Songpan horse trekking

Songpan, a county of northwestern Sichuan Province, is located at an altitude of more than 3,000 m. (9,842 ft.) with an area of 8,608 sq. km. (3,323 sq. mi.) and composed of Tibetan, Qiang, Han and Hui nationalities all living together. 

Many western travelers would take a Songpan Horse – Trekking as it is one of the famous things to do in Sichuan Province. In fact, the Songpan Horse – Trekking tour attracts a mass of travelers every year both from home and abroad. Horse Trekking can last from one to seven days. The prices charged for the horse treks are modest and are generally inclusive of meals, tents, mattress, blanket, water and guides.

Songpan Horse-trekking is one of the most exciting things to do in China. While you are riding on the horseback and climbing over mountains as high as 4,000 m. (13,123 ft.), you will enjoy yourself in the unique and breathtaking scenery in the virgin forests and breathe the fresh air without any pollution. At that time, you will feel that you are so close to the sky as if you are flying in the sky. Do not miss the wonderful Songpan Horse-trekking when you travel to Sichuan Province. Through{By} taking a Songpan Horse-trekking tour, you will have a wonderful camping experience during the nights and experience the ancient Chinese people’s horseback life along the old-trading route. Besides, you may visit the Tibetan Villages, famous mountains and the most charming attractions in northern Sichuan Province.

Take Munigou Park for example: There are many peaks, forests, caves and lakes in Munigou Park. Most of lakes in Munigou Park have the most photography scenery as beautiful as Jiuzhaigou National Park and the calcified waterfall as splendid as those in Huanglong Park. Here, Erdao Lake is one of the most beautiful and extraordinary landscapes in Munigou Park. It is known as its heavenly lake landscapes and is comprised of a series of lakes such as Swan Lake, Feicui Lake and Toudao Lake. On the way while you are taking a Songpan Horse-trekking tour, you will pass Flower Lake, Stone Forests, Moon Lake and many other scenic spots.

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Comments

Anaïs Sounack
Fri, 10/17/2025

Hello, we are 4 french students living in Suzhou China and would like to do the Songpan horse trek.
We would be available from the 29th of October.
Can you plase let me know the plan for this tour and the price knowing that we are students on a budget?
Thank you

Replied by
Helen Wang
Fri, 11/07/2025

Dear Anais,

Thanks for your inquiry!
Since the riding conditions in Songpan are currently poor, we suggest Langmusi horse trek instead—it offers superior trails, scenery, and overall riding experience.I have sent you a detailed itinerary including a 3-day horse riding and the quotation with special discount for students for your reference. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Wishing you a great day!

Warm regards,
Eva

Anna Heining-Farmiloe
Sat, 04/25/2026

Hello me and one other friend are in Songpan for 10 days. We are students travelling and are looking for an overnight trek here! Please could you send us your itinerary with prices. Thank you so much

Replied by
Victoria Zhu
Tue, 04/28/2026

Hi Anna,

Thank you for reaching out regarding your trekking tour at Songpan. I'm Victoria Zhu, I'd be happy to assist you in planning your Songpan tour. 

From your inquiry, I understand that you and your friend are looking for an overnight trek in Songpan.

Unfortunately, we do not offer trekking tours in the Songpan area. However, we do provide horseback riding and trekking tours around Langmusi or Tagong. Please let me know if you are interested in exploring these options instead.

If so, please specify your preferred start date and duration, and I will happily provide further details. I look forward to hearing from you!

Best regards
Victoria Zhu

Kristof Sergeant
Sun, 05/17/2026

We are 2 adults + 2 children (boy age 9 + girl age 10). We would like to go horse riding in last week of Oktober 2026. Would it be possible to organize a 3-day horse riding tour (Songpan-Munigou / Munigou-Er'daohai / Munigou-Songpan)? Can you send me a quote please?

Replied by
Sylvia Xie
Mon, 05/18/2026

Dear Kristof,

Thank you for reaching out. This is Sylvia from WindhorseTour.

Thank you for sharing your interest in our Songpan horse trekking tour. I would like to share that we now highly recommend the horseback trekking experience in Langmusi instead of Songpan.

This trek offers breathtaking views of majestic snow-capped mountains, vast meadows, and pristine highland rivers, creating a truly unique alpine landscape. It also provides an authentic opportunity to experience the daily life of Tibetan nomads and to connect deeply with the rich local culture.

I have prepared a detailed itinerary and quotation and sent them to you via email. Please feel free to review the details and let me know if they meet your expectations. I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Warm regards,
Sylvia