--- title: "3-Day Tour: Mount Siguniang, Bipenggou & Dagu Glacier" description: "This 3-day route links Shuangqiao Valley, Bipenggou, and Dagu Glacier into a single high-altitude itinerary: first explore snow-capped peaks and alpine meadows, then venture into lakeside forests, and finally take the cable car to view the glacier." type: "tour" route_id: "siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day" total_days: 3 price: 0 highlights: ["Chengdu", "Lixian", "Heishui County"] url: "https://www.lyriktrip.com/en-GB/tours/siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day" canonical_url: "https://www.lyriktrip.com/en-GB/tours/siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day" locale: "en-GB" alternates: {"en-US":"https://www.lyriktrip.com/tours/siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day","en-GB":"https://www.lyriktrip.com/en-GB/tours/siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day","zh-CN":"https://www.lyriktrip.com/zh-CN/tours/siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day","zh-TW":"https://www.lyriktrip.com/zh-TW/tours/siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day","de-DE":"https://www.lyriktrip.com/de-DE/tours/siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day","fr-FR":"https://www.lyriktrip.com/fr-FR/tours/siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day","es-ES":"https://www.lyriktrip.com/es-ES/tours/siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day","it-IT":"https://www.lyriktrip.com/it-IT/tours/siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day","x-default":"https://www.lyriktrip.com/tours/siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day"} --- # 3-Day Tour: Mount Siguniang, Bipenggou & Dagu Glacier Snow-capped Mountains, Tians and Glaciers: Explore Three Valleys in Western Sichuan in 3 Days This 3-day itinerary links Shuangqiao Gorge, Beipei Gorge and Dagu Glacier into a seamless high-altitude journey: begin with snow-capped peaks and alpine meadows, venture into lakeside forests, and finally take the cable car to behold the ancient icefields. - 3 Days 2 Nights - Complimentary pickup within the 3rd Ring Road, Chengdu - Private tours only — no group sharing, no waiting - 7-9 seater business vehicle ## Overview This 3-day route departs from Chengdu, stringing together the Shuangqiao Valley and Bingzhagou in Siguniang Mountain, Bingpan Valley, and Dagu Glacier into one high-altitude itinerary. Day 1 passes through Yingxiu and Maolipang, enters Shuangqiao Valley to see snow peaks, pastures, meadows and forests, overnight in Li County. Day 2 explores Bingpan Valley, following ancient forest, lakes, waterfalls and streams to Zhuma Lake, Bailong Waterfall, Moon Bay and Panyang Lake, overnight in Heishui County. Day 3 takes the sightseeing bus and cable car up to the glacier at 4,850 metres, views Glacier No.1 before returning to Chengdu. The trip includes 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, and first-entry tickets plus in-park sightseeing buses for Shuangqiao Valley, Bingpan Valley and Dagu Glacier; the Dagu Glacier cable car is also included in the quoted price.全程7-9座商务车，一单一团，不拼不等，成都三环以内免费上门接送。车销、购物店和加点都不安排，司机兼向导负责接送、酒店拿房和途中简单介绍。 ## Summary - Route ID: siguniangshan-bipenggou-dagu-3-day - Duration: 3 days / 2 nights - Starting price: Contact for quote - Status: active - Highlights: Chengdu, Lixian, Heishui County - Cover image: https://cdn.lyriktrip.com/s/ge4ZOFtc.webp ## Hero tags - No shopping - Fully tailored - Multilingual services — Tours run in English. Other languages can be arranged with 30 days' notice and at an added fee. ## Highlight notes - Day 1: View the mountain peaks from Maobiliang, explore Shuangqiao Valley’s snow-capped peaks and alpine meadows, stay in Li County - Day 2: Bapeng Gorge — explore lakes and waterfalls, overnight in Heishui - Day 3: Take the cable car up to the glacier, return to Chengdu in the afternoon - Includes 2 breakfasts, first admission to three scenic spots, and区内 shuttle bus ## Selling points - Pure enjoyment: no bus sales pitches, no shopping stops, no extra attractions added. - Visit Shuangqiao, Bipeng, and Dagu Glacier valleys in one journey - Your private group, no sharing or waiting - Complimentary door-to-door pick-up within the 3rd Ring Road, Chengdu ## City highlights - Chengdu (2 days): Chengdu - Lixian: First night - Heishui County (1 days): Evening two ## Itinerary ### Western Sichuan Three Valleys