Off the Track in Sichuan
TRIP OVERVIEW
In Sichuan we also have big mountains, stunning glaciers and rich Tibetan culture to present you. In this 8-day lodging hiking tour in western Sichuan, you have the chance to experience real Tibetan culture and beautiful Tibetan landscapes. Highlights of this hiking adventure include Hailuogou Glacier Park, Kangding, Tagong Tibetan town and Danba Tibetan Village.
Highlights:
Hailuogou is a glacier national park located southeast of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province. It is by the east face of Mount Gongga(Miya Konka) at the east boundary of Eastern Tibetan Plateau. Inside this park there are hanging glaciers, hundreds of ice caves, giant icefalls and quiet forest. Among them the Great Icefall is 1000 meters’ long and 1100 meters’ wide. The glaciers locate by the elevation of around 2800 meters above sea level. The difference of plantations is massive between the base at Moxi and Camp 4 at the highest location of the park.
Kangding is the frontier town between traditional China and Tibet. It is located 300km west to capital city Chengdu of