On the Trail of Pilgrims

Name: On the Trail of Pilgrims
Brand: WanderEastern
Price: 500.0 USD
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About this Journey
Get into the rhythm of Tibetan life in western Sichuan in an area which locals call “heaven on Earth,” You’ll travel along the Tibetan pilgrimage trails of Sichuan and explore the stunning natural beauty of Yading Nature Reserve, where aquamarine lakes lie in between soaring mountains and foliage changes color with the seasons. Yading is regarded as a holy site by local Tibetan Buddhists, home as it is to three spiritual mountains. While there is an official “Shangri-La” county in Yunnan, those who have been to Yading and nearby Riwa village say that traveling here is like stepping straight into the pages of James Hilton’s Lost Horizon.

Itinerary
Day 1
Explore the colorful halls of the mountainside Bengpu Temple, the oldest lamasery in Daocheng dating back over 900 years, and gaze upon the famed self-made statue of the founder of the Himalayan Buddhism Kagyu white sect • Deepen your understanding of Tibetan culture by getting to know a Tibetan family in the comfort of their delicately painted traditional home • Enjoy a scenic drive to the Tibetan town of Riwa, buried deep in the mountains and also known as the “new Shangri-La”

Day 2 - 3
Explore Yading Nature Reserve, home to three spiritual mountains which Tibetan Buddhists believe symbolize the compassion, wisdom and energy needed to achieve enlightenment • Wander through the verdant Luorong Pasture which sits between Yading’s three mountains and gaze into the clear green and blue waters of Milk Lake and Five Color Lake •
Hike or travel by horseback to the lesser-known Frog Lake, where you will enjoy a picnic surrounded by sacred mountains

Day 4 - 5
Learn the art of Tibetan calligraphy in the home of a Tibetan teacher as you enjoy traditional Tibetan snacks and yak butter tea with his family • Explore the isolated mountainside Rewu Temple, which boasts more than 600 years of history • Enjoy a traditional Tibetan meal of dried yak meat, baked bread with seasoned fillings and more

Details

What’s Included

All overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
All meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water
All services of WanderEastern English-speaking guide(s) and expert
Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip

What’s Excluded

International and domestic flights, domestic trains, plus relevant taxes
Chinese tourist visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders
Travel, health and trip cancellation insurance
Meals, apart from those included in the itinerary, and alcohol
Expenses of a personal nature
Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
Discretionary gratuities for guides and chauffeurs

TRIP COST

$3480 USD per person

Next Steps

How do I secure my spot on this tour?

We will continue to work with you until your trip is perfect.

For international bookings: Once you are ready to book, a USD$500 planning fee, per booking, is required to begin reserving your arrangements. This will go towards your trip costs and will be taken off your final balance amount.

For bookings made in China: Once you are ready to book, a RMB1,000 deposit, per person, is required. This will go towards your trip costs and will be taken off your final balance amount.

What is the payment schedule?

1. Deposit:
A deposit is required to secure your reservation. Once your deposit has been received, we will send your confirmation along with a detailed itinerary and all the information you’ll need to prepare for your journey.

2. Full payment:
Full trip payment should be made 30 days prior to departure. If you’re booking within 30 days of your departure, you may be asked to pay make the full payment straight away.

Payments can be made via Paypal, credit card, bank transfer, WeChat or Alipay

Is this trip guaranteed to run?

This trip will be scheduled to run once we receive bookings from 2 passengers. Should the journey be cancelled due to lack of sign-ups or government restrictions, WanderEastern will fully refund any deposits or fees paid.

What is your cancelation policy?

See our full terms and conditions for more information.

Why WanderEastern

We’re on the ground with you

Our team of advisors will design every detail of the trip with you through close consultation, then orchestrate your entire journey while on the ground. We’re in the same time zone as you, so we can fulfill requests and handle issues without a hitch. With over 40 staff in Beijing and an expansive network of operational partners across the country, we have the manpower to ensure your journey is safe, reliable and comfortable from beginning to end.

Your trip, your way

Flexibility is our highest-ranking compliment. We pull off journeys for pioneers with a 6-hour layover to Hollywood’s elite, and everywhere in between. Our team regularly pulls off unprecedented logistical feats; nearly any time frame or budget is within our realm. No matter how you wish to experience China, we are here to bring that dream to life.

We embody passion

WanderEastern guides are carefully handpicked for their knowledge and charisma, then meticulously trained to maintain our exceptional service standards. They are expert storytellers and passionate natives of the regions where they guide, having the perfect combination of local insights and service know-how to bring you seamless once-in-a- lifetime moments all across China.

The little things, the big picture

Supporting inspired local economies allows you to experience the soul of the destination, while also protecting and cultivating China’s artisanal culture. From watching artisans hand make shoes in Yunnan, to picking organic vegetables for dinner on a local farm in Fujian, our tours are designed to showcase and protect China’s heritage, both natural and human.