15-Day Western Sichuan Driving Tour Itinerary
4 cities |
14 attraction(s) |
total distance 1646
km
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Day1: Chengdu > Garze > Ya'an
3 attraction(s) ·
318 km
2
Wasigou is a tributary of the Dadu River that flows through Kangding City. Its upper reaches are called the Yala River, which flows southeast through villages and towns such as Zhonggu, Wangmu, and Yala. The lower reaches of the river reach the Naze Duo River in Kangding County before flowing east through Shenghang, Ridi, and Was, ultimately joining the Dadu River. The source of Wasigou is a mixture of precipitation, groundwater, and snow melt. The river has a steep slope and fast-flowing water, making it rich in hydraulic resources.
105
km
3
Day2: Garze
2 attraction(s) ·
45 km
1
Wasigou is a tributary of the Dadu River that flows through Kangding City. Its upper reaches are called the Yala River, which flows southeast through villages and towns such as Zhonggu, Wangmu, and Yala. The lower reaches of the river reach the Naze Duo River in Kangding County before flowing east through Shenghang, Ridi, and Was, ultimately joining the Dadu River. The source of Wasigou is a mixture of precipitation, groundwater, and snow melt. The river has a steep slope and fast-flowing water, making it rich in hydraulic resources.
45
km
2
The Xindu Bridge is located on a plateau at an altitude of about 3,300 meters. Although there are no particularly unique attractions, the 10-kilometer stretch along its route is known as the "photographer's corridor." It is located at the intersection of the north-south lines of National Highway 318, with rolling mountains and scattered Tibetan villages, and offers stunning views of the western Sichuan region. There are typical Tibetan houses here that are spacious and bright, with white walls, vermilion doors, and patterns depicting the sun, moon, or triangles in colors such as red, black, and white, symbolizing prosperity and a bountiful harvest. As the scenery here is distributed along the way, it is recommended to choose a car rental for a self-driving tour, especially the section from Zheduo Mountain to Xindu Bridge and the section from Xindu Bridge to Tagong, where you can stop at any time to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Day3: Garze
2 attraction(s) ·
119 km
1
The Xindu Bridge is located on a plateau at an altitude of about 3,300 meters. Although there are no particularly unique attractions, the 10-kilometer stretch along its route is known as the "photographer's corridor." It is located at the intersection of the north-south lines of National Highway 318, with rolling mountains and scattered Tibetan villages, and offers stunning views of the western Sichuan region. There are typical Tibetan houses here that are spacious and bright, with white walls, vermilion doors, and patterns depicting the sun, moon, or triangles in colors such as red, black, and white, symbolizing prosperity and a bountiful harvest. As the scenery here is distributed along the way, it is recommended to choose a car rental for a self-driving tour, especially the section from Zheduo Mountain to Xindu Bridge and the section from Xindu Bridge to Tagong, where you can stop at any time to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
119
km
2
Day4: Garze
2 attraction(s) ·
106 km
2
In the Kangnan area, there is a park themed around a white tower, which is the ultimate symbol in the hearts of the Tibetan people and a unique attraction in the world. If you are driving on the Litang to Daocheng Highway, once you see this towering and clean white tower, the long journey comes to an end.
The main body of the White Tower Park is a pure square base that is divided into five levels. The central part of the top level is a tall white tower surrounded by four smaller white towers. There are 15, 23, 31, and 39 towers on each level from top to bottom, for a total of 108 small white towers that make up the spectacular landscape. On the base of the tower, there are rows of prayer wheels for devout Tibetans to bow and pray.
It is said that this White Tower Park began construction in 2009, when only the central white tower was built and the 108 small towers were yet to be constructed. Because the White Tower is a religious object for the Tibetan people, many Tibetans come to circumambulate the White Tower in the morning, and it takes an ordinary person three rounds to complete.
Day5: Garze
2 attraction(s) ·
66 km
1
In the Kangnan area, there is a park themed around a white tower, which is the ultimate symbol in the hearts of the Tibetan people and a unique attraction in the world. If you are driving on the Litang to Daocheng Highway, once you see this towering and clean white tower, the long journey comes to an end.
The main body of the White Tower Park is a pure square base that is divided into five levels. The central part of the top level is a tall white tower surrounded by four smaller white towers. There are 15, 23, 31, and 39 towers on each level from top to bottom, for a total of 108 small white towers that make up the spectacular landscape. On the base of the tower, there are rows of prayer wheels for devout Tibetans to bow and pray.
It is said that this White Tower Park began construction in 2009, when only the central white tower was built and the 108 small towers were yet to be constructed. Because the White Tower is a religious object for the Tibetan people, many Tibetans come to circumambulate the White Tower in the morning, and it takes an ordinary person three rounds to complete.
66
km
2
"Aden" is a Tibetan word meaning "the sunny place." Therefore, the place has long sunlight and is known as the "Last Shangri-La." Here, lakes, mountains, grasslands, cows, sheep, blue skies and white clouds present natural and authentic scenic beauty, which is highly appreciated by photography enthusiasts. The villages are hidden between the grasslands and the sky, almost invisible, only appearing when viewed from a different angle.
Day6: Garze
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
1
-Three sacred mountains, Xianren Ri, Yangmaiyong, and Xianuoduoji, surround the rivers, lakes, and alpine meadows, forming the main landscape of this region.
-The natural scenery here is very pristine, preserving some of the purest beauty on Earth that is almost impossible to find.
-This place is truly the representative of the "Shangri-La spirit" and is also called by some international friends as the "last pure land on the blue planet".
-The grassland is filled with various flowers, the stream flows slowly, the ancient lakes are deep and mysterious, and the towering snow peaks are awe-inspiring. The scenery here is truly unparalleled.
Day7: Garze
2 attraction(s) ·
106 km
1
In the Kangnan area, there is a park themed around a white tower, which is the ultimate symbol in the hearts of the Tibetan people and a unique attraction in the world. If you are driving on the Litang to Daocheng Highway, once you see this towering and clean white tower, the long journey comes to an end.
The main body of the White Tower Park is a pure square base that is divided into five levels. The central part of the top level is a tall white tower surrounded by four smaller white towers. There are 15, 23, 31, and 39 towers on each level from top to bottom, for a total of 108 small white towers that make up the spectacular landscape. On the base of the tower, there are rows of prayer wheels for devout Tibetans to bow and pray.
It is said that this White Tower Park began construction in 2009, when only the central white tower was built and the 108 small towers were yet to be constructed. Because the White Tower is a religious object for the Tibetan people, many Tibetans come to circumambulate the White Tower in the morning, and it takes an ordinary person three rounds to complete.
106
km
2
Day8: Garze
2 attraction(s) ·
253 km
Day9: Garze
2 attraction(s) ·
103 km
Day10: Garze
2 attraction(s) ·
63 km
2
Day11: Garze
2 attraction(s) ·
76 km
Day12: Garze > Aba
2 attraction(s) ·
47 km
Day13: Aba
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
Day14: Aba > Chengdu
2 attraction(s) ·
74 km
2
Day15: Chengdu
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
1
