This trip is crafted for avid plant lovers who hope to see as many endemic flowers as possible but have relatively limited time to join a longer trip. In this trip, we will embark on an 8-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Western Sichuan, where vibrant alpine flowers and rich Tibetan culture create a once-in-a-life experience for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. This tour takes you through scenic valleys, towering mountains, and glacier parks, offering unparalleled opportunities to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and cultural traditions of the region.

Embark on an 8-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Western Sichuan, where vibrant alpine flowers and rich Tibetan culture create a once-in-a-life experience for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. This tour takes you through scenic valleys, towering mountains, and glacier parks, offering unparalleled opportunities to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and cultural traditions of the region.

From observing giant pandas at Dujiangyan Panda Valley to exploring the serene Labahe Nature Reserve, this trip combines flower hiking, cultural experiences, and stunning landscapes. Highlights include trekking through Siguniang Mountain’s Shuangqiao Valley, visiting the iconic Love Lake and Red Stone Park in Yajiageng, and enjoying glacier views in Hailuogou Glacier Park. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to discover wildflowers, interact with Tibetan communities, and capture unforgettable moments through your camera lens.

Trip Highlights:

1. Siguniang Mountain: Hike through Shuangqiao Valley’s alpine meadows and mountain views.

2. Giant Pandas: Visit Dujiangyan Panda Valley to see pandas in their natural habitat.

3. Jiajin Mountain & Yajiageng: Explore wildflowers and serene alpine lakes.

4. Tibetan Culture: Stay in Tibetan-style lodges and experience local traditions.

5. Hailuogou Glacier Park: Hike among glaciers, forests, and pristine landscapes.

The cost includes the following:

The cost does not include the following:

D1: Arrive in Chengdu. Meals: D

We arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and transfer to our reserved hotel for check-in. In the evening, we attend a welcome dinner and trip briefing.

Overnight: Chengdu Jiuyanqiao Yue Shang Licheng Hotel

D2: Chengdu – Dujiangyan Panda Valley – Rilong. Meals: BLD

In the morning, we drive to Dujiangyan Panda Valley to observe giant pandas in their natural environment. After lunch, we continue our drive to Rilong. Along the way, we stop at Balang Mountain’s lower elevations, such as Beimu Meadow, for wildflower viewing.

Overnight: Siguniang Jia Rong Qingcheng Inn

D3: Siguniang Mountain – Shuangqiao Valley. Meals: BLD

We spend the day hiking in Shuangqiao Valley, exploring the natural beauty and observing wildflowers. This hike is also ideal for adapting to the higher altitude.

Overnight: Siguniang Jia Rong Qingcheng Inn

D4: Siguniang – Jiajin Mountain – Danba. Meals: BLD

In the morning, we drive to Jiajin Mountain and enjoy a short hike to observe wildflowers in this alpine region. Afterward, we travel to Danba and check into our hotel.

Overnight: Danba Jinhe Hotel

D5: Danba – Yajiageng – Hailuogou. Meals: BLD

We depart Danba and head toward Hailuogou. En route, we visit Yajiageng and Yumolu Road, with stops at Love Lake and Red Stone Park to admire their scenic beauty.

Overnight: Hailuogou Yixiyun Shanyeming Inn (Yanzi Valley branch)

D6: Hailuogou – Labahe. Meals: BLD

In the morning, we explore Hailuogou Glacier Park, trekking through lush forests and enjoying glacier views. In the afternoon, we drive to Labahe Nature Reserve and settle into our hotel.

Overnight: Labahe Blue Crystal Hotel

D7: Labahe – Chengdu. Meals: BLD

We spend the morning trekking in Labahe Nature Reserve, observing wildflowers and deer in their natural habitat. We return to Chengdu in the afternoon and enjoy free time in the city.

Overnight: Chengdu Jiuyanqiao Yue Shang Licheng Hotel

D8: Depart from Chengdu. Meals: B

We transfer to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport according to our flight schedule.

We will arrange one of our WildFloraTour experts for this trip based on the focus of this trip. All our experts have rich experiences of guiding tours in this region. The following are some of our best local guides for your references.

