Day 4 (17.10.2019) – Xinduqiao > Gao’ersi Mountain Tunnel > 18 curves > Kazila Mountain Observation Deck > Maoya prairie > Litang Renkang Old Street (Renkang Residence) > Ke’er Temple > Rabbit Hill lookout point > Haizishan Mountain > Bangpu Temple (from far) > Sangdui red grass > Daocheng white pagoda > Daocheng 稻城.
On day 4, we travelled about 350km in 7 hours. Got up early and experienced the charm of Yalong River and Tibetan houses. Passed through Gao’ersi Mountain tunnel and Jianziwan tunnel; experienced the 18 steep curves along the way. Then cross Kazila Mountain (Yakou 4718m above sea level), enter the highest city in the world - Litang county (attitude ~4010 m) and view Maoya prairie, boundless vast grasslands. In 2005, China National Geographic ranked it as one of the 6 most beautiful prairies in China. Cattle and sheep scattered across and flowers blooming, summer is the season for flowers.
Continued the journey, crossing river shores, viewing Rabbit Hill at a distance, crossing the ancient glacier - the famous Daocheng ancient ice cap: Haizishan Nature Reserve. Then, view from the car the famous temple in Daocheng – Bangpu Temple. Passing through Sangdui town and enjoy the beautiful view of red grass (only available in September-October). Temperature between -7 to 10°C.
Got up early and experienced the charm of Yalong River and Tibetan houses.
Xinduqiao City - Xinduqiao is a small peaceful Tibetan town in the wild West Sichuan, 81km west of Kangding City. It stands on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway (318 National Highway), close to Tagong Town and Danba Town to the north, Gongga Mountain to the south and Shangri-La to the west.
Passed through the 4412m Gao’ersi Mountain tunnel on 318 National highway.
After passing through 4412m Gao’ersi Mountain tunnel we experienced the 18 steep curves along the way up the mountain pass on 318 National highway.
After passing through 4412m Gao’ersi Mountain tunnel we experienced the 18 steep curves along the way up the mountain pass on 318 National highway.
Kazila Mountain observation deck with an altitude of 3,990m or 13,090ft on 318 National highway.
The winding mountain road below with 18 steep curves along the way up the mountain on 318 National highway.
The winding mountain road below with 18 steep curves along the way up the mountain on 318 National highway.
The scenic view of the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau snow-cap mountain top.
Altitude of 4,127m or 13,540ft on 318 National highway.
Another view of the 18 steep curves along the way up the mountain on 318 National highway.
Maoya prairie in Western Sichuan is encircled by mountains. Looking far into the distance, it is just like endless white sea. Maoya Grassland is the largest in the central Shaluli Range in the Hengduan Mountains, with an altitude of 3,800-4,500 meters.
Maoya prairie in Western Sichuan is encircled by mountains. Looking far into the distance, it is just like endless white sea. Maoya Grassland is the largest in the central Shaluli Range in the Hengduan Mountains, with an altitude of 3,800-4,500 meters.
Kazila Mountain observation deck with an altitude of 4,668m or 15,314ft.
Kazila Mountain observation deck with an altitude of 4,668m or 15,314ft.
Kazila Mountain observation deck with an altitude of 4,668m or 15,314ft.
Kazila Mountain observation deck with an altitude of 4,668m or 15,314ft.
Maoya prairie in Western Sichuan is encircled by mountains. Looking far into the distance, it is just like endless white sea. Maoya Grassland is the largest in the central Shaluli Range in the Hengduan Mountains, with an altitude of 3,800-4,500 meters.
Maoya prairie in Western Sichuan is encircled by mountains. Looking far into the distance, it is just like endless white sea. Maoya Grassland is the largest in the central Shaluli Range in the Hengduan Mountains, with an altitude of 3,800-4,500 meters.
The scenic view of the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau snow-cap mountain top.
The scenic view of the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau snow-cap mountain top.
Taking a break here on the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau mountain top and playing ice-ball.
Taking a break here on the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau mountain top and playing ice-ball.
Taking a break here on the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau mountain top and playing ice-ball.
Taking a break here on the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau mountain top and playing ice-ball.
Taking a break here on the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau mountain top and playing ice-ball.
The scenic view of the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau snow-cap mountain top.
The scenic view of the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau snow-cap mountain top.
