7 days Siguniang Haizi Valley Trekking Tour from Chengdu
This one week long Siguniang Haizi Valley trekking tour starts in Chengdu and continues to Rilong for hikes in Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley and Haizi Valley. Explore alpine lakes, snow capped peaks, forests and meadows, then return to Chengdu to visit Dujiangyan and the Panda Base.
Itinerary
Explore the natural beauty of Mount Siguniang National Park on this 7 day Siguniang Haizi Valley trekking tour. From Chengdu, travel to Rilong, the main gateway to Mount Siguniang and the base for its three major valleys. Begin your visit in Shuangqiao Valley, known for its easy access and wide open views of high peaks, glaciers and alpine forests.
Continue your journey with full day hikes in Changping Valley and Haizi Valley. These two valleys form the core of the Mount Siguniang trekking experience. Walk through high altitude forests and meadows, follow clear mountain streams and enjoy views of the Four Sisters Peaks. In Haizi Valley, trek to alpine lakes including Dahaizi and Huahaizi, known for their still waters and surrounding snow capped summits.
After completing the Mount Siguniang trekking routes, return to Chengdu with visits to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and the Chengdu Panda Base. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking an accessible multi day trek with diverse landscapes, rich Tibetan culture and classic Western Sichuan scenery.
As the capital of Sichuan province, Chengdu is the starting city of your trekking tour. Upon your arrival, be greeted and assisted to your hotel. Your guide will review all the trekking details with you. Together with the guide will do an equipment check to ensure the boots and other equipment to meet the environment requirement.
Start the tour today by driving to Rilong in this morning. The drive takes about 4 to 5 hours. Enjoy the beautiful alpine scenery when you enter the mountain ranges of Western Sichuan. Stop at Maobiliang view platform for the first panorama of four peaks of Mount Siguniang. Afterward, leave for Rilong [3,200 m. (10,500 ft.)], which is the main base for visiting Mount Siguniang.
In the afternoon, visit Shuangqiao valley. In this valley, you can view more than 10 snow mountains over 4,000m high, all the peaks, trees, grasslands, streams, and water drops are completely bared in their natural being, untouched and unspoiled by man.
Spend today to hike along the Changping Valley and enjoy the spectacular scenery of Mount Siguniang. Located at the foot of Mount Siguniang, Changping Valley is at 3,600 m. (11,811 ft.) above sea level.
During your trek along the stream that flows through the valley, have a panorama of the four peaks of Mount Siguniang in the distance. Immerse yourself into the unspoiled natural beauty which combines the snow-capped peaks and blue sky. As you enter the mountain range, you will notice the steep and imposing ridges of the Mountains, which attracts numerous travelers from all over the world. Also called the 'Alps of the Orient', Mount Siguniang got its name from a local Tibetan legend that says the four peaks are the embodiments of four pretty girls. As you cross the cypress pass of Changping Valley, discover some ancient monasteries and the customs of the local Tibetans.
Quality trekking equipment is offered to make your trip comfortable and safe. In addition, you could choose to ride a horse (optional).
Your second day of trekking will takes you to another famous valley of Mount Siguniangshan, Haizi Valley. This valley is famous for the beautiful alpine lakes, including the Dahaizi and Huahaizi. The average hiking time is 6 hours. As you ascend to Dahaizi, which got its name as it is the largest lake among the 5 alpine lakes in Mount Siguniang, gain a spectacular view of the unspoiled scenery. In the evening, camping near the lake for the night.
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery with a leisurely walk along the lakeside in Huahaizi. Then trek to Huahaizi, which is 2 km. (1.2 mi.) away from Dahaizi. It is a smaller lake which covered with wildflowers in the summer. Upon your arrival, walk along the banks of the lake to see majestic surrounding mountains and pure blue water. After, spend a couple of hours to trek back to Rilong. Your memorable trekking will end as you return to this small town.
Drive back to Chengdu this morning. The drive takes about 4 hours. You could stop to visit Dujingyan irrigation system at Yuzui, Feishayan, Baopingkou to get to know how the ancient people do the project and how it works. Arrive in Chengdu by the late afternoon, you can choose to taste some local snacks, which is renowned for the spicy flavor, and explore the leisurely lifestyle of the locals.
You need an early breakfast today, to reach the Chengdu Panda Base to see the feeding time of the adorable pandas. Spend time and get up close with the panda, one of the rarest animals in China. Now the giant panda only lives in Sichuan Province mountain ranges in central China and cultivation centers like the Chengdu Panda Base.
After lunch, your driver and local guide will drive you to the airport for departure. If you wish to continue your travels, we are experts in tailor-made trips and ready to assist you in extending your stay in China.
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Comments
Hello,
My husband and I are interested in doing a trek to Mount Siguniang. We only have about 3 days, so I´m wondering what options you have available and if you could please send information regarding prices.
Thanks, Alexandra
Dear Alexandra,
Thank you for your inquiry! This is Victoria Zhu, one of the trip advisors from WindhorseTour responding to you. We are more than happen to assist you on your Siguniang Mountain tour planning.
Based on your information, I have sent you some details by email, please kindly share me your thoughts and feel free to get back to me for any questions you might have. With your replies, we can give you some further assistance.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Victoria
Hi,
I would like to climb dafeng in siguniang next week - I will be in Chengdu on the 24th of December and have a week to spend. Please let me know what options are available .
Thanks!
Dear William,
Thank you for your inquiry! This is Victoria, one of the travel advisors of WindhorseTour, responding to your email. We do can arrange a private trekking tour to climb Dafeng in Suguniangshan to you, the detailed information has been sent to your email, please go through the details and kindly share me your thoughts. With your replies, we adjust the proposal to meet your needs best!
Look forward to hearing from you soon and wish you a nice day!
Best regards,
Victoria
Hello, we would like to inquire if this scenic area is accepting foreigners who have residence permits. We live and work in Nanjing and moved to China in October, 2019.
Hi Tanisha,
Thanks for contacting us! This is Yuki from WindhorseTour.
Yes, Mount Siguniang has opened to tourists who reside in China with the green health code, I have shared the details via email, please do not hesitate to share the comments and thoughts you may have.
Look forward to your reply soon.
Best regards,
Yuki
Hello! I’m Sange from Nepal, recently I’m living in Nanjing. I have questions recently foreigners can trekking in Sichuan?
Hi Sange,
Thanks for your inquiry! This is Anita from WindhorseTour.
Regrettably, Mount Siguniang hasn't opened to foreigners yet, and they currently accept online ticket booking for Chinese ID card holders only. But trekking is still possible for foreigners in Sichuan, if you don't mind changing the destination to Tagong or Yading.
I have just sent an email with the recommended itinerary, please kindly have a check and feel free to get back to me if any further thoughts on it.
Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Anita
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