Jiuzhaigou + Huanglong 5-Day Tour

Jiuzhaigou + Huanglong 5-Day Tour

A turquoise-water journey in Sichuan

DURATION
5 days
BEST TIME
Apr-Nov
FROM
On request
ITINERARY

Five days

Jiuzhaigou · Huanglong · Chengdu

Main Attractions: Chengdu, Kuanzhai Alley, Jinli Old Street, Huanglong terraces, Five-Colour Pond, Jiuzhaigou lakes and waterfalls, China Ancient Qiang City, Maoxian

Route Highlights

The shortest of our Sichuan journeys still gives you two of China’s great natural wonders: the calcified terraces of Huanglong and the turquoise lakes of Jiuzhaigou. Days are paced for families, with a private vehicle, a gentle arrival afternoon and a full, self-paced day inside the national park. High-speed rail and a private driver keep transfers short, and the return leg adds the Qiang culture of the Min River valley.

  • Two UNESCO World Heritage landscapes in one unhurried week
  • A full day inside Jiuzhaigou, with the park shuttle letting you set the pace
  • Private 7- or 9-seat vehicle and a name-sign meet at every transfer
  • A gentle first afternoon in Chengdu for long-haul arrivals

Itinerary Overview (5 Days)

DayAttractionsOvernight
Day 1Private airport or rail transfer, Kuanzhai Alley, Jinli Old Street, Chunxi RoadChengdu
Day 2Huanglong National Scenic Reserve, Five-Colour PondChuanzhusi
Day 3Nuorilang Falls, Shuzheng Lakes, Long Lake, Five-Colour Pond, Pearl Shoal, Five-Flower LakeJiuzhaigou valley entrance
Day 4China Ancient Qiang City, Maoxian, Min River valleyChengdu
Day 5Free time in Chengdu, private transfer to airport or station–

Detailed Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu

Your driver meets you at Chengdu airport or the high-speed rail station for a private transfer to your city-centre hotel. The afternoon is yours: wander Kuanzhai Alley for old Chengdu courtyards, snack your way along Jinli Old Street, or browse the shops around Chunxi Road. No fixed schedule on day one, so long-haul arrivals can settle in gently.

Meals: on your own. Overnight: Chengdu.

Day 2: Chengdu to Huanglong and Chuanzhusi

After breakfast, travel into the Min River valley to Huanglong, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Walk the boardwalks past thousands of travertine terraces and the 2,500-metre calcified cascade, the longest of its kind, ending at the brilliant Five-Colour Pond. Allow around three hours at altitude, then continue to Chuanzhusi for the night.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Chuanzhusi.

Day 3: A full day inside Jiuzhaigou

A whole day in Jiuzhaigou National Park, where turquoise lakes, tiered waterfalls, snow peaks and Tibetan villages fill three Y-shaped valleys. The park shuttle works like a city bus, so you set the pace between Nuorilang Falls, Long Lake, Five-Flower Lake and Pearl Shoal. Most travellers spend six to eight hours inside; lunch is at the park restaurant or from your own daypack.

Meals: breakfast, dinner (lunch on your own). Overnight: Jiuzhaigou valley entrance.

Day 4: Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu via the Ancient Qiang City

Drive back towards Chengdu along the Min River and stop at the Ancient Qiang City in Maoxian, the largest surviving complex of Qiang architecture and intangible heritage. It is a gentle cultural counterpoint to two days of high-altitude scenery before you return to your Chengdu hotel.

Meals: breakfast, lunch. Overnight: Chengdu.

Day 5: Departure from Chengdu

Breakfast at the hotel and a flexible final morning. Browse a teahouse, pick up last-minute gifts or simply rest until your private transfer to the airport or rail station. Tell us your flight time and we will shape the day around it.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: -.

What’s Included

  • Private airport and rail transfers with a dedicated driver and a name sign
  • A comfortable 7- or 9-seat business vehicle for the full itinerary
  • Quality hotels in city centres and at each scenic stop, with daily breakfast
  • First-entry admission tickets to all sights listed in the itinerary
  • Meals as specified day by day, and a local driver-guide throughout
  • Round-trip high-speed rail tickets where the itinerary uses the Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou line

Good to Know

  • Bring a valid passport or ID for every traveller; discounted and free tickets must be declared at booking.
  • Huanglong and Chuanzhusi sit above 3,000 metres. Walk slowly, layer up, and tell us about any health concerns before booking.
  • Smoking is prohibited inside Jiuzhaigou, and local customs in Tibetan and Qiang areas should be respected.
  • Prices are quoted on request because hotels, season and group size change the final figure.