Daocheng Yading Scenic Area

Overall, I am very satisfied with this trip. The journey is long. Although I am mentally prepared, the reality is a little more cruel. However, I can understand that each scenic spot is so far away, and it is a mountain road all the way. Everyone is on the road for a long time. Fortunately, our driver is experienced and drives very steadily. He puts safety first. From time to time, he will let us down to rest, see the scenery, take pictures, and give the driver a thumbs up! This trip is still very happy. Although the journey is hard, the scenery is really beautiful. It is worth it no matter how hard and tired it is. It is worth mentioning that the food and accommodation on the road are very good. It is really a blessing to be able to eat delicious meals and live in a comfortable hotel in such a place. The accommodation is basically three or four star standards, which is really good! Especially the night in the Aden scenic area, the stay is particularly good! It is tiring to get up early every day to catch up with the itinerary. The road is also bumpy all the way. The mountain road is 18 bends. Friends who come here must be mentally prepared. Whether it is the hardship of the road or the test of high altitude, be prepared with umbrellas, sunscreen, motion sickness medicine, and thicker clothes. It is very cold on the mountain! I took altitude sickness medicine in advance. In short, I was very satisfied with this trip. I give a thumbs up to Sanzu Outdoor! Every customer service attitude was very good. They answered all my questions and cared about every friend with altitude sickness. I look forward to going there again next time.

Daocheng's ancient name is "Daoba", which means a wide valley mouth in Tibetan. It is located in the southwestern edge of Sichuan Province, the southern part of Ganzi Prefecture, the southeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the east side of the Hengduan Mountains. It belongs to the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the Kangba Tibetan area. Daocheng's ecological tourism area, with Yading as its core, brings together magnificent landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, grasslands, and waterfalls. It is known as the "Soul of China's Shangri-La" and "the last pure land on the blue planet."

It took nearly two hours to drive from Daocheng County to Yading Village in Shangri-La Town. When we arrived, we realized that we had only arrived at the tourist center of Yading Scenic Area. We needed to continue driving the scenic bus for 30 kilometers to reach the center of Yading Scenic Area. We found a local guy at the door to be our guide and assistant, helping us to carry two thermoses and add water on the way. We took the scenic shuttle bus all the way, and finally arrived at the scenic area after stopping at the viewing platform to take pictures. After getting off the bus, six of the eight people had altitude sickness due to the winding and bumpy mountain roads, so they had to take a temporary rest. The situation eased less than an hour later. Then we followed the guide and went all the way. We first arrived at Chonggu Grassland, played and rested for a while, and then went to Luorong Cow Farm to start a leisurely and lazy tour after watching Chonggu Temple from a distance. Along the walking path, we looked for angles to see the three sacred mountains from a distance—the tranquility of the northern peak Xiannairi, the steepness of the southern peak Yangmaiyong, and the crystal clearness of the eastern peak Xianuoduoji. After a lazy tour, we went to the Pearl Sea. We circled the lake and watched the reflection of the sun on the calm lake surface. It was so beautiful. "The last pure land on the blue planet"! Considering that some people in the same group were afraid of the plateau, we gave up the attempt to continue climbing the Milk Sea and the Five-Colored Sea. After the tour, we returned to Daocheng in the evening to stay.

Passing by your whole world. Daocheng Yading - the last Shangri-La, here you can find all the scenery you want, snow-capped mountains, meadows, lakes, sunshine, blue sky, white clouds, temples, people, cattle and sheep... After working in Daocheng Yading tourism for so many years, this is one of the few places where you will never get tired of staying. I will still wait for you here in the future.

First, everyone takes a bus from the entrance of the scenic area (Shangri-La Town) to Zhaguanbeng. The journey is about 40 kilometers and takes one hour. There are many winding mountain roads, so friends who are prone to motion sickness are advised to prepare motion sickness medicine.

After arriving at Zhaguanbeng, you can reach Chonggu Temple in less than one kilometer on foot, and then take an electric car from Chonggu Temple to Luolong Cattle Farm.

The real hiking journey starts from Luolong Cow Farm, which is the first choice check-in spot for the legendary Chinese self-abuse scenic spot.

The road conditions were pretty good in the first half.

Who knew the road conditions in the second half would be like this? As we started climbing the mountain, a messy stone road appeared.

Almost everyone walked ten steps and rested five steps. Some people even sat on the side of the road and breathed oxygen, or breathed while walking.

Everyone must do things within their ability and never try to be too brave. You know your own body best!

About one kilometer away from the Milk Sea, the road becomes almost gravel. On the left is a high cliff, and on the right is a gentle slope covered with gravel. There is not even a tree to provide shade.

Climb to the top and stand on the ridge. On the right is the small Milky Way Sea, and on the left and right are the clear Five-Colored Sea with the reflection of the snow-capped mountains. At this moment, it feels like the whole world is framed in your field of vision, and the appearance of this whole world is so sharp and moving.

When I arrived at Luorong Ranch to take the electric car, it was already past seven in the evening. It was late, but I unexpectedly saw the golden mountain in the sun. The staff were still waiting for the tourists who had not yet left the mountain. They said they would wait until the last tourist left. This is responsibility!

It took me twelve hours from entering the scenic spot at nine in the morning to leaving it at nine in the evening. Perhaps this is the longest time I have ever stayed in a scenic spot. But in my eyes, it is not just a scenic spot for tourists to check in, but more of a place of stories and memories, which allows me to find myself soberly from reality and continue to move forward without shedding a tear.

Note:

1. It is recommended that you purchase tickets online one day in advance. The price per person is 270, which includes the entrance fee and sightseeing bus ticket.

2. There is a tourist center for free hot water in the scenic area, and Luorong Cow Farm is the last hot water point. There are no stores selling mineral water and snacks in the scenic area. Occasionally, you will meet a few Tibetan compatriots selling mineral water and self-heating rice on their backs. It is recommended that you must prepare enough dry food and hot water to enter the scenic area, but don't bring too much, otherwise it will be very tiring. Recommended: glucose, chocolate, milk tablets, small cakes, Jinzai dried fish, a 500 ml cup of water, and an apple.

Time: One day

Take the long route first: The scenic area mountain bus terminal (when going up the mountain) and the starting point (when going down the mountain) are at Chonggu Temple. From Chonggu Temple, take the scenic area battery car to Luorong Cow Farm to save energy and time, and then start the high-altitude mountain climbing to Milk Lake and Five-Colored Lake. This section of the mountain road is more challenging: there is a muddy road covered with horse manure; there are also more primitive mountain roads, and there are mountain roads with larger slopes that require hands and feet to climb. It takes 3 hours to go up and down, and it is actually only about 100 meters high.

Bring enough water, because the ultraviolet rays are extremely strong and it consumes a lot of physical energy. When going down the mountain, a little girl was weak due to lack of water, and the extra water I carried just relieved her altitude sickness. At this critical moment, water is precious.

After the long route, you will return to Chonggu Temple, and then take the short route to Zhuoma Lacuo (i.e. Pearl Lake). The short route is relatively lower in altitude, and there are very good iron plank roads built. As long as you control your breathing rhythm, it is easy to walk and you can arrive within half an hour.

The above routes are only recommended for those who have tight schedules, good physical strength, and love mountain climbing.

I am a boy who grew up in a low-altitude coastal city. In the past 30 years, I have not done anything spectacular, nor have I ever thought that I could accomplish any heroic feat. But today, on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Daocheng Yading, I can proudly say that I am a hero. You must bring 1,000 yuan in cash with you when you come to Yading to be prepared. At 9:20, we finally got on the bus of the scenic area. There was a lot of snow on the road up the mountain, which also indicated how difficult the next journey would be, which was completely beyond my imagination. The bus drove for more than an hour, stopped briefly at Xiannairi to take pictures, and arrived at Chonggu Temple at 10:50, where we changed to an electric car to go to Luorong Cow Farm. If you don't take the electric car, you will have to walk for three hours, and you will definitely have no time to climb to the top of the Milk Sea. The bus arrived at the drop-off point after driving for an hour and a half. The sacred mountain, temples, forests, and beauties are like a fresh mountain painting. There are wooden plank roads and stone driveways on the mountain road. It is recommended to take the plank road for safety. The stone road is very slippery with snow, which is also the principle of the entire Yading hike. At about 11:30, the battery car arrived at Luorong Cow Farm. A whole morning passed like this, and we haven't started playing yet. The time is really tight. The battery car said that the last bus was at 4:30, and the last bus was at 5:30. There were only five hours to go back and forth to the Milk Sea, which was a bit unrealistic. The last bus at 6:30 in summer is a more reasonable time. I think the scenic spot should adjust the time of the last bus. It gets dark here at 8 o'clock, and the time of the last bus at 6:30 can be maintained. Many guests gave up climbing to the top of the Milk Sea halfway because they were afraid that they didn't have enough time, leaving a lifetime of regret. After studying the ticket, the last bus was written at 6:30. I don't know why the driver told us that it was 5:30. If the time is different in winter, the last bus at 6:30 should not be written on the ticket, which seriously affects the travel experience. After walking a relatively stable road, I looked at the navigation and found that there were more than 3 kilometers left. I thought it was just so-so, so I climbed up all at once. Facts have proved that this is really what I thought was simple. It was the first time I used a trekking pole. I followed suit after seeing several travel notes mentioning trekking poles. At first I thought it was just an auxiliary tool, but I didn't expect it would be a lifesaver. The road sign showed 3.8 kilometers, but it actually felt like more than 5 kilometers. Every 50 meters up on the plateau was very difficult. The branches were very low and I could only squat to get through them. There were also some thorny plants on the ground, and tourists reminded each other to avoid them. The weather was excellent today, and the scenery was great, so it was worth it.

