Sichuan Abenteuer

[die Tourbeschreibung ist momentan nur auf Englisch verfügbar]

Day 1, HONG KONG: Arrive Hong Kong.

Day 2, HONG KONG - GUILIN: Free morning in Hong Kong before a short afternoon train to Shenzhen. Overnight train to Guilin.

Day 3, YANGSHUO: An afternoon class in the Chinese language will prepare you for the rest of the trip.

Day 4, YANGSHUO: Enjoy a free day.

Day 5, YANGSHUO - CHENGDU: We fly to Chengdu.

Day 6, CHENGDU: A free day to explore this city, the provincial capital of Sichuan. Enjoy the famous teahouses, spicy local cuisine and tranquil parks and temples. In the evening there is the option to attend the Sichuan opera.

Day 7, MT QINGCHENG: A day excursion to this picturesque holy Taoist mountain, thought to house the secret to long life and a great place for hiking.

Day 8, CHENGDU (PANDA SANCTUARY): Visit the panda research centre.

Day 9, CHENGDU - SONGPAN: Travelling by bus we climb up on to the Tibetan Plateau to get to Songpan. There are spectacular views along the way.

Day 10, SONGPAN (HORSE TREK): There’s an option to take a horse trek into the mountains.

Day 11, SONGPAN (BIKE RIDE): Another optional ride, this time under your own steam. Our short biking trail explores the surrounding countryside. Others may wish to visit the scenic sites of Jiuzhaigou or Huanglong.

Day 12, SONGPAN - LANGMUSI: A long bus ride across the rolling grasslands. We can spot herds of yak and may pass Tibetan encampments.

Day 13, LANGMUSI (HOMESTAY): A day to explore this beautiful town with its Tibetan monasteries and colourful Tibetan population. In the afternoon we drive to a nearby village to stay in a true Tibetan home. (D)

Day 14, LANGMUSI: Return to Langmusi for a free day. (B)

Day 15, XIAHE: Continue by bus to Xiahe, nestled in a small green valley. We visit Labrang Monastery, one of the most important for Gelukpa (Yellow hat) Tibetan Buddhists.

Day 16, XIAHE - LANZHOU - XI’AN: Early risers can follow the Pilgrim’s Route around the monastery at this atmospheric time of the day. Later we travel by bus to Lanzhou and board the overnight train to Xi’an.

Day 17, XI’AN: Guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors. Rest of the day free.

Day 18, XI’AN: Free day. Overnight train to Beijing.

Day 19, BEIJING: Visit the Forbidden City. Free afternoon to explore.

Day 20, BEIJING: Visit a lesser visited section of the Great Wall with an option to hike for 3- 5 hours along the wall.

Day 21, BEIJING: Tour ends.