[2024 Daocheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Yading Village (Updated Oct)

Yading Village (亚丁村) - Yading Nature Reserve

3985m asl, 34km away from the town of Shangri-La (Riwa or Xianggelila Zhen). 5th stop of my road trip in Sichuan from Chengdu, after Mugecuo, Tagong, Xinduqiao e Litang (260km away). The small village is hidden between the snow-capped mountains and the forest. There are about 30 households in the village. Yading in Tibetan language means "the land of the sun", which is named after the long sunshine they have. The Village is located inside the Nature Reserve, first arrive at Shangri-La Town, there’s is a very convenient multi floor parking where to leave the car, just next to the Tourist Center. Buy the ticket and a bus will take you to the Yading Village. The Tibetan style Village is beautiful, nice accommodations in local guesthouses, yummy food (quite expensive but everything seems imported from nearby town).

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Haven't checked out yet! Daocheng Yading Songzan live repo Generally, when you go to Daocheng Yading, you will stay in these four places: Daocheng County, Shangri-La Town, Renhe Village at the entrance of the scenic spot, and Yading Village in the scenic spot. It takes 2 hours to drive from Daocheng County to Shangri-La Town. From the entrance of the scenic spot to Yading Village in the depths of the scenic spot, there is a 35-kilometer dangerous mountain road, which takes nearly 1 hour to drive. If you intend to take a long line (to Milk Sea, Five-Color Sea) + short line (to Pearl Sea) 2-day Yading itinerary, it will be much easier to live in Yading Village, otherwise you will spend at least 2 hours on the road every day. This is the plateau. So, living in Yading Village is the top 1 friendly to tourists. - After the opening of Songzan Yading Mountain House, it naturally became the ceiling of Yading Village. There are only 35 households in Yading Village, and Songzan Yading Mountain House occupies 6 of them. The hotel has no walls and is integrated with the entire Yading Village. Each Songzan Yading Mountain House lives a local "landlord". The angle of the hotel terrace to see the sacred mountain is too good, and there will be sunrise over the golden mountain in the morning if the weather is good. - The hotel is currently in trial operation, only 1 of the 6 buildings is open, with a total of 49 rooms. The hotel only opened 14 rooms in the first phase. All room types are snow mountain views, with a room area of 50㎡. The altitude is 3950m, and the diffuse oxygen supply is standard. - There is currently a Yangmai Yong Yak Beef Hot Pot Restaurant. Breakfast is now served by the seat, and it should be changed to a buffet later, and there is free afternoon tea every day. By the way, there is also a boutique in the hotel. -

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Encounter Aden Village | A feast for the soul

In a corner of the world, there is a picturesque place—Aden Village! 🏔Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, it seems like a fairyland lost in the human world. In the morning, push open the window, and the magnificent snow mountains come into view, with the sunlight sprinkling on them, shining with a holy light. 🌳The architecture in the village is full of Tibetan characteristics, simple and tranquil. Walking on the stone-paved roads, one feels a unique sense of serenity and beauty, as if time slows down here. 🌈The sky above Aden Village is exceptionally blue, and the clouds are as white as cotton, seemingly within reach. Here, breathing the fresh air, all worries gradually dissipate. 💧There are also babbling streams nearby, crystal clear to the bottom, playing the symphony of nature. 🌟At night, the stars twinkle, under this pure sky, it seems as if one can see the entire universe. 💕Aden Village is a place that makes people linger and forget to return, a haven for the soul. You must come here and experience its unique charm! 🤗

