Profile
This is the updated version of our cross-year trip to Kangding, also a continuation of the warm atmosphere of the trip. We will keep the exclusive hike around Tagong Grassland while adding the parts of looking for the secret blue ice lake and visiting the majestic Muya Temple. We’ll take a small circuit for three days with more reasonable and comfortable time being spent on the bus and upgraded floor-heating homestay. Trek n Track will guide you to get to know a different Kangding, with a higher probability of sunny days but fewer tourists in winter.
DAY 1: Chengdu-Ya’an-Kangding-Zheduo Mountain-Xinduqiao Town
🚌 Driving Distance: 350 km，About 6 hours drive
⛰️ Highest Altitude: 4298 m
🏘 Lodging Altitude: 3400 m
🏁 Difficulty: ☆
Note: Today we’ll cross over Zheduo Mountain which is 4298 m above sea level. To ensure a safe drive in winter, we’ll drive very slow, so no special arrangements will be made today.
07:50 Meet at Exit C, Metro Line 2, Baiguolin and the bus will leave at 08:00 on dot.
08:00-12:00 We will drive on Ya’an – Xichang Express, passing Ya’an and Luding while crossing through the Erlangshan Tunnel and reach Kangding at noon.
12:00-13:00 Lunchtime! We’ll have lunch together somewhere at around Kangding according to the real-time traffic condition at your own cost.
13:00-16:30 After lunch we’ll drive to cross over Zheduo Mountain and stop at a viewing platform to take some photos along the way before finally reaching Xinduqiao Town.
16:30-18:00 Check into our hotel in Xinduqiao Town. And then you will be given some time to have a rest or wander around the town by yourself.
18:00-20:00 Dinnertime! We’ll enjoy the delicious Tibetan mushroom stew while chatting freely with maybe a beer here and there.
DAY 2: Xinduqiao Town-Tagong Grassland-Muya Temple-Tagong Town
🚌 Driving Distance: 100 km，About 2 hours drive
👣 Hiking Distance: 4 km Return Route
🔍 Tour Type: Leisure
🥾 Road Type: Grassland Path and Country Road
⛰️ Highest Altitude: 3770 m
🔝 Cumulative Climb: 100 m
🏁 Difficulty: ★
08:00-08:30 Breakfast at hotel. Please pack all of your belongings before breakfast.
08:30-09:00 Drive to Tagong Grassland which takes about half an hour.
09:00-12:00 Guided by a local guide to start the grassland hike (horse riding is also available at your own cost).
12:00-13:00 Lunchtime! We’ll enjoy the Tibetan foods and local delicacies at our guide’s home.
13:00-17:00 After lunch, we’ll continue the drive for another 1.5 hours to reach Muya Temple which is considered as “little Seda”. You’ll be given enough time to walk around here and enjoy the stunning view of Yala Snow Mountain behind the temple. On the way, we’ll stop for a huge blue ice lake.
17:00-18:00 Check into our local B&B and you’ll be given some free time to have a rest before dinner.
18:00-20:00 Dinnertime!
DAY 3: Tagong Town-Honghaizi-Zhonggu Village-Kangding-Ya’an-Chengdu
🚌 Driving Distance: 400 km，About 6 hours drive
⛰️ Highest Altitude: 4200 m
🏁 Difficulty: ☆
07:30-08:00 Breakfast at B&B. Please pack all of your belongings before breakfast.
08:00-11:00 Drive 1.5 hours directly to Honghaizi for the blue ice lake. The lake has frozen up and is shining in the winter sunshine. We shall have enough time to stop here to take stunning photos.
11:00-12:30 Drive about half an hour to Zhonggu Village. And then you will be given some time to enjoy the natural hot spring or wander around the village by yourself.
12:30-13:00 Lunchtime! We’ll have lunch together at Zhonggu Village at your own cost.
13:00-17:00 Get back to Chengdu.
Cost
Early Bird 1658 RMB
Before 16th January (Mon) 12 pm
Normal Price 1688 RMB
Please contact Wechat: TNTCD01 for trip details and sign up.
Photos
