Sichuan Province has the second-largest Tibetan-inhabited region in China. The Tibetans live in the Garze and Ngawa Tibetan Autonomous Prefectures and the Muli Tibetan Autonomous County in Liangshan Prefecture.

Yanzigou Scenic Spot in Hailuogou Valley, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture [Photo/China.org.cn]

The Tibetan-inhabited region of Sichuan possesses three world natural heritages, including Jiuzhaigou Valley, Huanglong and the giant panda habitat; four "Man and Biosphere Reserve Network" nature reserves such as Daocheng Yading; ten national nature reserves; four national geological parks; five national scenic spots; three AAAAA national tourist attractions; and six national forest parks.

Following are the top ten tourist routes in the Tibetan-inhabited region of Sichuan.

1. Huanglong-Jiuzhai Valley World Natural Heritage Classic Tour (Nine Loop Route):

--Chengdu - Dujiangyan - Wenchuan - Jiuding Mountain (Mao County) – Songpan Ancient City, Muni Valley (Songpan County) - Huanglong – Jiuzhai Valley - Mianyang - Chengdu

Distance: 870 km

Estimated time: 4 to 6 days

2. China Wenchuan Earthquake Disaster Site and the New Look of Reconstructed Area Tour:

Chengdu - Dujiangyan - Shuimo Ancient Town, Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan Special Tourism Zone (Wenchuan) - Chengdu

Distance: 310 km

Estimated time: 2 to 4 days

3. Giant Panda Hometown Eco-tourism Tour (West Loop Route) :

Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base - Bifengxia Panda Base ( Ya'an ) - Lushan - Panda Ancient City, Fengtong Village (Baoxing County) - Jianjin Mountain - Mount. Siguniang, Dawei Bridge (Xiaojin County) – Jiaju Tibetan Village, Suopo Ancient Watchtowers, Beauty Valley (Danba) - Luding Bridge (Luding) - Ya'an - Chengdu

Distance: 850 km

Estimated time: 3 to 6 days

4. Prairie and Red Culture Tour:

Chengdu - Dujiangyan - Taoping Qiang Village, Ganbao Tibetan Village (Wenchuan) - Jiuding Mountain (Mao County) - Songpan Ancient City, Muni Valley (Songpan) - Ruoergai Prairie , Flower Lake (Ruoergai – Langmu Temple) - First Bend of the Yellow River (Tangke) - Hongyuan Prairie, Moon Bay Scenic Spot (Hongyuan) - Miyaluo , Gu'ergou , Bipeng Valley (Li County) - Wenchuan - Chengdu Extension Line: Hongyuan Prairie, Moon Bay Scenic Spot (Hongyuan) – Lianbao Yeze (Aba)

Distance: 1010 km

Estimated time: 4 to 7 days

5. Hongyuan - Huanglong and Jiuzhai Valley Landing Self-drive Tour:

Hongyuan Airport – Hongyuan Prairie, Moon Bay Scenic Spot (Hongyuan) – Waqietalin (Waqie) - First Bend of the Yellow River (Tangke) - Ruoergai Prairie, Flowers Lake (Ruoergai) - Red Army Long March Monument (Chuanzhu Temple) – Jiuzhai Valley - Huanglong - Jiuzhai-huanglong Airport

Distance: 300 km

Estimated time: 2 to 4 days

6. East Slope of Gongga Mountain Tour:

Chengdu – Luding Bridge (Luding) – Mugecuo, Paoma Mountain, Kangding Love Song City (Kangding) – Yajiageng – Yanzigou Valley, Hailuogou Valley (Moxi Town) - Anshunchang (Shimian) – Ya'an – Chengdu

Distance: 650 km

Estimated time: 3 to 5 days

7. Yading - Kangding China's Most Beautiful Landscapes Avenue Landing Self-drive Tour:

Yading Airport - Daocheng Yading – Litang Temple (Litang) – Muya Scenic Resort (Ya River) - Mugecuo, Paoma Mountain, Kangding Love Song City (Kangding) - Kangding Airport (- Luding - Ya'an - Chengdu)

Distance: 980 km

Estimated time: 4 to 7 days

8. Tibet-Qiang Culture Corridor and Beauty Valley Tour:

Chengdu - Dujiangyan – Shuimo Ancient Town – Taoping Qiang Village, Ganbao Tibetan Village (Wenchuan) - Moutuo Village, Pingtou Village (Maoxian) – Dagu Glacier, Segu'er Tibetan Village (Heishui) - zhuokeji Headmen's Village, Songgang Ancient Towers (Ma'erkang) - Guanyinqiao Scenic Spot, Gada Hill Scenic Resort (Jinchuan) – Jiaju Tibetan Village, Suopo Ancient Towers, Beauty Valley (Danba) – Luding Bridge (Luding) - Ya'an - Chengdu

Distance: 1060 km

Estimated time: 5 to 7 days

9. "Re-take Locke Road" Tour (Muli - Daocheng):

Chengdu - Xichang - Lugu Lake (Yanyuan) – Mulida Temple, Wa'erzhai Temple, Cunduo Lake (Muli) - Xichang - Chengdu

Distance: 1550 km

Estimated time: 6 to 10 days

10. Kangba Cultural Deep Experience Tour:

Chengdu - Ya'an - Luding Bridge (Luding) - Mugecuo, Paoma Mountain, Kangding Love Song City (Kangding) – Bamei Soil and Stone Forests, Huiyuan Temple (Bamei) – Lingque Temple, Daofu Dwellings, Longdeng Prairie (Daofu) - Shouning Temple, Luhuo Sarcophagus Graves (Luhuo) - Langjiqudeng Pagoda, Seda Larong Wuming Buddhist Institute (Seda) - Ganzi Temple, Ganziyalong Bay, Zhariyongkang (Ganzi) - Chengdu

Distance: 1730 km

Estimated time: 6 to 10 days