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BEYOND CHENGDU / 5 days SUGGESTED
Western Sichuan.
Mountain roads, Tibetan cultural landscapes and wide grasslands west of Chengdu.
Photo: Valerian Guillot · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Display cropped to fit
THE PLACEA closer look at
A closer look at
Western Sichuan
A sample route from Chengdu through Kangding, Xinduqiao and Tagong. Mountain weather, road conditions and altitude call for flexible planning.
Explore the 5 days itineraryA SENSE OF PLACE
See the journey.
A WAY THROUGHSuggested
Suggested
pace.
A starting point, with room to adapt to your interests and the conditions on the day.
Day 1 · Chengdu to Kangding
Travel from Chengdu toward Kangding and take time to settle in.
Day 2 · Around Kangding
Explore at an easy pace and adjust the next stages to weather and how everyone feels.
Day 3 · Xinduqiao
Continue west toward Xinduqiao for mountain views and time along the way.
Day 4 · Tagong
Visit the Tagong area and its grassland scenery, with time for local cultural sites where access allows.
Day 5 · Return to Chengdu
Travel back to Chengdu; the final driving route depends on current road and weather conditions.