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Daocheng's Stunning Natural Paradise

This summer, you must visit Daocheng Yading! Known as "the last pure land on the blue planet" popularized by the movie "I Belonged to You," where even the air feels magical~ 🏔️ Recommended Itinerary: Day 1: Chengdu - Kangding - Xinduqiao 📍 Kangding Old City Wall: Experience Tibetan culture, perfect for cultural photography 📍 Zheduo Mountain Viewing Platform: At 4,298m altitude, your first taste of altitude sickness (bring oxygen cans) 📍 Xinduqiao Town: Stay in a Tibetan-style inn, recommend "Gongga Manor" - their yak meat hotpot is amazing! Day 2: Xinduqiao - Daocheng 📍 Kazila Mountain: Every shot looks like a Windows desktop wallpaper 📍 Haizi Mountain: World's largest ancient glacial relics, perfect for epic photos 📍 Daocheng County: Strong Tibetan vibes, recommend staying at Tashi Delek Hotel Day 3: Daocheng - Yading (the highlight!) 📍 Chonggu Monastery: Just 10-min walk, golden roof shines beautifully in sunlight 📍 Luorong Pasture: Must-visit! Filming location for "I Belonged to You" 📍 Five-Color Lake & Milk Lake: At 4,700m, bring oxygen cans and trekking poles (go slow) 🍜 Food Guide: ✅ Yak meat hotpot: Super authentic at the place next to Tashi Delek Hotel ✅ Butter tea: Must try the salty version! Great for altitude sickness ✅ Tsampa: Perfect with butter tea 💡 Tips: 1. Bring enough oxygen cans! Prices double inside scenic areas 2. Huge temperature difference between day/night - pack a windbreaker 3. Don't push through altitude sickness - use oxygen when needed 4. Visit Milk Lake in morning, afternoon often rains 5. SUNSCREEN! SUNSCREEN! SUNSCREEN! Extreme UV at high altitude 📸 Outfit Suggestions: Light-colored dresses + windbreakers photograph best, hats & sunglasses essential (super windy), wear anti-slip hiking shoes
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Posted: Jul 26, 2025
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