Cory Li      WildFloraTour plant expert

Cory Li,co-founder, and general manager of WildFloraTour is a super fan of nature, especially for flowers. His passion for nature grows from the beauty of greens in the little boys' eyes. As a native of Sichuan Chengdu, he has spent a lot of time exploring nature in the mountains nearby his hometown. During his study at Sichuan University, he began to take lots of outdoor activities like hiking and mountain climbing and started to study knowledge about flora by himself. After graduation, he even spent more time in the wild than office exploring wildflowers in Sichuan and nearby provinces with other nature lovers and photographed about two thousand wildflower species. He even found several new distributions of some endemic species and even some new species of plants along with some other nature lovers. He loves to share his findings and stories behind the photos with other nature lovers on the internet and became a “flora idol” in southwest China. He never expected becoming famous out of this, he just enjoys sharing the beauty of those lovely flowers with others.

Ray      WildFloraTour plant expert

Ray graduated from Leshan Normal University, majoring in plant science. As an expert at WildFlora, Ray is responsible for the daily operations of WildFloraTour. He possesses a profound passion for nature, which prompted him to resign from his job in his hometown of Deyang and relocate to Chengdu to pursue his dreams and join WildFloraTour. Having specialized in botanical studies during his university years, Ray has acquired a distinct advantage in his work, affording him opportunities to discover endemic species and make thrilling new findings. Additionally, Ray is an avid photographer who captures the ephemeral beauty of nature, preserving invaluable moments that inspire others to appreciate the wonders of the natural world. At WildFloraTour, he collaborates with a team of plant specialists to design customized tours that cater to the individual interests of each traveler who has keen interests in plants. Whether it involves botanical exploration, cultural immersion, or wildlife safaris, Ray and his team strive to provide a comprehensive and immersive experience that fosters a deeper connection with nature.

Bella      WildFloraTour bird and mammal expert

Bella, the director of AlpineBirding, was graduated from Sichuan Agricultural University with a Bachelor's Degree. She joined AlpineBirding in early 2016 and became the director of AlpineBirding in 2018. She was born and grown up in a Bai ethnic family in Yunnan Province which boasts of the largest number of bird species in China. Her interests toward birds started with her observation of a Long-tailed Minivet in her mom’s garden at a very young age. As she grows up, the interests and love toward birds become stronger and stronger. Because of that, she found AlpineBirding before graduation and joined the company for further learning of birds. Bella has guided a number of birding trips in cooperation with AlpineBirding guide in the past years, her passion, readiness to help and detail-oriented attitude have won her lots of praise from our clients. She takes great pride in the work she is doing, now she is ready to help you plan your best birding trip in China in cooperation with her colleagues.

Karen       WildFloraTour Logistic Expert

Karen Lin is a native of Chengdu, Sichuan province. She loves and knows the culture of her hometown well, such as ancient Shu civilization, folk customs and ancient Chinese poetry.She has over 14 years' experience in foreign affairs service and tourism. She is familiar with the whole process of group operation. She is always good at thinking and full of ideas, and always gives the guests a warm experience with the special attention and consideration.Karen loves birds and enjoys go out for birding with the team, sometimes, she works as assistant for the group. She likes nature and is good at parent-child natural activities and education. In addition, she has long devoted herself to public welfare, especially caring for the elderly and disabled people, environmental protection, and reading promotion. She organizes and participates in a number of related volunteer work. She is a passionate and intelligent member of our team.

Philip      WildFloraTour plant expert

As a half Kangba Tibetan, Philip is the founder of WildfloraTour and is native of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. He has a deep love for his Kangba Tibetan heritage and the land where he was born and raised. Philip's career has gone from mining technician to teacher, to translator, and finally to a guide and tour operator. Along the way, Philip discovered his passion and love for helping tourists understand the beauty and history of his people and homeland. Philip is known for his ability to plan and execute unique and exciting adventure trips exploring the sights off the usual tourist routes. He is active, open-minded, and adventurous and always ready to share interesting and useful information with his clients. As a travel professional working in this field for more than 15 years, Philip believes travel is an art and a process of learning and discovery. Each trip is a unique artistic work created with knowledge and expertise based on the resources available and the interests and tastes of travelers. To help more people to understand the unique resources in panda habitats and neighboring areas, he established Wildflora to bring his educational fun-filled tours to more people eager to explore and learn about China. Besides, Philip is an active and knowledgeable birder and a dedicated photographer.

Besides, one of WildFloraTour's local guides in Southeast China will participate in this trip to ensure a high-end traveling experience.