5 days Jiuzhaigou Huanglong parks plus Zoige Grassland and Langmusi tour

You can choose to travel to Jiuzhaigou by train or flight based on your budget and preference.

Upon your arrival at Jiuzhaigou airport or train station, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel just outside Jiuzhaigou Park to rest and prepare for the next day.

Note:

• Currently, there are only flights from Beijing and Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, with both flights scheduled to arrive at Jiuzhaigou airport in the late afternoon or evening. The drive from Jiuzhaigou airport to your hotel just outside Jiuzhaigou Park takes about 2 hours.
• Several trains run from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou (Zhenjiangguan train station). The drive from the train station to your hotel in Jiuzhaigou takes about 2.5-3 hours.

You will have a full day to explore Jiuzhaigou National Park, renowned for its crystal-clear lakes, cascading waterfalls, pristine forests, and Tibetan villages. You can take the pollution-free sightseeing buses to the top of the valley and then walk down to fully appreciate the stunning scenery along the way. Immersed in this treasured scenic site, you will leave all your worries as you surround yourself with spectacular views. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to experience a local Tibetan-Qiang minority cultural show (ticket price not included). Overnight stay at Jiuzhaigou.

Today drive from Jiuzhaigou to Langmusi, about 320KM with 6 hours drive, enjoy the scenery along the way including the vast grasslands, nomadic herding sheep and yaks and snow capped mountains serving as backdrop. After lunch, you will head for Langmusi which is located between Sichuan and Gansu Province and well known for the sacred lamasery, and inhabited by a mix of Han Chinese, Hui and Tibetans. Overnight in Langmusi.

In the morning, visit the monasteries and feel the Tibetan Buddhism. Also those picturesque Tibetan village at an elevation of 3300m are beautiful, well preserved  with the strong Tibetan cultures. View people's daily life regulated by Tibetan religious rituals. If you are lucky, you are even allowed to witness a sky-burial ceremony. After that, drive to Tangka County to sightseeing the First on the Nine Bends of Yellow River(about 2hours), which is like a beautiful fairy's jewel belt decorated with sun light, zigzagging through the great grassland and stretches towards an endless place. Also you will visit Suokezang, it is a small temple of Gelupa Sec.monastery standing by the river. Afterwards drive to Chuanzhusi Town(about 3hours), an important traffic hinge to Tibetan area since the ancient times. Overnight in Chuanzhusi.

After breakfast, head to Huanglong National Park, a 1 hour drive away, renowned for its vibrant lakes, stunning landscapes, and serene Buddhist monasteries. The park features a plethora of colorful ponds in shades of yellow, blue, green, and brown, scattered amidst lush forests. You have the option to explore the park either on foot or via cable car, allowing for a 4 to 5-hour experience. Afterward, you will be transferred to Jiuzhaigou airport or train station for your late afternoon onward flight / train, concluding your trip to Jiuzhaigou.

Please note:  The cable car at Huanglong Park is not operational from December 16th to the end of March during the winter season. If you wish to visit Huanglong during this period, be prepared for a challenging walk up and down. Alternatively, you can choose to visit Munigou Scenic Park, which offers easier access.