https://ph.trip.com/moments/detail/daocheng-342-137017532?locale=en-PH
sophiemountainSingapore

Must-See! The Autumn Fairy Tale Wonderland of Daocheng Yading from October to December Full Guide

October to December is a must-visit time for Daocheng Yading!✨ Autumn in Daocheng Yading is literally a fairyland!💫 Golden forests, clear blue skies, pristine snowy mountains, and dreamy seas of clouds—every shot is a masterpiece📸 📍Address: Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province (About 800 km from Chengdu) 🚗 Transportation Guide: ✈ Flight: Chengdu → Daocheng Yading Airport (the highest altitude civil airport in the world) 🚅 High-speed train: Chengdu → Ya'an → Kangding 🌟 Tip: It’s recommended to book a private car or carpool in advance for convenience 🏠 Accommodation Guide: 1. Shangri-La Town: Cost-effective with complete facilities 2. Yading Village: Slightly higher altitude, but windows open to snowy mountains 🛣️ Classic 7-Day Loop: DAY1: Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain DAY2: Danba/Bamei → Xinduqiao DAY3: Yajiang → Litang (famous road check-in) DAY4: Daocheng → Yading Scenic Area (breathtaking views) DAY5: Riwa → Xinduqiao DAY6: Moxi Park (feels like an alien planet) DAY7: Return trip ⏰ Best Time to Visit: 🌟 Late October to mid-November: Golden season! This is the filter you want! ⚠️ Plateau Tips: ☀️ Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + hat + sunscreen ❄️ Must-have for warmth: down jacket + scarf 💯 Must-Visit List: 1. [Milk Lake] 📍Altitude 4600m ✨ A blue gem nestled in the mountains, stunningly beautiful 2. [Five Color Lake] 📍Altitude 4700m 🌈 The lake changes color with the light, like a palette spilled by a fairy 3. [Pearl Beach] 📍Altitude 4280m 💧 Golden sparkling water droplets like scattered pearls 4. [Luorong Pasture] 📍Altitude 4150m 🐏 The perfect spot to encounter wild Tibetan antelopes 🔥 Travel Tips: ✅ Take Rhodiola in advance to cope with altitude sickness ✅ Bring enough snacks and oxygen bottles ✅ Wear non-slip, comfortable hiking shoes
View original text
*This content is provided by our partner and translated by AI
Posted: Oct 19, 2025
Submit
0
Mentioned in this post
Attraction

Daocheng Yading

4.6/510324 reviews | Hiking
Daocheng
No. 3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Sichuan
PHP 205.77
Details
Show more
Related Trip Moments
Moshi Park Scenic Area

Cloudy Road Trip🌦️

LanceLee
Milk Lake

Yading (ย่าติง) - The Ultimate Autumn Foliage Adventure!

Keep Roaming : ว่างก็เที่ยวไม่ว่างก็เที่ยว
Potala Palace

Trip.com Western Sichuan 16-Day Customized Itinerary: A Feast of Sichuan-Tibet Scenery That Exceeded Expectations

JuhoKokko
Mount Siguniang

RV Self-Drive Tour of the Western Sichuan Mini Loop

maevryn_0112
Milk Lake

The autumn colors of Daocheng Yading are breathtakingly beautiful

Powell Christopher Chris
Milk Lake

Love at first sight! This divine secret realm in Ganzi is incredibly healing

QM. Avaaaaa 37
Daocheng Yading

The Last Shangri-La at "Yading" in China (Short Route)

FisherMeanz
Mount Siguniang

Late October in Western Sichuan is the ultimate autumn spectacle, a five-day, four-night journey through a fairy-tale route!

MusicJunkie!
Xinduqiao Town

Sip coffee and look at the mountains @ Xinduqiao

Kornna Gonna Go
Daocheng Yading

The truth may be hard to hear! But these are all must-knows for Daocheng Yading

Price_Isabella_37
Daocheng Yading

The autumn wind rises, and hiking in the mountains is infinitely comfortable wearing this UTO!

GraceHolmes

Complete Record of Hiking with Kids in Daocheng Yading|Snow Mountains, Lakes, and Flower Seas Worth an 8-Hour Climb!​​

CHARLIE MUELLER