Tour Description
West China:
Exploring Western Sichuan Province, 4 Sister Mountain and Gongga Mountain 9-Day Bike Tour
Dates: Saturday, April 30 to Monday, May 9, 2016
Dates: Saturday, June 4 to Sunday, June 12, 2016
Contact us with the dates that work for you.
Exploring Western Sichuan Province, 4 Sister Mountain and Gongga Mountain 9-Day Bike Tour
Dates: Saturday, April 30 to Monday, May 9, 2016
Dates: Saturday, June 4 to Sunday, June 12, 2016
Contact us with the dates that work for you.
This moderate to challenging cycle tour begins outside Chengdu, near Taintai Mountain, located in West China. This tour is intended for those with a fair amount of cycle-touring experience and will include days covering moderate distances and exhilerating mountain climbs. The tour will be vehicle-supported, meaning there will be a driver and a guide, and we will utilize the vehicle to carry luggage, supplies, and, when needed, riders and bicycles.
Some highlights included in this tour include picturesque mountain valleys and passes, relaxing hot springs, and an experience of rural western Chinese culture that you'll be talking about for years to come.
Day | Location | Cycling KM/Miles |
Notes |
West China, Sichuan Province | |||
0 | Chengdu | 0/0 | Pick up from the Chengdu airport and transfer to your hotel. Meet in the evening for bicycle fitting and tour orientation. |
1 | Chengdu to Baoxing | 70/44 | Take transport to Tiantai Mountain and cycle part or all of the way to Baoxing. |
2 | Baoxing to Liang Shui Jin | 69/43 | Begin accent of Jiajin Mountain by bicycle to a small village called Liang Shui Jin where we'll stay at a rustic B&B, have a delicious home cooked meal and an open fire. |
3 | Liang Shui Jin to Rilong | 84/53 | Cycle over Jiajin Mountain pass at 4,114m (13,170 ft) and enjoy a beautiful decent before another nice climb to Rilong Town at the base of Four Sister Mountains. |
4 | Rilong to Danba | 120/75 | Enjoy a day-long, 1,600m decent along the Xiaojin River Valley to Danba. We'll visit a Tibetian family and the famous Watch Toweres. |
5 | Danba to Tagong | 105/66 | Enjoy close to a 2000m accent up to the Yala Snow Mountain pass at 3,850m (12,630 ft). Finish the day with a short breathtaking decent on the Tibetan Plateau and take transport part way to Tagong. Relax in hot springs and visit a Buddhist monastery. |
6 | Tagong to Kangding | 93/58 | Loop back eastward up Zheduo Mountain into the regional capital of Kangding and visit Long March Museum. |
7 | Kangding to Kangding | 115/72 | REST DAY: Take transport to Gongga Mountain (Minya Konka) and spend the day hiking around the peak and incredible scenery. |
8 | Kangding to Shimian | 95/59 | Head south from Kangding on local roads to 3,900m past Gongga Mountain toward Huailuogou Glacier Park. |
9 | Shimian to Chengdu | 63/39 | Cycle part way to Keshan, passing Mount Emei (one fo China's "sacred" mountians) and return to Chengdu. |
Total Distance | 814/509 | Kilometers/Miles |
Bicycle Tour Details
Dates: Saturday, April 30 to Monday, May 9, 2016
Dates: Saturday, June 4 to Sunday, June 12, 2016
Contact us with the dates that work for you.
Start location: Chengdu
Finish location: Chengdu
Tour type: Vehicle-supported. Vehicle transport will be used to reach some destinations.
Geographical location: West China, Sichuan
Elevation range: 500m to 4,114m (1,800 ft to 12,630 ft)
Terrain: Mountainous, rolling and flat
Cycling tour level:Moderate to Challenging
Total cycling distance: Approximately 700 km (437 miles):
Average distance per ride day: 85 km (54 miles)
Days: 9
Nights: 9
Cycling Days: 8
Rest Days: 0
Climate: The best weather for touring is in the spring and fall. Chance
of rain. For historic weather conditions, click on the link below.
Group size: 4 - 8
Accommodations: Will be basic Chinese hotels generally of
the 1-3 star variety. On occasion it may be necessary to use a 0-star hotel.
The prices are for double occupancy rooms, and will vary depending on the
number of people who participate.
Single room supplement: US$260
This tour is limited to no more than eight people. This will permit more flexibility
in the program and allow more spontaneity for taking photos or exploring villages
along the way.
Prices include the following:
1. All hotel accommodations (double occupancy) for nine (9) nights.
2. All meals eaten as group (private meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included).
3. All group transportation costs (buses, boats, and taxis) including to/from the Beijing airport.
4. All group entrance fees.
5. Bicycle rental including helmet.
6. Bilingual cycling tour guide/mechanic.
This will be a vehicle-supported ride. This means that a vehicle will carry luggage between destinations (and cyclists when necessary).
If you decide to do something on your own, you will be responsible for those costs.
Cost: Prices depend on the total number of people going on the tour and the time of year. Below are the price per person (pp) and quoted in US dollars (US$) for non-holiday periods*:
Group size:
4 people: $2,585 pp
5-6 people: $2,260 pp
7 people: $1,995 pp
8 people: $1,885 ppCurrent registrations:
There are 4 people registered as of
An announcement of the cost of the tour will be made to the group 60-days prior to the start based on the number of registered members.
A deposit of $500 per person is required. This is fully refundable up to 60 days prior to the start of the tour. Submission of a deposit will guarantee your place on the tour. Balance is due at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the tour and payable by credit card, wire transfer, or personal check.
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