Duration
9 Days
Highlights
Langmusi Monlam Festival, Giant Thangka Ceremony, Xicang Monastery Mask Dance, Gomar Monastery Prayer Ceremony, Qiang Minority Villages & more |
All tours are land tours and based on twin sharing only. If you have registered as a single participant and do not wish to pay for the single supplement, we will try our best to match you with another single participant; however, this is strictly subjected to availability and you will need to incur the single supplement charge if we are unable to pair you up.
Via Singapore Airlines
7 Feb SIN-CTU SQ844 0210 hrs / 0700 hrs
16 Feb CTU-SIN SQ5881 0945 hrs / 1455 hrs
Flight schedule subjected to change.
7 Feb: Arrive Chengdu, transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure as we await the arrival of the rest of the group. Overnight in local 4 star hotel.
8 Feb (B,L,D): After breakfast, we transfer to Chuanzushi via high speed train. From there, we bus via private bus to Zhagana for our sunset shoot. Overnight in local boutique guesthouse.
9 Feb (B,L,D): Photograph Zhagana at sunrise before heading off to Langmusi. In the late afternoon, we proceed to our vantage point for a panoramic view of Langmusi under the Red Rock Cliffs at sunset. Overnight in local 4 star hotel.
10 Feb (B,L,D): This morning, we proceed to our vantage point to photograph the grand appearance of the Giant Thangka at Taktsang Lhamo Monastery before heading down to partake in the festivities. Photograph local monks and villagers in their Sunday best as they celebrate the Tibetan New Year. In the evening, we check out and head to the township of Luqu. Overnight in local 4 star hotel.
11 Feb (B,L,D): After breakfast, drive up to Xicang Monastery to partake in their local jewelry parade as local monks deck out in various intricate and ornamental jewelry pieces. We also have the opportunity to photograph the Monlam Mask Dance before heading to Tangke Town. Here, we take the escalator up to photograph the first bend of the Yellow River. Overnight in local 4 star hotel.
12 Feb (B,L,D): In the early morning, we drive to Gomar Monastery to partake in their prayer ceremony. Afternoon is some free time to explore the Aba township and a good opportunity for some panoramic photos from our vantage point. In the evening, we attend the Butter Flower festival at Gomar. Overnight in local 4 star hotel.
13 Feb (B,L,D): After breakfast, we head to Nangshig Monastery, one of the biggest Bon monasterys in China where we witness the local horse parade. Photograph the prayer ceremonies within Tutelary Hall as well as the local Mask Dance. Overnight in local 4 star hotel.
14 Feb (B,L,D): This morning's sunrise shoot will be at a panoramic platform of Nangshig Monastery. After breakfast, we traval to Lianbaoyeze to photograph this scenic mountain range. Overnight in local 4 star hotel.
15 Feb (B,L,D): We return to Chengdu, passing by the Qiang minority villages of Taoping where we photograph their iconic watch towers. We then proceed to Qinyan Tower for a panoramic view of the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project before arriving back at Chengdu. Overnight in local 4 star hotel.
16 Feb: The rest of the day is free and easy for some last minute shopping before our transfer to the airport for our flight back to Singapore.
** Dates of Festival and itinerary are subjected to change.
- 9N Accommodation in comfortable 4-5 star grade hotels
- All meals as per itinerary
- All entrance fees
- All county permits
- Comfortable Air-Conditioned Bus including space for our equipment
- Chinese & English speaking guide
- SGTrekker Tour Leader
- International Airfare
- Personal expenses eg. alchohol drinks during meals / shopping
- Visa fees if applicable (Singaporeans do not require a visa)
- Guide and driver gratuity