Decided to break up the 8hr bus trip back to Chengdu By stopping overnight in Songpan, 2 hrs from Jiuzhaigou. Arrived before midday. Climbed up to 4000m to have lunch watching over the city. Met Louise and Raoul at Emma's Cafe who i had previously met in Beijing and again in Xian. Walked around the walled city being heavily upgraded for tourists. Had a great dinner with Louise, Raoul and Jo.