7 Days Chengdu - Songpan - Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu

When you first arrive in Chengdu, a clean and economical hotel choice is the Dragon Town International Youth Hostel. For more details, you may call them at 028-86648408. After settling into your hotel, explore the local flavors and city life. Our special recommendation is the Sichuan Opera, which is an important symbol of Sichuan Culture.

Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, Chengdu

A suggested day excursion is to visit the ancient Tibetan town of Songpan. To get there, one can take an early bus from the Chadianzi Coach station from 6:30 to 7:30 or at Xinnanmen Coach Station at 8:00. The ticket will cost about CNY50.00. En route, enjoy the natural scenery of the Minjiang river valley. Find a seat on the right side of the bus for the best view. Upon your arrival in Songpan, check into the local guest hotel or the Songzhou Guyn Hostel and then explore the town. (Editor's note: it would be good to suggest something interesting to see in Songpan).

Surrounded only by nature, an exploration of the scenery on horseback is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon in the Munigou Valley. You can also easily find a caravan in this small county. Shunjiang Horse Trek Company, located near the city gate of Songpan Ancient Town, is a good choice. The next day, you will journey back to Songpan and drive past other Tibetan villages on the way. (Editor's note: you start this sentence implying there is an overnight stay as part of the tour. If this is the case you should state it specifically, perhaps expanding on why there is a need for an overnight stay). The opportunity to meet local residents will provide insight on their way of life.

On the morning of the fifth day, take a bus from Songpan County Coach station between 6:00 to 7:00 am to Huanglong to see this "Fairy Land on Earth". The cost is CNY21.00 and takes only two hours. The entrance fee of Huanglong is CNY200.00, excluding the ropeway charge. In the afternoon, continue to Jiuzhaigou by bus. There are three buses available every afternoon between Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou. There are many hotels and hostels with different class and prices in Jiuzhaigou. It is very easy for you to get your preferred one. Our recommendation is Jiutong Hotel, which is 400 meters away from the entrance of the valley. (Editor's note: it would make the article more interesting if you added more description of the places you mention so that the reader has more reasons to visit these places. Based on what you have written, I would not be compelled to visit any of these places.) 

Hiking in Jiuzhaigou, Chengdu

Go to the Valley in the morning. The entrance fee is CNY220.00 net per person. Take the sightseeing bus to Long Lake and hike back to the Multi-Color Lake. Continue to take the bus to Nuorilang Waterfall. Then walk back to Heyezhai Village. On the way, you will enjoy the virgin forest, waterfall and blue lakes. Such abundant natural resources give you a worthy trip. Finally head to the Jiuzhaigou Passenger Transport Station to purchase the return bus tickets to Chengdu for tomorrow. Stay the last night in Jiuzhaigou.

In the morning, take bus back to Chengdu and your hiking tour ends here.