The scenic view of the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau snow-cap mountain top.
The scenic view of the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau snow-cap mountain top.
The scenic view of the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau snow-cap mountain top.
The scenic view of the Sichuan Tibetan Plateau snow-cap mountain top.
Taking yak meat and cod-fish hot-pot for lunch at Tian-Yu prairie along the mountain road near Litang. Litang is the Highest Town in the world at 4,014 meters above the sea level.
Taking yak meat and cod-fish hot-pot for lunch at Tian-Yu prairie along the mountain road near Litang. Litang is the Highest Town in the world at 4,014 meters above the sea level.
After driving up through Mt. Kazila, you will see the Litang Grassland.
Highland Grassland in Western Sichuan is located in the middle of Sichuan Garze prefectures, centre on Litang, Garze, Xinlong, Baiyu, Batang grassland, and with the area of 7 square kilometers, 3800 to 4500 meters above sea level, subalpine meadow and alpine meadow are spread.
Highland Grassland in Western Sichuan is located in the middle of Sichuan Garze prefectures, centre on Litang, Garze, Xinlong, Baiyu, Batang grassland, and with the area of 7 square kilometers, 3800 to 4500 meters above sea level, subalpine meadow and alpine meadow are spread.
Highland Grassland in Western Sichuan is located in the middle of Sichuan Garze prefectures, centre on Litang, Garze, Xinlong, Baiyu, Batang grassland, and with the area of 7 square kilometers, 3800 to 4500 meters above sea level, subalpine meadow and alpine meadow are spread.
Highland Grassland in Western Sichuan is located in the middle of Sichuan Garze prefectures, centre on Litang, Garze, Xinlong, Baiyu, Batang grassland, and with the area of 7 square kilometers, 3800 to 4500 meters above sea level, subalpine meadow and alpine meadow are spread.
Litang Renkang Old Street (Renkang Residence). Renkang Ancient House, also known as the "Former Residence of the Seventh Dalai Lama", is the most well-preserved temple in Litang County.
Renkang Ancient House is located in Chema Village, Gaocheng Town, Litang County, Ganzi Prefecture. The temple is the first floor of the second floor. The structure of the temple is pure Tibetan architecture. The temple covers an area of about 2518 square meters. It was built in the middle of the 16th century and has been built for more than 400 years.
Continued the journey, crossing river shores, viewing Rabbit Hill at a distance, crossing the ancient glacier - the famous Daocheng ancient ice cap: Haizishan Nature Reserve. Then, view from the car the famous temple in Daocheng – Bangpu Temple. Passing through Sangdui town and enjoy the beautiful view of red grass (only available in September-October), Citu valley and the paradise-like Tibetan village along the way.
Continued the journey, crossing river shores, viewing Rabbit Hill at a distance, crossing the ancient glacier - the famous Daocheng ancient ice cap: Haizishan Nature Reserve. Then, view from the car the famous temple in Daocheng – Bangpu Temple. Passing through Sangdui town and enjoy the beautiful view of red grass (only available in September-October), Citu valley and the paradise-like Tibetan village along the way.
Continued the journey, crossing river shores, viewing Rabbit Hill at a distance, crossing the ancient glacier - the famous Daocheng ancient ice cap: Haizishan Nature Reserve. Then, view from the car the famous temple in Daocheng – Bangpu Temple. Passing through Sangdui town and enjoy the beautiful view of red grass (only available in September-October), Citu valley and the paradise-like Tibetan village along the way.
Rabbit Hill lookout point with an altitude of 4,696m or 15,406ft.
Rabbit Hill lookout point with an altitude of 4,696m or 15,406ft. Can you spot the rabbit?
Rabbit Mountain located in the northern part of Haizishan Nature Reserve, Rabbit Mountain is the only place where Litang goes to Daocheng and Aden. It is 4696 meters above sea level. It looks like a rabbit's ear standing in the wind.
The Haizishan National Geological Park at an elevation of Haizi Mountain is 4,500 meters. There are 1145 seas in size. Its scale density is unique in China, hence the name Haizishan. It is located between Litang and Daocheng counties. The plateau is the largest ancient ice body relic on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, namely the “Daocheng Ancient Ice Cap”.
The average elevation of Haizishan Mountain is 4,500 meters. The highest peak of the fruit is 5020 meters above sea level. There are 1145 seas in size. Its scale density is unique in China, hence the name Haizishan. It is located between Litang and Daocheng counties.
