Sichuan Tourism University
International Students 8K Hiking of
2026 Minya Konka Trail
Dear International Students,
We are honored to invite you to participate in the Minya Konka Trail 8K Trail Run, an event that combines stunning Tibetan scenery, unique cultural experiences and a relaxed sports atmosphere. This is not just a race, but a chance to explore the beautiful mountains of western Sichuan, experience Tibetan culture and make new friends from around the world.
We have prepared exclusive benefits for you, covering transportation, accommodation, scenic spot tickets and race fees—all free! Come and join us for an unforgettable weekend！
Basic Information
Event Name: Minya Konka Trail International Students 8K Hiking
Participants: International students from Sichuan Tourism University(aged 18-63, healthy, no high-altitude contraindications）
Date: June 12th-14th(Friday-Sunday), 2026
Exclusive Free Benefits
Round-trip Transportation: Free air-conditioned bus from Chengdu to Kangding
Accommodation: Free shared twin room（one bed per person）near Kangding Love Song Square on the night of 12th & 13th
Scenic Spot Ticket: Free admission to Mugecuo Scenic Area（4A-level, known as "the Little Jiuzhaigou of Western Sichuan"）
Race Entry: Free 8K race fee（including race T-shirt, number bib, timing chip, supplies and finisher medal）
Cultural Experience: Free participation in the "Runners' Night" party with other runners of 18K, 30K and 50K
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: 12th (Friday) | Chengdu → Kangding
07:30-08:00 Meet at Sichuan Tourism University main gate
08:00-12:00 Departure to Kangding（4-hour journey, enjoy the scenery along the way）
12:00-13:00 Lunch 13:00-14:00 Arrive at Mugecuo Scenic Area
14:00–17:00 Visit Mugecuo
17:00-18:00 Return to Kangding Love Song Square
18:00-18:30 Check-in at hotel & Dinner( Self paid)
18:30-20:30 Collect Race Package & Kendal Mountain Film Festival
20:30 Back to hotel near Kangding Love Song Square
Day 2: 13th（Saturday）| Kangding Race Day10:00-12:00 Minya Konka Photo Exhitibion & Intangible Cultural Heritage & Outdoor EXPO at Kangding Love Song Square
12:00-13:00 Lunch( Self paid)
13:00-13:40 Warm-up at the square
13:40-14:00 Openning Ceremony
14:00-17:00 8K Race（relaxed route, walk or run at your own pace）
17:30-18:30 Dinner (Self paid)
18:30-20:30 Runners' Night
20:30 Back to hotel near Kangding Love Song Square
Day 3: 14th（Sunday）| Kangding → Chengdu
07:00-08:00 Hotel breakfast
08:30-09:00 Walk to North Gate Gym
09:00-13:00 Return to Sichuan Tourism University by bus, end of the trip
Quota: Limited to 16 participants ( The link is valid only for students selected by the school; registration by others will be considered invalid.）
Safety Tips
l Wear comfortable sports shoes and quick-drying clothes, and bring a windbreaker（the weather in western Sichuan changes frequently).
l Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are essential（strong ultraviolet rays at high altitudes).
We look forward to your participation！Let's run in the mountains of western Sichuan, feel the charm of Tibetan culture and create unforgettable memories together！
Trail Map of 8K
Introduction to MugecuoKangding Love Song (Mugecuo) Scenic Area is located in Yala Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is now a national 4A-level tourist attraction and the core scenic area of the "Greater Gongga" premium route promoted by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism. It covers an area of 350 square kilometers.
The scenic area is 35 kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide, with an altitude of 2,800 to 3,780 meters. It is 17 kilometers from Kangding City, 50km from Kangding Airport, and 280km from Chengdu.
The scenic area is composed of major attractions such as Mugecuo, Red Sea Grassland, Golden Coast, Rhododendron Gorge, Medicinal Hot Spring, Seven-color Sea, and Fragrant Lawn, with rich tourism resources that can take in the western part of Sichuan at a glance.
The world-famous "Kangding Love Song" originated here, with its moderate altitude and convenient transportation, couples come here to seek romance, families come here to recall warmth, friends come here to feel happiness, and it is honored as the first stop of Sichuan-Tibet travel.
