6 Days Trekking at Mt Siguniang, the Oriental ALP’s Tour

Overview

Embarking on a trekking at Mt Siguniang the Oriental ALP’s, promises an exhilarating journey through breathtaking landscapes and awe-inspiring natural beauty. Located in the Sichuan Province of China, this majestic mountain range attracts outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers from around the globe.

Mt. Siguniang or Mountain Four Maidens is repueted as the Oriental ALPs. Trekking in the valleys of Mt. Siguniang is a wonderful way to get close to the breathtakingly beautiful natural scenery, the alpine lakes, snow capped mountains, primitive forest, highland pasture, etc.

The trekking at Mt. Siguniang the Oriental ALP’s Tour offers a transformative experience, where physical challenges merge with spiritual awakening, and where the beauty of the landscape mirrors the resilience and strength within each trekker. It is an opportunity to reconnect with nature, to push boundaries, and to create lifelong memories in one of the most stunning corners of the world.

Tour Type:

Escorted by private guide and vehicle; leave 365 days a year!

Trip Level:

Easy – suitable for all levels of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.

Season:

春
Spring夏
Summer秋
Autumn冬
Winter

 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Chengdu

Transfer to your reserved hotel for a good rest after arriving in Chengdu airport or train station. You can enjoy Sichuan opera after dinner.

Stay overnight in Chengdu

Day 2: Chengdu – Rilong

Drive 240km from Chengdu to Rilong Town where the famous Mt. Siguniang lies. Visit Wolong Panda Research Center, Mt. Balang, grassland and the yaks en route.

Stay overnight in Rilong

Mt. Balang

Day 3: Rilong to Base Camp (5 hours’ trekking)

Trek from Rilong to the Base Camp of the first peak along Haizigou Valley, another colorful valley in Mt. Siguniang with alpine meadows and lakes. You need to hire a horse to carry luggage for you. After your arrival in base camp, your horseman will set up the camp and cook for you.

Camping

The lake in Haizigou is rich in copper, which adds the impressive turquoise color to it.

Day 4: Base Camp to Camp 1 (5 hours’ trekking)

Trek from the BC to Camp 1(4200m). You will trek into an even higher attitude, so your paste will be slower. Have a good night when you settle down in Camp 1. From here you can see spectacular sunset with those snow peaks.

The night in highland is unforgettable, shining stars are more brilliant than stars you ever seen. Take a good rest for climbing the summit tomorrow.

Camping

Day 5: Climb for the summit, and back to Rilong

Try to reach the summit of the first peak (5025m). Ride horse back to Rilong. If you ascend onto the summit successfully, the Mountains Climbing Society will give a certificate to you.

Stay overnight in Rilong

Day 6: Rilong – Chengdu

Drive back to Chengdu and end the trip.

Note: After arriving in Rilong, you also have the following choices.

Choice A: Days 3-4 Trekking in Shuangqiao Valley

Shuangqiao (Two-Bridge) Valley is the most easily accessible valley with vistas of snowy peaks, pastures, grassland and forests. It is the most beautiful valley of Mountain Siguniang (Four Maidens). The whole valley is accessible by tour bus, but trekking or horse riding in this valley is more interesting.

Choice B: Days 3-4 Trekking in Changping Valley

Changping Valley is another amazing valley in Mt. Siguniang with primitive forest and Tibetan villages. Tourists usually trek or ride horse through this valley.

Included:

  • Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
  • All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
  • Personal knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
  • Personal comfortable, clean and safe vehicle with reliable Tibetan local driver; vehicle ranging from 4WD land cruiser to minibus depending on your group size;
  • All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision about the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economic 3-star hotel or budget hostel, guesthouse or tent. Please tell us your accommodation preference when submitting the enquiry; we will arrange the best-value hotels for you.
  • Domestic flight/train tickets listed in the itinerary;
  • All meals listed in the above itinerary;
  • Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
  • First aid kit;

Excluded:

  • International flight to and out of China;
  • Chinese visa (Note: we could help you with the Chinese visa application, like providing the invitation letter, presenting the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies, etc that you may need. )
  • Domestic flight/train not listed in the itinerary. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price; please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
  • Tips and gratitude to tour guide and driver;
  • Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.