Ultimate Sichuan Trek
Siguniang peaks to Yading — the last Shangri-La
Overview
The ultimate Sichuan adventure combining two iconic trekking regions. Start at Siguniangshan, then fly to Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve — Joseph Rock's "last Shangri-La" — for multi-day trekking among sacred mountains and turquoise lakes at 4,500m.
Itinerary
Drive from Chengdu to Rilong (3,200m). Afternoon acclimatization walk in Shuangqiao Valley.
Highlights
- ✦Shuangqiao Valley
- ✦First views of 6,000m peaks
Full-day hike into Changping Valley. Trek through alpine forests to viewpoints facing the four peaks. 5-7 hours hiking, ~400m elevation gain.
Highlights
- ✦Changping Valley
- ✦Four Girls panorama
- ✦Alpine meadows
Morning drive to Chengdu, afternoon flight to Daocheng Yading Airport (4,411m). Transfer to Shangri-La Town (2,900m) for overnight acclimatization.
Highlights
- ✦World's highest civilian airport
Enter Yading Nature Reserve. Hike to Chonggu Temple (3,900m) beneath three sacred peaks: Chenrezig (6,032m), Jampelyang (5,958m), Chanadorje (5,958m).
Highlights
- ✦Three sacred peaks
- ✦Chonggu Temple
- ✦Prayer flags at 4,000m
Trek to Milk Lake (4,500m) and Five-Color Lake (4,600m). Steep final ascent but unmatched reward — turquoise alpine lakes ringed by 6,000m peaks. 8-10 hours.
Highlights
- ✦Milk Lake
- ✦Five-Color Lake
- ✦4,600m panorama
- ✦Glacier views
Recovery day with shorter hike to Pearl Lake (4,100m). Visit Yading Village. Afternoon hot spring bath.
Highlights
- ✦Pearl Lake
- ✦Tibetan village life
- ✦Hot springs
Epic road trip across Tibetan plateau through Litang (4,000m). Visit Litang Monastery. Continue to Xinduqiao, "photographer's paradise."
Highlights
- ✦Litang Monastery
- ✦4,000m+ plateau
- ✦Xinduqiao golden poplars
Morning photography at Xinduqiao. Visit Tagong Monastery and grasslands, cross Zheduo Pass back to Kangding.
Highlights
- ✦Xinduqiao sunrise
- ✦Tagong Monastery
- ✦Zheduo Pass
Drive back to Chengdu via Luding. Stop at historic Luding Bridge. Afternoon arrival, farewell dinner.
Highlights
- ✦Luding Bridge
- ✦Farewell Sichuan dinner
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Chengdu airport for departure flight. Safe travels!
Difficulty Breakdown
Expert — Expert Level
High-altitude expeditions above 4,200m with technical terrain. Excellent fitness, prior high-altitude experience, and appropriate gear required.
Suitable For
Not Suitable For
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What's Included
- ✓All private transfers & domestic flights
- ✓Trekking guide (10 days)
- ✓9 nights accommodation
- ✓All park fees & permits
- ✓Porter service in Yading
- ✓Oxygen & first-aid kit
- ✓Daily breakfast + most meals
- ✓High-altitude travel insurance
What's Not Included
- ✗Personal trekking gear
- ✗Personal expenses
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Tips
- ✗Emergency evacuation (insured)
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