The entrance to the scenic area is now very large. You have to climb stairs and take the elevator to enter. Of course, entering the gate is just the beginning. You have to take the scenic area sightseeing bus to continue crossing mountains and ridges. The journey to worship the sacred mountain is really tiring.

The scenic area sightseeing bus has a total of 4 stops, and the final stop is "Zaguanbeng". Among them, the No. 2 stop is located in Yading Village. The accommodation conditions in the village are obviously much higher than those 7 years ago, but it is estimated that there is still some gap with Shangri-La Town. Living in the village has obvious advantages, saving time! Bi Kaozi: It takes 1 hour to drive from Shangri-La Town to Yading Village



Generally speaking, there are two tour routes in the Yading Scenic Area, the long route and the short route. Among them, the long route refers to the route from Chonggu Temple via Luorong Cow Farm to Milk Sea and Five Color Sea, and the short route refers to the route from Chonggu Temple to Pearl Sea (also called Zhuoma Lacuo). Generally speaking, it is best to leave enough time for the long route. If you walk faster, the short route can be completed in about half a day. The order of the two routes depends on everyone's schedule. The scenic spot ticket is valid for 48 hours and does not affect the second entry and exit. We arranged a full day of the long route first, and then a half-day short route.

After passing Chonggu Temple, it is strongly recommended to take a sightseeing bus. After all, there is a 12-kilometer hike starting from Luorong Cow Farm, where you can enjoy your physical strength.

A special reminder to those who are going long distances, be sure to pay attention to the last bus time of the battery car, don't miss the bus!!! You need to walk out by yourself

One advantage of taking a short route is that you can walk into a primeval forest and meet the old residents of the forest: the little squirrel!!!

The little squirrels here are not afraid of people at all. They will come down from the treetops to look for you for food. As long as you have some snacks in your hand, you can immediately attract the attention of the little squirrels.

The short line is really short, and it only takes about half an hour to walk to the Pearl Sea, the end point.

Short-term: Zhaguanbeng-Chonggu Temple-Zhuoma Lacuo

The short trip is relatively easy, about half a day, and the scenery along the way is more beautiful.

Long route: Zhaguanbeng-Luolong Niuchang. You can rent a battery car for this section (it is recommended to take a car, as most people don’t have the physical strength)

The scenery on the long route in Aden is much worse than that on the short route. On the one hand, you can see the Milk Sea and the Five Color Sea, and on the other hand, it is a challenge. So don't force it, altitude sickness can kill you. I heard that two people went to the hospital on the day we went there. If you don't feel well, don't climb the long route.

The Five-Colored Sea really looks like a sapphire, so beautiful.

Regarding the evaluation of Yading: It is beautiful, but the ticket price is high and the journey is tiring. If you charter a car or drive, there should be many such beautiful scenery in western Sichuan and Sichuan-Tibet! So, if you must check in at the scenic spot, come here, if you don’t want to waste time and money, you can give up.

Short-distance trip: Toward Zhuoma Lacuo Lake (Pearl Sea) (round trip about three hours)

Long route: Go to Five-Colored Lake and Milk Sea. Take an eco-friendly car at Chonggu Temple to Luolong Cattle Farm and start walking (about six hours round trip if you go fast). Theoretically, you can finish it in one day, but it will be more tiring, hahaha.

To enter the scenic area, you have to climb a lot of stairs, and the altitude is high. I bought the ticket at the ticket hall (ticket + sightseeing bus 270, of which the ticket is 150, and the discount ticket is half off) and waited for the bus to enter the mountain. The bus usually takes a few minutes and leaves when it is full. This section of the road can be said to be very exciting, with a deep abyss on the side, and the driver drove very fast.

On the way, we passed the viewing platform, which was facing the sacred mountain - Xiannairi. We took a few photos and then the driver called us to get in the car. We were not allowed to take more photos. Maybe he was in a hurry to get off work.

We got off the bus at Aden Village, found a room where we could see the snow-capped mountains while lying on the bed (it seemed that the whole village could see the snow-capped mountains), and then set off for the Pearl Sea at the foot of Xiannairi.

At Chonggu Temple, the road splits to the Pearl Sea, which is usually called the short route. It takes about two to three hours to go back and forth.

The point is that we didn't go into the Chonggu Temple for several times? ? ? ? ? I don't know why the three of us didn't mention it because we had to pay for the tickets! It was really a loss.

tips

1. Tickets: It is recommended to buy them online a few days in advance. We planned to buy them online the night before, but when we searched, we found that there were no tickets. We were so anxious. Could it be that there were no tickets so soon? After several consultations, we thought that there were no tickets online. So we went out at 7 o'clock in the morning on the 18th. It was 7 o'clock again. You know, I washed my hair and returned to the hotel at 11 o'clock the night before. I was so angry. One ID card, two tickets (tickets and sightseeing bus tickets), only cash is accepted. Then I don't know if it is because this year is the year of the rooster for the Three Lords Mountain, and my teammates' ID cards have a rooster year, so the tickets are discounted by 70 yuan.

2. Accommodation: There are four parking spots for sightseeing buses in the scenic area. We stayed at Station 2, which had a very good environment.

3. Eating: There are some small restaurants around the No. 2 station where we stayed. My teammates said they were expensive and the food was not tasty. You have to bring your own food for hiking. There is no food for sale after you start hiking.

4. Take the bus: You can get off at Platform 1-4 of Yading Village (I heard that Platform 2 has the best accommodation), leave your luggage at the hotel front desk, and then wait for the next sightseeing bus to get off at the terminal [Zhaguanbeng]. If you do not stay in Yading Village, you can take a bus directly from the tourist center to Zhaguanbeng.

5. Take the electric car from Luolong Niuchang to Chonggu Temple. We went there in October and the last bus left at 6:30.

6. The last bus from Zhaguanbeng back to Yading Village or out of the scenic area seems to be at 7 o'clock in summer, but I'm not sure.

7. When taking a sightseeing bus from the entrance of Aden Scenic Area to Aden Village, it is recommended to sit on the left side of the bus. The scenery is great, except for those who are afraid of heights.

8. For friends who plan to charter a car like us, it is strongly recommended to travel light and only bring the necessary items, leaving the rest in the driver's car. Because from where the driver parks the car, to buying tickets, to the ticket gate after buying tickets, you have to climb a lot of stairs.

We set off at 7am and arrived at the entrance of the scenic spot at about 7:30am. I immediately lined up to buy tickets. There were many ticket windows, but many people were buying tickets at the same time. I waited for more than half an hour before I finally bought a ticket. From the place where the driver dropped us off, to the ticket office and then to the ticket inspection office, except for a little far away, it was basically stairs. Well, imagine the scene of a skinny girl carrying a heavy suitcase and climbing the stairs with difficulty. It's really hard to complain.

People say that it is easy to climb a mountain but difficult to go down. Actually, I think both are difficult. I was exhausted and out of breath when I climbed up the mountain, and I was sleepy and hungry when I went down the mountain. I don’t understand why I brought snacks with me, but I didn’t eat them. I didn’t eat much in the morning, so I climbed the mountain on an empty stomach. As a result, I was so hungry that I wanted to vomit when I took the battery car. . .

The starting point of the bus is the entrance of the scenic area, and the terminal is Zhaguanbeng, which takes one hour. There are accommodations in the scenic area, namely stations 1 to 5. When the driver passes by, he will also ask if anyone gets off at the station. I personally think it is more convenient to stay in the scenic area, saving the time of going back and forth. You can also stay in Shangri-La Town, and add 60 yuan for the second entry into the mountain. We booked accommodation at station 2 in advance and went to the homestay to put our luggage first. You can see the moon here during the day. The weather is really good today, with a big blue sky... After arriving at Zhaguanbeng, follow the signs and walk about 500 meters to Chonggu Temple. Chonggu Temple is the starting point of the long and short lines. If you take the long line, you can take a battery car here. The one-way trip is 50 yuan and the round trip is 80 yuan. You can only pay in cash. You can also take the plank road through the Chonggu meadow, but it is still relatively far away, and it takes 20 minutes to take a car. The scenery along the way is very good, the leaves are yellow, and it is beautiful in the sun. Next to the battery car lane is the golden meadow. The end of the battery car is Luorong Cow Farm, which is also the starting point of the hike. You can choose to ride a horse for 300 yuan per person. The road sign showed that it was 5.5 kilometers to Milk Lake and 6.5 kilometers to Five Color Lake. I originally wanted to ride a horse when I went there and hike when I came back, but later I saw that most people chose to hike so I gave up riding. Later I found that it was the right choice. Half of the hiking distance was relatively flat, that is, the section from Luolong Niuchang to Sheshen Cliff. Horses can only ride here. Behind Sheshen Cliff is climbing. Climbing at high altitude is very tiring. You have to rest for several minutes after climbing a few steps. It took more than 2 hours to climb 2 or 3 kilometers. We all doubted whether the distance on the road sign was wrong.

I heard that the self-heating hot pot will not boil at the high altitude when you reach the top of the mountain, so you can eat it at the foot of the mountain. The weather is cold and the energy consumption is high, so everyone should prepare more food. I met a ram eating grass on the road. The sun was strong along the way, the weather was very good, and the blue sky, white clouds and snow-capped mountains were beautiful. It was much faster to go down the mountain than to go up the mountain, mainly because I had to catch the last bus. I returned to Luolong Ranch in less than two hours. But I was really exhausted. I lay down for more than an hour after returning to the B&B before I recovered, and I didn’t dare to take a shower at high altitude. Today I took a short route, and I still had to take a bus to Zhaguanbeng first and then start hiking up, walking around for 2 or 3 hours. Today's scenery is different from yesterday. Yesterday I mainly saw snow-capped mountains and lakes. Today, there are golden trees all the way, which are beautiful against the blue sky. After coming down, it was still early to walk around the Chonggu Grassland and saw many little squirrels. It was getting darker and darker, and it started snowing on the mountain. I didn't dare to continue halfway and quickly withdrew. I am very glad to witness the beauty of Aden in good weather. Goodbye.

