Sichuan Minya Konka Trekking Tour - 15 Days

Start the tour today by driving to Danba Zhonglu Tibetan Village in Kangding this morning. Enjoy the scenic drive, and see the landscapes change when the elevation rises from 500 m. (1,640 ft.) above the sea level to 2,000 m. (6,562 ft.) along the way. Stop at Luding to have a short break and lunch. Afterwards, keep traveling to Zhonglu Village. 

Upon your arrival at Zhonglu in the late afternoon, you will stay in a local family house which also has a natural hot spring. Enjoy the hot spring and a traditional dinner to relieve your tiredness from the long drive. After, your guide will do an equipment check to ensure the boots and other equipment to meet the environment requirement.

Start today with a visit to the Tagong Monastery, which is called as the 'Small Jokhang Temple'. This monastery is one of the best place to learn about the Tibetan Buddha in Sichuan. It preserves Sakyamuni Buddha figure that has been housed here since the late 7th century. According to legend, the Tang Princess Wengcheng left the figure here after it fell out of the baggage train and whispered that it would like to stay in Tagong. During your visit in this monastery, walk around at the foot of Yala Sacred Mountain and Snow Mountain to appreciate the natural beauty. Do not forget to take some photos.

Afterwards, drive about 3 to 4 hours to Yulongxi Village. Upon your arrival, you will have a short hiking to a colorful calcium lake near the village, which is a practice for your trek tomorrow. Next, stay in a Local Tibetan home for the evening.

Today is an easy day as you will stay in your campsite to capture the breathtaking scenery of the Minya Konka in the distance. After you have lunch, trek about 3 hours downhill along Moxi Valley to reach Gongga Monastery.

Situated at the foot of the main peak of Minya Konka, Gongga Monastery was built by the first generation of Living Buddha of Gongga in the 13th century. For hundreds of years it has served as the place for practice retreat for the Living Buddha. While visiting this sacred place and learning about the Tibetan Buddha, make sure your camara is ready as it is also one of the best spots for photographing the main peak of Minya Konka. After, return to the monastery guest house for the evening.

This morning is left free for you to capture the spectacular scenery of Minya Konka. If weather permits, you will have a chance to appreciate the beautiful sunrise over the snow capped mountains. In the afternoon, descend back to the Gongga Monastery for retire.

Today you will leave the beautiful Western Sichuan for Chengdu. The drive takes over 5 hours. Upon your arrival in Chengdu in the late afternoon, get settled into the hotel for retire. We also recommend you to spend some time enjoying the lively night life of Chengdu. Your guide will be very glad to offer some suggestions on where to go.