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.

Bipenggou National Park is located above 3600 metres high above the sea level,north to Siguniang Mountains,and Wolong Panda Reserves.It is less touristy than the similar attraction-Jiuzhai Valley National Park,but you almost can see the same views,including crystal ponds,red leaves,glaciers,snow summit and various kinds of wildlifte.
People go here in spring for wild flowers,enjoy cool weather in summer,see the fall foliage in september and october,while ski here in winter.

Huanglong is the largest Travertine Landscape in the world.

It is located in the southern part of the Minshan mountain range, 150 kilometres (93 mi) north-northwest of the capital Chengdu, in the northwest part of Sichuan province.

the best attraction is the large-scale open-air travertine accumulation landscapes, Huanglong travertine has a total length of 3.6km, It looks like a golden huge dragon wheeling in the snow-capped mountains and valley. It is mainly composed of 4 types of landscapes such as travertine banks, colorful ponds, travertine waterfalls, and travertine cave.

at an average elevation over 3,000m, Huanglong area built up on the glacier ruin of the Quaternary Period. There are glaciers, snow mountains, valleys and rivers.

Ethnic Customs

there are mainly Tibetan people,Qiang people,and Hui people.

as one of the oldest nationalities in China, Tibetan has lived and multiplied in the solemn and beautiful mountains for over a thousand years. The vast and pure land has nourished this brave and kind-hearted nationality.

Religions and Beliefs

Tibetan Buddhism is the most important part of Tibetan traditional culture.

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.

In 1691 it was believed that the monk Ci Du reached such a state of enlightenment that he reportedly shook the ground and radiated light. Local officials concluded he must be the reincarnation of Manjusri and the monastery was renamed Wenshu (Manjusri). The Zen Buddhist monastery was originally built between 605-617 during the Tang Dynasty.

The Wenshu temple itself is easily the best-preserved temple in Chengdu. It is an imposing three story building as each story has a high ceiling. Three large paintings on the first floor should not be missed as each painting weaves an intricate tale about Buddhism in China or India. The paintings are filled with Buddhist symbolism set on a background of Indian and Chinese natural wonders and landmarks. If you speak Chinese, the monks will be more than happy to tell you about the paintings.

  
Next to the Wenshu Temple, the Peace Pagoda of a Thousand Buddhas is a new addition to the monastery at 22 meters in height. The tallest iron cast pagoda in China features six bells at its top which chime with the wind. Naturally the monastery also has a large teahouse on the east side. If you visit the monastery, definitely have a meal at the vegetarian restaurant next to the teahouse. Dishes range from Y4-75, and they are excellent. Don’t be worried by the words "pork" and "beef" all over the bilingual menu, they use fake substitutes for meat. Also, don’t be scared away by dishes which the menu says are spicy. Compared to hotpot, they aren’t really spicy at all.

Recently a pleasant tourist neighborhood was built just to the east of the entrance. There are plenty of dining and shopping options if you are craving either after a stroll at the monastery.

Directions: The Wenshu Monastery is just off of the east side of Renmin Zhonglu down an alley called XiZhuShi Jie. If you take the 16 or 99 bus north along Renmin Lu, listen carefully, because the driver will call out "Wenshu Yuan" when you reach that stop. If you take a taxi, the fare should be Y10 or less from Tianfu Square. 

Huanglongxi (Yellow Dragon River) is a 1700 years old town situated in the Chengdu southern suburb. The town is located by a  clear river and  surrounded by green mountains. Most of the natives are living by farming,and still keeping their very old traditional lifestyle. It 's a  nice experience to escape from the huge Chengdu city to spend a day in this town with Old street, simple cottages,traditional architectures,ancient Buddhist temples,relaxing lifestyle and nice local people.                                 Summer(June to August) is a nice season to visit the town,temperature is quite comfortable for outdoor activities such as swimming,hiking in the mountain,cycling along the river.

Tourists facilities:  nice local restaurants and family inns in the town. 

How to get there:  Take a bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station. First Bus at 8am,every 30 min. Last bus back to Chengdu at 5pm.

