Chengdu to Taoping & Ganbao Tibetan Villages Heritage Day Trip Discount Tickets

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Overview

Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in downtown Chengdu. Travel to Taoping Village, a living fortress frozen in time. Built in 111 BC, this is the best‑preserved Qiang settlement. It's a labyrinth of stone where 8 hidden entrances and winding passages only locals can navigate. At its heart rise 30‑meter stone watchtowers, built without nails or mortar, yet they've survived centuries of earthquakes. Beneath your feet, an ancient spring‑fed water network still flows, Visit local Qiang households, where the people keep alive their traditions and a way of life unchanged for generations. Next, head to Ganbao Tibetan Village, the largest Gyalrong Tibetan settlement. Built entirely from river stones and giant boulders, this is also the birthplace of "Boba Senge" (Tibetan Lion Dance), a national intangible cultural heritage – a powerful, slow dance created by returning soldiers to commemorate their fallen comrades in battle. Lunch in Tibetan family-run restaurant.

Pickup Information

Pick up location: Your hotel lobby Please provide us your hotel name and address.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Li County
Taoping Qiang Village, a living fortress frozen in time. Built in 111 BC, this is the best‑preserved Qiang settlement. It's a labyrinth of stone where 8 hidden entrances and winding passages only locals can navigate. At its heart rise 30‑meter stone watchtowers, built without nails or mortar, yet they've survived centuries of earthquakes. Beneath your feet, an ancient spring‑fed water network still flows, Visit local Qiang households, where the people keep alive their traditions and a way of life unchanged for generations.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Ganbao Tibetan Stone Village
Enjoy a traditional Tibetan lunch, choosing between Tibetan-style yak meat hot pot or traditional Tibetan dishes.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Ganbao Tibetan Stone Village
Ganbao Tibetan Village, the largest and best-preserved Gyalrong Tibetan settlement in Li County. Built entirely from river stones and giant boulders, the village's houses are connected like a fortress, earning it the title "First Gyalrong Tibetan Village." This is also the birthplace of "Boba Senge" (Tibetan Lion Dance), a national intangible cultural heritage – a powerful, slow dance created by returning soldiers to commemorate their fallen comrades in battle. Explore the village, admire traditional stone-built Tibetan houses, and hike up to the viewpoint for a panoramic view of the valley and the village.
Duration: 240 mins

Inclusion

Lunch

Local bilingual driver guide (certificated English tour guide)

Entrance fees

Private transportation

Exclusion

Gratuities

Optional Tibetan costume rental, Optional Tibetan drinks and all other personal purchases

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for travelers who suffer from high altitude sickness (2600m)

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