Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the stunning landscapes of Southern Western Sichuan, where nature, wildlife, and culture come together to create a truly unique experience.  This tour is designed for flower enthusiasts, nature lovers, and photography enthusiasts, offering an exceptional opportunity to explore the region's diverse ecosystems, vibrant wildflowers, and iconic landmarks.

The adventure begins in Chengdu, with a visit to the panda base at Bifengxia to observe giant pandas in their natural habitat.  From there, we travel to serene locations such as Labahe and Longcanggou, where tranquil forests, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant wildflowers provide an immersive connection to nature.  Trekking through pristine trails and scenic spots like Love Lake, Red Stone Park, and Tian Sheng Bridge, you’ll encounter a rich variety of plants and breathtaking vistas. 

Highlights include exploring Hailuogou Glacier Park, with its majestic glaciers and untouched forests, and visiting the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha, viewed from a unique river perspective.  Along the way, the changing altitudes and varied terrain offer countless opportunities to admire rare alpine flora, capture stunning photographs, and experience the peaceful beauty of these natural wonders. 

With a thoughtful balance of hiking, wildlife encounters, and cultural highlights, this tour provides a deep dive into one of China’s most picturesque and biodiverse regions.  Whether it’s the vibrant blooms, serene landscapes, or iconic landmarks, Southern Western Sichuan promises to leave you with lasting memories of its unmatched natural beauty.

Trip Highlights

1. Giant Pandas: Visit Bifengxia to see pandas and learn about their conservation.

2. Labahe Nature Reserve: Hike scenic trails, spot deer, and admire wildflowers.

3. Hailuogou Glacier Park: Explore glaciers, forests, and alpine blooms.

4. Yajiageng: Discover high-altitude flowers and serene spots like Love Lake.

5. Longcanggou: Trek to Tian Sheng Bridge amid lush landscapes and flowers.

6. Leshan Giant Buddha: Enjoy a boat view of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

7. Wildflower Photography: Capture rare blooms across diverse elevations.

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 meet our guide. After transferring to the hotel, we check in and relax. In the evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner and a trip briefing to get ready for the exciting journey ahead.

Overnight: Chengdu Jiuyanqiao Yue Shang Licheng Hotel

D2 Chengdu – Bifengxia – Labahe. Meals: BLD

In the morning, we drive to Bifengxia Scenic Area to visit the panda base and see giant pandas up close. After lunch, we take a relaxing walk in the Right Gorge to enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and canyon views. Later, we continue to Labahe, check into our hotel, and spend the evening spotting deer near the hotel.

Overnight: Labahe Blue Crystal Hotel

D3 Labahe. Meals: BLD

We start the day by exploring the Western Trail in Labahe. A shuttle takes us to the mountain peak, and we hike down through scenic spots like Red Stone Beach, Panda Walkway, and Deer Lake. Along the way, we stop to admire the wildflowers and take photos of the beautiful landscapes.In today's itinerary we may see:Rhododendron orbiculare,Rhododendron faberi,Rhododendron oreodoxa,Euonymus frigidus and Saxifraga epiphylla,etc.

Overnight: Labahe Blue Crystal Hotel

D4 Labahe – Hailuogou. Meals: BLD

We leave Labahe in the morning and drive to Kangding for lunch. Afterward, we travel to Yajiageng to look for high-altitude flowers. As we continue along Yumolu Road, we stop at Love Lake and Red Stone Park to enjoy the peaceful scenery. In the evening, we arrive at Hailuogou and check into our hotel.In today's itinerary we may see:Cassiope selaginoides ,Galearis spathulata,Chamerion conspersum,Gymnadenia crassinervis,Gymnadenia orchidis,
Herminium monorchis,Platanthera chlorantha and Ponerorchis simplex,etc.

Overnight: Hailuogou Yixiyun Shanyeming Inn (Yanzi Valley branch)

D5 Hailuogou. Meals: BLD

We will spend the day exploring Hailuogou, hiking from Camp 2 to Camp 3. During the hike, with the primeval forest located near Camp 3. This area is home to lush, untouched woodland, offering a perfect environment for plant observation and photography. Here you will search for flowers such as In today's itinerary we may see:Monotropastrum humile,Cypripedium franchetii ,Cypripedium margaritaceum,Cypripedium plectrochilum,Rhododendron souliei,
Rhododendron wardii,Rhododendron dendrocharis,Rheum alexandrae,Primula cockburniana,Primula secundiflora,Paris polyphylla,
Oreorchis angustata,Meconopsis integrifolia,Gymnadenia crassinervis,Galearis spathulata,Galearis roborowskyi,Bletilla formosana,
Calanthe alpina,Goodyera biflora,Neottianthe cucullata and Gagea ixiolirioides,etc.

Overnight: Hailuogou Yixiyun Shanyeming Inn (Yanzi Valley branch)

D6 Hailuogou – Longcanggou. Meals: BLD

In the morning, we drive to Longcanggou Scenic Area. Here, we hike to the Tian Sheng Bridge and enjoy the rich variety of wildflowers and peaceful surroundings.In today's itinerary we may see:Tetracentron sinense,Monotropastrum humile,Cremastra appendiculata,Phalaenopsis wilsonii,Pleione bulbocodioides,
Paris polyphylla,Oyama wilsonii,Syringa komarowii,Thalictrum fargesii,Galeola lindleyana,Ribes laurifolium,Rhododendron strigillosum 
and Prunus clarofolia,etc.

Overnight: Longcanggou Zhu Mountain Black Stone Resort

D7 Longcanggou – Leshan – Chengdu. Meals: BLD

We visit the Leshan Giant Buddha in the morning and take a boat ride to view the statue from the river. In the afternoon, we return to Chengdu, where we have some free time to explore the city or shop.

Overnight: Chengdu Jiuyanqiao Yue Shang Licheng Hotel

D8 Depart from Chengdu. Meals: B

On the final day, we transfer to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport for departure, based on our flight schedule.

We will arrange one of our best flower guides for this trip who has rich experiences of guiding tours in this region. The following are some of our best local guides for your references.

Cory Li

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.

Philip

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.