Price: CNY4280
Destinations Visited Mount Gongga (4 nights)
Departure: Group Tour / Fixed Dates
A decent adventure hiking into the wilderness of western Sichuan, following the former explorers footsteps to see the big snow-capped mountains, glaciers, nomadic Tibetan people with affordable and cheap price by joining a Hiking Group. This Mount Gongga Hiking tour provides you chance to see a 7000+ meter mountain and other 6000er with a proper budget.
Book NowArrive in Chengdu and meet by the location.
Orient yourself to the city and local food.
Overnight in hotel by 500m.
Start from Chengdu and drive for around 3-4 hours to get to Kangding. We will use the new highway between Yaan and Kangding that was built in 2018. The total drive is around 300km. We will make stop along the way for toilet break and lunch stop. In the afternoon after arrival we will drive up to the village where we will change to local transfer to cover the last bit of driving on bumpy road. We will set camp by Gexi after local transfer. We will have good views of Lamoshe mountains. Have good rest and prepare for the next day's activity.
Total Walking 0km. Easy Pace.
Overnight in camping by 3600m.
Hiking starts from Gexi. You only need to carry your own day pack. Remember in the day pack we only take with us necessary items for the hiking during day time, including packed lunch or snakcks, drinking water recommended 1L minimum, sunglasses, rainproof, warm-keeping clothes and hat, sun block and lip oil, important personal possessions etc. Note the warm-clothing and rainproof (for both yourself and your pack) may not be used while hiking but since weather changes quickly and hard to predict in the mountains, it's wise to bring these items with you all the time each day. The walking starts by gradual ascent by the riverside with pine forest and mountains around you. You'll pass by a red rock slide where you'll experience a small section of steep part before you get more open views of the valley and mountains around you. As altitutde gains the walking gets more challenging. After Liangcha we start easy with more gradual terrain by the riverside and followed by a section of going up after crossing the river bridge. Views get better as we walk higher. We'll see snow mountain include Little Konka, Jiazi Feng, Mt .Reddomain and Mt. Grosvenor if the day is clear. Today we are walking by the north part of Minya Konka Range where can only be accessed by foot. Views of the Riuqi Valley are amazing with the less-known big mountains visible from the hiking trail. Before arrive campsite, there is also a small section of going up. Today is one of the most beautiful days on the trek, do not miss it!
Today's walking is long and challenging. Arrive at camp site by Riquci by 4250 meters in the afternoon. Total walk around 18km.
Total Walking 18km between 3600m and 4250m. Strenuous Pace.
Overnight camping by 4250m.
Beautiful Riuqi Valley
Lamoshe Mountains
Mt. Tshiburongi
Riuqi Valley
Mt. Jiazi and Mt. Grosvenor
Riwuqi Camp
After breakfast we go up to explore the Reddomain Mountain glacier lake (note this detour is optional). Follow the stream and walk to the lake of Reddomain. The lake is a glacier lake by the foot of the 6112-m Mt. Reddomain (or Mt. Roddmain). It is surounded by mountains and at an elevation of 4400m. We can see the end of the glacier is not far away on top of the lake. Side of the lake is used as base camp by climbers to Mt. Reddomain. We will have a short break by the lake to have some snacks, drink water and take photos. Afterwards we will continue up to the pass of Riuqi to gain overview of the valley with mountains of Jiazi, Grosvenor, Little Konka and Reddomain, Daddomain and many more mountains by the south of the pass. Note the walking up is strenuous so please take your time yet try not to waste too much time even though the views are really amazing. The pass is called Riuqi Pass at the elevation of 4850m, which is also the highest point on this trek. After a short stay by the pass we walk down from the pass no late than 3pm. After the pass we drop down to around 4200m to today's camp at the base of Yulongshi and sleep in lodge.
Total Walking 14km between 4250m and 4850m. Strenuous Pace.
Overnight lodging by 3850m.