During the peak season, you can buy tickets in advance through third-party platforms, but be careful. Third-party platforms usually offer other packages. Understand the ticket price information and choose carefully. You can also buy tickets at the counter, but remember to buy the same-day tickets before 5:00 pm. The tickets are valid for three days, but if you enter for the second time, you need to pay 60 yuan for the sightseeing bus ticket. Today's goal is the highest point of the long line - the Five-Colored Sea. In order to avoid colliding with the crowds during the holiday peak, and to give friends who have always had altitude sickness more time and possibility, take a car to Zhaguanbeng before dawn, walk to Chonggu Grassland, and choose Take the battery car to Luolong Ranch~ The rain was neither too heavy nor too light, blocking everyone's way forward. The fog came and went, affecting everyone's expectations~ Slowly go up along this road~ Suddenly looking back, I saw the faint light in the distance and the shy light blue, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. I hoped that when I climbed to the top of the mountain, the clouds and fog would dissipate and the sun would shine~ A sudden early snow stopped many tourists from coming to Daocheng Yading. Looking at the sparse climbing crowd behind me, I thought there would be a huge crowd of people flocking in, but unexpectedly, many people were blocked by Zheduoshan University. The snow-capped mountains you can see are these~ I don't know what they are called, but I am just grateful that after enduring the wind and snow, I can see their true colors under the blue sky and white clouds~ I think that walking 25,000+ steps a day and accumulating 70 floors of physical effort is the best tribute to this piece of land that is said to be the last pure land on the blue planet. Although I didn't see the sacred mountain and the holy lake is definitely not its most beautiful appearance, it is the only Daocheng Yading in my heart~ On the way down the mountain, there are still many people who insist on going up and making the last effort. What I want to explain here is that the crowds are gradually increasing. I think the early bird always gets the worm, and there will be more time to wait for this cloudy and sunny sky~ On the way down the mountain, I met When you meet many people, you will find that all those who have reached the highest point will encourage those who come after them, saying that the scenery is not far ahead; and all those who decide to give up will tell those who come after them on the way back that it is windy and rainy, with sleet and snow mixed together, and the fog is shrouded, and you can't see anything. Many people decide to give up and go back down the mountain in the last kilometer, which is the most difficult. It sounds a pity. At this time, sometimes I will be very grateful for another small obsession of mine, which is to try my best to reach the goal I have determined, even if it is windy and snowy, even if it is foggy, I must witness the white cover in the fog with my own eyes, because it is said that people who keep a curious heart usually don't get old.

I saw the holy mountain, the holy lake, and this fairy-tale world, and it felt like I had arrived in heaven.

After entering the scenic area at Daocheng Yading, you need to take a shuttle bus to Zhaguanbeng (you can also park at the accommodation camps such as Yading Village on the way~), which takes about an hour. After getting off the bus, walk a wooden plank road to Chonggu Temple. Although it is only a few hundred meters, due to the high altitude, you will be out of breath after walking a few steps. Therefore, when you come here, you can't use the time you spend on the plains to calculate the time you spend playing.

If you want to go to the Milk Lake and the Five Color Lake, you need to buy a separate ticket (80 yuan for a round trip, 50 yuan for a one-way trip) and take a sightseeing bus to Luorong Cow Farm. You can also hike, which is said to be 6.7 kilometers. It is recommended to take a sightseeing bus here because the highlight is behind.

After getting off the bus at Luorong Ranch, the test begins. It is about 5 kilometers one way to the Milk Sea and the Five-Colored Sea, but most of the way is simple stone steps and dirt roads in the mountains, with only a few wooden plank roads, and the altitude continues to rise to 4,700 meters. This so-called 5-kilometer round trip usually takes 6 hours, and that is without altitude sickness or fatigue. There are no toilets or service points along the way. Although you can ride horses up the mountain at Luorong Ranch, it is only a section of the way in the middle. In the end, you still have to hike up to see the Milk Sea and the Five-Colored Sea, which is estimated to take two hours. The Milk Sea and the Five-Colored Sea are theoretically 0.3km apart, but in fact it takes at least one hour to hike.

It is recommended to bring only chocolate, biscuits, Snickers and glucose water, and try to reduce the weight. It is always difficult to see the most beautiful scenery! Go! Go! Come on!

The scenery in Aden is soul-stirring and the experience will stay with you for a lifetime.

I have been deeply impressed by this pure land of life. I like its purity! A kind of pristine beauty! I like this feeling when you stand at an altitude of 4,700 meters, when you overcome the difficulties along the way, surpass yourself, and turn the impossible into reality! When you are tightly embraced by the three sacred mountains, it is a wonderful feeling! Aden, I will come again!

At 8 o'clock in the morning, we took the bus in the town to the tourist center of Daocheng Yading Scenic Area. After buying tickets, we changed to the scenic area bus to get off at Zhaguanbeng, and then changed to an electric car to Luolong Ranch. The snow-capped mountain in the background is the sacred mountain Yangmaiyong

The sky was the room and the ground was the kang. Such a lunch was unforgettable. Facing the beautiful scenery, my sister-in-law was in high spirits. She danced happily with the snow-capped mountains as the background and the grassland as the stage. It was so beautiful. Shoot, shoot, shoot! The road from Luolong Cow Farm to Milk Lake and Five Color Lake is more than ten miles long and difficult. Although you can ride a horse, you can only go to the foot of the mountain. You have to climb the really steep mountain road by yourself. The whole journey takes more than ten hours, which is not something that ordinary people can bear. So we didn't go there.

Aden gave us so many surprises at every step. It is worthy of being the Shambhala in our dreams. Although the journey was hard, painful and happy, I still want to say, while you still have dreams, while you are still young, while your legs and feet are still good, and while your parents are not old, come and have a look!

You must bring some dry food when you come to Aden, because a day of plateau hiking is a great test of physical fitness, and there are really no places to buy food and drinks along the way. As the altitude gets higher and higher, the scenery becomes more and more beautiful! This is the first time in my life that I have been so close to the snow-capped mountains! I am so excited!

It is the greatest luck to come to Aden with good weather. If it rains or snows, you will not be able to see the full view of the three snow-capped mountains, nor the refreshing blue.

It takes about 4 hours to hike from Luolong Cow Farm to Milk Lake. The road is very difficult and you need to use your hands and feet in many places. If you don’t give up halfway, you will never regret coming here!

The Five-Colored Lake is the highest in altitude. At this point, many friends have given up climbing up. The Five-Colored Lake is more than 5,000 meters above sea level, and the colors of the lake emit different colors under the sun.

The hiking route in Aden Scenic Area is divided into two routes, long route and short route. If you only have one day, the long route is recommended. The long route has two lakes after the summit, the Five-Colored Lake and the Milk Lake, while the short route has only one lake, the Pearl Lake. Of course, if you stay in Aden for a few more days, you can travel the long and short routes together.

The mountain road is very narrow and steep, so it is recommended to prepare hiking poles and wear sports shoes. It is recommended to bring oxygen tanks, because you will continue to climb the mountain. If you are short of oxygen, take a breath. It is recommended that you bring your own raincoats, rain boots, self-heating rice and other energy supplements at the foot of the mountain. The climate on the top of the mountain is ever-changing. Although there is a person selling raincoats, rain gear and self-heating rice by the lake, the price is several times higher, you know.

The Aden long route is a purgatory-like 10km. Not everyone can reach the end, but if you can stick to it, you will surely gain an unforgettable experience.

The road from Luolong Cow Farm has wooden plank roads and is mostly flat, which is quite easy. Going back is a rugged gravel road, slowly starting to climb uphill, and the physical exertion increases significantly. When you reach Sheshen Cliff, the nightmare 1.8km begins - first a difficult step-climbing gravel road. In high-altitude areas, every step you climb is a double torture to the body and mind. Climbing to the plank road is the final test. The brain is extremely hypoxic, the mountain wind whistles past, and you rush to the Milk Sea in one go, and finally get a glimpse of the holy scenery of Aden! If you want to conquer the Five-Colored Sea, you can't stop here. The Five-Colored Sea, 4,700 meters above sea level, is the commanding height of the Aden Scenic Area. Backed by snow-capped mountains, the lake water presents different shades of blue in the sun.

The Milk Sea beach is full of tourists taking photos, and the best view is actually on the way to the Five-Colored Sea.

Compared with the long-term, the short-term is much less difficult, but the scenery is not inferior at all (personally I prefer the short-term).

Starting from Chonggu Temple, there are plank roads all the way. Although it is all uphill, it is much easier than the long route. The scenery along the way is also very eye-catching, with dense forests, mountain springs, little squirrels, gurgling water, and a steady pace.

Walking from Zhaguanbeng to Chonggu grassland, the Aden Mountains gradually appeared before our eyes. Under the azure blue sky, the golden roof of Chonggu Temple was hidden among the mountains. I was in such a good mood that even altitude sickness could not stop me.

The flower squirrels and gray squirrels in the Aden scenic area are not as afraid of people as the squirrels in Bangpu Temple. On the contrary, they love to jump around and ask for food from people!

There are iron stairs all the way towards Pearl Sea and Xiannairi, and trekking poles can easily get stuck in the iron nets, so it is recommended not to carry trekking poles if you take a short route.

