Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

Home to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, this northwestern Sichuan plateau brings together colorful pools, snow mountains, grasslands and Tibetan and Qiang culture, making it a highlight of Sichuan travel.

Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture lies in northwestern Sichuan, in the transition zone between the southeastern edge of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau and the Sichuan Basin, and is a main homeland of the Tibetan and Qiang peoples. Key destinations include the UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, Mount Siguniang, Daguan Glacier, the Zoige and Hongyuan grasslands, the Qiang City in Mao County and the prefectural capital Barkam. Jiuzhaigou has its best colors in autumn, while the grasslands are best in summer. Some areas are at high altitude, so be aware of altitude sickness. Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport and Hongyuan Airport are the main gateways.

Destinations

• Barkam
• Mount Siguniang
• Maoxian
• Zoigê
• Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong
• Hongyuan
• Heishui
• Langmusi & Zhagana
• Chengdu
• Nyenpo Yurtse

Itineraries

• Jiuzhaigou East Loop & Zoigê-Hongyuan Grassland – Enter Jiuzhaigou from the east via the Jiumian Expressway, and return to Chengdu via Huanglong, Zoigê, Hongyuan, and Da…
• Chengdu to Lanzhou via Jiuzhaigou, Zoige & Gannan – A one-way road trip starting in Chengdu and ending in Lanzhou, covering Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Zoige Grassland, and Gan…
• Western Sichuan Grand Loop: Seda & Daocheng – A panoramic loop from Danba, Seda, Garzê, and Xinlong south to Litang and Daocheng, returning to Chengdu along Highway…
• Northern Sichuan-Tibet Highway (G317) Northern Kham Culture – Follow Highway G317 through Seda and Garzê to Dege to see the Parkhang Printing House and Xinluhai Lake, returning via…
• Amdo Loop: Golog, Gannan & Rebgong – A classic Amdo loop starting from Xining, passing through Golog, Langmusi, Labrang Monastery, and Rebgong, before retur…
• Sichuan Pandas, Mount Emei & Jiuzhaigou 7-Day High-Speed Rail Classic – Connect Chengdu, Leshan, Mount Emei, Huanglong, and Jiuzhaigou by high-speed rail for the standard first-time Sichuan i…
• Western Sichuan Small Loop: Snow Mountains & Tibetan Villages – From Mount Siguniang, Danba, Tagong, and Xinduqiao to Hailuogou, cover the highlights of Western Sichuan in one week.
• Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong and Zoige Grassland – Spend two days in depth in Jiuzhaigou, head north to Zoige for two nights to see Flower Lake and the Yellow River's Fir…
• First Visit to Chengdu: Panda Base, Old Streets and Dujiangyan – A classic three-day trip: the Panda Base, Kuanzhai Alley and People's Park, Wuhou Shrine and Jinli, plus a day trip to…
• Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong by High-Speed Rail, First Visit – Take the high-speed train to Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou Station, spend a full day in Jiuzhaigou, visit Huanglong's travertine…
• Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Loop Self-Drive – A loop from Lanzhou connecting Linxia, Labrang Monastery, Langmusi, Zhagana, and Yeliguan to experience monasteries and…
• Ancient Shu Civilization and Old Chengdu: 5 Days in Depth – Sanxingdui, Jinsha and the Sichuan Museum trace the story of ancient Shu civilization, joined by Du Fu Thatched Cottage…