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5-Day Chengdu and Hailuogou Tour

A Song of Ice and Fire

This is a recommendation for people who would like to experience both the "cold" and "warm" in winter, explore a prosperous city and incredible nature.

One day, stroll down the busy street with barbecue in one hand and a bubble tea in the other. On the next day, hike on an ancient glacier at the foot of the highest mountain in Sichuan and soak in a hot spring in a snow world. This 5-day Chengdu and Hailuogou tour will satisfy all your desires for a memorable winter trip.

Tour 'Wow' Points

Soak in a Hot Spring in an "Ice Age" Area

Travel across time and space to the "Ice Age" in Hailuogou. Be amazed by the biggest frozen waterfall in China. Touch the ice of the ancient glacier. Enjoy a hot spring hidden in a snowy valley.

Snow in Hailuogou
enjoy the hot spring in a snowy world

Encounter Adorable Pandas in a Less-Touristy Panda Base

See pandas that are more in their natural environment than those at the panda center in Chengdu city. Uncover how pandas are trained to return to the wild.

feed pandas in panda base
a panda climbing the tree

Warm Your Stomach with Amazing Sichuan Food

Enjoy a local food hunt in a famous alley and have an authentic Sichuan hotpot meal in a restaurant loved by locals.

enjoy a hot pot meal
try snack on the street

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Itinerary Quick Look

Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.

DAY 1 Chengdu arrival

Free time exploration

DAY 2 Chengdu

Visit Jinsha Museum. Go on a food hunt in Jinli Ancient Alley. Observe the local lifestyle in People's Park. Enjoy a Sichuan hotpot meal.

DAY 3 Chengdu to Ya'an to Moxi (293 km, 5 hours)

Enjoy flexible private transport from Chengdu to Moxi town via Ya'an. See pandas in Bifengxia Panda Base. Visit Shangli Ancient Town.

DAY 4 Moxi Town

Explore Hailuogou Glacier and Forest Park including seeing the big frozen waterfall, the glacier tongue, and look up at 'Gongga Snow Mountain'. Then relax in a hot spring.

DAY 5 Moxi to Chengdu and Departure

We'll drive you back to Chengdu for your airport or train station drop-off.

Hotel Selection

—the Icing on the Cake

Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.

Chengdu Courtyard Hotel
The Temple House
FromCNY7,280p/p Based on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel

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

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