3-Day Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong High-Speed Rail Tour from Chengdu: UNESCO Scenery, Tibetan Culture & Gradual Altitude Acclimatization
What you'll experience
Highlights
High‑Speed Rail Convenience: Direct trains from Chengdu cut travel time to just 1h40m, replacing long, winding bus rides for a smoother, faster journey.
Two UNESCO Sites in One Trip: In just 3 days, you'll experience both Jiuzhaigou's turquoise lakes and Huanglong's colorful calcified pools – two of China's most spectacular natural wonders.
Tibetan & Qiang Cultural Experience: Stroll through Songpan Ancient Town, a 1,000‑year‑old walled settlement, and soak in authentic highland ethnic culture along the way.
Gradual Altitude Acclimatization: Spend your first night at lower‑elevation Jiuzhaigou (2,000m) before heading up to Huanglong – a safer, more comfortable way to adjust and reduce altitude sickness risk.
Full‑Day Jiuzhaigou Exploration: Enjoy an entire day inside the park, visiting all three valleys and iconic spots like Wuhua Lake, Pearl Beach, and Nuorilang Waterfall – no rushing.
3 days
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 — Departure from Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou
In the morning, a private shuttle from your downtown hotel will take you to Chengdu East Station, where you’ll board a high-speed train to Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou Station or Songpan Station. Head to Songpan Ancient Town for some free time to explore, visit the millennium-old Songzhou City Wall on the plateau, and stroll through the streets and alleys showcasing Tibetan and Qiang cultures, while acclimating to the high-altitude environment. Afterward, take a bus to Zhangzha Town in Jiuzhaigou and check in at your hotel.
Songpan Ancient Town
Meals: B: Included(Breakfast for two is included), L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Jundun Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Scenic Spot) - 2
Day 2 — In-Depth Full-Day Tour of Jiuzhaigou
Take the scenic shuttle bus to explore the three main valleys of Jiuzhaigou—shaped like the letter “Y”—and visit iconic lakes and waterfalls such as Wuhua Lake, Wucai Pool, Pearl Beach, Changhai Lake, and Nuorilang Waterfall, enjoying ever-changing views of high-altitude lakes, mountains, forests, and water scenery with every step
Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
Meals: B: Included(Breakfast for two is included), L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Jundun Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Scenic Spot) - 3
Day 3 — Jiuzhaigou – Huanglong – Return to Chengdu by High-Speed Rail
Depart from Jiuzhaigou early in the morning by bus for the Huanglong Scenic Area (approximately a 2-hour drive). Explore Huanglong, known as the “Paradise on Earth,” and admire its remarkable calcified formations, such as the Five-Color Pools, the Competing Beauty Pools, and the Golden Sand Pavement. After the tour, head to the nearby high-speed rail station and take the high-speed train back to Chengdu East Station.
Huanglong Scenic Resort
Meals: B: Included(Breakfast for two is included), L: Included, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Professional local tour guide service
- 2 nights at a 4-star hotel; optional upgrade to a 5-star hotel
- Meals included as listed in the itinerary
- Comfortable private transportation throughout the tour
- Meal subsidy as specified in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- All applicable taxes and service fees included
Not included
- International airfare, train tickets, or other transportation to/from Chengdu
- Train ticket booking service fee: CNY 30 per person per ticket (ticket fare based on the actual issued amount)
- Tips for the driver and tour guide throughout the journey
- All personal expenses and optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Cancellation policy
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Cancellation & Change Policy
- Cancellations or changes made 7 days or more prior to departure are eligible for a full refund, free of charge.
- Cancellations or changes made on the departure date or within 7 days prior to departure will result in a 100% cancellation fee (no refund).
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$1122.41
NPR 1,51,525