The experience
A 9-day journey linking Qiaojia, Suijiang, Weixin and Zaxi Ancient Town, with time for the places between the headline sights.
Qiaojia lies in the warm Jinsha River valley, with riverside settlement landscapes and views associated with the Baihetan reservoir area.
Suijiang lies along a Jinsha River reservoir landscape, with waterfront settlements and a warmer valley setting below the Wumeng highlands.
Weixin is a Wumeng mountain county whose Zaxi town preserves important Long March historical sites and a traditional settlement setting.
Zaxi in Weixin combines a historic townscape with important Long March meeting sites and memorial interpretation.
Your route: Qiaojia → Suijiang → Zaxi. The final proposal confirms each transfer and overnight base.
This is a suggested itinerary. The order can be adjusted around your arrival time, walking preferences and confirmed access, with a personal quotation before you book.
Your day-by-day journey
Day 1 — Qiaojia: Jinsha riverfront
Morning: Spend time around Jinsha riverfront, using public paths and viewpoints to appreciate the setting. Water activities are an optional addition only when the relevant service and conditions are confirmed.
Suggested overnight base: Qiaojia. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 2 — Qiaojia: Reservoir landscape
Morning: Make Reservoir landscape the focus of this part of the visit. Leave time to look closely, ask questions and enjoy Qiaojia without fitting in an unrelated detour.
Later in the day: Enjoy a closer look at Valley-town life, with the route adjusted to the terrain and time available.
Suggested overnight base: Qiaojia. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 3 — Qiaojia to Suijiang
Continue from Qiaojia towards Suijiang using the transfers and final approach agreed for your route. Allow time for the journey, comfortable breaks and settling into a new base.
If arrival time allows, take a gentle orientation near your accommodation. The main Suijiang visit follows on the next day, so there is no need to rush a distant attraction after the drive.
Suggested overnight base: Suijiang. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 4 — Suijiang: Reservoir waterfront
Morning: Spend time around Reservoir waterfront, using public paths and viewpoints to appreciate the setting. Water activities are an optional addition only when the relevant service and conditions are confirmed.
Suggested overnight base: Suijiang. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 5 — Suijiang: Town walking areas
Morning: Turn your attention to Town walking areas, choosing a section that suits your group’s walking pace and interests.
Later in the day: Make time for Valley agricultural scenery, looking at how the landscape connects with everyday work and the seasons. A hosted conversation or tasting can be requested in advance where a local provider is available.
Suggested overnight base: Suijiang. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 6 — Suijiang to Zaxi
Continue from Suijiang towards Zaxi using the transfers and final approach agreed for your route. Allow time for the journey, comfortable breaks and settling into a new base.
If arrival time allows, take a gentle orientation near your accommodation. The main Weixin visit follows on the next day, so there is no need to rush a distant attraction after the drive.
Suggested overnight base: Zaxi. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 7 — Weixin: Zaxi town heritage
Morning: Take a closer look at Zaxi town heritage, connecting the visible details with the story of Weixin.
Suggested overnight base: Zaxi. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 8 — Weixin: Long March interpretation
Morning: Make Long March interpretation the focus of this part of the visit. Leave time to look closely, ask questions and enjoy Weixin without fitting in an unrelated detour.
Later in the day: Enjoy a closer look at Mountain county landscape, with the route adjusted to the terrain and time available.
Suggested overnight base: Zaxi. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 9 — Zaxi Ancient Town: Historic town streets
Morning: Explore Historic town streets at walking pace, with room for questions and everyday discoveries along the way.
Later in the day: Take a closer look at Zaxi meeting heritage, connecting the visible details with the story of Zaxi Ancient Town.
To round off the visit: Make Memorial exhibitions the focus of this part of the visit. Leave time to look closely, ask questions and enjoy Zaxi Ancient Town without fitting in an unrelated detour.
Finish in Zaxi. Your onward arrangements are confirmed with the final proposal.
Travel details
Getting here and getting around
The sightseeing plan starts in Qiaojia and finishes in Zaxi. Agree your arrival station, airport or hotel before booking; these meeting points are not interchangeable. Local attraction and village access is by the road and visitor routes confirmed for your dates.
Your proposal should list each road stage, the actual overnight base and any scenic-area transport. Drive times depend on the route and conditions, so avoid adding a tight flight or rail connection after a remote visit.
When to travel
Summer offers a cooler plateau setting, while winter is cold and exposed. Mountain stages need flexibility for mist, rain and changing road conditions.
Stays and meals
This 9-day plan allows for 8 overnight stays: Qiaojia (2 nights); Suijiang (3 nights); Zaxi (3 nights). These are suggested bases, subject to the agreed route and property availability.
Choose your preferred accommodation style and room configuration before a quotation is prepared. Breakfasts, other meals and dietary requests are itemised, with time for local food where it fits the day.
What your quotation covers
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the guide, agreed transfers, admission tickets, scenic-area transport, accommodation and meals you want included. A suggested experience is confirmed only when it appears in the final proposal.
International and onward travel, optional activities, personal purchases and unlisted meals are additional unless expressly included. Your dates, group size, room choices and service level determine the quotation; no fixed package price is implied.
Useful to know before you go
- Qiaojia: Use approved public viewpoints; hydropower facilities and operational areas are controlled.
- Suijiang: Water recreation depends on licensed operators and current river conditions.
- Weixin: Museum opening and memorial access need checking, especially around closure days.
- Zaxi Ancient Town: Check individual memorial opening arrangements and visit with respect for the historical setting.
Your questions, answered
Who does this journey suit?
This route suits travellers who enjoy landscapes and time outdoors. Some visits involve steps, uneven ground or longer road sections; share your walking ability so the route can be adapted before booking.
Can we change the pace or add another place?
Yes. Start with this 9-day outline and tell us which stops matter most. Extra places may need another day or a different overnight base; the final itinerary will show any change to transfers and nights.
What should we send with an enquiry?
Include your travel dates, number of travellers, children’s ages if relevant, arrival and departure points, accommodation preference and any access or dietary needs. The form below already identifies this journey.
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