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Daocheng Yading | Sacred Mountains and Lakes Hiking Guide! The ultimate secret paradise in Western Sichuan 🏔️ A treasure of Western Sichuan! Daocheng Yading is like an eye spa! Blue skies, snow-capped mountains, and lakes—every shot is a masterpiece 📸 📍 Address: Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province 🚗 Transportation tips: 1. Self-driving: About 10 hours from Chengdu (recommended to split into 2 days) 2. Flight: Daocheng Yading Airport (2-hour drive from airport to scenic area) Tickets: ¥266 (includes sightseeing bus) Reservation info: It’s recommended to book 2 days in advance during peak season Hiking routes: 1️⃣ Short route: Chonggu Temple - Pearl Lake Beginner level! Round trip 3 hours, Pearl Lake reflects the stunning Xianuoduoji Sacred Mountain 2️⃣ Long route: Luorong Pasture - Milk Lake - Five Color Lake Advanced challenge! Round trip 7-8 hours, altitude 4700m but the scenery is absolutely worth it Must-visit spots: 🏔️ Milk Lake: Blue tears formed by glacier meltwater 🌈 Five Color Lake: Sunlight refracts into five colors 🐂 Luorong Pasture: Filming location of "Passing Through Your World" Food recommendations: 🍵 Butter tea: A magic remedy for altitude sickness 🐑 Tibetan hotpot: Yak meat is incredibly fragrant! 🍪 Highland barley cake: A staple food in Tibetan areas Notes: ⚠️ Must bring: oxygen tank, sunscreen, windbreaker ⚠️ Move slowly at high altitude, don’t overexert yourself ⚠️ Last sightseeing bus at 18:00, don’t miss it