After climbing for more than an hour, we finally saw the first lake. In the middle of the lake, a couple was taking wedding photos. In this weather and at this altitude, I really admire them.

Then to the genuine pearl sea!

If you want to get closer to the sacred mountain, you can continue moving in the direction of Xiannairi.

Fortunately, when we arrived at the Xiannairi Observation Deck at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters, the sun finally became less stingy, and even though a cool breeze blew, we could still feel the warmth from the sun shining through the clouds.

I accidentally encountered your face, pink coat, refined makeup, dim smile

If you see the flowing streams and rocky beaches, the pristine alpine forests, the plateau yaks and wild monkeys everywhere, the frozen icicles along the road, and the places with billboards in Chinese and Tibetan, then welcome to Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in December. You will breathe out cold air, stay in a unique Tibetan warm hotel, taste the unique local delicacies, wander in the bizarre town at night, and watch the Tibetan people singing and dancing. The atmosphere is unique.

Climbing the Milk Sea and the Five-Colored Sea in December was difficult, because the higher you go, the stronger the "evil wind" blows. It was also an unprecedented experience. The round-trip hiking trail was 11 kilometers, with an altitude of 4,700 meters. It took only more than 4 hours to go back and forth. The mountain goats on the cliffs were very rare, and I had only seen them on the Discovery Channel. In the end, I successfully reached the summit without taking a breath of oxygen.

I have been to many countries abroad, but compared with the beautiful scenery along the way and the beautiful mountains and rivers in China, I can only say one word: "Tsk"

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It takes about 2 days to visit Yading Scenic Area. The first day is a short tour (Chonggu Temple; Pearl Lake), and the second day is a long tour (Luorong Cow Farm; Milk Lake; Five-Colored Lake). The short tour is suitable for arriving at Yading Scenic Area at noon, checking in, having lunch, and then going on a tour. Half a day is enough. The long tour takes a whole day. There are no shops in the scenic area. There are only a few mobile toilets at a viewing platform on the way. If you take the long tour, you must bring your own dry food and try to drink less water.

The bright and brilliant autumn in Aden, with yellow, red, white, blue and gold, seemed to have fallen into a palette.

Daocheng Yading is performing an autumn fairy tale, and any photo is a postcard angle. The sun shines through the gaps between the branches and falls on my body, warm and comfortable. Walking alone in the quiet poplar forest, I feel comfortable and satisfied. This is what I imagine a trip to look like.

Tips：

1. There are no shops in the scenic area, so bring your own dry food. Toilets are only about one-third of the way, and there are several mobile toilets on the rest platform. Try to drink less water.

2. The temperature on the mountain is low and the mountain wind is strong, so you need to keep warm. It is strongly recommended to wear a hat and gloves, which can keep warm and protect against ultraviolet rays. Without gloves, your hands will be black, dry, and rough after a day of hiking.

3. Trekking poles are very useful. Trekking on the plateau is also climbing, and trekking poles can provide leverage, making it much easier. Do not do strenuous exercise to prevent altitude sickness.

4. It is about 4.5 kilometers from Luorong Ranch to Milk Lake. You can only walk or rent a horse from Luorong Ranch. It takes about 3-4 hours to walk one way. It depends on your physical condition. If you don't want to walk to Milk Lake, you can walk around Luorong Ranch to have a closer look. The scenery is also very beautiful.

5. There are few trash cans in the mountains, so please prepare your own trash bags to protect the environment of the scenic area.

At the gate of Daocheng Yading, you have to take the elevator up to the ticket office and then walk through a long corridor to a separate hall.

The bus will depart when it is full, or it will depart at a fixed time. The bus before it had just been full and departed. The bus I took departed at around 10 o'clock.

All the way we headed towards Shanuoduoji. From this side, Shanuoduoji looked like a perfect pyramid. From the other side, together with the snow-capped peaks on its two wings, it was compared by the American explorer Nock to a bat with its wings spread.

I remember a few years ago, when I had just started using China-TravelNote, I was on a business trip on a green train and accidentally saw the word Daocheng Yading when I was reading the news. At first, I was attracted by the story of Locke looking for Shangri-La. So I opened the China-TravelNote app that my colleague had just recommended a few days ago and searched for Daocheng Yading. For the first time, I felt that there was such a beautiful and sacred place in the world. Just looking at it made my scalp numb and my whole body covered with goose bumps. . . From then on, the grass of Daocheng Yading took root in my heart. It was also from then on that China-TravelNote became one of the apps I used most often. I gradually began to like traveling and couldn't stop from then on.

But in the following years, due to various reasons, I never had the right time to go to Daocheng Yading. Then, "Your World Passing By" and Douyin came out, and gradually Yading became more and more popular, with more and more people coming... I think Yading no longer has the mysterious feeling it once had, but no matter what, I will definitely go to this place.

This year, I finally brought a few friends and planned the entire Sichuan West Loop Tour from beginning to end. Finally, my long-term planning paid off. The reverse loop allowed us to travel as far away from the peak as possible during the National Day, and also allowed us to perfectly avoid the super traffic jam on Line 2 318 in the snow.

Before I left, I had been following the weather forecast for half a month but there was no sign of the weather getting better. However, my flight tickets, accommodation and car rental had already been booked, so there was nothing I could do but take it one step at a time.

Fortunately, the weather was very good during our two days in Aden. I was constantly looking for the best camera positions to take photos, while explaining the various scenic spots along the way to my friends. When we visited the core scenic area of ​​Aden on the second day and retreated back to Luorong Ranch, the weather began to deteriorate and the sacred mountain was blocked by dark clouds. It seemed that all this was the best arrangement.

Will I come here again one day? Who will come with me next time? How will I feel then?

I have always had infinite expectations for Daocheng Yading. Maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe everyone's descriptions were a little "exaggerated", or maybe I didn't see her most beautiful side when I came, so I left with regrets~

When we arrived at the entrance of the scenic area, it was already around ten o'clock. The staff told us that it would be unlikely for us to hike to Aden and then come down today. In addition, all the horses had gone out today.

We walked straight ahead along the Chonggu Temple. Maybe it was because I don’t exercise regularly, so walking was particularly strenuous. It was only three or four kilometers, but it felt like I had walked more than ten kilometers. Along the way, we saw snow-capped mountains, lake views, and crowds. We passed by the filming location of Passing By Your World. The scenery was beautiful, but it reminded me of Jiuzhaigou. Why do I think Jiuzhaigou is more beautiful!

In order to travel long distance in Aden, I rented an oxygen concentrator (if you need it, you can contact your driver, they communicate closely and respond to your requests. The price may be a little higher, but it’s OK). It is said that it can provide oxygen continuously for 10 hours. So, I set off fully armed.

Take a bus from the entrance of Yading Scenic Area to Chonggu Temple. With Chonggu Temple as the dividing point, the short route to the north is Yading, visiting the Pearl Sea; the long route to the south is visiting the Five-Colored Sea and Milk Sea. The general tour route is to take the long route first (about one day) and then the short route (half a day is enough). Today we decided to take the long route first.

PS: There was a small episode. I didn’t expect that when I just arrived at Chonggu Temple, there was a young couple who came for their honeymoon next to me. Due to severe altitude sickness, they hurried back. They spent hundreds of dollars on the tickets, but only took a round-trip bus... It was so ridiculous. I had planned to come to Daocheng for a romantic honeymoon during the rare honeymoon leave, but I didn’t expect to be poured cold water by the "altitude sickness".

In order to save energy, I bought a battery car ticket and went straight to Luorong Ranch. Starting from Luorong Ranch, I started the longest 3-kilometer hike in my life. Several friends who were traveling with us took a short break every 200 meters and a long break every 500 meters. It took nearly 3 hours to get from Luorong Ranch to Five-Colored Lake, but we took photos while walking. The scenery along the way is definitely beyond your imagination, but the lack of oxygen will greatly reduce your desire to play.

We took photos along the way, followed the plank road, and marched towards the Five-Colored Sea in one go.

The tenacious little flowers and Tibetan goats.

The glacier waterfall is still very shocking when viewed from a distance.

My friend said, "If you love someone, please take him/her to Daocheng Yading. The holy snow-capped mountains and blue lakes here will witness your deep love. If you hate someone, take him/her to Daocheng Yading. Altitude sickness will make him/her lose hope in life."

It took about an hour to take the bus down the mountain from Chonggu Temple. Because of excessive energy consumption, I felt unwell and started to have altitude sickness.

Back to the hotel, I started to have a high fever.

I didn't make adequate preparations for this trip to Aden. I didn't even bring basic altitude sickness medicine. I was too confident in my physical fitness.

Next time, I will not travel rashly, especially on the plateau. This time, I touched the boundary of the forbidden zone of life with my own body. It sounded a wake-up call for my future hiking adventures.

After watching the sunset over the Aden Snow Mountain, the light shone on the snow-capped mountains, and a kind of "beauty of light and shadow" appeared before my eyes.

Travel to be worthy of yourself, remember not to follow the crowd, the most beautiful scenery is usually not in the scenic spots, but on the road

The Grand Shangri-La loop took 8 days to cross Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet, and traveled through the best sections of China's most beautiful highways 214, 215 and 318

Mountains, canyons, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and temples are all examples of the "lost horizon" described by our ancestors.

A good route determines the breadth and meaning of the trip!

