Huanglongxi near Chengdu: Streamside Lanes, Tea and Local Food
Plan an easy outing to Huanglongxi, with the dragon-shaped watercourse, quieter lanes, riverside tea and Sichuan dishes worth looking for.
Province guide
Sichuan
Mountain landscapes, varied food traditions and gateways to western China.
Choose your base
Cities in Sichuan
03
Jiuzhaigou
03
Yading
01
Niubei MountainA high mountain viewpoint known for cloud seas, sunrise and distant Sichuan peaks.
03
Aba PrefectureA highland prefecture of Tibetan and Qiang communities, alpine valleys, grasslands and mountain scenery.
04
Mount Emei
04
Chengdu
02
Daocheng
04
Sertar
03
Zoige
03
Dujiangyan
Plan with confidence
Sichuan guides
Planning a Western Sichuan Loop: Lakes, Grassland and Tibetan Towns
Choose a western Sichuan route around Jiuzhaigou, Ruoergai, Miyaluo, Tibetan religious communities or Daocheng Yading, with realistic time, access and accommodation planning.
Six Days Through Western Sichuan: Xinduqiao, Yading and Hailuogou
A six-day driving framework from Chengdu through Luding, Tagong, Moxi stone forest, Xinduqiao, Daocheng and Yading, returning by Hailuogou, with altitude and access planning notes.
Daocheng and Yading: Seasons, Walking Routes and the Journey from Chengdu
Distinguish Daocheng town from Yading, compare the Pearl Lake and high-lake walks, choose a base and understand how the seasons change a western Sichuan road trip.
Mount Emei in Winter: Snow, Temples and the Golden Summit
Plan a winter visit to Mount Emei around snowy forest walks, the Golden Summit and temples, with sensible options for transport, overnight stays and hot springs.
Planning a Sichuan–Tibet Road Trip: G318, G317 and Serthar
How to choose between the G318 and G317 corridors, work Serthar into a northern route, pace the altitude, and prepare for weather, roads and permits.
Seda and Larung Gar: An Overland Guide to Sichuan's Monastic Valley
A practical and respectful guide to Seda and Larung Gar in western Sichuan, covering the overland route, monastic etiquette, altitude, weather and the region's cultural sites.
Seda and Larung Gar: A Four-Day Road Trip from Chengdu
A practical guide to the four-day overland loop from Chengdu to Seda County and Larung Gar, with notes on transport, altitude, food, lodging and respectful behaviour at a living Buddhist community.
Donggar Monastery: A Quiet Guide to Seda's Nyingma Center
A guide to Donggar Monastery outside Seda: its Nyingma history, the Medicine Buddha Tower, festival dates, how to get there and how to behave once inside.
A Seasonal Guide to the Flower Meadows of Ruoergai and Hongyuan
When the wildflower meadows of Ruoergai and Hongyuan bloom, how to reach them, and what to see nearby in northern Sichuan, plus highland travel advice.
Three Days on the Ruoergai Grassland
A three-day loop from Chengdu across the Ruoergai Grassland, with stops at Moon Bay, Hetai Hot Spring Valley and Songpinggou, plus notes on altitude, weather and driving.
Ruoergai Grasslands and Heta Hot Spring Valley: A Three-Day Plateau Loop
A three-day loop through the Ruoergai grasslands, Flower Lake, Heta Hot Spring Valley, Hongyuan and Songpinggou, with notes on altitude, driving times and what to check before you go.