Danba Tibetan villages, Yalong River gorge, Garze Monastery, plateau valley autumn colors, snow mountains and lakes, avo...

Western Sichuan Grand Loop Chengdu-Danba-Daofu-Luhuo-Ganzi-Baiyu-Xinlong-Litang-Kangding-Chengdu

Also known as: Sichuan Loop (Chengdu-Chengdu)

Danba Tibetan villages, Yalong River gorge, Garze Monastery, plateau valley autumn colors, snow mountains and lakes, avoiding crowds. Some roads rough...

Autumn colours 13 days Sichuan 10.05-11.10

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists Chinese text
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • 丹巴藏寨、雅砻江峡谷、甘孜寺、高原河谷彩林、雪山海子,避开大众人流。
  • 部分路段铺装一般,建议SUV。
  • Danba Tibetan villages, Yalong River gorge, Garze Monastery, plateau valley autumn colors, snow mountains and lakes, avoiding crowds.
  • Some roads rough; SUV recommended.

At a Glance

Suggested days 13 days
Cities 10
Provinces Sichuan
Difficulty 🟠 Challenging
Best months 10.05-11.10
Best for Perfect for nature lovers, culture seekers, and photography enthusiasts

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Chengdu 🏙️ Danba 🏙️ Daofu 🏙️ Luhuo 🏙️ Ganzi 🏙️ Baiyu 🏙️ Xinlong 🏙️ Litang 🏙️ Kangding 🏙️ Chengdu
Western Sichuan Grand Loop: Chengdu-Danba-Daofu-Luhuo-Ganzi-Baiyu-Xinlong-Litang-Kangding-Chengdu 成都 → 丹巴 → 道孚 → 炉霍 → 甘孜 → 白玉 → 新龙 → 理塘
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Chengdu → Danba → Daofu → Luhuo → Ganzi → Baiyu → Xinlong → Litang → Kangding → Chengdu

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Good to know

Danba Tibetan villages, Yalong River gorge, Garze Monastery, plateau valley autumn colors, snow mountains and lakes, avoiding crowds.
丹巴藏寨、雅砻江峡谷、甘孜寺、高原河谷彩林、雪山海子,避开大众人流。

Tips

Some roads rough; SUV recommended.
部分路段铺装一般,建议SUV。