Tibetan Plateau Odyssey: Jiuzhaigou & Ruoergai Wetlands
Discover China's Natural Masterpieces and Tibetan Cultural Treasures
Day 1: Arrival and Huanglong National Park Exploration
Morning: Airport Arrival and Transfer - Upon arrival at Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong Airport, meet your professional tour guide - Begin your journey through Sichuan's breathtaking landscapes
Afternoon: Huanglong National Park Discovery (12:00-16:00) - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near Chuanzhusi Temple - Explore Huanglong National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Marvel at the spectacular colorful limestone ponds, waterfalls, and forested valleys - Optional cable car ride to the summit (at your own expense) for panoramic views
Evening: Transfer to Jiuzhaigou Hotel (16:00-17:30) - Drive to your hotel in Jiuzhaigou Valley area - Rest and prepare for tomorrow's adventure
Travel Details: - Distance: Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport to hotel - 80km - Driving Time: Approximately 1.5 hours - Meals: Lunch - Accommodation: Jiu Gong Hotel (★★★★) or similar
Day 2: Jiuzhaigou Valley Fairyland Experience
Morning: Entering the Fairyland (08:00-12:30) - Meet your guide at the hotel lobby - Begin full-day exploration of Jiuzhaigou Valley - Visit Mirror Lake in the morning stillness - Continue to Arrow Bamboo Lake via shuttle bus - Hike along scenic route passing Panda Sea, Wuhua Flower Sea, and Nuorilang Waterfall
Afternoon: Valley Exploration Continues (13:30-17:30) - Lunch at Nuorilang restaurant or optional picnic - Continue hiking through Shuzheng Valley - Discover Rhinoceros Lake, Shu Zheng Lake, Sparkling Lake, and Reed Sea - Enjoy leisurely pace with opportunities for photography
Evening: Return and Optional Entertainment (17:30-18:00) - Take shuttle bus to park exit - Optional Tibetan dancing show in the evening
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Accommodation: Jiu Gong Hotel (★★★★) or similar
Day 3: Journey to Ruoergai's Vast Grasslands
Morning: Scenic Drive to Ruoergai (07:30-14:30) - Early departure from Jiuzhaigou hotel - 4.5-hour scenic drive northwest to Ruoergai County - Arrive and enjoy lunch at local restaurant (Tibetan cuisine recommended) - Check into hotel and refresh after journey
Afternoon: Prairie and Wetland Exploration (14:30-18:30) - Explore Ruoergai Grand Prairie, China's second-largest grassland - Visit Flower Lake wetland, famous for summer wildflower displays - Continue to Tangke for sunset views of the First Bend of Yellow River - Witness the spectacular convergence of two rivers at observation deck
Travel Details: - Distance: Jiuzhaigou Valley to Ruoergai - 260km - Driving Time: Approximately 4.5 hours - Meals: Breakfast & Lunch - Accommodation: Yellow River Bay Hotel (★★★★) or similar
Day 4: Tibetan Culture in Langmusi
Morning: Journey to Langmusi (Check-out to Arrival) - Wake up naturally and check out from hotel - 1.5-hour drive to Langmusi town (Lhamo in Tibetan) - Arrive in this stunning valley straddling Sichuan and Gansu provinces
Afternoon: Monastery and Town Exploration - Visit Langmusi Monastery, an important Tibetan Buddhist center - Explore the town often called "China's Little Switzerland" - Immerse in the spectacular alpine scenery: red mountains, forests, and temples
Evening: Local Guesthouse Experience - Overnight stay in traditional local guesthouse - Experience authentic Tibetan hospitality
Travel Details: - Distance: Ruoergai to Langmusi - 90km - Driving Time: Approximately 1.5 hours - Meals: Breakfast & Lunch - Accommodation: Local Guesthouse
Day 5: Nomadic Experiences and Return Journey
Morning: Sunrise and Cultural Observations - Early rise for sunrise viewing from Langmusi Monastery observation deck - Opportunity to witness sky burial ceremony from a distance - Free time for valley hiking or local horse racing observation
Afternoon: Nomadic Experience and Transfer - Optional horseback riding to experience nomadic lifestyle - Late afternoon transfer to Chuanzhusi - Prepare for next day's departure
Travel Details: - Distance: Langmusi to Chuangzhusi - 230km - Driving Time: Approximately 3.5 hours - Meals: Breakfast & Lunch - Accommodation: Local Guesthouse
Day 6: Departure from Jiuzhaigou
Morning: Airport Transfer - Enjoy final breakfast in Tibetan region - Transfer to Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong Airport according to flight schedule - Bid farewell to your guide and driver
Service Concludes - Meals: Breakfast