The most considerate Yading guide

For the most detailed Daocheng Yading guide, please look here. Before writing the guide, let's clarify one question that many people are struggling with: whether to go to Yading or not. My answer is that as long as you can climb, you must go. I think the scenery of Yading is comparable to that of Kanas and Jiuzhaigou. 1. Itinerary arrangement: Short line on the first afternoon, stay in Yading Village, and long line on the second day. 2. Entering Yading, I set off from Shangri-La city center at 7 am, took the Xiangdao Highway, a 5-hour drive with good road conditions, and cars can pass. 3. Arrived at Yading Scenic Area around 12 pm, parked the car in the parking lot (parking fee is really expensive), took the elevator to the 4th floor, and came out to the square in front of the scenic area. Had a quick bite at the Burger King at the entrance of the scenic area (there were no other restaurants), then entered the scenic area and took the shuttle bus (sitting on the left side by the window offers better views). The shuttle bus will stop at a viewing platform on the way for 5 minutes, allowing everyone to admire the sacred mountains of Xiannairi and Shannuoduoji. 4. Short line itinerary: I stayed at the 'Tashi Kongshu' hotel in Yading Village, which is one of the best in terms of hardware and software in Yading Village. You can see the two sacred mountains from the hotel's viewing platform. I contacted the hotel in advance and added WeChat. Before getting on the shuttle bus, I took a photo of the license plate and sent it to the hotel, and they arranged for someone to pick up the luggage at the shuttle bus station (since I was only staying for one night, I only brought simple luggage, and most of it was left in the car). I handed the luggage to the hotel staff at the station to take to the hotel, and then continued by bus to the final stop 'Zhaguanbeng'. Personal equipment: winter jacket, a can of oxygen (bought in advance at a pharmacy in Shangri-La city, 20 yuan per can of pure oxygen, two cans were enough for a day and a half, if you have a strong reaction, prepare 3 cans). After getting off the bus, it takes about 30 minutes on foot to Chonggu Temple, and then about an hour on foot to 'Zhuomalacuo' Lake; after playing and taking photos by the lake, return the same way. The endpoint of the short line is the 'Xiannairi' viewing point. To conserve energy, I did not continue, as the view was already very clear by the lake. After returning to the 'Zhaguanbeng' parking lot, take the shuttle bus to 'Yading Village' (those who do not stay in the scenic area take the bus to the exit of the scenic area). I got back to the hotel in Yading Village around 6 pm, sat on the hotel's viewing platform to enjoy the scenery, and was lucky enough to see the rainbow of Shannuoduoji and a bit of the golden mountain lit by the sun. 5. Long line itinerary: Be sure to get to the Yading Village station before 7:20 am, travel light, wear a jacket, bring some water and food, take a can of oxygen (one can is generally enough), and it's best to bring a raincoat. Leave other luggage at the hotel front desk, and when you come down the mountain, the staff will help deliver it to the station. Take the shuttle bus to Zhaguanbeng, we took the earliest bus, which left at 7:24 am. After getting off, walk to the Chonggu Temple electric cart station (about 20 minutes), and buy a round-trip electric cart ticket from Chonggu Temple to Luorong Pasture (70 yuan). The earliest cart leaves at 8 am. This cart is a must-take because the distance is far and walking is not realistic. Next, I'll introduce the 'horse grabbing' strategy: After getting off, walk through about a hundred meters of wooden walkway to the horse station opposite the parking lot, and act quickly, because there are only 30 horses. I'm not wrong, it's 30 horses. Many guides say 120 horses, which comes from this (30 horses run four times a day, after taking the first 30 passengers to the destination, they return and then take the second batch, four times in total is 120 horses, with about an hour interval between each trip. If you don't get a horse in the first batch, you'll have to wait a long time.). If you didn't stay in Yading Village the night before, basically don't even think about getting a horse. Regarding whether to ride a horse, my personal suggestion is definitely to ride, otherwise, you won't have enough strength to climb the mountain later. Horse riding is now one-way only, 300 yuan per person, and the return trip can only be done on foot. Also, there's a very important point: horse riding tickets cannot be purchased on behalf of others, the person who will ride the horse must be present at the ticket point to buy the ticket. If a group all wants to ride horses, everyone must arrive at the horse station together, it's not feasible to have someone with good physical strength run ahead to buy tickets while others walk slowly. The end of the horse ride is the famous 'Vajra Challenge Line', where you can go to the restroom first. It's a 1.5 km one-way trip to the Five-Color Sea, with a rest room in the middle selling self-heating rice. It's recommended to take the left walkway to the Milk Sea first, then to the Five-Color Sea, and then descend from the Five-Color Sea, which is less strenuous. There are restrooms next to the Milk Sea. In May and June, you may sometimes meet villagers digging for caterpillar fungus along the way, and if you're interested, you can buy some from them, asking for 25 yuan per piece, I bargained down to 20. After descending, you need to walk back to Luorong Pasture to take the car, about 3 km one way, which means that if you ride a horse, the long line requires about 6 km of walking in total. 6. Exiting the scenic area: Take the electric cart from Luorong Pasture back to Chonggu Temple parking lot, then walk to the Zhaguanbeng bus stop (about 20 minutes). When taking the bus, be sure to read the signs clearly, and take the bus to the 'scenic area exit'. After boarding, contact the hotel in Yading Village to help deliver the luggage left at the front desk to the Yading Village shuttle bus station to wait, the guests don't need to get off, the hotel staff will help you load the luggage, and after loading the luggage, you will leave the scenic area all the way. I stayed in Shangri-La town the next day, with lower altitude and better cost performance. In addition, the weather forecast for Daocheng Yading is of no reference value. It is said that drones are not allowed in the scenic area, but I saw tourists flying them, and no one cared.