Right next to the Wuhou Temple is Jinli Promenade. Just walk through the large traditional gate and bring your wallet. Immediately on your left when you enter is the Sanguo Teahouse. Over 30 different kinds of tea and coffee are available and there is a wealth of cushy indoor and outdoor seating as well as private rooms. Prices are a little high at Y15-35/cup, but worth the ambience and quality of the tea.

At the end of the promenade a few artists draw caricatures right on the spot. You might be surprised to see an American, Kid Cardona, with a shop of his own there as well. He charges only Y30 for a caricature, and will gleefully chat up any English speaker. Crowds usually form around him as he draws, possibly because he is a foreigner, but probably because he is more talented than the other Chinese artists there.

There are a few restaurants in Jinli Promenade as well, but they are expensive and are likely no better than restaurants outside the promenade. In fact, if you turn right out of the promenade and walk past Wuhou Temple, there are a few very popular hotpot restaurants. 

Local bus route: 1, 8, 10, 21, 26, 29, 57, 82, 109, 110, 213, 301, 302, 334, 335.

Yading in Daocheng embraces beautiful glaciers, snow-covered mountains, forests and lakes, showing appealing scenery. The dome-shaped glaciated rocks and graben basins can be seen everywhere on the plateau, being the largest ancient glalcier site in China, the Yading Nature Reserve has three snow -covered peaks arranged in the shape of a Chinese character " 品“ . scared and lofty. As a famous Buddhist sacred land, Yading is full of strong religious colors and folk customs. The environment that is cut off from the outside world and the quiet and beautiful scenery make Yading become the paradise on earth far away from turmoil in the world. hence it is named the " Last Shangri-La" by the people 

transport :

1. Go from Chengdu-Daocheng County 

via Dujiangyan, Wolong, Siguniang Mountain. Xiaojin County, Danba County. Bamei . Tagong Township, Xindu Bridge, Yajiang Bridge, Yajiang County, Litang County-Yading Scenic Zone 

2. via Ya'an city, Tianquan County, Erlang Mountain, Kangding County, Xindu Bridge, Yajiang County, Litang , -Yading Scenic Zong   （ 

Taoping Qiang Village is located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture,220km away from Chengdu.

Qiang people is one of the lodest people of 56 Peoples of China.

with the hills at its back and a river in front of it, facing the south, has a systematic and intricate layout. it is a

typical example of the Qiang architectural art. the stockaded village is known as "a mysterious ancient castle in the

East". Among all the buildings, the blockhouse is the landmark of the Qiang village. it is the tallest building, a

stronghold which was contrusted to fight against invaders.

The Qiang blockhouses are contrusted in shapes of different kinds, such as the tetragonal, hexagonal or octagonal shapes;

some of them have thirteen or even fourteen storey, more than 30 meters in height. Most of them are made of flagstones

stuck with clay mud. The edges of the blockhouse look sharp and straight as if they were cut with a knife, and the surface

of the walls are smooth, solid and durable. They have stood aloft there for thousands of years.

Qiang Village is like a maze
When you stand on the house roof, you will find the village presents a layout of houses adjoinhing houses which are

accessible to one another. Entering the village lanes, you may think that each house is seperated, but when you wanl on the flat roofs, you will find that all the houses are connected by the roofs. with such an effective dfense system the villagers could help each other in case that someone is in trouble. The whole village is built just like a maze, where the villagers might set up ambushes and the intruders were likely to lose their way and therefore dared not dash about. Below the village, is hidden a great water network.
underground ditch that leads to every household. The ditch is lined and covered with greenish stones slabs. Spring water flows through the ditch to every household from the mountaintop so that the people can fetch water indoors. In time of war they were not afraid of being surrounded by enemy forces, as the water supply system  might help them hold fast to their post for a long time. Beside, this water network serves as a perfect fire-fighting facility and a safe underground passageway.

Looking at such plain and solid blockhouses, you can imagine how this old ethnic group has managed to survive with great tenacity and willpower in this narrow space enclosed by ranges of mountains.