3 Days Amazing Mount Siguniang Hiking Tour from Chengdu

On this day, you'll enjoy a scenic five-hour drive (about 214km) to Mount Siguniang - a place known for its unparalleled beauty and often referred to as the "Oriental Alps." Mount Siguniang National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries. Composed of four peaks - Daguniang Peak, Erguniang Peak, Sanguniang Peak, and Yaomei Peak - Mount Siguniang is also known as the "Queen of Sichuan's Peaks". To experience the beauty of Mount Siguniang, most travelers opt to explore its three valleys: Changping Valley, Haizi Valley, and Shuangqiao Valley.

Leaving the flat Chengdu Plain, you'll travel through the mesmerizing sea of clouds of Balang Mountain, which boasts an altitude of 4,532 meters. Along the way, you'll be treated to a breathtaking view of the snow-capped Mount Siguniang in the distance, adding to the incredible beauty of the experience. After arrival, you'll check in at your hotel in Siguniang Town (altitude: 3200m).

In the afternoon, you'll venture to the stunning Shuangqiao Valley (altitude: 2900m-3850m), located about 7km from the town, where you can explore its beauty by sightseeing bus. With a length of 34.8km, Shuangqiao Valley is renowned as the most beautiful valley in Mount Siguniang National Park. Embark on the sightseeing bus and journey directly up to the end of the valley, where you'll encounter the magnificent Larch Forest (altitude: 3,850 meters), which is surrounded by snow-capped peaks on three sides. On the way back, the sightseeing bus will take you through Potala Peak, named for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, where you can capture vast grasslands, a white pagoda, prayer flags, and lush meadows adorned with beautiful flowers. You'll make stops along the way to hike and explore the breathtaking scenery at Fishing Bay, Bonsai Beach, Ten-mile Poplar Trees, and much more. As you travel through this valley, you'll witness varying alpine landscapes that will leave you in awe. 

After the tour, drive back to Siguniang Town and enjoy a good rest.

After breakfast, you'll continue your exploration of Mount Siguniang with a visit to the breathtaking Changping Valley (altitude: 3300m-3700m). This mature valley, with a total length of 23 kilometers, offers perfect sightseeing opportunities with its designated sightseeing bus route, hiking trail, plank road, and horse riding options. Moreover, it is the closest valley to capture the beauty of Mount Siguniang. You'll follow the route: Entrance - Lama Temple - Tangbagudao Trail - Kushtutan - Dragon Cave - Xiagan Haizi - Shanggan Haizi - Hongshitantan - Muluozhi.

You'll begin your journey by taking a sightseeing bus to Lama Temple (5km), the starting point of your hike. The hike is divided into two parts - the first part involves hiking on the plank road and the second part involves hiking from the end of the plank road to Muluozi. During the first part of the hike, you'll see a solemn monastery, waterfalls, deep valleys, and ancient withered trees standing in lakes. In the second part, you'll walk through wild forests and follow the walking trails along clear streams to discover landscapes you've never seen before - a sea buckthorn forest, red stones arranged by nature, peaks resembling camels and mushrooms, pure plateau lakes reflecting the giant peaks, flocks and herds leisurely wandering, snow-capped Four Girls Mountains, and magnificent glaciers. You'll return to Lama Temple after reaching Muluozi, completing an approximately 8-hour hike. Finally, you'll take a sightseeing bus to exit the valley.

Enjoy a peaceful morning and savor a delicious breakfast before departing from Mount Siguniang to return to Chengdu. As you drive approximately 7 kilometers from the town, you'll make a stop at the Maobiliang Ridge. This scenic platform offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Siguniang, where, if the weather permits, you can see the majestic four peaks in the distance with crystal clarity.

On the way back to Chengdu, you will have a rare chance to see giant pandas in their wildest habitat and get to know their habits and living environment at the Wolong Panda Base.

After a 4-5 hours' drive, you'll arrive back in Chengdu. Upon arrival, you'll be escorted to your hotel in the downtown area or taken directly to the airport or railway station to catch your flight or train to your next destination.

Trip Extension Ideas: If you're not ready to return home yet and want to explore more of China or other destinations in Asia, we are here to help you plan an extension trip. Our team at Asia Odyssey Travel is always ready to assist you and turn your travel ideas into reality. Thank you for choosing us for your China tour, and we hope to see you again for your next adventure in China or Asia. Have a safe journey!