On top of the world. On two wheels. Join SunriseChina Expeditions’s epic cycling adventures.

It’s possible. As a cycling enthusiast you must have wondered: What would it take? SunriseChina Expeditions specializes in taking care of the details for you. For each inspiring and rewarding day in the saddle, your only responsibilities are to find your rhythm and keep breathing. This is the perfect adventure for the cyclist who is prepared to tackle any terrain that lies in front of them (accompanied by a cushioned support vehicle and a knowledgeable guide to ensure a safe diet and a good sleep on the journey!).

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A Slice of Eastern Tiebt--------Total Riding:500KM

• Day1               Arrive in Chengdu.

The heart of Western China welcomes you as your driver navigates the throngs of cyclists which mix with the rhythm of a modern city. After a rest at your hotel, you're off to dinner and a visit at China's historical Three Kingdoms era Zhuge Liang Memorial Temple and Jinli Ancient Street.

•Day2               Chengdu

Your private guide will escort you to the Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center for close up viewing of these curious creatures who are more native to Sichuan than the people themselves. In the afternoon you will stretch your legs with a leisurely ride to Luodai Historic Town followed by an evening's entertainment at the Sichuan Opera. Cycling: 10km.

• Day3                Chengdu to Baoxin

The true adventure begins! After a morning shuttle out of Chengdu to the Sichuan countryside you will enjoy an afternoon ride through some rural farmland before settling into your guesthouse in Baoxing (1100m), the staging town for your journey North the following day toward the Tibetan frontier.

Cycling: 35km.

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• Day4           Baoxin to Qiaoqi

Today is your first full day in the saddle and a feast for your senses. You will cycle a moderate ascent toward higher elevations as the environment changes from bamboo forested lowlands to evergreen covered highlands. Tonight's accommodation will be in the Tibetan village of Qiaoqi (2500m).

Cycling: 55km.

• Day 5         Qiaoqi to Dawei

With your support vehicle along for assistance if needed, today's ride includes an intimate introduction to Jiajin Mountain. After reaching the top of your first 4000m pass there's little to compare with the exhilaration of cruising over 30km of rewarding downhill on the other side to a secluded hotel outside of Dawei (2700m).

Cycling: 50km.

• Day6            Dawei to Xiaojin

After yesterday's hard work you are rewarded with a shorter ride along a river valley to the town of Xiaojin (2300m), the heartland of a Tibetan related people group called the Qiang. The visual confluence of customs and dress makes an already exotic journey even more surreal.

Cycling: 25km.

• Day7            Xiaojin to Danba

Today involves a relatively flat and winding route following the scenic Xiaojin River along its determined route to Danba (1800m). Your quaint accommodation for the next two nights is an historic Tibetan village high on the mountain above town.

Cycling: 75km.

• Day 8             Danba 

A day off the bikes (if you prefer). Camera in hand, today's exploration is by foot through quaint villages and visits to the ancient handmade watchtowers unique to this historic region of Tibet. In the afternoon you'll have some personal space to wander the narrow streets of the tight-knit mountain town of Danba.

• Day9              Danba to Dong-gu

Eager to get back in the saddle, today you descend back down to the river as you follow a moderate climb through a quiet valley, known as "Yak Valley", to the village of Dong-gu (2400m). The scenery changes again as you leave the lower valleys and move towards the pasturelands at higher elevations.

Cycling: 30km.

• Day10           Dongu to Bamei

Today you are truly pedalling on the roof of the world as you pass Yala Mountain (peak: 5820m) and nomad encampments with their roaming animals. In case you were wondering just how unique and epic your Tibetan cycle adventure would be, today all such speculation will give way to incredulity as you cross your second 4000m pass and roll into Bamei (3500m).

Cycling: 65km.

• Day11            Bamei to Tagong

After yesterday's hard work you are thrilled to earn a leisurely morning ride across high elevation grasslands, passing more nomads and yaks, to the authentic nomad trading town of Tagong (3000m). An afternoon's exploration of this unique town and it's historic temple will prepare you for some western food at the Khamba Cafe.

Cycling: 35km.

• Day12               Tagong to Kangding

Fuelled up on coffee (along with some eggs and toast) in the morning, you are ready to assail the highest mountain pass of your trip. On your way to the scenic heights of Zheduo pass (4200m) you'll bid your last farewells to the highlands as you anticipate the rewarding 35km descent to the bustling Chinese and Tibetan trading town of Kangding (2400m).

Cycling: 115km.

• Day13                Kangding

Back in civilization and well rested after a comfortable sleep at a lower elevation than you've been at in days, you'll have a fascinating tour of the Tibetan Museum of Cultural History, a scenic walk up to the look-out on Paoma Mountain, followed by an evening community dance in the town square (feel free to join in!).

• Day14               Kangding to Chengdu

With a full sense of accomplishment, today you relax on your scenic transport back to Chengdu for a final night at the Shangri-la Hotel and a farewell banquet. Shuttle: 6 hrs, 330km.

• Day15                Depart