4-Day In-Depth Tour of Daocheng Yading

Daocheng Yading, the purest land in the Tibetan region's secret realm🏔️, not only boasts the natural wonders of snowy mountains and sacred lakes but also features a unique plateau culture. It is definitely a spiritual haven you must visit in your lifetime! Here’s my personally tested super practical guide to help you explore this earthly paradise without detours～ 🌟 【4 Days 3 Nights In-Depth Itinerary】 Day 1: Chengdu → Daocheng County ▶️ Overnight in Daocheng County (altitude 3750m, acclimate to the plateau in advance) ▶️ Tibetan cultural experience: Visit Tibetan-style shops in Daocheng town, recommended to try butter tea and yak meat buns Day 2: Daocheng County → Yading Visitor Center → Chonggu Monastery → Pearl Lake ▶️ Must-visit spots: - Chonggu Monastery (altitude 3880m): A sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism, feel the peaceful and devout religious atmosphere - Pearl Lake (altitude 4100m): Backed by Mount Xiannairi, the lake water is crystal clear, a perfect spot for photos! Day 3: Luorong Pasture → Five Color Lake → Milk Lake ▶️ Plateau hiking challenge (altitude 4500m+): - Luorong Pasture: A highland pasture surrounded by snowy mountains, with adorable wild blue sheep along the way - Five Color Lake & Milk Lake: On clear days, the lake surface shows a dreamy gradient of colors, the tough climb is absolutely worth it! Day 4: Yading → Daocheng County → Return ▶️ Early morning, catch another glimpse of the golden sunlight on the mountains, then leisurely head back 🍛 【Tibetan Cuisine Recommendations】 📍 Daocheng County: Sacred Image Tibetan Restaurant Must order: Tibetan hotpot (yak meat is super tender), highland barley cake Address: Binhe Road, Jinzhu Town, Daocheng County 📍 Yading Village: Ama’s Kitchen Must order: Butter tea (relieves altitude sickness), tsampa Opening hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM 🏠 【Accommodation Recommendations Based on Experience】 1. Daocheng Yading Rock Culture Theme Hotel - Located inside the Yading Scenic Area, you can see Mount Xiannairi directly in the morning - Rooms equipped with oxygen supply, friendly for altitude sickness 2. Daocheng Fanyinhai Boutique Inn - Tibetan-style design, the owner is very enthusiastic and shares many local stories - The rooftop viewing platform is perfect for stargazing! 💡 【Super Practical Tips】 1. Coping with altitude sickness: Take Rhodiola a week in advance, carry glucose oral solution 2. Best season: September to October (autumn colors are stunning), but July to August is the grassland flower season 3. Ticket info: Yading Scenic Area ticket + shuttle bus 266 RMB/person, recommended to book in advance on Trip.com 4. Essential gear: Sunglasses, sunscreen (ultraviolet rays are very strong on the plateau!), and a windbreaker (weather changes frequently in the mountains) This trip truly healed me at Daocheng Yading. Standing at the foot of the snowy mountains, I finally understood what it means to have "your body in hell, but your eyes in heaven"～ Planning to go again next autumn to see the golden fairy tale! Pearl Lake Daocheng Town Daocheng Yading Daocheng Yading Scenic Area - Chonggu Monastery