China and Tibet - Cultural and Scenic Journey by Bike
This 17-day bike tour begins and ends in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province and one of the major cultural centers of China. At 500m elevation, Chengdu is located in the Sichuan basin, sometimes referred to as the "Heavenly Kingdom", surrounded by soaring mountains to the northwest and the Sichuan Basin to the east.
Sichuan, meaning "Four Rivers" refers to four of the more than 80 huge rivers flowing across the province, is a land of dramatic mountainous terrain, fast rivers and the foreboding Tibetan plateau.
Sichuan is the largest and arguably the most interesting province in the southwest with a population displaying as much diversity as the landscape, from the densest rural population in the world to the remote, dramatic and sparsely populated Tibetan plateau.
Stunning scenery, colourful culture, world renowned cuisine and history all combine to create one of the most diverse, interesting and memorable biking destinations on the planet.
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Meal Options |
Non-Veg (all) |
Vegetarian |
Organic |
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Non-Veg (fish/chicken) |
Vegan |
Ayurvedic |
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Diabetic |
Low Salt |
Low Fat/Cholesterol |
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Kosher |
Hindu |
Muslim |
Additional: Food includes 3 meals per day from dinner on Day-1 to breakfast Day-17. This excludes 2 lunches and 2 evening meals which are at your own expense to give you more opportunity to explore and experience local cuisine.
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Chengdu to Chengdu
Day 1 - Arrive in Chengdu.
Day 2 - Bike tour of Chengdu. 30km.
Day 3 - Transfer to the Himalayan foothills, bike to Maoxian. 44km.
Day 4 - Bike along river valleys to Heishui. 122kms.
Day 5 - Climb up to 3000+m onto the Tibetan plateau. 105kms.
Day 6 - Bike to Aba, check out high country Yaks and cattle. 116kms.
Day 7 - Aba - rest day.
Day 8 - Bike to the upper reaches of the Dadu River to Seerrua. 82kms.
Day 9 - Bike to Rangtang. 56kms.
Day 10 - Visit Tibetan tribes and bike to Wenda. 76kms.
Day 11 - Join the Sichuan - Tibet highway to Luhuo. 71kms.
Day 12 - Bike to Daofu. 78kms.
Day 13 - Bike to Bamei. 77kms.
Day 14 - Big downhill ride to Danba. 97kms.
Day 15 - A big day's ride to Rilongguan and the Four Girls Mountains. 120kms.
Day 16 - Ride the world's longest continuous downhill, 114kms down from 4523m! Transfer to Chengdu.
Day 17 - Fly out.
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| Required Skill Level |
Open to All
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| Required Equipment |
Not Applicable
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Mountain Biking Skills & Disciplines |
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Road Cycling |
Urban Terrain |
Lap Racing |
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Offroad Biking |
Cross-country |
Hill Climb |
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Downhill |
FreeStyle |
Dirt Jumping |
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