Discover Mysterious Tibetan Area in Sichuan
Compared to western Sichuan which is already famous among Chinese adventurers and photographers, northern Sichuan is like a hidden treasure waiting for people to go and discover it. In northern Sichuan, you'll find the source of the Yellow River, the peaceful homeland of Tibetan and Qiang people, and one of the best-kept secrets that aren't even known to most Chinese people.
Let's explore this mysterious land on a 5-day Sichuan tour before it becomes part of the beaten path.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Discover a Little-Known Pristine Land on the Border between Qinghai and Sichuan
This is the ancient battlefield of King Gesar as told in the Tibetan legend. It is a forgotten wonderland blessed by the Tibetan gods.


Enjoy the Sunset at the First Bend of the Yellow River
Drive through the paradise of the local nomadic people in the Nuoergai Wetland Nature Reserve. Enjoy the ribbon-like bends of the Yellow River at sunset.


Uncover the Small Sects of the Tibetan Buddhism at the Less Touristy Monasteries.
The magnificent golden roof, the white pagodas, the colorful butter sculptures and thousands of prayer wheels of the monasteries will bring you to the spirit world of the Tibetan Buddhism.


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Evan was an amazing tour guide.
![]() Evan was an amazing tour guide. Very friendly and english was perfect. He did a great job of explaining to us the history of china as well as his experience with his family and their traditions. We did the panda experience as well as the jiuzhaigou national park. We brought 3 kids with our group and we were a total of 7. He was patient with our kids and kept them entertained. Evan made a suggestion of visiting a local tea house since our itinerary was tight and he was incredibly thoughtful and made our experience seamless. more
Apr 2025, Ashley Murray
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Best Tour Guide
![]() We had an amazing time exploring Chengdu with Fifi as our tour guide. She is very professional, knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. Her deep understanding of local history, culture and food made our trip truly unforgettable. Throughout the trip, Fifi was patient, attentive to our needs and always made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of to the smallest details. If you’re planning a trip to Chengdu, we highly recommend booking a tour with Fifi - she will definitely make your visit truly special! more
Mar 2025, Mark
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Enjoyable short stay in Chengdu
![]() Although we only had half a day in Chengdu, Evan, our guide, made sure we had a great time at the Panda Breeding and research centre, feeding us little interesting nuggets of information about pandas throughout the tour. The Szechuan hot pot was also very enjoyable. Thoroughly enjoyable experience! more
Mar 2025, Del S
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Tour Map

Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Drive from Chengdu to Songpan and enjoy the mountain scenery along the way. Explore the Songpan ancient town in the late afternoon.
Ruoergai Huahu (Flower Lake), the Roergai grasslands, and the sunset at the first bend of the Yellow River.
Saige Lamasery and Langyi Monastery
The Lianbaoyeze Scenic Area. This is a secret place hidden away in the mountains and includes a beautiful lake surrounded by peaks.
Drive from A'ba back to Chengdu. Visit the Ganbao Tibetan village on the way.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.


Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: cd-83