The King of Mountains: Trekking… (trip)
The King of Mountains: Trekking Mt. Minya Gongga
- Chengdu Airport, China
- Culture & Nature
| Contact provider for price | 17 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: WildChina | 12 people max | |
Starting from Chengdu, Sichuan’s provincial capital, we set off on an adventurous expedition to Minya Gongga, summiting three high-altitude passes, trekking through alpine forests and grasslands, and hiking the pilgrimage trail to Gongga Temple. Accompanied by expert local guides, this rugged and demanding excursion will challenge even the most avid of climbers. The reward is an extraordinary adventure in one of the most remote and untouched corners of China.
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Locations visited/nearby
China, Asia
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Chengdu:Arrive in Chengdu; dinner featuring Sichuan cuisine; Sichuan opera performance; overnight in Chengdu.
5-star International Hotel (B, L, D)
Day 2 – Chengdu - Kangding (2,764 meters / 9,069 feet):
Drive scenic route to Kangding; overnight in Kangding
3-star Local Hotel (B, L, D)
Day 3 –Kangding:
Acclimatize; visit Ngachu Monastery; hike in nearby countryside; overnight in Kangding.
3-star Local Hotel (B, L, D)
Day 4 – Lao Yulin - Da Caoba:
Hike 3-4 hours to Da Caoba; camp.
Camping (B, L, D)
Day 5 – Da Caoba – Gyazi River Camp (3,950 meters / 12, 959 feet):
Leisurely hike to a meadow near Gyazi River; camp.
Camping (B, L, D)
Day 6 – Gyazi River Camp:
Depending on energy, explore area around campsite or short hike; camp.
Camping (B, L, D)
Day 7 – Meadow Camp - Shangri Wuqie (4,175 meters / 13,698 feet):
Hike 3-4 hours toward Mt. Minya Gongga; camp.
Camping (B, L, D)
Day 8 – Cross Ruxina La Pass:
Cross Ruxina La Pass; descend other side of mountain; camp near foot of mountain.
Camping (B, L, D)
Day 9 –Toward Gongga Temple:
Further descend down trail toward Gongga Temple; cross tree-line into primordial forest; camp.
Camping (B, L, D)
Day 10 – Gongga Temple (3,699 meters / 12,136 feet):
Hike 5-6 hours to Gongga Temple; time and energy permitting, climb to lookout point visited by famed Austrian-American explorer Joseph Rock (5,282 meters / 17,001 feet); camp near Gongga Temple.
Camping (B, L, D)
Day 11 – Gongga Temple:
Explore Gongga Temple and its murals; relax; (optional) short hike around surrounding area; camp near Gongga Temple.
Camping (B, L, D)
Day 12 – Tsemi La Pass – Foot of Mount Yulongxi (3,398 meters / 11,149 feet) – Yulongxi Village:
Cross Tsemi La Pass; descend mountain through forests; camp near Tibetan village at foot of Mount Yulongxi.
Camping (B, L, D)
Day 13 – Yulong Chu Valley:
Hike in Yulong Chu Valley toward Gyazi La Pass; camp.
Camping (B, L, D)
Day 14 – Gyazi La Pass (3,901 meters / 12,800 feet) – Gyazi River Camp:
Cross Gyazi La Pass; camp near Gyazi River.
Camping (B, L, D)
Day 15 – Gyazi River Camp – Kangding:
Descend to Lao Yulin; meet driver and drive to Kangding; Sichuan dinner; overnight in Kangding.
3-star Local Hotel (B, L, D)
Day 16 – Kangding – Chengdu:
Drive to Chengdu; Sichuan hot pot dinner; overnight in Chengdu.
5-star International Hotel (B, L, D)
Day 17 – Depart Chengdu:
Transfer to airport; journey ends.
N/A (B)
B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
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