Mt Gongga tour

Description

Mt Gongga tour reaches the highest mountain of southwest China the Mt Gongga, (also known as Mt. Minyar Gangkar). Then, we’ll approach the south side of Mt. Gongga, spending one night in Local Tibetan hotel that near the pass for enjoying its breath taking sun-set view. If weather permits, we’ll drive back and pass through a “scenic road” via the “Red-Stone” area to get to the Hai Luo Glacier, which is on the east side of Mt Gongga. We’ll go by cable car to this glacier to appreciate this great gift from nature.

Itinerary

D1 Arrive in Chengdu

By flight to Chengdu, after arrive in Chengdu, visit to the traditional Chinese tea-house at People’s park, which is regarded as a Window for people understanding the way of local people’s life.

Overnight: Minshan Lhasa Grand Hotel — Include | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D2 Chengdu to Xinduqiao

Today, we begin our journey, we’ll depart early, the drive may take 8-9 hours. The first stop we will make is in Kangding, which is the first Tibetan town of this trip with altitude of 2650 meters, we will walk around in this small town that situated in the bottom of valley, enjoy the view, if you want that you can try to communicate with lcoal people with assistance of our gudie; then after we will be on our way again, heading west onto Mt Dzeto Pass (4323 meters). Here on the top of the pass officially means you are on the tibetan plateau. Then we will descend to Xinduqiao (3300 meters), a small tibetan town becomes popular for its picturesque view in the recent years

Overnight: Jin Qiu Mu Ma Hotel — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D3 Xin Du Qiao to Zimei Pass (4500)

Today we will depart early, We will drive along the road in the valley to Liuba county where we will turn east iinto the narrow valley, the dirt road curves into Shang Mu Ju village, which is about 20 km from Zi Mei Pass, this is the best spot to view Mt Gongga. Enjoy the view, we will return to Shang Mu Ju for overnight

Overnight: Tibetan Home Stay — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D4 Shang Mu Ju to Hailuo Glacier

In the morning, we will drive back on the mail road, return to Kangding first, then onward to Luding , from which we will turn west to Hailuogou Glacier

Overnight: Long March Hotel — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D5 Hailuogou Glacier

Today we will explore Hailuogou Valley, we will take the cable-car approaching the glacier, which is the lowest glacier on the planet. The peak of Mt. Gongga is similar to a sharp sword pointing toward to the sky. If weather would permit we would be able to view the peak of Mt Gongga again from its east side. If you want that you can try a “bath” in one of the Hot-spring

Overnight: Long March Hotel — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D6 Hailuo Glacier to Chengdu

Today, we are returning to Chengdu, where you’ll be driven for about 290 kilometers to your hotel, which will take, approximately 5 to 6 hours. After arrival, we will drive you to visit the Jinli street, which reflect what Chengdu was in Tang Dynasty (2200 years ago)

Overnight: Minshan Lhasa Grand Hotel — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not included

D7 Chengdu departure

Today, your trip ends. We will drive you to airport or train station for your departure

Overnight — Not included | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not included