A Paradise for Photographers and Hikers
This 3-day itinerary is a photography and hiking trip, and the best time to visit Mt. Siguniang is Summer and Autumn. Located in Western Sichuan, Mount Siguniang is known as the "Oriental Alps". You'll spend two days exploring the most essential Changping Valley and Shuangqiao Valley. Due to the long journey from Chengdu to Mount Siguniang, you'll stop in Dujiangyan to visit the Panda Base and the irrigation system.
As an expert in customized trips, we are thrilled to help you plan your journey in the Western Sichuan Area including Mount Siguniang.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Photograph Shuangqiao Valley's Breathtaking Beauty
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mount Siguniang Scenic Area's most spectacular landscapes – a photographer's dream woven from azure skies, cotton-like clouds, towering glacial peaks, lakes, and alpine meadows.
Ramble Through Primeval Forests in Changping Valley
Spend a day hiking through this favorite destination among trekking enthusiasts. Wander through untouched wilderness, where every step immerses you deeper into a landscape straight out of an oil painting.
Meet Your Black-and-White Fluffy Friends
Arrive at Dujiangyan Panda Base in the morning to watch pandas tucking on bamboos and playing.
Explore One of Ancient China's Most Brilliant Engineering Marvels
Learn how the 2,300-year-old Dujiangyan Irrigation System made Chengdu's prosperity possible. Beyond the Min River's scenery, your guide will reveal hidden underwater secrets of this still-functioning wonder.
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Excellent tour guide in Chengdu
Fi Fi has been an amazing and very accommodating tour guide in Chengdu. She is very knowledgeable, patient, enthusiastic, cheerful and engaging. Excellent and very happy with the service!! more
Jun 2025, steven
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Helen from Chengdu - 6 Stars
Helen, our private guide in Chendu, was just the best. An ABSOLUTE 6 Star Guide. She met us from the airport, calmly reviewed out 3 day itinerary, checked all was as we expected, and then spent 3 days ensuring we have the best time possible. Helen was lovely and was very flexible to our needs, and changed a few things for us. She took us on so many unscheduled activities, such as a Local Street Foodie tour, which was just fabulous, and tea in the local park, with ear cleaning, and a “marriage market” (although we couldn’t offload our daughter there !). Helen seemed to be telepathic in understanding what we wanted, and you could see she was thinking and adjusting everything all the time, to suit us. If I was running a Tour Company I would get her to train everyone. Helen from Xian - 6 Stars ******. more
Jun 2025, Andy
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Exploring chengdu
We went to the panda research centre, spent a day exploring chengdu, and took a trip out to huanglong and Jiuzhaigou. Evan was our guide for everything and he was brilliant! I’d highly recommend spending a few days in Chengdu to explore the beautiful city. Evan really gave us an insight into local life and he really did make our trip one to remember! more
Jun 2025, Eimear C.
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Suggested Itinerary
Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Chengdu to the Dujiangyan Area.
Visit Dujiangyan Panda Base in the morning when pandas are most active during the day. Many popular overseas returnees, such as Le Le (from Singapore), now live out their retirement in this tranquil and graceful place.
After lunch, head to Dujiangyan Irrigation System, an excellent engineering has been set up for nearly 2300 years. Stroll in this UNESCO World Heritage Site and marvel at ancient people's profound understanding of nature and water management.
Drive from Dujiangyan to Mount Siguniang for about 3-4 hours and stay at a hotel near the scenic spot tonight.
After breakfast, embark on your hiking adventure in Changping Valley—a partially developed paradise for hiking enthusiasts. Remember to pack a lunch, as there are no restaurants at the scenic spot.
Your journey begins at a Tibetan temple nestled at the foot of snow-capped mountains. Hike through ancient forests, where you'll discover cascading waterfalls, glacier-covered peaks, and rich alpine vegetation, before reaching your destination - Muluozi, a picturesque meadow surrounded by 360-degree mountain vistas. The return follows the same trail.
This 22-kilometer (14-mile) round-trip hike takes 7–8 hours, but it's great for beginners since you can turn back anytime you feel tired.
Today, explore Shuangqiao Valley—the most stunning valley in Siguniang Mountain. Your adventure begins with a 50-minute scenic shuttle ride from the entrance directly to Redwoods Terminal Station, the valley's highest point. From there, you'll descend the valley via a combination of shuttle bus and short walks. Marvel at glistening glaciers, endless mountain ranges, wild sea buckthorn forests, crystal-clear lakes, and grazing yaks. Keep your camera ready—you might capture the perfect shot of snow-capped peaks mirrored in the alpine lakes!
After your visit, drive back to Chengdu (4-5 hours), concluding your Mount Siguniang tour. Along the way, you'll stop at Maobiliang Ridge to admire all four peaks of Siguniang Mountain. If you're lucky, you might witness the breathtaking 'Golden Mountains'.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
Tour Price
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-9