Western Sichuan Road Trip

Itinerary Quick Look

Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.

DAY 1 Chengdu Pick-up

After arriving in Chengdu, begin a relaxing day to get acclimated. You can take some time to rest in the city, soak up the lively street atmosphere, experience the traditional Chinese "covered bowl tea" (gaiwan tea) culture in a local teahouse, and wander through the streets to enjoy the laid-back pace of life. The main focus of this day is to adjust your physical condition and prepare for the upcoming plateau journey.

Day 2 Chengdu + Kangding + Zheduo Mountain Viewing Platform + Xinduqiao

Depart Chengdu and head west. The scenery changes from plains to mountains. Stop briefly in Kangding, where Tibetan and Han cultures blend. Then visit Zheduo Mountain Viewing Platform (4,298m), the gateway to the Tibetan region, with stunning snow-capped mountain views. Cross the pass and enter the high-altitude Tibetan plateau. Arrive at Xinduqiao in the late afternoon, known as the "Photographer's Paradise" for its beautiful light and shadows.

DAY 3Xinduqiao + Tagong Grassland + Moshi Park + Xinduqiao

This is one of the most scenic days of the trip. Tagong Grassland offers classic Tibetan plateau views, with a magnificent distant view of Yala Snow Mountain (spectacular on clear days). You can enjoy horse riding and take photos with yaks. Moshi Park features a unique landscape often called "China's Alien Planet" — towering black rock formations that resemble a combination of a stone forest and a canyon. It's extremely photogenic and very popular among foreign visitors. In the late afternoon, return to Xinduqiao to once again enjoy the changing light and shadows over this "Photographer's Paradise."

DAY 4 Xinduqiao (Tibetan costume photo shoot in Xinduqiao town)

Today's pace slows down for a deeper cultural experience. In Xinduqiao town, you can try on traditional Tibetan costumes and have a photo shoot set against the backdrop of grasslands and snow-capped mountains, immersing yourself in the local Tibetan atmosphere.

Day 5 Xinduqiao + Kangding + Dujiangyan (evening: watch the "Blue Tears" light show)

On the way back, the landscape gradually transitions from plateau to mountains and plains. Dujiangyan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a dam-less water conservancy project built over 2,000 years ago that is still in use today. It represents the wisdom of ancient Chinese engineering. Here you can learn how the ancients harnessed natural water flow to control floods, embodying the philosophy of "harmonious coexistence between humans and nature."

Day 6 Dujiangyan → Chengdu + Chengdu Drop-off

Return to Chengdu and conclude your western Sichuan journey. If time permits, you will be transferred to the airport, bringing an unforgettable trip to an end — a journey blending natural landscapes with cultural experiences.