3-day Jiuzhaigou tour from Chengdu: High-speed rail included

Emerald lakes and cascading waterfalls across two national parks in three days

A 3-day private tour from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong National Park, traveling by high-speed rail and private vehicle with a live guide in English or Chinese. The itinerary includes park entry, the sightseeing bus in Jiuzhaigou, the upward cableway in Huanglong, and an evening performance of Tibetan and Qiang dances. Hotel and rail tickets are arranged. You choose whether to add a guide service and book accommodation near the scenic areas.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Station

• Arrive at high-speed railway station
• Meet service staff at station

Day 2: Explore Jiuzhaigou Valley and watch show

• Enter Jiuzhaigou scenic area
• Take sightseeing bus and visit stops
• Watch Eternal Love Jiuzhaigou performance

Day 3: Visit Huanglong Scenic Area and depart

• Enter Huanglong scenic area
• Take cableway to Five-color Pond
• Hike down or take cableway down
• Proceed to high-speed railway station

The experience

Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong National Park sit in the same mountain region, but most tours force you to pick one. This 3-day itinerary reaches both by high-speed rail from Chengdu: a two-hour journey that replaces the fatigue of a long-distance bus. The train leaves Chengdu in the morning, and your service staff meet you at Jiuzhai Station to transfer you to your hotel. On-board WiFi lets you work or message during the ride, and the vehicle carries high-value insurance for foreign guests at no extra cost.

Day two centers on Jiuzhaigou Valley itself. You board the scenic area sightseeing bus, which stops at stations throughout the park so you can step off, walk and photograph at your own pace: the lakes shift color with the season and light, and the waterfalls drop through forest and stone. That evening, the Eternal Love Jiuzhaigou performance fills a theater with live Tibetan and Qiang dances and songs, a cultural break from the day's walking. Day three takes you to Huanglong Scenic Area, where you ride the upward cableway to the Five-Color Pond, then choose to hike back down through the terraced mineral pools or take the cableway again. After that, the private vehicle returns you to Jiuzhai Station for the afternoon high-speed rail back to Chengdu.

The tour operates with a live guide in English or Chinese. You select the language at booking. If you want a guide to walk with you inside the parks, that service is optional and added at checkout. Hotels are not included in the base price, but the operator recommends booking within three kilometers of the scenic areas so you are not traveling far each morning and evening.

What’s included

• Round-trip high-speed rail ticket in second class (first class upgrade available for a fee).
• private transportation in Chengdu and between stations and hotels.
• sightseeing bus inside Jiuzhaigou Valley scenic area.
• upward cableway in Huanglong Scenic Area.
• park entry tickets for both Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong.
• the Eternal Love Jiuzhaigou evening performance.
• live guide in English or Chinese.
• high-value insurance for foreign guests.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 23 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Manjing Travel

Is this one for you?Book the optional English-speaking guide service if you want context about the geology, ecology and Tibetan culture as you move through each park: the sightseeing bus stops let you walk independently, but a guide transforms those moments into deeper understanding. If you prefer to explore at your own pace without narration, skip the guide and use the stops to photograph and rest as you wish.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much time do I actually spend walking inside Jiuzhaigou Valley?

Jiuzhaigou Valley is explored by sightseeing bus with stops at stations throughout the park, so you control how long you walk at each stop. The itinerary does not fix a total walking duration. You step off and on the bus as you choose, making it flexible for different fitness levels and interests.

What is the Eternal Love Jiuzhaigou performance, and is it in English?

Eternal Love Jiuzhaigou is a live evening show of Tibetan and Qiang ethnic dances and songs performed in a theater. The performance is in the local languages and music, so no translation is needed to follow the cultural storytelling.

Do I need to book my hotel before I book this tour?

Hotels are not included in the tour price, so you book accommodation separately. The operator recommends staying within three kilometers of the scenic areas to keep travel time short between your hotel and the parks each day.

What happens if my flight to Chengdu is delayed and I miss the high-speed rail departure?

The tour departs on a fixed schedule from Chengdu high-speed rail station. If your arrival is delayed, contact the operator before your tour date to discuss options. The rail ticket is included in the price, so rebooking may carry a fee.

Can I hike down from the Five-Color Pond in Huanglong, or do I have to take the cableway both ways?

You ride the upward cableway to the Five-Color Pond, then choose to hike down through the scenic area or take the cableway down again. The choice is yours depending on your energy and time.