We walked towards Xiannairi, climbed the steps for an hour, passed by the Pearl Sea at an altitude of 4,100 meters. It was raining and we couldn't see anything, so we continued to walk forward. Xiannairi was looming. We played in Xiannairi for more than an hour and went down the mountain to the Milk Sea we had been thinking about. On the way, we took snacks to tempt the little squirrels. The squirrels here are not afraid of people. The key point is that it is 7 kilometers from Chonggu Temple to Luorong Ranch. Other hikers walked for 3 hours. You can't walk too fast on the plateau. This round trip will waste five or six hours. It is not recommended to walk. It wastes time and energy. Do you think it's over when you reach Luorong Ranch? The Milk Sea is on the mountain 5 kilometers away. It takes 4-5 hours to climb from Luorong Ranch to the Milk Sea. It takes 2-3 hours at the fastest to get back to Luorong Ranch from the Milk Sea. Next to the Milk Sea is the Five-Color Lake. The three of us tried to climb for half an hour and saw an unknown lake. We were exhausted. Therefore, due to the rainy weather, tight time, limited personal physical fitness, and high accommodation costs in the scenic area, we chose to give up the Milk Sea and go home.

In the future, I must come with my brother to stay in the scenic area for two nights. Pay attention: you must wear non-slip shoes before entering the Aden Scenic Area. The girl traveling with me bought shoe covers, but they didn’t seem to work. Wear a windbreaker and warm clothes, and bring an umbrella or raincoat. I wore cotton pants and a sweater, with a skirt on the outside. When taking pictures, I lifted up my trouser legs. I was thoughtful. Don’t bring too many things in the bag, because you will be carrying a lot of weight for a whole day. Bring some emergency medicines, food to replenish your energy, and oxygen cylinders. There are few toilets on the mountain, so I didn’t dare drink too much water on the mountain. You can also bring a trekking pole, because most of the attractions still require climbing.

If you go to Milk Lake first and then to Five-Colored Lake, you don’t have to go up the pass.

Tips for visiting Yading Scenic Area:

① Scenic spot visitor center - Zhaguanbeng

The tourist center and ticket office of the scenic spot are located in Shangri-La Town. After buying the ticket, take the scenic spot sightseeing bus to Zhaguanbeng in Yading Village, which is about 34 kilometers and takes 1 hour on the winding mountain road. The scenic spot sightseeing bus runs from 7:00 to 18:00. It is recommended to sit on the left side of the sightseeing bus to enjoy the scenery along the way. Friends who are prone to motion sickness can ask the driver to sit in the front row.

② Zhaguanbeng-Chonggu Temple Service Center

The scenic area sightseeing bus will reach the terminal at Zhaguanbeng. After getting off the bus, don't get too excited, because this is a plateau with an altitude of 4,000 meters, and it is easy to get altitude sickness. From here, you must walk to the Chonggu Temple Service Center and climb a slope. Remember not to rush when climbing. Stop and rest when you can't climb anymore. Don't force yourself. It takes about 20 minutes to reach Chonggu Grassland. When the weather is good, you can see the golden mountain in the sun shining on Xianuoduoji in Chonggu Grassland.

③ There are two options for the tour route after the Chonggu Temple Service Center

There is a fork in the road at the Chonggu Temple Service Center. Going straight will take the electric car to Luolong Cattle Farm, and turning right will lead to Chonggu Temple and Pearl Lake.

Option 1: Chonggu Temple - Luorong Ranch - Milk Lake - Five Color Lake - Luorong Ranch - Chonggu Temple (long journey, requires strong physical fitness)

Option 2: Chonggu Temple - Pearl Lake - Chonggu Temple - Luorong Ranch - Chonggu Temple (short distance, relatively easy to visit)

The ticket to Aden is valid for 3 days, but you still need to buy a sightseeing bus ticket. As long as you have a photo of you and the ticket holder in the scenic area, you can buy the sightseeing bus ticket at half price.

I followed the Tibetans to the mountains by accident. The whole journey took nine hours. The mountain roads were all made by Tibetans and horses. Last year was Suji. How can you see the rainbow without going through wind and rain? The more detours you took, the more beautiful scenery you saw. The real beauty needs to be discovered by legs. Thank you to the Tibetans I met along the way, thank you for your barley cakes, butter tea, hot water, and guidance. May you have a happy life. When I came back, I met two Israelis. We had a great conversation. May you also have Godspeed.

The most important attractions of Daocheng Yading are the Three Sacred Mountains of Daocheng and the three plateau lakes hidden in these three snow-capped mountains. However, the physical strength and willpower required to visit these three plateau lakes are unimaginable, especially the long-distance hike to Milk Lake and Five-Color Lake. It took me a total of 6 hours to go back and forth, and I was exhausted. The difficulty lies in that every step you take on the plateau is basically out of breath, not to mention hiking in the high-altitude mountainous area for 6 consecutive hours.

Comparing the long and short routes, if you are not very confident in your physical strength, it is recommended to only try the short route. If you insist on hiking both the long and short routes, it is recommended to hike the long route on the first day and the short route on the second day. In fact, I was fully prepared before this trip, but I was still beaten to a pulp. Compared with the scenery of Milk Lake and Five Colors Lake on the long hike the day before, the scenery of Chonggu Temple and Pearl Lake on the hike is much inferior.

However, the short route is the best route for photographing the Xiannairi Mountain.

Tips:

1. It is recommended to bring trekking poles before hiking, which can reduce the pressure on your knees when hiking;

2. It is recommended to bring high-calorie food and water, such as chocolate, Red Bull, etc., because there are no shops along the way from Daocheng Yading to Milk Lake and Five-Colored Lake. In addition, self-heating rice is sold at Luolong Cow Farm, which can be brought up. Remember to travel light;

3. Whether it is a long climb to the Milk Lake, the Five-Colored Lake, or a short climb to the Pearl Lake, there are currently only two ways to climb Daocheng Yading: hiking and horseback riding. However, it is said that in 2022, Daocheng Yading will build a cable car and put it into use. At that time, you can take the cable car to see the Milk Lake and the Five-Colored Lake, but I still recommend hiking, after all, the scenery along the way is also very spectacular;

5. If you want to spend two days in Daocheng Yading and experience two different routes, it is recommended to stay directly in the Yading Village in the scenic area. If you live in Shangri-La Town or Daocheng County outside the scenic area, it will take 1 to 2 hours to drive there. On the first day, you need to take a photo with your ticket at the entrance of the Yading Scenic Area and the gate of the scenic area as a basis before you can enter the scenic area for the second time.

Compared with the short-distance trip, the long-distance trip is a devil. Its difficulty is mainly concentrated in the long route (the round-trip distance is more than 10 kilometers, and the one-way climbing distance is 5 kilometers), the high altitude (climbing from 4200 meters to nearly 4700 meters along the way, the accompanying altitude sickness symptoms make it difficult to persist), and the poor road conditions (due to the steep route and the lack of complete development of the scenic area, there are no plank roads along the way, only simple stone mountain roads, and the section from the Five-Colored Sea to the top is not even repaired, all sand and stones). Looking down at the Five-Colored Sea, under the sunlight, she finally showed layers of colors from deep to light. Looking down at the Milk Sea, she is like a blue water drop, refreshing. Some people say that this is Tiffany Blue, some people say that this is Santorini, but I think they are more like diamonds inlaid among the mountains, with the green of Paraiba and the depth of the Heart of the Ocean.

Tickets for Yading Scenic Area: 270 (ticket + bus to the mountain) + 80 battery car (it is recommended not to save, in order to save energy and time, unless you have no altitude sickness, it is not difficult to have enough time to climb the Five-Colored Lake, and the battery car is really useful when you basically run out of energy when going down the mountain) = 350 yuan ticket price (to be honest, the cost performance is not high, the same as Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain), I clocked in at the gate, and then took the bus to the mountain. The scenery up the mountain is not bad, but the mountain road is 18 bends, it is easy to get dizzy, I basically start to have reactions as long as I reach 4000 meters above sea level, headaches, and I am very tired to feel the surrounding scenery. Sometimes I am too lazy to even raise the camera, and finally feel the dullness and stagnant thinking caused by lack of oxygen. I don’t even know which mountain is which mountain when taking pictures, anyway, it is a glacier snow mountain.

Suggestions: prepare oxygen cylinders, hats, scarves, gloves, hot water and glucose water (available in supermarkets in Shangri-La Town, 8 yuan per bottle). Wear warm clothes as it is very cold above the Five-Colored Lake. Shoes should be non-slip. There is hidden ice on the way up the mountain, so it would be best if you have a trekking pole. Travel with companions who will take care of you.

We did not anticipate the challenge that plateau mountain climbing would pose to us, and the lack of time had a great impact on our visits to the scenic spots. If you plan a one-day trip, it is recommended that you set off as early as possible.

Here we have to talk about the horse-riding fare, which is quite expensive, 305 yuan per person for a one-way trip. If you are still physically fit, it is not recommended to ride a horse, it is healthier to walk! For those who are not physically fit, please consider it yourself. The real test of physical fitness starts from the dismounting. If you don’t have this physical fitness, don’t even think about climbing the mountain later, just return directly! !

Self-driving vehicles must be parked in the scenic area parking lot, 20 yuan during the day, very reasonable.

Tickets include insurance and bus fees.

After entering Aden, there are scenic spots everywhere, especially the scenery at the transfer point is very beautiful. The blue sky sets off the snow-capped mountains, which is worth taking good pictures!

Special reminder: After getting off the bus, there is basically no signal on the phone. It is recommended that you bring a walkie-talkie with you when traveling in a group. It will be much more convenient to communicate! I asked the locals and they said that in order to protect the environment, there are no hotels in the scenic area. It is best to prepare your own Chinese food before entering the scenic area.

