Snow peaks, glaciers, holy lakes and high passes — for travellers who want altitude and adventure, China's western mountains and Tibetan plateau deliver.
Songzanlin Monastery · Dukezong · Pudacuo National Park
from $320 pp
Golden Summit · Samantabhadra · Leshan Giant Buddha
from $330 pp
Three Natural Bridges · Longshui Gorge · Fairy Mountain
from $300 pp
Alpine gallery road · glacial lakes · the 'Oriental Alps'
from $460 pp
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain · Blue Moon Valley · Shuhe · Baisha
from $460 pp
Beijing's Best Kept Secrets & the Wall at Dawn
from $690 pp
Glaciers · snow peaks · holy lakes · Tibetan culture
from $1,290 pp

8 Days of Nature, Wildlife & Landscapes
from $1,490 pp
Guilin · Zhangjiajie · Chengdu — Karst Peaks, Avatar Pillars & Giant Pandas
from $2,190 pp
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The 7-Day Daocheng Yading itinerary — the 'Last Shangri-La' — is the premier snow-mountain adventure. Closer to Chengdu, the 3-Day Bipenggou & Mt. Siguniang alpine drive is a faster option.
Yes — several routes exceed 3,500m. We build in acclimatisation days and recommend a slow pace. Travellers with heart or lung conditions should consult a doctor first.
May–June and September–October offer the most stable weather and clearest mountain views. Winter brings snow but closes some high passes.
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