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Daocheng Yading Autumn Limited Guide: The Golden Paradise Took My Breath Away!

Must-visit! Daocheng Yading from October to December is absolutely stunning!✨ 🍁Autumn in Daocheng Yading is like God spilled a palette of colors! Golden poplar forests + clear blue sky + pure white snow-capped mountains + dreamy sea of clouds, every shot looks like a masterpiece!📸 📍Detailed Address: Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province (about 800km from Chengdu) 🚗Transportation Guide: ✈️Flight: Chengdu Shuangliu Airport - Daocheng Yading Airport (about 1 hour) 🚄High-speed Rail: Chengdu East Station - Yaan Station (transfer to bus) 🏠Accommodation Recommendations: 1️⃣ Shangri-La Town (altitude 2900m): Well-equipped, good for acclimating to altitude sickness 2️⃣ Yading Village (altitude 3900m): Very close to the scenic area, but higher altitude 🏔️Golden Travel Route: Day 1: Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain (stay) Day 2: Danba/Bamei → Xinduqiao (photography paradise) Day 3: Yajiang → Litang (world’s highest city) Day 4: Daocheng → Yading Scenic Area (key day!) Day 5: Riwa Township → Xinduqiao Day 6: Moxi Park → Return to Chengdu ⏳Best Time to Visit: Late October to mid-November (the autumn colors are the most beautiful!) ⚠️Note: Large temperature difference between day and night, remember to bring warm clothes + sunscreen! 🔥Top 4 Must-Visit Spots: 1️⃣ Milk Lake📍Altitude 4600m Like a sapphire embedded in the mountains💎 The lake changes color with the weather! 2️⃣ Five Color Lake📍Altitude 4700m A stunning sacred lake visible only from the summit🌈 It shows five colors under sunlight! 3️⃣ Pearl Beach Golden water droplets jump like pearls under the sun✨ Remember to wear non-slip shoes~ 4️⃣ Luorong Pasture Filming location of "Passing Through Your World"🐂 You can also see wild animals here! 🌟Tips: ✔️It’s recommended to take Rhodiola in advance to prevent altitude sickness ✔️There is a lot of hiking in the scenic area, bring trekking poles ✔️UV rays are very strong on sunny days, bring enough sunscreen This autumn, go to Daocheng Yading with your loved ones to see the most beautiful autumn colors!💕
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