This superb adventure in remote China combines the experience of real Tibetan culture with a spectacular trek through the beautiful valleys of Riwoche and Moxi to the Monastery below the ice-fluted shark's fin of Minya Konka (7556m), the world's third highest peak outside the Himalaya. Situated on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Minya Konka is also one of the most sacred mountains to Tibetan Buddhists, equal in status to Mount Kailas in Western Tibet. Impressive mountain panoramas and austere glaciers, babbling brooks and river torrents, azure blue lakes, enchanting mixed woodland, grazing yaks and their nomadic herders, chortens, mani walls, prayer flags and elaborately decorated Gompas can all be found here.

Our week long trek begins just south of Kangding. the 'Gateway to Tibet'. We make a steady ascent of the Riwoche valley with its soaring cliffs and fast river torrents. At the head of this valley we enter a high grazing area where we will encounter the temporary settlements of the nomadic yak herders. Climbing to cross the 4900 metre Bhuchu La, we then descend the beautiful Moxi valley eventually entering forests of rhododendron, juniper, birch and oak which in October become a riot of Autumnal colours. We stay overnight in the Konka monastery and the climax of our trek is the climb to the ridge above for unrivalled views of Minya Konka and the Daxue range of 6000-metre snowy peaks. Although Minya Konka is the undoubted centre-piece of this great trekking holiday to a little visited mountain region of Sichuan, there is much more to the holiday than this, admittedly, superbly photogenic mountain.

If you want to see real Tibetan culture, this is where you should come. This holiday will give you an insight into the rural life of the Kham region and also of the Minyak people who are an ethnic group distinct again from their Khampa neighbours. Combined with a fascinating journey through Sichuan province, with its many spectacular monasteries, gigantic 'hill paintings' and the great Mani Pile of Tagong, and sightseeing in the city of Chengdu, including the Pandas at the world famous breeding centre. This is a world class trekking holiday and also a real adventure and travel experience in an area visited by very few Westerners.

This superb adventure in remote China combines the experience of real Tibetan culture with a spectacular trek through the beautiful valleys of Riwoche and Moxi to the Monastery below the ice-fluted shark's fin of Minya Konka (7556m), the world's third highest peak outside the Himalaya. Situated on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Minya Konka is also one of the most sacred mountains to Tibetan Buddhists, equal in status to Mount Kailas in Western Tibet. Impressive mountain panoramas and austere glaciers, babbling brooks and river torrents, azure blue lakes, enchanting mixed woodland, grazing yaks and their nomadic herders, chortens, mani walls, prayer flags and elaborately decorated Gompas can all be found here.

Our week long trek begins just south of Kangding. the 'Gateway to Tibet'. We make a steady ascent of the Riwoche valley with its soaring cliffs and fast river torrents. At the head of this valley we enter a high grazing area where we will encounter the temporary settlements of the nomadic yak herders. Climbing to cross the 4900 metre Bhuchu La, we then descend the beautiful Moxi valley eventually entering forests of rhododendron, juniper, birch and oak which in October become a riot of Autumnal colours. We stay overnight in the Konka monastery and the climax of our trek is the climb to the ridge above for unrivalled views of Minya Konka and the Daxue range of 6000-metre snowy peaks. Although Minya Konka is the undoubted centre-piece of this great trekking holiday to a little visited mountain region of Sichuan, there is much more to the holiday than this, admittedly, superbly photogenic mountain.

If you want to see real Tibetan culture, this is where you should come. This holiday will give you an insight into the rural life of the Kham region and also of the Minyak people who are an ethnic group distinct again from their Khampa neighbours. Combined with a fascinating journey through Sichuan province, with its many spectacular monasteries, gigantic 'hill paintings' and the great Mani Pile of Tagong, and sightseeing in the city of Chengdu, including the Pandas at the world famous breeding centre. This is a world class trekking holiday and also a real adventure and travel experience in an area visited by very few Westerners.

Jiutian cave is located at Sangzhi county.70 kilometers away from Zhangjaijie city downtown area.Was regarded as "The largest cave of Asia"

Jiu means nine,Tian means heaven.So, the name of the cave means nine opening gate to heaven.That is pretty interesting.

Jiutian cave is one of scenic spots of western tourism line of Zhangjiajie,it is nearby Maoyan drift,Kuzhu ancient village.It is not an isolated scenic.

This cave covers over 250 hectares ,is divided into three levels with hundreds of spots in it.The deepest place can be 400 meters beneath.You can enjoying three natural underground rivers,lakes and wells;five natural bridges,six natural falls;ten mountains inside of cave and over thirty halls inside.

Because the temperature is very stable inside,so you gonna feel cool at summer and warm in winter.How amazing it is!

For transportation, you can take the shuttle buses between Zhangjiajie city and Sangzhi county first and then  transfer to shuttle buses between Sangzhi county and Shuidong village.Or ,you can email me .i'll help you join in tour package at salesroom.That is much more convenient.

When it come to summer, tourists need not only something good to see but also something cool to try in Zhangjiajie.

When this idea come to your mind,Maoyan river drift can be your first choice.All you need to do is to stay another day and pay a little more money.

Maoyan river is the largest branch river of Lishui-- The mother river of Zhangjiajie with neat and excting water,beautiful natural valley both sides.It is kind of adventure with threatening but no danger.Drift length is about 10 kilometers with over 66 meters totally drop and waters falls along the way.

Maoyan river drift scenic area is not a isolate one ,accompany with Jiutian cave,Kuzhu ancient town,Kuzhu valley and Yuhuang cave.We called all of them western touring line of Zhangjiajie.Can be finished in one day.That gonna be very fun because you can enjoy amazing natural,cultural,historical and folk scenic things at one time.Above all,cool water gonna wash everything annoying from you!