4-Day Western Sichuan Tibetan Spring Tour from Chengdu

Tibetan Spring Joy — Permit-Free

This 4-day trip to Western Sichuan will allow you to enjoy the most beautiful scenery of spring on the Tibetan plateau, get in touch with nature, and immerse yourself in local Tibetan culture on Tagong Grassland.

Jiaju Village is the showcase Tibetan village for charm and traditions, and the valleys of Jinchuan and Bipeng are particularly stunning in spring. All this comes with easy access from Chengdu and no need for a Tibet Entry Permit!

Tour 'Wow' Points

Appreciate Splendid Mountain Flowers on the Snow-Capped Plateau.

Jinchuan Valley's pear flowers blossom from mid-March to early April, and Bipeng Valley's azaleas blossom in May. You can enjoy magnificent views no matter what month of spring you choose.

Stay Overnight in an Idyllic Tibetan Village and Experience Tibetan Culture.

Jiaju Tibetan Village was named "the Most Beautiful Village in China" by Chinese National Geographic in 2005. It is both exemplary of and richest in Jiarong Tibetan culture.

Go Horse Riding on Vast Tagong Grassland.

See Tagong as a traditional local would — on horseback. Take in snow-topped Mount Yala, the magnificent Golden Padoga, and captivating grasslands. The Mount Yala area presents spectacular views for you to admire.

Explore the Only Royal Tibetan Temple in Garze.

Built in 1728, Huiyuan Temple is an artistic classic of Kham (the medieval Tibetan Kingdom's southeast third). With many precious cultural relics, it's one of Sichuan's main sites for Tibetan worship.

Breathe a Purer Breath of Spring While Walking Through Picturesque Bipeng Valley.

With its high-altitude location, spring in Bipeng Valley comes later than other places at 30°N. Admire the stunning alpine views, which combine colorful flowers, virgin forest, and snow-capped mountains.

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Loved Chengdu with guide EVAN Our guide Evan was excellent. He was knowledgeable about the places we visited in and around Chengdu, as well as about Chinese history and Buddhism. He was also adept at navigating the complexities of crowds, hot weather, and ticket lines. He knew the best places to go at the Panda center, so we saw a lot of pandas even on a hot day.He still remained in contact, helped us see a Sichuan opera, and offered useful advice to us. Evan was really top as a guide and just a great guy to hang out with, and thanks also to Ellen at China Highlights who expertly organized the whole tour. more Sep 2024, motif o

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