9-Day Greater Western Sichuan Loop · Daocheng Yading
Chengdu / Daocheng Yading · 8 Days · Moderately Difficult
Reference Price
$1,070Rise / Person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
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Western Sichuan is the most magnificent side of Sichuan: the light and shadows of Zheduo Mountain and Xinduqiao, the Three Holy Mountains and Milk Lake of Daocheng Yading, with an altitude of up to 4,600 meters.
Day-by-day itinerary8 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Arrived in Chengdu · Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
DestinationEverywhere → Chengdu
- Meals
- Meals are self-managed
- Accommodation
- Chengdu Hotel
- Transport
- Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detailArrive in Chengdu from various locations, with a dedicated airport or station pick-up to your hotel. Afternoon free time.
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
In the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus to Daocheng Yading, and stay overnight in Daocheng Yading. - D2Daocheng Yading · Milk Sea
DestinationDaocheng Yading urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Daocheng Yading Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
StopsDaily detailMilk Sea - D3Daocheng Yading · Five-Color Sea
DestinationDaocheng Yading urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Daocheng Yading Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
StopsDaily detailFive-colored Sea - D4Daocheng Yading · Luorong Catef Farm
DestinationDaocheng Yading urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Daocheng Yading Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
StopsDaily detailLuorong Cattle Ranch - D5Daocheng Yading · Xian Nai Ri
DestinationDaocheng Yading urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Daocheng Yading Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
StopsDaily detailImmortals are like the sun - D6Daocheng Yading · Yang Maiyong
DestinationDaocheng Yading → Chengdu
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Daocheng Yading Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed rail / tour bus → Chengdu
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
StopsDaily detailYang Maiyong
took the high-speed rail or tour bus to Chengdu in the evening and stayed overnight in Chengdu. - D7Return to Chengdu · Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Kuanzhai Alley
DestinationChengdu urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Chengdu Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
StopsDaily detailIn the morning, head to Chengdu. After settling in, begin the day's itinerary.
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
: Kuanzhai Alley,
Wuhou Shrine
, Jinli
Du Fu Thatched Cottage - D8Chengdu · People's Park and the return trip
DestinationChengdu → Airport drop-off / Station
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Not included
- Transport
- Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
StopsDaily detailPeople's Park
Dujiangyan
Qingcheng Mountain
Sanxingdui will be shuttled off by dedicated shuttle by flight
or train schedule, marking the end of the trip.
Route Overview
The entire trip lasts 8 days, moving along the "Chengdu / Daocheng Yading" path. The pace is arranged as "one city, one segment," with high-speed trains used for intercity travel, and flights arranged for segments with travel times exceeding 5 hours.
Cities and Highlights on This Route
- Chengdu: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base · Kuanzhai Alley · Wuhou Shrine · Jinli · Du Fu Thatched Cottage
- Daocheng Yading: Milk Lake · Five-Color Lake · Luorong Pasture · Xiannairi · Yangmaiyong
Province
This route belongs to the Sichuan line. There are other itineraries of different durations within the same province for comparison; you can also customize according to your own pace.
Costs include
- Hotels listed in the itinerary (double occupancy, including breakfast)
- First entrance tickets and shuttle between attractions listed in the itinerary
- Intercity high-speed/regular train second class seat or tour bus
- Full-time Chinese-speaking guide and driver service
- 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day, travel accident insurance
Cost not included
- International/domestic major transportation to and from the departure city
- Meals not listed in the itinerary (approximately 80–150 yuan/person/day)
- Single room supplement, personal expenses, and optional items
- Driver and guide tips (voluntary, suggested 30–50 yuan/person/day)