JZG Langmusi

13-23 Oct, 2010 (11 days) Langmusi- Juizhaigou
Rm3980 (per pax group of 10), Rm3880 (12 pax), Rm3800 (16 pax and above)

Update 22 July10 - Return flight connection also not so good if we travel on 9 Oct. As such, we will use China Eastern instead of China Shenzhen because of better connections. We are collecting deposit now. Kindly confirm your seat asap by email to rachelheng123@gmail.com, Do read what our past traveler has to say about this Langmusi to Juizhaiguo route by clicking here OR the link above.

Update 23 Oct09 -FYI, Autumn is the Super peak season for Jiuzhaigou and therefore please register asap to secure the flight seat if you keen to join. We received very good response for past Oct09 and 7 persons was in waiting list due to group size too big. As such, please register early to secure your seat. Please email rachelheng123@gmail.com or call 012 3520868 for registration.

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 0: Meet at KLIA on 12 OCT TUESDAY at 11.30PM to catch midnight flight at 0150AM . No need to apply for annual leave on this day.

Day 1 WED KLIA to Lanzhou: Depart from KL by MU540 at 0150AM (13 OCT WED ) reached Pudong 0700AM; then connect MU2352 to Lanzhou at 1105AM and arriving at 1350AM. We visit the banks of the Yellow River and its water-wheels and sheep-skins rafts after check in hotel. Overnight (ON) Lanzhou.

Day 2 Lanzhou/Xiahe (260km 5hrs) We start the day early to enjoy the scenic drive to Xiahe on part of the Qinghai Plateau. This less-frequented route is dotted with quaint and pretty Muslim Hui and Tibetan farms and villages. The rolling high altitude grasslands with flocks of yaks and sheeps are especially pretty. We will visit Labrang Tibetan Monastery that is reputed to be more Tibetan than Tibet itself. We'll have adequate time just walking around and taking in the atmosphere.ON Xiahe.

Day 3 Xiahe/Langmusi (230km 5hrs): Drive to Langmusi, visit the Milariba Buddhist Pavilion at Hezuo County on the way to 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. We will go for short & scenic trek in this beautiful village and hang around this village. ON Langmusi.

Langmusi/Tibetan women praying

Day 4 Langmusi: Langmusi is in the border of Gansu/Sichuan province. There are two Tibetan monasteries, one is called Sichuan monastery and one is called Gansu monastery. Both are walking distance from Langmusi, which is a big village. There are many mountains with nice views around, Short trek and visit monastery in Langmusi. O/N Langmusi

Day 5 Langmusi/Ruoergai (160km 6hr) : After breakfast, we drive to visit the 1st Bend of Yellow River (58). The 80 km road from Langmusi to there is very bump, we need 3 hours driving. ON Zoige (Ruoergai)

Day 6 Ruoergai/Songpan (192km 3hr): We drive to Songpan, we will pass the grassland where the Red Army walked through there for Long March, after lunch, we will visit the Ancient Songpan town and take a walk in the city. O/N Songpan

Day 7 Huanglong(100km 3hr): We bus down 3hr to Huanglong(200) translated Yellow Dragon, another beautiful park studded with waterfalls and travertine ponds of blue, yellow, white and green. The top temple is 7.5 km from the entrance but has the most beautiful pools. ON Jiuzhaigou (Zhachang town)

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

Day 10 Fly Home: We need to get up early to catch up morning flight MU2351 at 0735 arriving Pudong 1005AM. We can out to Shanghai for few hours before connect flight MU539 at 1930PM.

Day 11 Arrive Home: Arrived KLIA at 0050AM 23 OCT SATURDAY

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 (Rm58), airport taxes & fuel surcharges (current Rm500), meals (Rm25 x 10 days = Rm250) and entrance fees (approximately Rm350). 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 rachelheng123@gmail.com or yongo@streamyx.com
Phone Rachel 012-352 0868
Phone Lee Min: 016-220 9033 or 603-4023 8210
Address No 19 Lrg Air Bersih Tiga, Air Panas, 53200 Kuala Lumpur

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