Daocheng Yading in Western Sichuan|The Garden on the Roof of the World

🍀Welcome to Daocheng Yading! This is a famous scenic spot in the southwest of China, with majestic and magnificent natural scenery, known as the 'Garden on the Roof of the World'. Here, you can enjoy the rolling snow-capped mountains, the lush forests, the clear lakes, and the high-altitude grasslands swaying in the wind. The sunrise and sunset of Daocheng Yading are not to be missed, where you can witness the mysterious 'Ursa Major', the brilliant starry sky and the intoxicating sky. 🍀About Tickets Scenic Area Ticket: 150 yuan/person, discounts for student ID, senior citizen ID; free for disabled, over 70 years old, children under 1.3 meters, soldiers, etc. Sightseeing Car: 120 yuan/person (round trip) Half price for children between 1.1 meters and 1.3 meters; free for those under 1.1 meters. Electric Car: 50 yuan for one way, 80 yuan for round trip. The whole journey from Chonggu Temple to Luorong Pasture is 6.7 kilometers. You can choose an electric car or choose to walk according to your own wishes. Horse Riding: 300 yuan/person + 5 yuan/person (insurance fee) You can choose to ride a horse or walk. Walking is a great challenge, but the scenery along the way is worth it. 🍀It's worth noting that joining a group is the most worry-free, no need to worry about food, accommodation and transportation. Both large groups and pure play small groups are available, depending on your own budget.

Pointing from Daocheng County to Aden in the dream, the Sun Gonggong just finished his smile and selflessly shines on the earth. Go all the way, go straight to Aden. After arriving in the Aden Scenic Area, you need to take the scenic sightseeing car to enter the Aden Village. You can reach the village from the entrance of the scenic spot in about 40 minutes. When you arrive at the village, there is a viewing platform. The sightseeing car will stop and let everyone take pictures. Here you can Seeing the panoramic view of the village of Aden on the observation deck, the insistence of a few days may just be to look at you more. [Travel Tips]: Tickets for Aden Scenic Spot: Tickets are 150 yuan/person, sightseeing car is 120 yuan/person, and tickets are valid for 3 days. The car went downhill and stopped. Looking for a place to stay, the environment of Aden Village itself was normal, so this time I negotiated with the team leader and each person added a hundred yuan to live in a better inn. In the end, I chose the Pago House, also known as Tianya Youth Hostel. This environment is quite good. You can see the larch in the mountains and the mountains. The only downside is that there is a short distance from the road and it is not very convenient to carry the suitcase. Pack your luggage and take the camera to High. This afternoon's travel time is very free. You can go to Chonggu Temple, Xiannai, and Pearl Sea on foot. These attractions are all a line, the physical requirements are not high, today rest well, to adapt to this high altitude, and then hike on the five-color sea. In the road waiting for the bus, first take the scenic sightseeing car to the terminal, then you can play unscrupulously. The sightseeing car in the scenic spot needs to get off at the designated place, and there are no restrictions on how many times.