Jiuzhaigou 5A Scenic Area and Huanglong 5A Scenic Area

Duration3 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover the Magic of Sichuan’s Hidden Gems!

Embark on a breathtaking 3-day journey from Chengdu to the UNESCO-listed Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong National Park—where turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, and rainbow-colored pools create a fairy-tale landscape. Trek through Zhongzha Valley, a pristine paradise with snow-capped peaks and Tibetan villages, and explore the ancient charm of Songpan Town. Savor fiery Tibetan hotpot, dance with locals, and unwind in luxury hotels.

Why go? Nature’s masterpiece awaits—where every turn is a postcard moment. ️✨

(Pack your sense of adventure!)

What's included

Scenic spot tickets
Dinner
Breakfast

• Lunch inside Jiuzhaigou: from CNY 60 pp.
• Jiuzhaigou sightseeing bus: CNY 90/80.Pay on site。
• Huanglong cable car CNY 120, headset CNY 30, buggy CNY 20. • Park insurance: Jiuzhaigou CNY 10, Huanglong CNY 10. • Zhongcha horse riding CNY 200–380. • Guide gratuity (suggested CNY 20 pp per day).

What to expect

Day 1: Chengdu → Huanglong → Jiuzhaigou

12h · Admission ticket included

• Board the high-speed train (2nd-class seats included). The ride passes 10 picturesque stations including Qingbaijiang, Sanxingdui, Maoxian, Songpan and finally Chuanzhusi / Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou Station.
• Upon arrival, private transfer to Huanglong National Park (UNESCO World Heritage). Optional self-paid facilities:
– Round-trip cable car CNY 120 pp
– Audio guide headset CNY 30 pp
– Sightseeing buggy CNY 20 pp
• Walk the 2.5-km travertine valley famous for its thousands of colourful calcite pools, the “Golden Sand Beach”, Mirror Ponds, Huanglong Temple and the dazzling Five-Colour Lake (total visit ≈ 3 h).
• Late afternoon, drive to Jiuzhaigou (≈ 2 h). Check in to the hotel and enjoy a welcome Tibetan hot-pot dinner with singing and dancing. Evening at leisure.
Meals: – / – / Tibetan hot-pot
Hotel: Howard Johnson Tianyuan Garden Wing Jiuzhaigou or Friendship International Hotel
Tips:
If Friendship is fully booked, Jinlong International Resort will be used.)

Day 2: Full Day in Jiuzhaigou Valley

Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve
8h · Admission ticket included

• After breakfast, enter Jiuzhaigou National Park (UNESCO). Sightseeing-bus ticket is self-paid: CNY 90 (peak season) / 80 (low season).
• Ride eco-buses that operate like city buses; you may hop on/off freely. The guide will accompany the group but you explore the three main valleys at your own pace:
– Shuzheng Valley: Nuorilang Waterfall, Shuzheng Lakes
– Rize Valley: Panda Lake, Five-Flower Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall
– Zechawa Valley: Long Lake, Five-Colour Pond
• Crystal-clear lakes, multi-level waterfalls, virgin forests and snow-capped peaks make Jiuzhaigou a true fairyland (6–8 h inside the park).
• Lunch is not included—bring snacks or use the park’s cafeterias.
• Return to the same hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Meals: Hotel breakfast / – / –Hotel: Same as Day 1
Tips: Jiuzhaigou is non-smoking except in designated areas. Fines are heavy.

Day 3: Jiuzhaigou → Zhongcha Valley → Minjiang River Source → Chengdu

4h · Admission ticket included

• After breakfast, short drive to Zhongcha Valley (sequence may be adjusted according to train time). Alpine meadows, pyramid-shaped snow peaks, colourful forests and traditional Tibetan villages. Taste home-made yak-butter tea. Optional horse riding CNY 200–380.
• Continue to Minjiang River Source Wetland Park for a 30-min photo stop.
• Private transfer to Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou / Songpan Station for your high-speed train back to Chengdu East, where the tour ends.
Meals: Hotel breakfast / – / –
Tips:
– Keep valuables secure on the train.
– Do not book same-day onward flights or trains out of Chengdu in case of delays.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This trip requires taking a high-speed train and will meet at the lobby of Chengdu East Railway Station. We will contact tourists one day before the trip to confirm the specific meeting place and personnel information, such as "meet at which platform in the lobby, meet at the lobby lobby, etc."

End point

This trip requires taking a high-speed train and will meet at the lobby of Chengdu East Railway Station. We will contact tourists one day before the trip to confirm the specific meeting place and personnel information, such as "meet at which platform in the lobby, meet at the lobby lobby, etc."

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.