The self-driving car in Yading Scenic Area cannot enter the scenic area. You need to park in the scenic area parking lot, 20 yuan per day. It takes two days to visit Yading Scenic Area. If you arrive in Yading before nine o'clock in the morning on the first day, you can enter the scenic area, and you can go to the Milk Sea and the Five-Colored Sea for a long time. On the second morning, you can go to the Pearl Sea for a short time. In the afternoon, there are two ways to stay in Yading Scenic Area. The first is to stay in the town outside the scenic area. The ticket for Yading Scenic Area is valid for two days, and the bus ticket for the scenic area is valid for one day, so if you stay outside, you need to buy another 60 yuan bus ticket to enter the scenic area on the second day. However, the altitude of the accommodation outside the scenic area is only 3,000 meters, which is suitable for people with high sickness to rest. The other is to choose to stay in the scenic area and stay in Yading Village. You can save 60 yuan bus tickets and it is convenient to play. However, accommodation in the scenic area is more expensive and does not save money. The altitude in Yading Village is 4,000 meters, and it is not good to rest. The best way is to arrive in the afternoon of the first day and stay outside the scenic area. The next morning, drive to the parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area and park in the scenic area for a long time. Then stay in Yading Village. On the third day, we will have a short tour in the morning and leave the scenic area around noon. This itinerary is more suitable and comfortable.

1. The long route (Milk Lake) takes a whole day, a round trip hike of 14 kilometers.

2. Half a day is enough for the short route (Pearl Lake). The sun is good for taking photos in the morning, but there will be backlight in the afternoon.

3. Stay in Yading Village (be sure to arrive at the scenic spot at 5 o'clock) and it is convenient, saving an hour's drive from the gate of the scenic spot.

4. Be sure to keep warm when walking long distances, as the wind is very strong on the mountain



For detailed guide, please see my travel notes 😋

The ticket is 150, and the three-day valid bus is 120. If you leave the scenic area, you need to buy a bus ticket at half price the next day, and you can save the bus ticket if you stay in the scenic area. It feels like the bus has been driving on the mountain road for a long time. It will pass by the accommodation in Yading Village, which is Station 1, 2, and 3. It seems to go all the way to Station 6. When you are about to reach these places, the driver will remind you to remember to get off at your accommodation. The short line is a plank road made of barbed wire, which is relatively easy to walk. I sat on the steps of the plank road for a while, basking in the sun, and looking at the surrounding scenery. It is incredibly beautiful, very similar to the sky in Tibet, that kind of deep blue color. If you play slowly on the short line, you can also turn around in 4 hours. There is basically no difficulty. The scenery in this season is good. The key is that the weather is really awesome. I wanted to see the starry sky at more than nine o'clock, but there was no feeling of the starry sky I imagined, and then there was a big moon, and I couldn't take that effect. It was too cold, so I went to bed, which was a bit regrettable. Sleeping at an altitude of 4,000 meters is simply torture. The symptoms of altitude sickness came, my head was swollen, I was thirsty, and I felt uneasy sleeping. I woke up just after falling asleep, and then I drank water and went to the bathroom. It was basically the same as not sleeping all night. I got up at 6 o'clock in the morning. I had no appetite and felt nauseous. I ate an egg and drank two bowls of porridge, and then set off. I felt very bad. The route was the same as yesterday. I waited for the bus at the door of the inn to Chonggu Grassland, and then to the battery station. The round trip is 80 per person. You must buy a round trip. Don't walk by yourself, because you won't have the energy to walk by then. It's called an electric car, but you can smell a strong smell of gasoline in the car. In such a beautiful but fragile environment, I really don't want to destroy such an ecological environment. I am very worried that I will never see such a pure land in the future. I took a crazy battery car and arrived at Luolong Cow Farm, the starting point of the hike, in 40 minutes.

The weather in the early morning was so cold, and the wind was so strong that I had to put on a woolen hat, gloves, and a jacket. Even though I wrapped myself up tightly, I still felt shivering. The way back was so painful. I had altitude sickness and was exhausted. I didn’t know how I managed to get back step by step. I had climbed Huashan for 11 hours before, and I felt exhausted. I joked that if I could accompany you to climb Huashan again, it would definitely be true love. However, Daocheng Yading, if I can only accompany you once, there will probably be no next time...

Before entering the Aden Scenic Area, as usual, a safety officer will explain the precautions at a stop. After all, there are people who have lost their lives due to altitude sickness. There are anti-altitude sickness drugs for sale, as well as oxygen tanks. For the sake of life-saving, I just bought a tank of oxygen as I had a little pain in the back of my head.

It is better to be prepared at times like this. Of course, you can buy oxygen tanks at a lower price after entering the scenic area.

It's painful enough to come to a place like this once, the risk is too great.

Climbing uphill is hell. At the fork of Five-Colored Lake and Milk Lake, those who suggest climbing up the Five-Colored Lake and then to Milk Lake, saying that climbing up is the peak of life, are you sure you really mean it? ? ? ?

If the weather is not bad, the whole climb will take 7 hours. It might be more relaxing if we could add 1 more hour to take photos and rest.

The correct way is to take the gentle slope to the Milk Lake, and then go down the steep slope to the Five-Colored Lake.

Climbing the steep slope of the Five-Colored Lake takes too much time, and I truly experienced what it feels like to be in hell, with no desire to live.

Short-term trading is very relaxing, and the scenery is much more beautiful

The birds here are not afraid of people, and they look good when you get close to them.

On the first day, of course, we took a short route. The route was basically as follows: Chonggu Temple - Pearl Sea - Xiannairi - Chonggu Grassland

The bus in the scenic area drives along the mountain road for an hour and gets off at Zhabengguan. After walking for ten minutes, you can see Chonggu Temple.

It is not difficult to play in a short distance. The plank roads and road signs are very clear and easy to walk. The highlight is that you can see the Xiannairi Mountain at a relatively close distance.

When I first entered the Daoya Scenic Area, the only thing that impressed me most was that the wind was very strong here. A hat was a lifesaver. After being blown by the wind for a long time, I couldn't tell whether the headache was caused by lack of oxygen or by the cold wind. So when you come here, it is very important to keep warm.

After buying the ticket to enter the scenic area, you first need to take a bus from the visitor center to Zhaguanbeng. The whole journey takes about 1 hour. The whole journey is basically a winding mountain road. Please pay attention to motion sickness. This section of the journey is included in the ticket.

After reaching Zhaguanbeng, the left and right sides lead to the long line and short line respectively.

Short trip: Zhaguanbeng, Chonggu Temple, Zhuoma Lacuo (Pearl Sea), Xiannairi Mountain, return along the original route, the journey is not long, 3 kilometers round trip, about 1-2 hours, basically all plank stairs, relatively easy to walk, the scenery is also average. The beautiful scenery along the way, the water flowing down from the snow-capped mountains is so clear.

Long route: Zhaguanbeng, Luolong Niuchang, Five-color Lake, Milk Lake, and return along the original route.

Essentials for long-distance hiking: down jackets, hats (it’s cold and windy on the top of the mountain, so be sure to keep warm and protect your head!), high-calorie foods such as Snickers, beef jerky, and Red Bull, sunscreen, sunglasses, raincoats or umbrellas (the weather on the plateau is unpredictable and it often rains), shoe covers (super useful, the ground on the Milky Sea is very muddy), and try not to bring anything else if you can.

Tips: If you come in the next day, you need to show your ticket from the previous day plus a photo taken in the scenic area, and an 80-yuan round-trip bus ticket.

Long journeys are more tiring and require more physical energy, so it is recommended to set off early.

From Luorong Ranch, it takes about 3 hours on foot or on horseback to reach the Milk Lake and the Five-Colored Lake.

The one-way horse riding fee is 305 yuan, and the whole journey is only 4-5 kilometers, which takes about 40 minutes. The number of horses is limited and they cannot reach the top. You still need to climb the last 1.5 kilometers, which is the most difficult part, by yourself. Therefore, it is better for babies with sufficient physical strength to hike and stop to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

The Milk Sea and the Five-Colored Sea are at a high altitude of more than 4,600 meters, and the weather is abnormally changeable. Heavy rain and strong winds may occur at any time, and snow is also common, so please do what you can. The Five-Colored Sea and the Milk Sea are really beautiful, which cannot be expressed in words, and the camera cannot show their beauty. It is worth our hard work to come and witness their beauty with our own eyes.

No matter you are here to have a look or you have the belief that you must see it, when the Milk Sea appears in front of you, you will definitely forget the test of your body caused by the rain mixed with the whistling wind, because it is like a paradise hidden in the sacred mountain. If you want to see such a fairy sea, you must go through the test of mountain mud roads, gravel roads, water roads and steep slopes. However, when you have a panoramic view of the Milk Sea, all this is nothing. The snow-capped mountains behind the Milk Sea are cold and magical. If you are not really there, you will not feel the beauty that is difficult to describe in words. I don’t think any camera can restore the beautiful scenery here. Even if there is no sunshine and wind and rain, it will not affect the wonders of the Milk Sea. The lake here is natural and the blue water is calm and indifferent. Being there in person is enough to heal everything. In fact, my gloves have been wet and I am in a mess. But facing such a holy and quiet Milk Sea, my soul seems to have been washed and I am fascinated.

Accommodation in the scenic area is concentrated in Stations 1 to 6 of Yading Village. The tour routes are divided into long and short lines. The short line is generally used to adapt to the altitude, because the long line is very severe for the body and mind. The short line is Chonggu Temple-Xiannairi-Pearl Sea, with a round trip of more than two kilometers; the long line is the famous Milk Sea and Five-Colored Sea. Chonggu Temple can be taken to Luorong Cow Farm by car. Starting from Luorong Cow Farm, you need to hike, which is more than 10 kilometers round trip. Under normal circumstances, the long and short lines should be divided into two days of sightseeing. I am in good physical condition, not high sickness and full of energy. I finished the long and short lines in one day. The short line took about an hour and the long line took five and a half hours.

