| Mt . DaGuNiang (Mt. Four Girls) Climbing Tour |
| Do you enjoy the challenge of climbing? We can organise a trip for you even if you are by yourself. |
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Itinerary |
Altitude of accommodation |
Accommodation |
| D1 |
Take a public bus to Rilong.
You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Wolong and Mt. Ba Lang on the way . In the afternoon you will arrive in Rilong , the base town for climing Mt. Four Girls.
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3200 m
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Guesthouse in Rilong
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| D2 |
A cclimatisation day.
If you like, you can take easy, unguided walks in the Chang Ping and Shuang Qiao Valleys , with beautiful scenery similar to the Alps.The altitude is about 3800m inside the valley, so it is good for acclimatis ing.
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3200 m
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Guesthouse in Rilong |
| D3 |
Trekking day, about 5 - 6 hrs hiking .
We ascend through the Guo Zhuang Ping area, where many high altitude flowers blossom in spring. If the weather is good, you w ill have a perfect view of four mountains here. After walking along a ridge, we arrive at the base camp of Mt. DaGuNiang, “Lao Niu Yuan Zi”. We stay here or nearby |
3600-3800 m
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B/L/DBase Camp
(LaoNiuYuanZi
or nearby)
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| D4 |
A cclimatisation day , about 5 - 6 hrs hiking.
We will take you to see the beautiful, mountainous landscapes of Big Lake and Flower Lake , near to BC.To help you acclimatise, we will hike to 3900m and then return to BC. |
3600-3800 m
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B/L/DBase Camp
(LaoNiuYuanZi
or nearby)
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| D5 |
Trekking day, about 5 - 6 hrs hiking .
We will move to C1 camp from the base camp. In some seasons , you will see yellow poppies on the way. |
4350-4400 m
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C1 |
| D6 |
Summit day, C1 -summit-C1 takes 5 - 6hrs , C1-BC takes 3 - 4 hrs .
After the last, rocky climb, we will finally reach the summit, 5025m high.Stay here for a while looking down on the cloud - sea and surrounding mountains . The other three girls mountains are easily visible from here.
If someone is not able to attempt the climb to the summit because of the altitude sickness , they can relax at C1 and wait for the other people to come down , and we will return to base camp together. |
3600-3800 m
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Base Camp
(LaoNiuYuanZi
or nearby)
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| D7 |
Back to Rilong town for a well earned rest!
The tour finishes here , but we can make other arrange ments for you for the following day , such as transport to Chengdu, DanBa or TaGong, more climbing etc .
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3200 m |
Guesthouse in Rilong |
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Please read carefully and understand the conditions below before you apply. |
| 1. Price (See the price sheet for the specific prices) |
| The following are included |
（1） Supplies for meals (food, dishware, cooking equipment)
Breakfast: Chinese breakfast (rice porridge, pickles, steamed bread, egg, etc)
Lunch: Before departure, we will give you snacks like biscuits, bread, fruit, etc. Please eat them when you feel hungry while trekking.
Dinner: Rice and fried vegetables, and meat on some days.
（2） Mountain guide (to the summit) and cook; (they can not speak English).
During the high season:_____guide(s) for_____customer(s); the cook(s) stay at the base camp.
During the low season: _____guide(s) for_____customer(s); the cook(s) join us on the trek.
（3） Pack horse for the equipment. You will only have to carry a small day pack. If you have anything more to carry, such as photographic equipment, please let us know in advance. We might need another horse (extra charges will apply).
（4） Basic climbing equipment: tent, sleeping bag, moistureproof ground sheet (or rollmat) and headlight
There will be one tent for every 2 persons, regardless of gender. Please tell us in advance if you need to use one tent for one person.
During the high season, or if there is a large enough group, you will have the special tent for cooking.
（5） Technical climbing equipment; the mountain guide will arrange the equipment (climbing rope, crampons, ice staves, helmet, etc) based on the conditions, but if there is anything you think you will need, please ask in advance.