Haizishan Geological Park
The average elevation of Haizi Mountain is 4,500 meters. The total area is 3,287 square kilometers is the largest ancient ice body relic on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, namely the “Daocheng Ancient Ice Cap”. The strange stone and the size of the sea are scattered, such as a thousand diamonds that God has lost and shone in the mountains.
The average elevation of Haizi Mountain is 4,500 meters. The total area is 3,287 square kilometers is the largest ancient ice body relic on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, namely the “Daocheng Ancient Ice Cap”. The strange stone and the size of the sea are scattered, such as a thousand diamonds that God has lost and shone in the mountains.
Bangpu Temple belongs to the White Sect (one of the four important sects) in Tibetan Buddhism. Bangpu (Benpo) means the edge of caoba in Tibetan. The temple was created by Buddhist Guru Karmapa Metropolitan Song Qinba (1110-1193). Built with the mountain rock, in the vicinity of the forest against the background, the temple has a mysterious charm.
Yak crossing the road on Sichuan Tibetan Plateau.
Situated in a small inconspicuous lake near the road of Sangdui Town in 28km north of Daocheng County, the Red Grassland will be full of red water plants in autumn, thus the name.
Sangdui Red Grassland (桑堆红草滩)
Sangdui Red Grassland (桑堆红草滩) is a very special land grown with reddish grass, surrounded by Tibetan houses and dotted with poplar trees, a spectacular photogenic spot.
Sangdui Red Grassland (桑堆红草滩) is a very special land grown with reddish grass, surrounded by Tibetan houses and dotted with poplar trees, a spectacular photogenic spot.
Sangdui Red Grassland (桑堆红草滩) is a very special land grown with reddish grass, surrounded by Tibetan houses and dotted with poplar trees, a spectacular photogenic spot.
Tibetan houses a spectacular photogenic spot in Sangdui Red Grassland (桑堆红草滩).
Tibetan houses a spectacular photogenic spot in Sangdui Red Grassland (桑堆红草滩).
Tibetan houses a spectacular photogenic spot in Sangdui Red Grassland (桑堆红草滩).
Tibetan houses a spectacular photogenic spot in Sangdui Red Grassland (桑堆红草滩).
Tibetan houses a spectacular photogenic spot in Sangdui Red Grassland (桑堆红草滩).
Tibetan houses a spectacular photogenic spot in Sangdui Red Grassland (桑堆红草滩).
Tibetan houses a spectacular photogenic spot in Sangdui Red Grassland (桑堆红草滩).
Daocheng White Pagoda in Daocheng County is situated at the head of Daocheng Da Bridge. It got its name from its entirely white body. The Pagoda has three parts: top, body, and base. At the base, there are rows of prayer wheels; at the top, there is a statue of Bodhisattva.
Daocheng White Pagoda in Daocheng County is situated at the head of Daocheng Da Bridge.
Daocheng White Pagoda in Daocheng County is situated at the head of Daocheng Da Bridge. It got its name from its entirely white body. The Pagoda has three parts: top, body, and base. At the base, there are rows of prayer wheels; at the top, there is a statue of Bodhisattva.
Daocheng White Pagoda in Daocheng County.
Daocheng White Pagoda in Daocheng County is situated at the head of Daocheng Da Bridge. It got its name from its entirely white body. The Pagoda has three parts: top, body, and base. At the base, there are rows of prayer wheels; at the top, there is a statue of Bodhisattva.
At Daocheng White Pagoda in Daocheng County.
At Daocheng White Pagoda in Daocheng County.
At Daocheng White Pagoda in Daocheng County.
Standing beside the pagoda, one can overlook the whole Daocheng town.
Standing beside the pagoda, one can overlook the whole Daocheng town.
Dinner with show time to enjoy Tibetan dance and songs at a hotel in Daocheng.
Dinner with show time to enjoy Tibetan dance and songs at a hotel in Daocheng.
Majority of the traditional Tibetan song and dance is always the association with some big social and religious occasions like the birth of a high lama, the enthronement of high lamas and spiritual dance or meditative dance.
Majority of the traditional Tibetan song and dance is always the association with some big social and religious occasions like the birth of a high lama, the enthronement of high lamas and spiritual dance or meditative dance.
