Day 1:Chengdu arrival
Your guide will meet you at Chengdu Airport. Look for him or her holding a “Chengdu Holiday” sign as you come out of your arrival gate and together you will drive to your hotel.
Day 2:Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou
After breakfast you will depart Chengdu for Jiuzhaigou.
Travel through Mianying, one of the most important cities in eastern Sichuan, and the picturesque Sichuan scenery that surrounds it before working your way into Aba Tibetan Prefecture where the landscape becomes more rugged and the hillsides are dotted with traditional Qiang and Tibetan homesteads.Overnight at a Jiuzhaigou hotel.
Day 3:Jiuzhaigou
Today you'll spend a full day exploring the fairytale landscapes of Jiuzhaigou Park. Once inside, board an eco-friendly bus to visit the riot of colors and amazing assortment of crystal clear lakes, turquoise streams and many spectacular waterfalls found there, including Pearl Beach, Rhinoceros Lake, Five Color Lake and Shuzheng Waterfall. From the powerful rushing waterfalls to tranquil, glass-like lakes and magnificent blooming summer flowers, the beauty of nature is everywhere.Overnight at a Jiuzhaigou hotel.
Day 4:Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong
In the morning you will head from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong, another scenic area famed for its spectacular mountain landscapes, colorful pools amid surreal limestone formations, rushing waterfalls and hot springs. Huanglong is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna and many types of endangered animals, including the giant panda and the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey. Spend the day exploring the valley's unique geological landscapes and lush, primeval forests.Overnight at a Chuanzhusi hotel.
Day 5:Chuanzhusi-Ruo'ergai: Flower Lake & Langmusi
In the morning you will go to Ruo'ergai ("Zoige" in Tibetan), a vast and mystical grassland that bursts into color with wildflowers in the late summer months.
One of China's largest and most important wetland prairies, Ruo'ergai straddles the border between Sichuan and Gansu Province and feeds off of the Yellow River which flows from here down to the sea. Explore the black-necked crane reserve and flower-speckled wetland area around Flower Lake, where delicate flowers blossom beneath the water's surface.
Next head to Langmusi, a monastery town renowned for its friendly residents and the opportunity to experience Tibetan nomad culture up close.Overnight in a Ruo'ergai hotel.
Day 6:Ruo'ergai-Hongyuan-Lixian
In the morning you'll make your way back south, bound for Lixian.
Travel through the wild grasslands of Hongyuan, an area alive with yaks, cattle and sheep grazing contentedly on the lush emerald grasses and wildflowers. Every now and then, lines of white stupas appear, providing a bright contrast to the gently undulating grasslands and the big blue sky.Overnight at a Lixian hotel.
Day 7:Lixian-Chengdu Departure
In the morning you will make your way back to Chengdu, breaking for lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
Arrive in Chengdu at around 6:00 p.m. where you will be dropped off at your Chengdu hotel or taken to the aiport for your onward flight.