JZG08

Oct 18 - 27, 2008 (10-days) Langmusi- Juizhaigou
Rm3580 (per pax group of 10), Rm3480 (12 pax), Rm3280 (16 pax) and Rm3180 (18 pax and above)

Update 14 August 08 - Trip confirmed run and will be in and out from Lanzhou instead of Chengdu. Collecting Deposit now and please email rachelheng123@gmail.com

Update 17 April 08 - Some of travelers required to organize this trip during autumn. FYI, Autumn is the Super peak season for Jiuzhaigou and therefore please register asap to secure the flight seat if you keen to join. This shorter trip is for those with limited time needing 5 days annual leave.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is meant to be a "free and easy" adventure trip. Participants should be relatively fit, with a good sense of humor, and above all, have the right attitude for close travel with others through possibly some trying times. Most definitely, this is not a trip for prudes, whiners, fuss-pots, and other similarly assorted types! We had a couple of those before and it wasn't pleasant for us or them. Although every effort will be made to stick to the given itinerary, ground conditions may change and cause some disruption and/or deviation from the norm. Otherwise, have fun.

Jiuzhaigou river, autumn leaves, waterfall

Juizhaigou, translated Nine Stockade Valley, is one of the top China destinations, especially in the super peak months of October. We also visit the equally popular Huanglong.

Day 1 Sat 18 OCT KLIA to Shenzhen : Depart from KL by ZH796 at 0800AM via Shenzhen to Lanzhou arriving at 1125PM. Free and Easy after check in hotel. Overnight Shenzhen.

Day 2 Lanzhou : Take morning flight to Lanzhou by ZH9977 at 0750 and arrive Lanzhou at 1155AM. After lunch we visit the banks of the Yellow River and its water-wheels and sheep-skins rafts. O/N Lanzhou.

Day 3 Xiahe : We will leave early drive to Xiahe. Half day to visit Labrang Tibetan Monastery that is reputed to be more Tibetan than Tibet itself. Grasslands roughly twenty minutes away by car, or by bicycle 40 minutes away. Lots of paxs enjoy biking out so they can enjoy all the view slowly. We'll have adequate time just walking around and taking in the atmosphere. ON Xiahe.

Day 4 Langmusi : Langmusi is in the border of Gansu/Sichuan province. There are two tibetan monasteries, one is called Sezhi monastery in Sichuan Province and another one is called Geerdeng Monastery in Gansu Province. Local simply call them Sichuan Monastery and Gansu Monastery . Majestic temples with red wall and golden roof built on the slopes overlook hundreds of monks' houses painted in white with plank roof in the lower valley. Tibetan farms are dispersed outside the village. Prayers go around the monastery every day, from prayer wheels to sacred pagodas, kissing significant walls. Life goes on at a slow pace as hundreds of years ago. Both are walking distance from Langmusi, which is a big village. There are lots of mountains with nice views around, paxs can walk easily or opt to go for serious hiking up the mountains. ON Langmusi

Langmusi/Tibetan women praying

Day 5 Zoige (Ruoergai) : After breakfast, we will make our way to Zoige. Pass by Tangke mountain scenery. Tangke hosts the First Bend of the Yellow River and the fabulous Tibetan monastery Suokezang Si, which faces exactly the first bend. An overnight stay will offer you the opportunity to enjoy the sunset/sunrise over the spectacular site. O/N Zoige

Day 6 Jiuzhaigou : After breakfast, we will make our way to Jiuzhaigou approximately. The 7-8hr bus journey to Juizhaigou passes through some pretty mountain scenery. Overnight Juizhaiguo.

Day 7 Jiuzhaigou : We have one full day to explore and appreciate one of China's most beautiful national parks. We visit the numerous lakes. The park is a huge area of gorgeous alpine valley studded with dazzling turquoise lakes and surrounded by snowy peaks. Shuttle bus services take visitors around but many choose to walk/trek along the walkways and paths running alongside the rivers. One-day entrance fee Rmb220 plus Rmb90 compulsory bus shuttles (Note: Entrance fees Rmb220 on 2nd day applicable commence 2008, no more Free entry at 2007). There are basically two routes covering Juizhaigou and we will do the selective scenic spot. Overnight Juizhaigou.

Day 8 Huanglong: We bus down 3hr to Huanglong translated Yellow Dragon, another beautiful park studded with waterfalls and and traventine ponds of blue, yellow, white and green. The top temple is 7.5km from the entrance but has the most beautiful pools. Overnight Huanglong.

Day 9 Back to Lanzhou: We bus to Lanzhou after breakfast. It takes approximately 8-9 hours. O/N Lanzhou.

Day 10 Home: Free and Easy for shopping on the morning and catch afternoon flight at ZH9978 at 1235 arriving Shenzhen at 1650PM. We will connect ZH795 at 2155PM and arriving KL at 0130AM (28th Oct08)

Way to Langmusi /Zoige/ Huanglong

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Cost cover airfares on airfare, accommodation and transport.
Accommodations will be in 2-3 stars hotel.
Not covered are visa fees, airport taxes & fuel surcharges, meals (Rm20 x 10 days = Rm200) and entrance fees. Note that entrance fees are substantial in China, some which are mentioned in the itinerary above.
Note we do not collect up front compulsory tips nor do we bring our groups for "compulsory" shopping stops. Members will decide the tips based on their satisfaction of the guide services.
Cost is subject to change depending on fluctuations in exchange rates and/or airfares.
A deposit of Rm1010 will be payable to confirm your place.

Email: yongo@streamyx.com or rachelheng123@gmail.com
Phone: Lee Min: 016-220 9033 or 603-4023 8210
Phone: Rachel 012-352 0868
Address: No 19 Lrg Air Bersih Tiga, Air Panas, 53200 Kuala Lumpur

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