Panda & Four Girls Mountain Hiking Tour

• Chengdu--Siguniang Mountains--Mount Balang--Cat's Nose Ridge--Double-Bridge Gully

• 4+stars Hotel

• Breakfast

Early in the morning, you will leave the flat plains of Chengdu and visit the Siguniang Mountain(Four Girls Mountains), which is reputed by some to be the "Oriental Alps.", It stands in the remote distance, like fou beautiful Tibetan girls dressed in white scarves.

On the way, we will stop at the Cat's Nose Bridge Viewing Platform to take photos, which is the best place to see the panoramic view of Four Girls Mountains. 

After lunch, you will head to Shuangqiao Valley, which is known as the most beautiful valley within the Four Girls Mountains, and is also the scenic spot with the deepest development, the richest scenery and the most suitable for mass tourism. You can choose to take the scenic spot sightseeing bus directly to the terminal redwood forest, and then return to visit each attraction one by one. So that you can not only save energy, but also can fully enjoy the beauty.

In the evening, our guide and driver will transfer you back to the hotel.

Notices:

1. Shuangqiao Valley belongs to high-altitude areas. Not suitable for strenuous exercise, in order to prevent the occurrence of plateau reaction

2. Scenic area is strictly prohibited cigarettes and fire, smokers please go to a fixed smoking point smoking.

• Changping Vally or Haizi Vally

• 4+stars Hotel

• Breakfast

In the morning, depending on your choice, we will go to Changping Valley or Haizi Valley to start the hiking tour.

1) Changping Vally Hiking: It has mature hiking routes, primitive forest experience, and you can see the Missy Peak, which is the ideal place to see the scenery of Four Girls Mountains from a close distance.

You will start your trek with a scenic bus ride to Lama Temple (5km). The first half of the trek is along a footpath, where you will witness the tranquil beauty of waterfalls, deep valleys, while the second half takes you deeper into the wild forest to see sea buckthorn forests, red rocky beaches, highland lakes, herds of cows and goats, as well as the mighty Four Girls' Mountains and glaciers. The entire hike takes about 8 hours, after which you will return by sightseeing bus.

2) Haizi Vally Hiking: It has the highest elevation, with alpine lakes and snow-capped mountains, more primitive, is a paradise for photographers.

The first half of the hike is spent strolling through highland meadows, viewing and photographing the Four Girls Mountains. The second half of the hike passes through more than ten alpine lakes such as Floating Sea, Blue Sea, etc. The water of the lakes is crystal clear, reflecting the green mountains and blue sky, and the scenery is extremely spectacular. The whole hike takes about 8-9 hours.

Notice:

1. The scenic area provides horses to transfer luggage and horseback riding services; if you do not want to walk can choose to ride horses.
   

2. If you are not feeling well or have plateau reaction, please adjust the length of the trek.

3. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, medication, food and drinks.
   

• Four Girls Mountains--Dujiangyan Irrigation Project--Qingcheng Mountain

• 4+stars Hotel

• Breakfast

Early in the morning, we will drive to Dujiangyan.

The first thing that strikes you is this great 2,000 year old irrigation system. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its remarkable design of diverting water without a dam. It is one of the world's unique water wonders.

Afterwards, you will go to visit Qingcheng Mountain, which is admired nation wide for its“peerless tranquility" and its historical sites of Taoist culture. In 142 A.D., Zhang Ling, the founder of Taoism, was enlightened here and spread the teachings of Taoism.

Finally, we will head to Laojun Pavilion, a nine-story building that stands 33 meters high. Standing in the pavilion, you can overlook the magnificent panorama of Mount Qingcheng.

At the end of the day, we will transfer you back to your hotel in the center of Chengdu to rest.

• Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding--Chengdu People's Park--Jinli Old Street

• 4+ star hotels

• Breakfast

  
  

In the morning, you will go to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. This is not only a scientific research base for pandas around the world, but also a cozy home for more than a hundred of pandas. You will be able to observe pandas of all ages eating, playing, rolling on the ground and climbing trees.

In the afternoon, you will step into Chengdu People's Park to experience the unique leisure and ease of this city. Here you can order a pot of tea and take a nap or join the local people in a game of mahjong and experience the ear cleaning service.

As night falls, you will step into the old street of Jinli, which has ancient buildings, lots of Chengdu snacks and cuisines, and exquisite handicrafts that are lively and interesting folk performances. You will spend an unforgettable night here.

Recommend for Free Time

1. Take a stroll down Chunxi Road and have some snacks.
2. Watch a Chinese kung fu or theater show and you can ask guide to buy tickets for you.
3. Take a walk around Chengdu on your own to experience Chengdu's residential life.