Daocheng Yading｜A Divine Love Letter in Autumn!

🌟 Why is autumn the ultimate season in Daocheng Yading?
✅ Explosive colors: Green wormwood bows out, red and yellow forests take the stage, snow-capped mountains + golden larches + blue lakes create a visual feast
✅ Stable weather: Rainy season ends, 80% chance of sunny days, double the chance of sunlit golden mountains
✅ Maximum hiking experience: Comfortable temperature (10-15℃ during the day), less risk of altitude sickness and oxygen deficiency

📅 Best time schedule
▪️ Mid-September to early October: Light yellow gradient period, fewer people and clear scenery
▪️ Mid-October to late October: Peak golden period, but tourist numbers surge

🗺️ Classic 3-day itinerary
Day 1: Chonggu Temple → Pearl Lake ▪️ Easy altitude adaptation, capture reflections of Mount Xiannairi and golden fir forests
Day 2: Luorong Pasture → Milk Lake → Five Color Lake ▪️ 7-hour hike (3 km horse ride optional), face-to-face with snow mountains and colorful lakes
Day 3: Echu Mountain Secret Spot ▪️ Off-the-beaten-path viewpoint, panoramic view of Daocheng Valley

📸 Iconic photo spots
1️⃣ Milk Lake: Tiffany blue lake surface under direct noon sunlight
2️⃣ Chonggu Meadow: Boardwalk + stream + golden poplar forest with cinematic vibe
3️⃣ Echu Mountain Pass: Sea of clouds + synchronized sunrise

⚠️ Plateau survival guide
▪️ Clothing: Windproof jacket + fleece liner + sunglasses (UV rays are very strong!)
▪️ Essentials: 2 oxygen bottles + glucose oral liquid + altitude sickness medicine
▪️ Avoid: No intense running or jumping, don’t wash your hair on the first day