You can also hike along the plank road from Chonggu Temple to Luorong Cow Farm, which is 5.7 kilometers one way. I suggest that friends who are in good physical condition and have plenty of time can take a battery car up and then walk down. There are few people on the plank road and the scenery is also beautiful.

Climbing to a high place and seeing the beautiful Milky Way Sea from afar, I instantly felt that everything was worth it.

The Five-Colored Sea needs sunlight to look better.

Here is a small suggestion for long-distance travel. When you reach the sign, you have not yet reached the Milk Lake. Most people may choose to go to the Milk Lake first, and then climb the slope to see the Five-Colored Lake. The "Five-Colored Lake" indicated by this sign requires climbing a very steep step, first see the Five-Colored Lake, and then go downhill to see the Milk Lake. Personally, I suggest that you can follow this sign to see the Five-Colored Lake first, so that the rest of the road is all downhill, which will be much easier.

The road on the left leads directly to the Milk Lake, and the road on the right leads to the Five-Colored Lake by climbing a steep slope. The steep slope is really difficult to climb and is really steep.

Daocheng Yading Scenic Area is famous both at home and abroad for its unique pristine ecological environment and its majestic, strange, graceful and beautiful high-quality natural scenery.

The three sacred mountains of Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong and Xianuoduoji, the Pearl Sea, Milk Sea and Five-Colored Sea, as well as the surrounding rivers, lakes and alpine meadows, slowly unfold the picture of the holy land in the long and distant time...

Daocheng Yading is a place that makes people feel "mixed feelings of love and hate". Some people call it "the essence of western Sichuan", "the soul of Shangri-La" and "the last pure land on the blue planet".

But some people turn pale when talking about it. They recall the journey wearily, "I went there once, and I don't want to go again." They even sincerely advise others that "If you don't go, you'll regret it for the rest of your life, but if you do go, you'll regret it for eight lifetimes."

But even so, there are still millions of people arriving here every year to start a journey that may be unforgettable for a lifetime, such as us...

Full marks for scenery, minus marks for service. We arrived at the scenic spot early, but they started work at 8:30 on time, not even a minute earlier. Then tourists naturally lined up to wait for buses to take them up the mountain. You don't know if you don't take this bus. It takes more than an hour to take it, and if you want to go to the deepest part, you have to change it inside. Except for the unified coming down to look at the snow-capped mountains from a distance when we went up the mountain, we didn't arrive at the main scenic spot until 10 o'clock. From here on, you have to rely on yourself all the way inside. There is no service point. If you have altitude sickness, you can take care of yourself. It's simply drunk. This also means that you have to stay for an hour and a half when you come out, so you can only play for more than 6 hours in it. I have never seen such a stupidly designed scenic spot. The propaganda slogan says that you are in hell and your eyes are in heaven. In my opinion, it is because the planning of the scenic spot is bad that you have to go to hell once. There was such a saying in Yubeng before, but people who go hiking are all voluntary. As a 5A scenic spot, the service here is 0, which is really unacceptable. Is it relying on the Sichuan-Tibet line to make money?

How much time do I need to prepare for a self-guided tour to Daocheng Yading?

Transportation: A one-way trip from Chengdu to Daocheng Yading takes 2 days, and a round trip takes 4 days.

Sightseeing: It takes 1-2 days to visit Daocheng Yading Scenic Area.

Therefore, you need to prepare at least 5 days to travel to Daocheng Yading, and 6-8 days is best.



1. There are two classic routes for self-driving to Daocheng Yading. One is the "West Sichuan Grand Loop", which is the most classic loop for tourism in West Sichuan. On the way to Daocheng Yading, you can visit the "prototype of the Mao Dun Literature Award-winning work "Dust Settles"" Maerkang Zhuokeji Guanzhai, "the world's Buddhist capital" Seda, and "the world of light and shadow" Xinduqiao. The whole journey is 2,400 kilometers, there is no turning back, and it takes 8 days to drive back and forth.



2. The second route is the "Daocheng Yading Special Line", which is to go directly from Chengdu to Daocheng Yading, and go west along the "Chinese Scenic Avenue" G318 Sichuan-Tibet Line. Along the way, you can visit Moshi Park, "one of the filming locations of "Ghost Blowing Light", Zheduo Mountain, "the dividing point of Han and Tibetan culture", and Hailuogou, "one of the most beautiful glaciers in China". The whole journey is 1,700 kilometers, and it takes 5 days to drive back and forth.

Yading National Nature Reserve has more than 10 peaks above 5,000 meters, more than 30 peaks above 4,500 meters, and 62 ancient alpine glacial lakes. It is mainly composed of the three mountains of "Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Xianuoduoji" and the surrounding rivers, lakes and alpine meadows. It is located from the Gongga River estuary at an altitude of 2,900 meters to the Xiannairi Peak at an altitude of 6,032 meters. The northern peak, Xiannairi Peak, is 6,032 meters above sea level, the southern peak, Yangmaiyong Peak, is 5,958 meters above sea level, and the eastern peak, Xianuoduoji Peak, is 5,958 meters above sea level. As of October 2019, it is one of the most complete and original alpine natural ecosystems in China.

1. There are many turns when taking the sightseeing bus up the mountain. We put on motion sickness stickers, and most people do not have motion sickness symptoms. 2. Sit on the right side of the battery car (not the driver's side) to take pictures of the scenery along the way. 3. Ask when the battery car will close when you get off, so that you can adjust your climbing progress. It is better to arrive at the battery car before 6:30 when you come back. Some people are afraid that they can't get on the battery car when they come back and give up the last climb to the Five-Colored Sea. 4. It is best to ride a horse to save some energy. But it doesn't matter if you are young and strong. 5. The advantage of self-heating rice is that you can eat hot meals, but the disadvantage is that the self-heating process takes a little time. 6. It is important to control the time, grasp the progress (don't walk quickly to avoid altitude sickness), and adjust your physical strength during the climb!

Daocheng Yading is known as "the last pure land on the blue planet". American explorer Joseph Locke arrived in Yading in 1928. Later, he published the photos he took in the American "National Geographic Magazine", which caused a huge sensation. Later, British best-selling author James Hilton was inspired by Locke's Yunnan-Tibet adventure story and wrote the novel "Lost Horizon", making Yading famous.

Since the proposal to establish the Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve in 1982, after nearly 40 years of protection, construction and development, it has become a famous scenic spot with snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, meadows, forests and other plateau scenery. It is known as the "Last Shambhala" and the "Soul of Shangri-La". In December 2020, it was designated as a national 5A tourist attraction by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

During the National Day holiday, our family drove there for two days and it was really worth the trip! The three snow-capped mountains arranged in a triangular shape, the Five-Colored Sea, the Milk Sea, the Chonggu Grassland, and the Zhuoma Lacuo are very beautiful!

I am 63 years old this year. I didn’t eat rhodiola, didn’t ride a horse, didn’t breathe a breath of oxygen, but hiked up to the Five-Colored Lake, where I happily sang my favorite song: "Longing for Aden"! Thank you Aden for accepting me, an elderly Aden fan! I believe that in a few years, with more and more infrastructure, more and more friends will go to the holy land of Aden to check in!

We started planning this trip to Yading in May. We consulted all our relatives and friends in Guiyang and they all agreed to drive there. We drove four cars and set out from Guiyang on October 1. It took us four days to reach Yading. After passing Ya'an, we entered the western Sichuan Plateau. The scenery along the way was really picturesque: we drove along the most beautiful highway 318 and played while driving. It was so beautiful! Zheduo Pass, Tagong Grassland, Xinduqiao, Yajiang, Eighteen Bends of Tianlu, Litang Ancient Street, etc., each place was the first time I saw it, and each place had its own unique beauty!

Friends who are interested must go to Yading once in their lives. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but it also tests one's will! The majestic and beautiful beauty of the plateau will make people intoxicated. Only in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau can you see the bluest sky, the purest water, the most primitive forest, and the most simple folk customs!

Generally, the Daocheng Yading Scenic Area is played in 2 days, 1 day for the long route and 1 day for the short route. The short route is to walk from Chonggu Temple to Pearl Lake, which takes half a day. The long route is the hiking route from Luorong Cow Farm to Milk Lake to Five Color Lake.

Five-color Sea Altitude: 4700 meters

Milk Lake Altitude: 4600 meters

Hiking starting point Luorong Cow Farm Altitude: 4150 meters

Hiking distance: 10 km+ round trip

In other words, to reach the Milk Lake and the Five-Colored Lake, you have to go up to 4,150 meters above sea level, which is more than 10 kilometers at high altitude.

You can take an electric car from Chonggu Temple to Luolong Niu Farm, but in order to save time and energy, you must take a car.

Western Sichuan Experience

(1) Try not to sleep on the road. The scenery is no worse than in the scenic area, and it is more likely to cause altitude sickness when sleeping when the altitude rises.

(2) As for the Hailuogou scenic area, if the weather is good, you can go up there to have a look. If the weather is average, it is not a pity not to go up there. The beautiful scenery depends entirely on luck. After all, the ticket plus the cable car costs more than 300 yuan. It would be a waste if you don’t see it.

(3) After crossing Zheduo Mountain, you will reach the Tibetan area, which is completely different from the previous experience. Along the way to Daocheng and the Sichuan-Tibet Line, you can take many beautiful photos. I heard that Xinduqiao is a paradise for photography, but I didn’t have time to go there. I must drive 318 in my life, it’s true!

(4) Generally, it is best to stay in Riwa Town below the Daocheng Yading the day before going there. The altitude is low, so you can have a good rest. You will have to fight hard the next day.

