A slow road through high valleys, grasslands, and sacred peaks. Gentle acclimatisation, tea stops, and unhurried photo pockets, guided by our local network.
Chengdu 1 → Bipenggou 2 → Xinduqiao 1 → Litang 1 → Daocheng Yading 3 → Lugu Lake 2 → Lijiang 1
Rituals & access: Quiet‑hour monastery courtyards, butter‑lamp etiquette
Sky‑road vistas: Zheduo Pass flags, rolling grasslands, mirror lakes in Yading
Alpine touch: Boardwalks suited for slow acclimatization
Serendipity: Wildflower pulls‑over, yak‑milk tastings, roadside songs
Day 1 — Chengdu soft landing
Temple tea hour and gentle historic‑lane stroll
Light local dinner and early rest
Final gear check for altitude days ahead
Day 2 — Chengdu → Lixian
Scenic drive into the alpine valley
Slow acclimatisation
Hot tea stop and cozy inn night
Day 3 — Bipenggou slow valley day
Lakeside photo pockets and quiet forest paths
Optional short e‑cart sections if available
Early evening soup and stargazing if clear
Day 4 — Bipenggou→ Xinduqiao
Lixiao scenic road
Golden‑hour meadows around Xinduqiao
Simple homestyle dinner with hosts
Day 5 — Xinduqiao → Litang
Opportunity to watch Gongga sunset (tallest mountain in Sichuan 6000+m)
Short transfer with photo pauses and yak pastures
Monastery courtyard walk on arrival
Gentle breathwork for altitude
Day 6 — Litang → Daocheng
Rolling grasslands and small herder hamlets
Check‑in and slow village wander in Yading Village
Early night for acclimatization
Day 8 — Daocheng Yading deeper valley options
Optional e‑cart to extend views without overexertion
Quiet photography pockets and prayer‑flag lookouts
Recovery soak or foot bath back in town
Day 9 — Daocheng slow morning → Lugu Lake
Recovery morning, local market and crafts studio visits
High‑valley panoramas en route
Lakefront inn check‑in and dusk canoe or shoreline walk
Mosuo‑style home supper
Day 10 — Lugu Lake slow day
Island boat ride and lakeside temple visit
Mosuo courtyard lunch and culture talk
Sunset ridge viewpoint
Day 11 Option 1 — Lugu Lake → Lijiang (may continue your Yunnan trip from Lijiang)
Leisurely start and lakeshore photos
Scenic drive to Lijiang Old Town area
Late lunch and drop‑off for onward travel
Day 11 Option 2 — Lugu Lake → Chengdu (Trip ends in Chengdu)
Slow brunch and last‑minute crafts shopping
Airport transfer
Hotel Selection
Culinary & ritual notes
Plateau pantry: highland barley, yak, and wild mushrooms in season
Tea and butter‑lamp etiquette briefing before monastery visits
Gentle breathwork on arrival at altitude
Practical details
Logistics: Private 4×4 with oxygen onboard, flexible scenic stops
Gear: Layered warmth, sun and wind protection
Altitude: Progressive ascent with easy first days at each new height. Avoid long hot shower or bath
Guiding: Tibetan culture specialist plus mountain safety lead
West Sichuan Serendipity on Sky Road
10 - 14 days
From $3,800 pp / twin share
This is a sample plan. We customise every activity to suit your needs.
