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On the first day, the group will meet in Chengdu in the morning to transfer gear into panniers and store excess luggage at the hotel. Then we will take transport to the starting point 100 kilometers from Chengdu. This puts on a road leading into the Wolong Panda Reserve. We will spend the night at Wolong and visit the Panda Research Center.

The next day, the group will head up to Balangshan Pass through the Wolong Nature Reserve. The pass is at 4,550 meters (14,950 feet) above the tree line. Often yaks can be seen grazing on the slopes tended by Tibetan herdsman. At the top of the pass we will then coast down into a gorgeous valley to Rilongguan, at the base of Four Sisters Mountain.

The following day we will cycle (mostly downhill) to Xiaojin Xian where there is a Buddhist Temple, an Islamic Mosque and a Catholic Church where Mao spend some time on the Long March. In the afternoon the group will cycle to Danba, located on the Dadu River, a major tributary to the Yangzi. Along the way we will visit a lamasery and a Tibetan Buddhist Temple.

On the fourth day, the group will explore the area including some of the Tibetan Defensive towers the dot the hills around the town.

On the last day, we will return to Chengdu via bus to the pass, then cycle down to the highway where we will be transported by truck to Chengdu concluding the bike tour.

Itinerary and Tour Details Western Sichuan 5-Day Bike Tour to Danba Tour 5 -Day Bike Tour
Day	Location	Cycling km	Total Distance/km	Notes
				SICHUAN PROVINCE
1	Chengdu/Wolong	45	144	Meet group members in Chengdu, then transport to start of ride to Wolong Nature Reserve.
2	Rilongguan	41	101	Transport to the top of 4,550-meter (14,950-foot) pass then coast down to Rilongguan (3,100 meters, 10,200 feet) at the base of Four Sisters Mountain (snow-covered all year)
3	Danba	120	120	Explore Wori Feudal Lord Tower, Twin Bridge Gorge, Catholic Church, Islamic Temple, Buddhist Temple
4	Danba	32	32	Visit 500-year old Lamasery, Tibetan Temple and surround defensive tours in the hillsn used as a set of period movies.
5	Chengdu	80	358	Bus to the pass, then cycle down through the Wolong Nature Reserve. Take vehicle transport to Chengdu. End of trip.

Details

Start location: Chengdu, Sichuan Province

Finish location: Chengdu, Sichuan Province

Tour type: Vehicle-supported - Riders will carry only their day-use luggage. A support vehicle will follow the group.

Geographical location: Southwest China Elevation range: 2,380 feet (700 meters) to 14,950 feet (4,550 meters)

Climate: The best weather for touring is in the spring and fall. Historic weather information for Chengdu is available from the link below. Higher elevations will be cooler.

Terrain:Rolling and mountainous

Cycling tour level: Moderate to challenging - alternative transportation will be used when needed

Total cycling distance: Approximately 181 miles (297 km): Average distance per ride day: 37 miles (60 km) Cycling will be supplemented with vehicle transport on some days to reach the next point of interest

Days: 5

Nights: 5

Group size: 1-8

Accommodations: Basic clean Chinese hotels.

Prices include the following:

1. Bilingual bicycle tour guide.
2. All hotel accommodations (double occupancy) for six nights.
3. Meals eaten as group (private meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included).
4. All group transportation costs (vans, trucks, buses, and taxis) including to/from the airport.
5. All group entrance fees to attractions.
6. Transport of gear and cyclists when necessary. Riders carry their own luggage.
7. Travel insurance for the duration of the tour.

If you decide to do something on your own, you will be responsible for those costs.

Cost: Prices depend on the total number of people going on the tour and the time of year. Below are the price per person (pp) and quoted in US dollars (US$) for non-holiday periods*:

Group size:

Group size: 1 person: $1,450
Group size: 2 people: $1,210pp
Group size: 3 people $990pp
Group size: 4-8 people $700pp

Rental bike: US$0.included in the cost of the tour.This includes a mountain bike with front suspension, panniers, lock, gloves, raincape and helmet.