Daocheng Yading 5-Day In-Depth Travel Guide for May Day Holiday
Daocheng Yading, the paradise I've always dreamed of. Snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands, dense forests, and clear lakes. Every scene is like a poem or a painting, making me willing to travel the world just to not miss this sacred place in my heart.
⭐️Day1: Depart from Chengdu🚎-Kangding-Zheduo Mountain-Yuzi West-Xinduqiao Check-in🏩
▶Morning: Depart from Chengdu in the early morning and embark on a journey to Kangding. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way and gradually feel the change in air as the altitude increases.
▶Late Morning: Arrive in Kangding and have lunch in this beautiful small town.
▶Afternoon: After lunch, we will cross the Zheduo Mountain at an altitude of 4298 meters. Those with good physical strength can challenge the higher points of Zheduo Mountain. Next, we will head to Yuzi West. At the 360° snow mountain viewing platform, gaze at the Yala Snow Mountain and Gongga Mountains, dance with the sunset, and feel the romance of the world.
▶Evening: Rest at a hotel in Xinduqiao and enjoy a quiet night. Try the special yak meat hot pot, which is tender and delicious.
⭐️Day2: Xinduqiao-Tianlu Eighteen Bends-Litang-Letong Ancient Town-Shangri-La Town
▶Morning: After breakfast, drive along the winding road and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the plateau.
▶Late Morning: Arrive at Tianlu Eighteen Bends. This is a famous spot on National Highway 318, with winding roads like a giant dragon coiling in the mountains, creating a spectacular view. From the viewing platform, overlook the entire valley shrouded in mist.
▶Noon: Head to Litang for lunch and taste local specialties. This town, known as the "World's High City," has an altitude of 4014 meters and is the cultural center of the Kangnan region. Next, we will head to Letong Ancient Town. This ancient town retains rich Tibetan culture and historical relics, where you can admire unique Tibetan architecture and experience the strong Tibetan customs.
▶Evening: Depart from Letong Ancient Town and head to Shangri-La Town. The picturesque scenery along the way is mesmerizing. Upon arrival, check into a local specialty hotel to recharge for the next day's itinerary.
▶Night: Check into a local specialty hotel in Shangri-La Town to recharge for the next day's trip to Yading Scenic Area.
⭐️Day3: Yading Scenic Area Long Route-Shangri-La/Daocheng County
▶Full day: Explore the long route of Yading Scenic Area.
Visitor Center (take sightseeing bus) — Zha Guobeng (sightseeing bus terminal) — Chonggu Meadow (take electric car) — Luorong Pasture (electric car terminal, hiking starting point) — Milk Sea (hiking) — Five-Color Sea (hiking)
This route requires a certain level of physical strength, as you need to hike 12 kilometers with altitude sickness, but the scenery along the way is truly worth it. At Luorong Pasture, you can see herds of yaks and magnificent snow-capped mountains; Milk Sea and Five-Color Sea are two alpine lakes with clear water and stunning views.
▶Night: Stay in Shangri-La Town or Daocheng County.
⭐️Day4: Yading Scenic Area Short Route-Xinduqiao
▶Yading Scenic Area Short Route: Visitor Center — Zha Guobeng — Chonggu Meadow, Chonggu Temple, Pearl Sea (Zhuomalacuo), Xianuorishan
The tour takes about 4 hours. If you have already entered the scenic area, you only need to pay for the round-trip sightseeing bus ticket, which is 60 yuan per person.
▶Afternoon: Head to Xinduqiao, passing by the Yala Snow Mountain viewing platform, where you can get off and take photos of the majestic snow-capped mountains.
⭐️Day5: Xinduqiao-Takong Grassland-Moshi Park-Red Sea-Chengdu
▶Morning: Head to Takong Grassland to admire the vast grassland scenery. Change into traditional Tibetan clothing and take stunning photos under the blue sky and white clouds. Next, head to Moshi Park, which features unique landforms and rich wildlife resources.
▶Afternoon: Arrive at Red Sea, a high-altitude lake with water as blue as sapphire set among the mountains.
▶Afternoon: Return to Chengdu, ending this unforgettable trip to western Sichuan.
🌈Travel Tips:
1. Ensure adequate sleep before entering Tibet and drink cola in moderation. People with high blood pressure or heart disease should avoid high altitudes.
2. Maintain an optimistic attitude to avoid exacerbating altitude sickness due to psychological stress.
3. Common symptoms of altitude sickness include headaches and chest tightness, which will gradually subside after 1-2 days.
4. Eat in moderation and avoid overeating.
5. Avoid strenuous exercise and do not bathe or wash your hair to prevent catching a cold. Seek medical attention promptly for symptoms like colds or coughs to prevent pulmonary edema.
6. The sun is strong and the temperature varies greatly at high altitudes, so bring long-sleeved clothes, down jackets, sunglasses, sunscreen, and other protective gear.
I hope this travel guide helps with your trip. Have a pleasant journey🎈!
Jiatu Shiguang Travel Agency
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Milk Sea return journey does not have a substitute tool, although the return journey is beautiful, but the length of the journey exceeds the tolerance of most people is the biggest disadvantage of the scenic spot! When we entered the milk sea, we kept marveling at the scenery along the way. When we arrived at the milk sea and the five-color sea, we felt that we could watch the snow-capped mountains up close. The scenery was spectacular and the price of going up the mountain was very worthwhile. I hope the scenic spot will improve soon.
I read the strategy before traveling and made a plan. The plateau, lake, meadow, snowy mountains, is beautiful. Close to the glacier, the weather is changeable, and there is a small rain. You need to prepare rain gear at any time.
Daocheng Aden is a place that does not come to regret it for a lifetime, but I still recommend you to come, do a good job in advance, prepare enough oxygen, the horse can ride or not, because it is a one-way and will not miss the scenery because of riding the horse, but the price is a bit high, Another is tired, really tired, you must rest before you come, and you have to leave early
值得一去 今天天很给力。阳光明媚的。看景真的超棒。虽然高反了 但是可承受的范围。我是从头到尾没使用氧气。一路休息上去的 到牛奶海花了5个小时。
The place that many people yearn for is certainly worth going. This season we went there, it was still snowing there, and the snowy mountains were very spectacular. There are a lot of Ctrip Raiders, so I won't paint snakes. If the time is rich, it is recommended to play for two days, one long line and one short line, pay attention to the oxygen, mountaineering is very physical, to prevent high reaction.
The scenery of Daocheng Aden is absolute! Now there are more buses to connect, the convenience is much more convenient, the price is not cheap, but in good weather, it is also worthy of the ticket. The second trip to Aden is more amazing than the first scenery! The original film without the photo repair is out!