Arrive in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, meet at airport and transfer to a 4 star hotel. Dinner is the famous hot pot.

Drive 320 km from Chengdu to Xinduqiao, overnight in Tibetan dwelling.Features of this day: we start from the west plain in Sichuan to enter into Weilin Region through the expressway at first, passing by the "Rainy City"-Yan'an, then to get into the mountainous areas, here, you can enjoy the grand landscape of Mt.Erlang, which has been connected with the largest channel road in China covered with cement; also, you can clearly watch the powerful and majestic scenery of Gongga Mountain through Daduhe River Canyon, along the canyon ,we'll get to the new city in this plateau--Kangding at noon; after lunch, we'll continue to come through Zhedu Mountain with the elevation 4,200 meters high above sea level, then we'll arrive at the first town in this Tibetan area ----Xinduqiao.On this day, you'll completely experience the great changes of terrain and natural sceneries to feel the quite differences from metropolis to Tibetan areas with changeable climate. Due to the development of transportation in recent years, the journey reduced to just one day from 3-day before, the clean and fresh air, the special Tibetan ethnic dwelling-houses and wonderful sunset glow will be greatly impressive on you.

 

 

Drive 250 km from Xinduqiao to Litang, Stay in Litang Hotel.Features of this day: both the fresh air in the morning and pure nationality customs will be un- forgettable for you, winding along the mountainous roads with brilliant sunshine, you'll feel so close to the sky because of the Gao'ersi Mountain gets an elevation of 4,400 meters high above sea level of Huiyuan. You'll find all landscapes are full in your sight of Dapao Mountain,Gongga Mountain, Daxue Mountain, and as if you've seen the horizon of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. The bus begin to go down after winding on the plateau, and along the river valley, we'll get to Yajiang City soon; being suffered from an heavy earthquake in the late Feb., you can see the city's still under lively and busy construction. In a short time, the bus begin to wind along Jianziwan Mountain(Scissors' Bend Mountain), this's a long cross from the primitive forests to the broad prairie, we'll get to anther city of this plateau-Litang by dusk. Now, the Litang Prairie turn to golden-rimmed at sunset, with light smokes from the nomadic tents.

Drive 260 km from Litang to Ya'ding, Overnight in Chonggu Temple Camp.Features of this part: in the morning, the sun shines the Litang Prairie, you'll see the nomads squeezing milk; soon, the bus's ahead for the stone-covered Haitsi Mountain, here's the most largest old glacier cap in the world, stones and lakes here scattered all over like stars in the sky are very special.To experience and to enjoy the charming and quietness of Shangri-la in the snow-covered mountains surrounded by deep forests, Xian'nairi Mountain, Yangmaiyong Mountain and Xianuo Duoji Mountain, these three snow-covered mountains are the fairy-land we dream of, and here, you can ride on a horse to enjoy all of these sceneries in the accompaniment of local Tibetan people.

 

 

Drive 110 km from Yading to Daocheng, Overnight in Daocheng Guesthouse. After you leave Yading with deep affections to go back to Daocheng, take a "bath" in the spring, now, from the "dream" you always dream of back to reality.

Drive 280 km from Daocheng to Zhongdian, Stay in a 4 star hotel. Running in woods and mountains, you'll feel as if you are still in the world of Shangri-la, so, after running across the Daxue Mountain, to continue to enjoy the interesting and beautiful stories about Shangri-la in Zhongdian.

Today is a day of relax. After breakfast, we will go to visit the Songtsanlin Monastery which is a very big temple with more than 800 monks and 3 living buddhas, afternoon is free. Stay in the same 4 star hotel.

Sightseeing at Baishuitai, which means White Water Terrace, it is the birthplace of Naxi Dongba Culture, thus is regarded as the holy land by Naxi people. Stay in the 4 star hotel in Zhongdian.

 

 

Take a morning flight to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, sightseeing in the Dragon Gate which consist of some grottoes cut out of the vertical cliff face of the Western Hill, from there, you will enjoy a bird's eye view of Kunming city and the big lake at the foot of the Hill.Stay in a 4 star hotel.

After a relaxed breakfast in your hotel, we will transfer you to airport and see you off.