(5) If you live in Riwa Town, you can go to Ji Honghong to eat hot pot at night. Although it is a bit expensive, it is indeed delicious. However, don’t underestimate the amount of meat in the pot. Don’t order too many hot pot dishes. Eating on the plateau is quite expensive.

(6) The most fun two days in Daocheng Yading. On the first day, you climb to the highest Wusihai. It's a challenge. Since you are here, you first take a bus, then a sightseeing bus, and then you can choose to ride a horse. In fact, the speed of riding a horse is not much faster than climbing by yourself, but it can save energy. However, it is very expensive, about three or four hundred yuan. This depends on your physical condition. On the first day, you climb up and come down, take pictures on the way, and can't do anything else.

(7) Why do I say two days is the best time to have fun? It’s because the Luolong Cow Farm and the sightseeing bus section below are so beautiful. You won’t have time to see them on the first day, but on the second day you can take beautiful photos and enjoy the view. You don’t even have to take the sightseeing bus. In addition, all scenic spots there have procedures for entering the scenic area twice.

(8) I will definitely stay in Daocheng one day. That night, I will ask the driver to take me to the top of the mountain to see the stars. It is best to go there on a clear day at the beginning or end of the month.

(9) I don’t have any suggestions for the return trip. You can arrange it according to your own schedule, either by car or plane.

(10) In short, take lots of photos! Take beautiful photos! And be sure to wash your hair and take a shower before going to the plateau!

The most important day of the trip to Daocheng Yading, long route: Riwa - Luorong Pasture - Milk Lake - Five Color Lake - Xiannairi - Yangmaiyong - Xianuoduoji - Riwa

We were fully armed, but we were still tortured by altitude sickness and looked unrecognizable.

All the way up the mountain, everyone was either vomiting or breathing oxygen, and everyone looked like they were taking drugs... It really was life-saving oxygen...

Milk Lake, 4500 meters above sea level

Five-color Sea, 4,600 meters above sea level

After entering the scenic area, you need to take a bus, which takes about 1 hour. After arriving, you can take a battery car to Luorong Ranch after a short walk. The battery car takes about 30 minutes and the fare is 50 yuan one way and 80 yuan round trip.

It is strongly recommended to take an electric car, otherwise it is more than 6 kilometers to walk in.

It takes about 11 kilometers and 7.5 hours to walk from Luolong Ranch to the Five-Colored Lake and Milk Lake and back.

In fact, the whole journey is not long and not high, the problem is the altitude... It was horrible along the way... After this time, I roughly know the limit of my physical fitness.

Exercising at altitude is really hard.

I really admire those guys and girls who pose in various ways on it! What a blessing!

Although the scenery is really beautiful, we really don’t have much mood to appreciate it [laughing and crying].



Note:

1. Essentials: Jacket + fleece. If you don't have a fleece, be sure to bring a sweater; thin down jacket (removable); disposable underwear (underwear is hard to dry in the plateau); hat (a fleece hat to protect the head from cold, and a sun hat); scarf; sunglasses; shampoo (you can't take a bath or wash your hair in the plateau because it's easy to catch a cold, and a cold can easily cause pulmonary edema...); sunscreen, lip balm, and moisturizing spray.

2. Mountaineering equipment: hiking shoes, knee pads, magic headscarf, trekking poles (try to bring them), gloves; light mountaineering bag.

3. Snacks that can replenish energy. For example, Snickers and chocolate are essential because they can replenish calories. Secondly, choose according to your own taste. We brought daily nuts, digestive biscuits, soda crackers, melon seeds, potato chips, fruit leather, etc. But don't bring self-heating rice. I'm so heavy that I won't eat it because I have no appetite at all due to altitude sickness.

It is recommended to arrive at the tourist service center in Shangri-La Town before the scenic area opens, then take the scenic area tourist bus to the terminal (about No. 1), take the battery car there (about 20 minutes) to the plank road, start hiking, walk and take photos and rest along the way. It takes about 3 hours to reach Milk Lake, then walk on the less shaky slope on the Milk Lake side to Five Color Lake (about 30 minutes), and then walk down the mountain to the battery car (about 2 hours). It is recommended not to carry too many things, and you must bring oxygen cylinders and trekking poles. It is not recommended for people over 60 years old and children under 12 years old to travel, after all, the plateau consumes a lot of energy and is a test of physical strength.

Actually, I personally don't recommend Daocheng Yading. It's a one-time tourist attraction. It's the kind of place you definitely don't want to go to a second time after you've been there once. It's really tiring to climb up there. The photos there are actually no different from the pictures you found on Baidu. You won't feel shocked when you're there. At least I didn't climb up there with great effort. I personally think that the Milk Lake and the Five-Colored Lake are not as beautiful as Jiuzhaigou. I just don't think it's worth the price and it's not worth my effort to see them.

Isn't the beautiful scenery along the way what we yearn for? Along the way, the leader Ahong took good care of us and reminded us carefully. Every time we reached a high place, he reminded us to keep warm and not jump. The difficulty of the long journey is for the beautiful scenery in our hearts, right? We live in Daocheng, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and in the beautiful scenery. Going to Yading, it seems that the snow-capped mountains are close at hand, the streams are flowing in the primeval forest, the squirrels are by your side, and you fit in perfectly with nature. Daocheng Yading did not disappoint me. It is really beautiful. It is worthy of being the last piece of pure land on the blue planet. It is really beautiful and worth going. It is just very physically demanding. Those who want to go must exercise in advance. The altitude reaction varies from person to person. We are all six people in the car. I am very grateful for his care along the way. If I come again in the future, I will find you. It was a great journey and I am very happy.

Daocheng Yading was mentioned in your travels around the world. That’s when I started to like this place. The unique scenery is fascinating. The only thing to pay attention to is to keep warm and deal with altitude sickness😊

The eight-day trip to western Sichuan from September 7 to 14 was really disgusting. Don't look for the guy called Sichuan-Tibet Qiangge. The driver of my trip was called Li Bo.

The number of words is limited, please look at the pictures

Daocheng Yading is absolutely beautiful in October, but try to avoid the crowds during the National Day. The best time is from October 7 to October 15. Daocheng Yading is at a high altitude and the temperature is low, so be careful to prevent altitude sickness and keep warm, and drink plenty of hot water.

Ading, a scenic spot under Daocheng, has beautiful natural scenery. The high altitude is the difficulty of this scenic spot, but the blue sky, white clouds, snow-capped mountains, clear water and meadows here are as beautiful as oil paintings. Therefore, Daocheng Yading is also known as "the last Shangri-La", "the last pure land on the blue planet" and "the legendary holy land on earth".

In the Tibetan areas of Sichuan, due to the development of tourism, there are many mobile sales staff on the roads, and many private cars parked on the roadside to solicit customers, which feels a bit bad.

I went to Daocheng Yading in the winter of 2017. At that time, I didn’t know much about Daocheng Yading. Only after I went there did I know the words in "Passing by Your World": I hope to have someone like you, like the fresh wind in the mountains, like the warm light in the ancient city, from early morning to night, from the mountains to the study, as long as it is you in the end. It makes me want to have a boyfriend. I plan to take him to Daocheng Yading next time to feel the fresh wind in the mountains, the warm light in the ancient city, and the beautiful scenery that makes people linger and stop.

In the summer of 2018, I finally realized this idea and took him to Daocheng Yading. I never regretted it and never stopped. I just wanted to experience this magical Daocheng Yading, the last Shangri-La, with him. We went through a journey that we will never regret.

You must come here in your lifetime. The scenery will never let you down. The most important thing is to challenge yourself. There are not many opportunities for people to be so close to nature and to respect nature. You will definitely gain more than you think.

Daocheng Yading can be said to be a secret place in western Sichuan. It is also a must-see attraction on the Sichuan-Tibet line. Since the broadcast of "Passing by Your World", Daocheng Yading has become more popular. Whether it is western Sichuan or Sichuan-Tibet, Daocheng Yading is a must-see attraction. The beauty of Daocheng Yading comes from its scenery. Only when you see it with your own eyes can you deeply appreciate it. In addition, the high altitude is also a challenge in itself (Five-Colored Sea is 4,700 meters).

Daocheng Yading is the last pure land on the blue planet. Whether it is a spontaneous trip or a well-thought-out trip, it is worth a visit with friends, lovers, colleagues, parents, or travel companions. The beauty of Daocheng Yading cannot be described in words or remembered in photos. You can only experience it slowly with your heart and feel it slowly. Daocheng Yading is waiting for you.

Must recommend, the scenery is nice, different scenery in different seasons, I want to go again after I went there; there are too many people during the National Day

This is the view I went to see twice. I haven't seen anything that made me click it a second time.

Quietly, in a daze, let you feel the beauty of life

It is definitely worth seeing and will definitely refresh your perspective.

A paradise on earth, a place you must visit in your lifetime!!!

Although it was not amazing because of the cloudy and rainy day, it is still worth a visit.

It is already a famous tourist attraction. The infrastructure is relatively complete.

I went there at the end of October. It was very cold and the scenery was great. It was worth it.

A place that is breathtakingly beautiful, this is Daocheng Yading. There is no need for noise or bustle, you just need to watch quietly.

The body is in hell, the eyes are in heaven, challenge yourself!

It’s a place worth visiting once in a lifetime, no matter what season it is; and I want to go again!

I heard that autumn is the most beautiful season. We arrived in winter and the grass was withered and yellow, but the scenery was still beautiful.

I personally think Ganzi Prefecture is the most beautiful place in China. Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, rivers, yellow leaves, temples, and lamas almost concentrate all the most beautiful landscapes in China.

I've been there! It's beautiful, but I have altitude sickness! Drink Rhodiola rosea half a month in advance!