Day 1 — Chengdu • Jiuzhaigou County • Golden Monkey Park
Distance / Time: Approx. 400 km / 5–6 hrs driving
Altitude: Chengdu 500 m → Jiuzhaigou area approx. 1,400 m
Accommodation: Jiuzhaigou
Depart Chengdu and travel north into the mountains of Sichuan. Enjoy the changing scenery from the Chengdu Plain to the valleys and forests of northern Sichuan.
Arrive in Jiuzhaigou County and visit Golden Monkey Park, where you can observe the rare Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys in their natural mountain environment before settling into your hotel.
Highlights: Northern Sichuan landscapes • Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys • Mountain Forests
Day 2 — Panda Volunteer Experience • Baima Tibetan Village
Distance / Time: Local activities
Altitude: Approx. 1,400–2,000 m
Accommodation: Jiuzhaigou
Begin the day with a special panda conservation experience at Jiawuhai Panda Conservation Center. Learn about giant panda protection, observe their daily habits, prepare panda food, and participate in educational activities designed for visitors of all ages.
Continue to Baima Tibetan Village and enter the world of one of China’s smallest Tibetan communities. Experience traditional dances, mask-making, local crafts, and a welcoming village meal while learning about their unique culture and traditions.
Highlights: Panda Volunteer Program • Baima Tibetan Culture • Traditional Crafts • Local Family Experience
Day 3 — Jiuzhaigou National Park Exploration
Distance / Time: Full-day sightseeing
Altitude: Approx. 2,000–3,100 m
Accommodation: Jiuzhaigou
Spend a full day exploring Jiuzhaigou National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its crystal-clear lakes, colorful forests, waterfalls, and dramatic mountain scenery.
Follow the park’s scenic routes and discover landscapes that change with every season, from turquoise waters in summer to golden forests in autumn.
Highlights: Jiuzhaigou Valley • Turquoise Lakes • Waterfalls • Alpine Forests
Day 4 — Zhongcha Tibetan Village • Horse Riding • Songpan Ancient Town
Distance / Time: Approx. 100 km / 2–3 hrs driving
Altitude: Approx. 2,000–2,800 m
Accommodation: Songpan
Visit Zhongcha Tibetan Village and experience authentic Tibetan family life. Meet local residents, explore traditional homes, and learn about their customs, architecture, and mountain lifestyle.
Enjoy an optional horse riding experience along ancient tea-horse routes through forests and grasslands before continuing to Songpan Ancient Town, a historic gateway between Sichuan and the Tibetan Plateau.
Highlights: Tibetan Village Visit • Horse Riding • Tea Horse Road Culture • Songpan Ancient Town
Day 5 — Huanglong National Park • Maoxian County
Distance / Time: Approx. 180 km / 4 hrs driving
Altitude: Huanglong approx. 3,200 m
Accommodation: Maoxian
Visit Huanglong National Park, famous for its colorful travertine pools, snow mountains, forests, and unique high-altitude landscapes. Explore the natural terraces created over thousands of years.
Continue toward Maoxian County, located in the heart of Qiang ethnic culture, enjoying the changing scenery of western Sichuan along the way.
Highlights: Huanglong Scenic Area • Colorful Pools • Mountain Landscapes
Day 6 — Dujiangyan Irrigation System • Chengdu Departure
Distance / Time: Approx. 150 km / 2.5 hrs driving
Altitude: 500–700 m
Accommodation: Not Included
Visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China’s greatest ancient engineering achievements. Learn how this 2,000-year-old water management system transformed the Chengdu Plain.
Return to Chengdu in the afternoon and conclude your family adventure through pandas, Tibetan culture, and Sichuan’s most spectacular natural landscapes.
Highlights: Dujiangyan Irrigation System • Ancient Engineering • Return to Chengdu
