Daocheng Yading | The Last Shangri-La!

| The Last Shangri-La!. Is Daocheng Yading Worth Visiting? ⁉ This is "the last pure land on the blue planet" Also known as "the last Shangri-La" You'll regret it if you don't go, but you'll regret it even more if you do I've put together a detailed travel guide for you to save in advance ❤ 🚌 Transportation: Fly/drive to Daocheng Yading Tourist Scenic Area, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 💰 Ticket price: CNY 240 (December 1 to March 31) ⏱ Hours: 7:00-19:00 🛤 Travel arrangements: Long route: Visitor center - 30 minutes by bus on the left - Zhaguanbeng - Chonggu Temple - 30 minutes by electric car - Luorong Pasture - Five Color Sea - Milk Sea - return by the same route Short route: Visitor center - 30 minutes by bus - Zhaguanbeng - Chonggu Temple - electric car - Holy Water Gate (snow mountain reflection) - walk to Luorong Pasture - electric car - Chonggu Temple - Xinbao Lake - Zhuomalacuo - Chonggu Meadow [Precautions] ✅ During peak season (April 1 to November 30), tickets are CNY 146, and a round-trip sightseeing bus is CNY 120. It is best to book one week in advance ✅ Enter the park with your ID card. A half-price sightseeing bus ticket with your ID card is required for the second entry into the scenic spot, and a round-trip electric car is CNY 70 ✅ The long route is suitable for those who like challenges and are physically strong. The entire journey is about 8 km and takes 7-8 hours to enjoy the alpine snow mountains ✅ The short route is suitable for those with limited time and physical strength. The entire journey is about 4 km to enjoy the snow mountains and ancient temples ✅ You can arrive at the scenic spot at 7:00 for the long route, and those with plenty of energy can take the short route to Pearl Sea from Chonggu Temple on the way down the mountain ✅ Both the long and short routes return by the same route. The last bus for the return trip is at 19:00 ✅ Horse riding is charged according to mileage, about CNY 100-150 for short trips and about CNY 300 for long trips ✅ Be sure to prepare anti-altitude sickness medicine, Rhodiola, a thermos with glucose, and oxygen cylinders ✅ Must-see places: Luorong Pasture, Five Color Sea, Milk Sea, perfect for taking photos ✅ Sunny days from September to October are the best time to visit. It is more cost-effective to stay in Shangri-La Town, which has a lower altitude ✅ Be sure to prepare high-calorie snacks, water, hiking poles, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and a pair of comfortable sneakers