Chengdu, Sichuan --Shangri-La, Yunnan --Chengdu, Sichuan (成都--香格里拉--成都)
Shangri-La in Yunnan |
Distance: 1,500km
Duration: 20 --30 days
Expenses: 4,000 --6,000 yuan
Best time for cycling: May, September --October
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is one of the best-known cities in China for its pleasant climate, natural scenery and spicy cuisine. Shangri-La, an ethnic-Tibetan town in northwest Yunnan Province, is considered a hidden paradise of spectacular landscapes and ethnic culture. Of the routes on our list, this route has the most stunning scenery. Attractions along the route include the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Molto Holy Mountains, Daocheng Yading, Shangri-La, Lijiang Old Town, Lugu Lake, Tiger Leaping Gorge and the Ya'an Giant Panda Base.