（6） First-aid packet for the non-serious injuries and basic medicines (no special medicine for high altitude).
（7） Base Camp fees
（8） Haizigou entrance fee
（9） The climbing permit from Sichuan Climbing Association |
| We can arrange the following for extra charge |
（1） Public bus tickets
（2） Hiring a car from Chengdu to Rilong
（3） Hiring a car in Rilong (to and from ChangPing Valley, ShuangQiao Valley, etc.)
（4） Accommodation in Rilong: Riyue Guesthouse or Sunny Youth Hostel or elsewhere, depending on your preference.
（5） English translator to accompany you to the summit. May not be available in some seasons.
（6） Climbing insurance; we can help you to buy the highest compensation (CNY300,000) policy.
（7） The certificate for a successful ascent of the mountain, issued by the Sichuan Climbing Association or the Four Girls Mountaineering School.
（8） Extra mountain guides. For better service, we can arrange more guides (helpers).
（9） Horse trekking in the area.
（10） Other equipment such as gaiters, sticks, etc. |
| 2. Conditions |
| All attendees must read and sign the “Agreement about Outdoor Sports”. |
| 3. Things to prepare: |
（1） Clothes
a. You will need warm clothing, since it can be very cold at night, but also light clothing for the daytime. Also, you may become cold very quickly when we have stopped walking and are taking a break. Please bring clothes that are easy to put on and take off (light fleece, waterproof jacket, etc.)
b. Multi-functional clothes suitable for climbing: waterproof, breathable, thermal insulated
c. Thick socks: extra pairs recommended.
d. Inner wear and towels: quick-dry preferable.
e. Gloves: waterproof (depending on the season).
f. Hat or cap
（2） Suitable trekking shoes: based on the season, recent weather and your preference. Light trekking shoes, waterproof boots or trekking sandals are all possible.
（3） Climbing equipment: gaiters and sticks (we can recommend shops in Chengdu)
（4） Some snacks; the lunch we provide might not be enough. It is a good idea to bring some of your own snacks.
（5） Please bring your water bottle with you. Dehydration can be a problem at high altitudes; drink at least 1-2 liters a day.
（6） Sun cream
（7） Lip balm. The air can be dry and the sun is very strong at high altitudes.
（8） Sun glasses
（9） Personal medicine for headaches, stomach pains, altitude sickness and anything else from which you might suffer.
（10） Waterproof jacket, trousers, etc.
（11） A book, playing cards or something else to kill the time. There may be long periods when you have to stay in your tent (heavy rains, etc.) |
| 4. Cancellation and Change |
It is possible to cancel or change the trip, but we are unable to give you specific conditions/charges because the arrangements are dependent on the situation of our partner who helps to organise the expedition (high/low season, other groups arrangements, etc.)
We will let you know immediately what charges apply as and when you wish to change/cancel, based on the current situation. |
5. Safety and our Partner Company |
| We ensure our partner company in Rilong has properly trained employees and concern for the safety of our guests. |
（1） In China, many companies falsely claim to be properly approved for arranging outdoor activities. Our partner company has been formally acknowledged and approved by government inspection.
（2） In Rilong town, there are many local people who claim to be able to arrange climbing, but our partner is the only company allowed to apply for the climbing permit from the Sichuan Climbing Association.
（3） Some foreign tour agencies arrange climbing tours and nature tours through our partner.
（4） All the staff were born and grew up in this area, and know the place well. They are very familiar with the local natural conditions, and know how to survive in the mountains. They can correctly prepare safety precautions, and are able to tell you exactly what is dangerous. |
| 6. Others |
（1） We can also arrange other trips based on your needs, like nature or photography tours, or if you want to climb the second or third girl mountains.
（2） If you can acclimatise to the high altitude quickly, you can shorten your itinerary.
（3） The tour conditions are subject to change without notice. Please confirm with our travel office staff . |
Updated on 13 January 2008 |