Plateau Route - 3 days Journey #### Chengdu (2 days) - Subtitle: Chengdu - Recommendation: Convenient pick-up and drop-off, with a clear pace from start to finish. Door-to-door pickup within the Third Ring Road, returning to Chengdu on the final day. ##### Day 1: Chengdu - Mao Liang Ridge - Shuangqiao Valley - Li County - (transport) — Pick-up from within the Third Ring Road in Chengdu, then travel by business vehicle via the Dujiangyan–Wenchuan Expressway to Yingxiu, passing through Wolong and the Balangshan Tunnel. - (sight) — Stop at Maobiliang for about 10 minutes to capture panoramic views of the Siguniang Mountains. - (sight) — Explore Shuangqiao Valley, enjoying scenic views of the Yin-Yang Valley, Hunter Peak, Sun and Moon Mirror, the five-coloured sandthorn forest trail, Niu Pengzi, and Niuxin Mountain, while immersing yourself in the harmony of snow-capped peaks, pastures, meadows, and forests. - (transport) — Travel the scenic route to Lixian, enjoying views of snow-capped mountains, forests, river valleys, glaciers, and meadows along the way; if the road is closed, take a detour. - (accommodation) — Arrive in Li County and check into the hotel to rest. ##### Day 3: Black Water – Dagu Glacier – Chengdu - (transport) — After breakfast, head to the Dagu Glacier Scenic Area and take the shuttle bus into the park. - (sight) — Enjoy scenic stops along the way at Jinhou Lake, a Tibetan cultural experience area, the upper, middle, and lower Dagu Tibetan villages, the Release-Life Lake, alpine pastures, and Dagu Lake. - (sight) — Transfer to the sightseeing cable car and ascend to the heart of the Glacier at an altitude of 4,850 metres to view Glacier No.1. The tour takes approximately 4 hours; optional stops include Lingyun Waterfall and the Red Stone Slope. - (transport) — After the tour, return to Chengdu by coach, marking the end of the itinerary. #### Lixian - Subtitle: First night - Recommendation: Cat's Nose Ridge and Shuangqiao Valley are scheduled for the first day; admire the mountain peaks before resting. Stop at Maolipang for sightseeing, then explore Shuangqiao Valley’s snow-capped peaks and alpine meadows. #### Heishui County (1 days) - Subtitle: Evening two - Recommendation: After Bipenggou, stay overnight in Heishui, and on the third day head towards Dagu Glacier. See the lakes and waterfalls of Biepa Gou, or take the cable car up to the glaciers of Dagu Iceberg. ##### Day 2: Lixian - Biba Ridge - Heishui County - (transport) — After breakfast, travel from Lixian to Bipenggou. - (sight) — Take the sightseeing bus into Bibogou to see the primeval forest, vegetation, alpine lakes, streams, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains. Depending on the season, you can enjoy spring blossoms, summer shade, autumn leaves, or snow mountain hot springs. - (sight) — Traverse the ancient Tea Horse Road through pristine forests, journeying to Zhuma Lake, White Dragon Waterfall, Moon Bay, and Panyang Lake. - (transport) — After the tour, proceed to Heishui County and check in at the hotel for rest. - (accommodation) — Hotel accommodation in Heishui County. ## Daily plan ### Day 1 — Chengdu - Maobiliang - Shuangqiao Valley - Lixian Get a clear sense of where the snow-capped mountains are, then reserve most of your time for Shuangqiao Valley. - Depart from Chengdu: Pick-up from within the Third Ring Road in Chengdu, then drive via the Duwen Expressway to Yingxiu, passing through Wolong and the Balangshan Tunnel. - Maobiliang Viewpoint: Stop for approximately 10 minutes to capture panoramic views of the Siguniang Mountain range. - Double Bridge Valley: Follow the valley to view snow-capped peaks, pastures, meadows, forests, Yin-Yang Valley, Hunter Peak, Sun and Moon Mirror, Wu Se Shan Sea Buckthorn Forest Trail, Niu Peng Zi and Niu Xin Shan. - Head to Li County: Manager Xiao Lu travels to Lixian, taking in snow-capped mountains, forests, river valleys, and meadows along the way. If the road is closed, a detour will be arranged before checking into the hotel for rest. ### Day 2 — Lixian - Bipenggou - Heishui Spend a full day in Bipegou exploring forests, lakes, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains. - Head to Bipei Gou: After breakfast, depart from Li County and take the sightseeing bus into Bipaogou. - Scenic route within the valley: Follow ancient forests and streams, enjoying seasonal cherry blossoms in spring, summer shade, autumn leaves, or snow-capped