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Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in downtown Chengdu.
Travel to Taoping Village, a living fortress frozen in time. Built in 111 BC, this is the best‑preserved Qiang settlement. It's a labyrinth of stone where 8 hidden entrances and winding passages only locals can navigate. At its heart rise 30‑meter stone watchtowers, built without nails or mortar, yet they've survived centuries of earthquakes. Beneath your feet, an ancient spring‑fed water network still flows, Visit local Qiang households, where the people keep alive their traditions and a way of life unchanged for generations.
Next, head to Ganbao Tibetan Village, the largest Gyalrong Tibetan settlement. Built entirely from river stones and giant boulders, this is also the birthplace of "Boba Senge" (Tibetan Lion Dance), a national intangible cultural heritage – a powerful, slow dance created by returning soldiers to commemorate their fallen comrades in battle.
Lunch in Tibetan family-run restaurant.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up location: Your hotel lobby
Please provide us your hotel name and address.
Itinerary
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Jiuzi Village, a hidden gem nestled deep in the mountains of Li County. Once a key military garrison under the Qing Dynasty's "Five Garrisons" system, this ancient Qiang fortress now stands as a haunting ruin. Wander through the crumbling stone walls scattered across a 2,600-meter alpine meadow, with wild horses grazing, distant snow peaks shimmering, and nothing but wind and silence. Thanks to its raw, untouched beauty, it has been called "Western Sichuan's Machu Picchu."
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Enjoy a traditional Tibetan lunch, choosing between Tibetan-style yak meat hot pot or traditional Tibetan dishes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Ganbao Tibetan Village, the largest and best-preserved Gyalrong Tibetan settlement in Li County. Built entirely from river stones and giant boulders, the village's houses are connected like a fortress, earning it the title "First Gyalrong Tibetan Village." This is also the birthplace of "Boba Senge" (Tibetan Lion Dance), a national intangible cultural heritage – a powerful, slow dance created by returning soldiers to commemorate their fallen comrades in battle. Explore the village, admire traditional stone-built Tibetan houses, and hike up to the viewpoint for a panoramic view of the valley and the village.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers who suffer from high altitude sickness (2600m)
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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