Majority of the traditional Tibetan song and dance is always the association with some big social and religious occasions like the birth of a high lama, the enthronement of high lamas and spiritual dance or meditative dance.
Check-in Daocheng Jinzhu Grand Hotel.
Check-in Daocheng Jinzhu Grand Hotel.
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Day 1 (14.10.2019) – Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu. "Don’t tell my mother that I am in China Sichuan Tibetan Plateau".
Day 2 (15.10.2019) – Chengdu > Mount Balang Observatory Deck > Mao Bi Liang Observatory Deck > Mount Siguniang Shuang Qiao Gou > Danba.
Day 3 (16.10.2019) – Danba > Jiaju Tibetan Village > Yak Valley > Yala Snow Mountain view > Tagong grasslands > Muya Golden Tower to view Mount Gongga > Mani Stone Valley > Xinduqiao Jiagen Dam > Xinduqiao Town
Day 4 (17.10.2019) – Xinduqiao > Gao’ersi Mountain Tunnel > 18 curves > Kazila Mountain Observation Deck > Maoya prairie > Rabbit Hill lookout point > Sangdui red grass > Daocheng white pagoda > Daocheng 稻城
Day 5 (18.10.2019) - Daocheng 稻城 > Chonggu Monastery Lawn > Luorong Pasture > Five Color Lake and Milk Lake > overnight at No.1 Station of Yading Village of Yading Nature Reserve 亚丁自然保护区.
Day 6 (19.10.2019) - Yading Village > Chonggu Temple > Pearl Sea > GonggaLangJiling Monastery > Daocheng
Day 7 (20.10.2019) - Daocheng 稻城 > Xinduqiao > Zheduo Mountain Pass > Kangding > Luding
Day 8 (21.10.2019) – Luding > Moxi town > Hailuogou Scenic Area > Ya’an > Chengdu
Day 9 (22.10.2019) - Chengdu to KL
Day 10 (23.10.2019) - Kuala Lumpur
Day 1 (14.10.2019) – Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu. "Don’t tell my mother that I am in China Sichuan Tibetan Plateau".
Day 2 (15.10.2019) – Chengdu > Mount Balang Observatory Deck > Mao Bi Liang Observatory Deck > Mount Siguniang Shuang Qiao Gou > Danba.
Day 3 (16.10.2019) – Danba > Jiaju Tibetan Village > Yak Valley > Yala Snow Mountain view > Tagong grasslands > Muya Golden Tower to view Mount Gongga > Mani Stone Valley > Xinduqiao Jiagen Dam > Xinduqiao Town
Day 4 (17.10.2019) – Xinduqiao > Gao’ersi Mountain Tunnel > 18 curves > Kazila Mountain Observation Deck > Maoya prairie > Rabbit Hill lookout point > Sangdui red grass > Daocheng white pagoda > Daocheng 稻城
Day 5 (18.10.2019) - Daocheng 稻城 > Chonggu Monastery Lawn > Luorong Pasture > Five Color Lake and Milk Lake > overnight at No.1 Station of Yading Village of Yading Nature Reserve 亚丁自然保护区.
Day 6 (19.10.2019) - Yading Village > Chonggu Temple > Pearl Sea > GonggaLangJiling Monastery > Daocheng
Day 7 (20.10.2019) - Daocheng 稻城 > Xinduqiao > Zheduo Mountain Pass > Kangding > Luding
Day 8 (21.10.2019) – Luding > Moxi town > Hailuogou Scenic Area > Ya’an > Chengdu
Day 9 (22.10.2019) - Chengdu to KL
Day 10 (23.10.2019) - Kuala Lumpur
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Nyiam Kok Seong and Wong Lee Ching
Peter Pan Chin Kong and May Chia Mui Gek
Penny Pan Lee Theng and Jodie Tan Pei Huan
Alan Pan Chin Seng and Jessica Yap Swee Har
Tee Kok Leong
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Ann Choo and Choo Yon Kit
Goh Ching Chee and Wong Fook Loy
Nyiam Kok Seong and Wong Lee Ching
Peter Pan Chin Kong and May Chia Mui Gek
Penny Pan Lee Theng and Jodie Tan Pei Huan
Alan Pan Chin Seng and Jessica Yap Swee Har
Tee Kok Leong
Ching Neng Bin
Chew Leng Soon
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