This two-day all-inclusive tour connects Chengdu with two UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites via high-speed rail, letting you witness colorful travertine pools in Huanglong and crystal turquoise lakes in Jiuzhaigou. No mandatory shopping stops, comfortable 2+1 coaches, multiple hotel tiers and complimentary Tibetan hot pot dinner create a relaxing plateau getaway for landscape lovers and photographers.
Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong represent the most stunning alpine scenery in western Sichuan, famous for multi-hued lakes, cascading waterfalls and primeval forests. This tour cuts long bus travel time with 2-hour direct high-speed rail rides, covering both iconic scenic spots in two days with flexible hotel choices for all travel budgets.
You will take high-speed rail from Chengdu East Station to Huanglong-Jiuzhai Station, explore Huanglong’s unique calcium pools on Day 1, and enjoy a full day of in-depth sightseeing in Jiuzhaigou on Day 2. The seamless transport arrangement and professional local guide help you skip planning troubles and fully immerse in fairyland plateau views.
🚄 2-hour direct high-speed rail from Chengdu East, avoid bumpy long-distance buses
🏞️ Visit two UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites: Huanglong & Jiuzhaigou
🚌 Spacious licensed 2+1 air-conditioned tourist coach for all transfers
🍲 Complimentary authentic Tibetan hot pot dinner & Tibetan culture experience
🏨 Multiple hotel tiers from budget inns to international 5-star resorts
Type
Price
Theme
Physical Demands
Destinations
Group Guided Pure Tour
From $XXX USD
Nature / Photography / UNESCO World Heritage / Plateau Scenery
●●●○ (Moderate)
Chengdu / Huanglong / Jiuzhaigou
Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
| Duration | 2 Full Days & 1 Night |
| Departure/Return | Round trip by high-speed rail + plateau ground transfer |
| Group Type | Small Shared Group Tour (No mandatory shopping) |
| Language | Licensed Chinese-speaking local guide (English itinerary docs provided) |
| Highlights | Alpine travertine pools, turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, primitive forests, Tibetan folk culture |
| Difficulty | Moderate, suitable for most visitors; not recommended for severe cardiopulmonary patients |
Daily Itinerary Table
| Time | Itinerary Details |
| Day 1 | Chengdu East Railway Station → Huanglong Scenic Area → Jiuzhaigou Valley Hotel |
| Self Check-in Before Train | Arrive at Chengdu East Railway Station at least 1 hour ahead of your high-speed train departure |
| Train Ride | Board high-speed rail to Huanglong-Jiuzhai Station, around 2 hours ride; schedules subject to real-time railway operation |
| Station Pickup | Meet tour guide & driver at Huanglong-Jiuzhai Station, drive 1 hour to Huanglong Scenic Area |
| Huanglong Sightseeing | 3-hour free exploration of Huanglong, visit Welcome Ponds, Multi-Colored Pond and Golden Sand Pavement. Optional cable car up (CNY80, self-paid). |
| Evening Arrangement | Transfer back to Jiuzhaigou valley hotel, enjoy complimentary Tibetan hot pot dinner, overnight stay at selected hotel tier |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Jiuzhaigou Sightseeing → High-Speed Rail Back to Chengdu |
| Morning | Hotel breakfast, transfer to Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area entrance |
| All-Day Jiuzhaigou Tour | 6-hour self-guided sightseeing inside Jiuzhaigou, take included scenic shuttle bus to explore Shuzheng Valley & Zechawagou Valley; free lunch break (lunch self-catered) |
| Return Transfer | Gather at scenic area parking lot, transfer back to Huanglong-Jiuzhai Station |
| Return Train | Board high-speed rail back to Chengdu East Railway Station, tour concludes after arrival |
✅ Inclusions
- Round-trip second-class high-speed rail tickets between Chengdu East & Huanglong-Jiuzhai Station (subject to actual railway allocation)
- Entrance tickets for Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area and Huanglong Scenic Area
- Full-day round-trip ground transfers by licensed 2+1 air-conditioned tourist coach
- 1 night twin-share hotel accommodation (match your selected hotel tier)
- 1 hotel breakfast + 1 complimentary Tibetan hot pot dinner
- Full-time licensed Chinese local tour guide service
- Basic travel accident insurance coverage
❌ Exclusions
- Jiuzhaigou internal scenic shuttle bus fee (CNY90 per person) and scenic spot insurance (CNY10 per person)
- Huanglong optional cable car, shuttle bus, audio guide and insurance fees
- All self-catered meals, snacks, drinks and personal refreshments
- Single room supplement if you cannot share a twin room
- Personal hotel consumption, souvenirs, travel photography and optional live shows
- Extra transfer surcharges & accommodation fees caused by force majeure
- Personal travel expenses and voluntary service tips for guide & driver
- Children’s hotel bed fees, scenic tickets and shuttle bus fees (taller children meal surcharge self-paid)
