7 Days Chengdu - Songpan - Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu

When you arrive in Chengdu, the first thing is to find a clean and economical hotel for you to rest from tire. Our suggestion is to settle in the youth hostel, which is the best choice for hiking travelers. Dragon Town International Youth Hostel is one of your choice. You may call them for more details. The phone number is 028-86648408. Rest of the day is for you explore the local savory flavors and city life there. Our special recommendation is Sichuan Opera, which is the most important part of Sichuan Culture. If your time is permit, you will get more pleasure.

Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, Chengdu

You are suggested to get up earlier to take bus to Songpan at the Chadianzi Coach station from 6:30 to 7:30 or at Xinnanmen Coach Station at 8:00. The ticket may take around CNY50.00 net per person. En route, enjoying the natural scenery in the Minjiang river valley may make you get away from tire and boring. Little tips: You'd better seat on the right side of the bus to get a perfect angle. Upon your arrival in Songpan, you are suggested to wander along the town and check in at the local guest hotel.

Songpan is an ancient Tibetan town, which attracts more foreign travelers for they can explore this wonderful scenic area on horseback. Having a horse riding cross the mountain, you may spend the afternoon in the Munigou Valley with natural purities and less travelers. You can 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 head back to Songpan and come by some Tibetan villages on the way. Meeting the local people, you can find out their true life. You may stay at the Songzhou Guyun Hostel, located in the opposite of Songpan Coach Station.

On the early morning of the fifth day, take a bus from Songpan County Coach station from 6:00 to 7:00. It costs around CNY21.00 net per person and after about two hours, arrive at Huanglong. Keep on hiking and appreciate this 'Fairy Land on Earth' in person. The entrance fee of Huanglong is CNY200.00 net per person, excluding the ropeway charge. In the afternoon, continue to Jiuzhaigou by bus. There is three buses available every afternoon between Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou. There is 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.

Hiking in Jiuzhaigou, Chengdu

Get into 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 may be attracted with the virgin forest, waterfall and blue lakes. Such abundant natural resources give you a worthy trip. Finally get out the valley and go to the Jiuzhaigou Passenger Transport Station to purchase the return bus tickets to Chengdu for tomorrow. Stay at the last night in Jiuzhaigou.

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