Upper Riuqi Hiking
Glacier and Lake
Reddomain Glacier
Mt. Reddomain
In the morning we will pack and leave our place and then walk to the trail head and we do a hiking to one of the lakes west to Minya Konka range to gain panoramic views of the range before leave here. After we arrive the base of the lake start to walk to Langgatso, a lake that is 3.5km away from the car park. Langgatso is one of the lakes here that is perfect for photo lovers. As we ascend we will see mountains of the west range of Minya Konka. Horse-riding is availale by Langgatso. You can consider to hire a horse to take you up to the lake if you don't feel like walking. Today you will also see other hikers doing this hiking because it is considered a popular adventure hike but still not many people comparing to other tourist parks. Starting of Langgatso Lake hike is at 4000m while end of the hiking by the lake is at 4500m. It is still a big ascent to cover in half day even though the distance is not so far. After a short stay by the lake walk back to the base before 2pm or wait for sunset if weather is good and then go back the same way.
Total Walking 6+km between 4000m and 4500m. Medium Pace.
Overnight lodge by 3850m.
Hike Langgatso Lake
Minya Konka West
Today is a full day drive back to Chengdu. The drive will take about 9-10 hours. On half way we will stop for lunch. It is a full day driving and you will arrive at your hotel in Chengdu in the afternoon normally by around 5-6pm, Gongga Trekking tour ends.
Xinduqiao
Road Pass Zheduoshan
This trip is available usually in summer. The best seasons are June, July, August, September, October.
Please note this is a domestic group, guide doesn't speak English.
Please note this is a "brought-in" tour from us. It will be run by another company who caters to doemstic travelers. We make it available for foreigners to join because it is cheaper than what we provide. You will be having contract with another company and not with us.
Please send your inquiry if you are interested in this tour. We will send you a more details including weather and altitude tips, useful tips for non-English-speakers, etc.
For your reference, if you consider a private tour option of the same plan, it will cost more: 1pax group CNY33000 PP, 2pax group CNY18600 PP, 3pax group CNY14900 PP, 4pax group CNY12600 PP, 5pax group CNY11800 PP, 6pax group CNY10800 PP. In a private tour you will have English-speaking guide only work for you and will cater to your pace and your needs. Please book a private tour with us if you wish to have higher standard service.
Rain proof and Sun block are also necessary when you come to Mount Gongga. The average elevation of this hiking is over 3500 meters. Weather changes quickly.
Traveling to the listed places will expect lower standard services at hotels and restaurants even if they maybe the best choices. The service level is not as up to what you have in places like Chengdu. The hotel people don't speak English nor do the people from restaurants. These places are quite far, wild but beautiful. As authenticity comes often with less comfortability. Public Toilet can be really bad. You are always recommended to use your toilet in your hotel while you don't want to use the public toilet or do it in the open wild. You are recommended to have toilet paper with you. Food are with limited options at most of the places. Basically you can find Chinese Food with Sichuan style.
| Group No. | Availabilities | Travel Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT-GGS-01 | available | 19 Jul - 24 Jul |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-02 | available | 20 Jul - 25 Jul |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-03 | available | 26 Jul - 31 Jul |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-04 | available | 27 Jul - 01 Aug |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-05 | available | 02 Aug - 07 Aug |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-06 | available | 03 Aug - 08 Aug |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-07 | available | 09 Aug - 14 Aug |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-08 | available | 10 Aug - 15 Aug |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-09 | available | 16 Aug - 21 Aug |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-10 | available | 17 Aug - 22 Aug |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-11 | available | 23 Aug - 28 Aug |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-12 | available | 30 Aug - 04 Sept |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-13 | available | 14 Sept - 19 Sept |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-14 | available | 20 Sept - 25 Sept |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-15 | available | 30 Sept - 05 Oct |
CNY5280 |
| GT-GGS-16 | available | 01 Oct - 06 Oct |
CNY5280 |
| GT-GGS-17 | available | 02 Oct - 07 Oct |
CNY5280 |
| GT-GGS-18 | available | 12 Oct - 17 Oct |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-19 | available | 18 Oct - 23 Oct |
CNY4280 |
| GT-GGS-20 | available | 25 Oct - 30 Oct |
CNY4280 |
Notes:
1. If you are already a party of more than 8 people, you are recommended to have a private tour.
2. A deposit of CNY2280 is required to secure your spot.
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