaigou National Park

Photo by Yu Ning

DAY
4

Jiuzhaigou - Huanglong

Hiking and sightseeing tour in Huanglong National Park

Not far from the Jiuzhaigou National Park, on the southern mountain range of the Minshan Mountains, is the Huanglong National Park (since 1992 UNESCO World Heritage Site). The main attraction of Huanglong National Park is Huanglong Valley, with 3.5 km long, at an altitude between 3100 and 3600 meters and with countless travertines. The water, which origins from the snow-capped peaks and irresistibly makes its way down into the valley, over time created a spectacular and breathtaking karst landscape with countless terraced pools or ponds, often shining in blue, turquoise and green. Running from south to north, the valley is located below the snow-capped main summit of the Minshan Mountains - Xuebaoding (5588 m). The Yellow Dragon Valley, according to the Huanglong Valley Translation, allegedly owned its great name from the Huanglongsi Monastery, which is located in the upper part of the valley and is originally a Taoist monastery from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). When see from a distance, a yellow, scaly dragon winds in the midst of lush forests to the valley. Welcome to a magnificent natural landscape of China: The wooden walkway with numerous wooden promenades invites you to have a hike. Finally, take the cable car back down, and transfer to Jiuhuang Airport, take flight to the next destination.

137 km
2 hours 55 minutes

Breakfast

Huanglong National Park

Photo by Jiang Yuewu

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