5-Day Yala Snow Mountain Tour
Yala Snow Mountain is located in the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China’s Sichuan Province and is considered holy for local Tibetans. The summit is covered in snow throughout the year, and as you trek and camp along the way, you will admire the picturesque views of the snow-capped mountaintops, crystal-clear lakes, and scores of ravines that offer colorful and charming scenery.
Highlights of The Tour
#1 Hiking at the foot of Yala Snow Mountain which is one of the four holy mountains in the Tibetan region of China. 
#2 Camping at the Shore of Yala Youcuo Lake which reflects the snow-capped mountain. 
#3 Visit the beautiful Tagong Grassland and Tibetan monasteries. 
#4 Travel through Tibetan villages and discover their traditional customs and values. 
Full Itinerary
Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Chengdu, then drive to Kangding (265km), approximately a 4 hour drive. You will have lunch in Kangding, and get some supplies for the next few days. Afterward, you will head to Zhonggu village, about an hour's drive where you will check-in at the Guishan Hostel (3,213 m/10,541ft). While there, you can stroll around the village or relax in the hot springs.
After breakfast, you will hike to Xindianzi Campsite (3500m/11,480ft), and through the Yala Valley. The journey is about 13 kms and will take about 6 hours. You will encounter open meadows, forests, and majestic views of snow-capped peaks along the route.
You will arrive at Xindianzi around 3 pm where you will camp on the grassland for the night.
Today will be a challenging day as you will hike 16 km, for about 7 hours. After breakfast, you will embark on your journey to Yala Youcuo Lake (3,500 m/11,485 ft), where you will hike up to Yala Pass (4,200 m/13,780 ft) and continue onto Sister Lake. There you can have spectacular views of the unspoiled water of the lake that reflects the surrounding snow-capped mountains. In the afternoon, you will arrive at Yala Youcuo Lake. Rest and enjoy this pristine campsite under the starry sky.
Today, is a little more relaxing, where you will hike 3km to take a shuttle bus and leave this location, and head to Xinduqiao, described as ‘the paradise of photography’, with boundless grassland, curved streams, rolling mountains, and Tibetan villages. Along the way, you will visit the captivating Tagong Grassland and then overnight in Zhaxi Kongsha Hostel – a Tibetan-style hostel.
Rise and shine, and make the most of your last day. You will hike 10 km for about 3 hours, and capture the magnificent view of Gongga Mountain (or Minya Konka in Tibetan), the highest mountain in Sichuan. After lunch, you will head back to Chengdu, about a 6-hour drive.
If you are after a winter adventure, and wanting to get away from the concrete jungle - then look no further – we can help you take a trek into this beautifual grassland and embrace Tibetan culture of China’s southwest.
Important Notes:
Accommodations
We will select the best hostels in the region for your first night and the 4th night. On day 2nd and 3rd days, you will be camping out in a private tent. Arrangements for the tent and sleeping mat will be provided. You will need to bring your sleeping bags. There is no shower facility at the campsites.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. All cooking equipment will be provided. Please note that meals will be basic during the hiking days.
Hiking support
Arrangements for a horseman will be available during the hike, one horse and one horseman for 2 hikers, for a group of 3-4 hikers; we’ll arrange two horses and one horseman.
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What’s Included
- Experienced tour guides
- Entrance fee to all spots listed in the itinerary
- Well selected hotel accommodation
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Expert drivers and comfortable vehicles with air-conditioning
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