Four Girls & Stone Villages
A week of walking and slow drives between the snow peaks of Siguniang and the stone villages of Danba. This is Sichuan at its most vertical: high valleys, apple orchards and family guesthouses.
The idea
A route with room to breathe.
A week of walking and slow drives between the snow peaks of Siguniang and the stone villages of Danba. This is Sichuan at its most vertical: high valleys, apple orchards and family guesthouses.
The route
Where it goes.
Day by day
A sketch of the days.
Drive through Wolong and over the pass to Rilong (3,200 m). Check in, walk gently and sleep early.
Stay · Rilong · mountain guesthouseWhat is included
The practical details.
Included
- 6 nights guesthouses and homestays
- Private vehicle and driver throughout
- Local guides in Siguniang and Danba
- All valley tickets and entrance fees
- Daily breakfast and five family meals
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal spending
- Optional horse riding
Rilong is 3,200 m and Tagong-style altitude is not on this route. The walking is moderate, but the altitude makes it feel harder; we build in a rest day.
Keep exploring
Other ways to go.
Classic · max 3,099 m
First Sichuan: Pandas, Buddha, Cloud Summit
A first week in Sichuan that moves from teahouses to river cliffs to a 3,099-metre summit. The distances are short, the transitions are gentle, and there is enough unscheduled time to eat properly.
Chengdu · Leshan · Emeishan · Chengdu
Slow · max 1,260 m
Tea & River: Chengdu, Qingcheng, Leshan
A short, gentle route for travelers who want Sichuan’s softer side: a Daoist mountain, a 2,000-year-old irrigation system, a giant Buddha and a lot of tea. No high passes, no rushing.
Chengdu · Dujiangyan · Qingcheng · Leshan · Chengdu