mountains and hot springs. - Zhuoma Lake and Bailong Waterfall: Traverse the ancient Tea Horse Road through primeval forests to reach Zhumalu, Bailong Waterfall, Moon Bay, and Panyang Lake. - Head to Heishui County: After the tour, proceed to Heishui County for a hotel stay and rest. ### Day 3 — Black Water - Dagu Glacier - Chengdu Visit Tibetan villages and lakes in the morning, take the cable car up to the glacier, and return to Chengdu in the afternoon. - Enter the Dagu Ice Mountain: After breakfast, head to the Dagu Glacier Scenic Area and board the scenic shuttle bus to enter. - Dagu Tibetan Village and Dagu Lake: En route, visit Golden Monkey Lake, the Tibetan cultural experience area, Shangzhongxiadakuta Tibetan Villages, Release Lake, alpine pastures, and Dagu Lake. - Glacier No. 1: Transfer to the sightseeing cable car to reach the glacial heart at 4,850 metres above sea level for a tour of approximately four hours. Optional visits to Lingyun Waterfall and the Red Stone Slope are also available. - Return to Chengdu: After the tour, we will travel back to Chengdu, marking the end of the itinerary. ## Included / Excluded ### What's Included - Pick-up and drop-off: Complimentary door-to-door pickup within the Third Ring Road, Chengdu - Vehicle Use: 7-9 seater business vehicle, with vehicle type assigned based on group size to ensure every guest has their own individual seat - Breakfast: Breakfast included at the hotel, 2 breakfasts in total - Double Bridge Valley: Includes first admission ticket and sightseeing car - Bipenggou: Includes first admission ticket and sightseeing car - Dagu Glacier: Includes first ticket, sightseeing cart, and cable car - Guide: Driver and guide: responsible for transfers, hotel check-in assistance, and brief commentary during the journey; does not accompany guests into scenic areas - Complimentary: Essential travel gear, 1L portable oxygen bottle per person, 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day, travel accident insurance ### Not Included - Main course: Lunch and dinner at your own expense - Bipenggou Electric Cart: Electric cart fees within the scenic area are payable separately - Single supplement: A single supplement applies if there are fewer than two guests or an odd number of travellers - Child charges: Child rates exclude hotel breakfast, accommodation, admission tickets, and other services ### Special Notes Read these notes before you go. - Itinerary basis: Day 2: Travel to Heishui County following that day’s schedule and accommodation arrangements. Day 3: Return to Chengdu. - Lixiaojing Scenic Route: Should road closures occur, we will take a detour to Bipegou; the scenery along the Lixiao Road is complimentary, and no refunds will be issued for any sections not viewed. - Booking Information: Guests aged 70-79 must sign a liability waiver and be accompanied by someone of normal age; children under 16 without adult accompaniment, pregnant women, and those over 80 are not accepted. - Transfer Instructions: Complimentary door-to-door pickup within Chengdu's Third Ring Road. - Cancellation & Amendment Policy: For cancellations made after 12:00 noon three days prior to departure on non-holiday dates, a vehicle loss fee of RMB 400 per person will be charged; for cancellations made after 12:00 noon seven days prior to departure during holiday periods, the vehicle loss fee is RMB 600 per person. ## Is Three Days Your Length? The number of days can be adjusted to suit your needs. ### 3 days Follow the 3-day itinerary above, or adjust after specifying your requirements. ## Good to Know - No shopping: No shopping stops or commission-driven detours are included; your time is spent only on the sights listed in the itinerary. - Bespoke: The itinerary's destinations, duration, and pace are fully flexible to your preferences. - Plateau: The itinerary includes high-altitude locations; please assess according to your physical condition. Portable oxygen is included in the quoted price. ## Private Travel Specialists ### The Conversation Every LyrikTrip journey begins with a conversation. Tell us your dates and who's coming — and if this length isn't right for you, we'll say so and shape a shorter arc. First reply within four hours; a clear price for your dates within one business day. - CTA: Start the conversation ### Step 01: Tell us what excites you Not your dates and budget — your curiosity. 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