31 July - 13 Aug 2007, 14-days Sichuan's Juizhaigou & remote Daocheng
Rm4200 (per pax group of 8), Rm4000 (10 pax), Rm3800 (12 pax) and Rm3500 (14 pax and above)
Update 11 Jul 07 - The group is now 12 pax and flights are all confirmed. If we have 2 more pax, prices down by Rm300. All but three are past Yongoers.
Update 5 Jul 07 - We had big problems getting the flights into Chengdu. Seems a lot of people are traveling there. We just manage to secure seats for the above dates. We have the min 10 pax to run this trip. Rachel at rachelteng212@gmail.com is handling this trip arrangements.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is meant to be a "free and easy" adventure trip. Participants should be relatively fit, with a good sense of humor, and above all, have the right attitude for close travel with others through possibly some trying times. Most definitely, this is not a trip for prudes, whiners, fuss-pots, and other similarly assorted types! We had a couple of those before and it wasn't pleasant for us or them. Although every effort will be made to stick to the given itinerary, ground conditions may change and cause some disruption and/or deviation from the norm. Otherwise, have fun.
Waterfall and blue pools in Jiuzhaigou
Juizhaigou, translated nine village gully, is one of the top China destinations, especially in the super peak months of October. We also visit the equally popular Huanglong. Apart from that Yongo takes the group to remote Daocheng area, opened for tourism only from 1999. The areas we visit are remote and are almost 100% Tibetan areas. Throughout the journey we will have our own bus/transport, except for Maoxian to Yan Siew and Xinduqiao to Chengdu. All hotels are regular 2-3 stars.
Day 1 Tue KLIA to Chengdu. We fly at Shenzhen Airlines ZH796 to Shenzhen at 8AM arriving 1125AM. Then connect to ZH9973 to Chengdu at 305PM arriving at 530PM. The rest of the day is free to explore the town including busy Jinli Street or Wenshu Temple. Overnight Chengdu.
Day 2 Dujiangyan & Juizhaigou. Early start with a stop in Dujiangyan Irrigation Project 60km, first constructed in the 3rd Century B.C. and still provide irrigation for some 3 million hectares of land. The 480km 10hr bus journey to Juizhaigou passes through some pretty mountain scenery. Overnight Juizhaiguo.
Day 3 Jiuzhaigou Day 1. We have two full days to explore and appreciate one of China's most beautiful national parks. We visit the numerous lakes. The park is a huge area of gorgeous alpine valley studded with dazzling turquoise lakes and surrounded by snowy peaks. Shuttle bus services take visitors around but many choose to walk/trek along the walkways and paths running alongside the rivers. Overnight Juizhaiguo.
Day 4 Juizhaigou Day 2. There are basically two routes covering Juizhaigou. We see the Western route on day 1 and Eastern route day 2 or vice versa, depending on the advice of our guide. Note that most JZG tours from Malaysia covers the Western route in the one day allocated. Overnight Juizhaigou.
Day 5 Juizhaigou day 3 (Shenzianchi Scenic Area). Recently opened to tourism less than 10 years ago, Shenzianchi is 48kim 3hr one way north of Juizhaigou with an entrance fee of Rmb300 is said to be more beautiful than JZG and Huanglong. There are far fewer visitors here in view of the distance, higher cost and time contraints, as most JZG tours allocate one full day in JZG and half day Huanglong. Overnight Juizhaigou.
Day 6 Huanglong & Maoxian. We bus down 3hr to Huanglong translated Yellow Dragon, another beautiful park studded with waterfalls and and traventine ponds of blue, yellow, white and green. The top temple is 7.5km from the entrance but has the most beautiful pools. We continue our journey to Maoxian 3hr. Overnight Maoxian.
Yading National Park / Daocheng
Day 7 Siguniang Mountains 6250m. We move on to Woolong to visit the world famous Panda Sanctuary before proceeding to the various viewpoints of beautiful Siguniang translated Four Sisters Mountain before going over Ba Lang Mountains to the little town of Rilong, where we overnight.
Day 8 Danba, Tagong & Xinduqiao. From Rilong, we move to Danba 2hr, a small untouristic Tibetan town with great views of snow mountains. Further on we pass by Tagong Grasslands 3hr, a vast expense of green meadow also surrounded by snow-capped peaks and dotted with Tibetan herdsmen and tents. The last leg ot today's journey 1.5hr takes group to a popular town of Xinduqiao 3300m, famous for its outstanding scenery, where we overnight.
Day 9 Litang 4014m. Tibetan culture abounds here with markets filled with yak-skin coats, wooden and silver teacups and brightly coloured woven cloth. From Xinduqiao, we travel to Litang 4hr, with great views of Haizi Mountain 4659m, Gaoersi Mountian 4412m, Ya Long River and Kazila Mountain 4718m. From Litang its another 4hr to Daocheng where we overnight.
Day 10 Yading Village. Located 110km from Daocheng, it takes 3hr to reach Yading National Park and the small village of the same name. The scenery is one of green fields, trees passing small Tibetan settlements and views of 3 Tibetan holy mountains. Here one has the option of trekking up to Chonggu Gompa or ride a horse (about Rmb 60). Overnight Yading.
Day 11 Yading & Daocheng. Optionals second day of horse trekking (about Rmb 140) up a hill to a viewpoint to view all three snow mountains of Chenresig (Avalokitesvara 6032m), Jambeyang (Manjusri 5958m), and Chanadorje (Vajrapani 5958 m). Tibetan Buddhists believe that making a kora (pilgrimage) around these mountains brings great merit, and that the three mountains represent compassion, wisdom and energy - attributes one must cultivate on the path to enlightenment. We then return to Daocheng and a good soak in the hotspring pools perhaps. Overnight Daocheng.
Day 12 Hongchaodi & Xinduqiao. Outside of Daocheng we visit Hongchaodi (Red Grass Lake), a lovely lake fringed with red shrubs; the landscapes are simple breathtaking. We continue on to Litang and Xinduqiao. Overnight Xinduqiao.
Day 13 Back to Chengdu. We bus to Chengdu 9hr. Overnight Chengdu.
Day 14 Fly Home. We fly home on ZH9824 at 1055AM arriving in Shenzhen at 135PM. Then connect to ZH795 at 7PM arriving in Kuala Lumpur at at 1050PM.
Xinduqiao town / Woolong Panda Santuary
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Cost cover airfares on Shenzhen Airlines, accommodation and transport.
- Accommodations will be in 2-3 stars hotel.
- Not covered are visa fees, airport taxes & fuel surcharges (about Rm500), meals (Rm20 x 14 days = Rm280), horse rides in Yading and entrance fees. Note that entrance fees are substantial in China, estimated at Rm500.
- Cost is subject to change depending on fluctuations in exchange rates and/or airfares.
- A deposit of Rm1007 will be payable to confirm your place.
Email: yongo@streamyx.com or rachelteng212@gmail.com
Phone: Lee Min: 016-220 9033 or 603-4023 8210
Phone: Rachel 012-352 0868
Address: No 19 Lrg Air Bersih Tiga, Air Panas, 53200 Kuala Lumpur
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