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Sichuan Daocheng Yading 3-Day 2-Night Travel Guide (Budget: 5,000 RMB) Explore "the Last Pure Land on the Blue Planet" Worship the Three Sacred Mountains: Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Xianuoduoji Hike to high-altitude lakes such as Milk Lake and Five-Color Lake Experience Tibetan cultural customs Day 1: Arrive in Daocheng, Acclimatize to the Plateau Environment Morning: Fly from Chengdu to Daocheng Yading Airport (approx. 1 hour, fare approx. 1,000 RMB), or choose a long-distance bus (approx. 12 hours, fare approx. 300 RMB) Noon: Upon arrival, check into a hotel in Shangri-La Town (recommend hotels at lower altitudes to help with altitude sickness, approx. 300 RMB/night) Afternoon: Leisurely acclimatize to the plateau environment in town, you can visit: Shangri-La Town Tibetan Style Street Gongga Langjiling Temple (free admission) Evening: Enjoy a Tibetan dinner (yak hotpot, butter tea, etc., approx. 80 RMB per person) Day 2: Yading Scenic Area Long Route Hike 6:30 AM: After breakfast, take the scenic area shuttle bus (120 RMB/person) into Yading 8:00 AM: Arrive at Zhaguanbang, hike to Chonggu Temple (approx. 20 minutes) 9:00 AM: Take the electric cart (80 RMB/person round trip) to Luorong Pasture 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Hike to Milk Lake (4600 meters) and Five-Color Lake (4700 meters), the entire journey takes about 6-8 hours 4:30 PM: Return to the scenic area entrance, take the bus back to the hotel Evening: Rest at the hotel, replenish energy (suggest preparing high-calorie road meals) Day 3: Yading Scenic Area Short Route Tour and Return Journey 7:30 AM: Second entry to the mountain (requires separate purchase of shuttle bus ticket for 60 RMB), visit Chonggu Meadow, Pearl Lake 11:00 AM: Return to Shangri-La Town for lunch 1:00 PM: Depart according to flight/bus schedule Transportation: Round-trip flight 2,000 RMB / Bus 600 RMB Accommodation: 2 nights approx. 600 RMB Dining: approx. 300 RMB Tickets: Scenic area entrance 146 RMB + Shuttle bus 180 RMB + Electric cart 80 RMB = 406 RMB Other: Oxygen tank/medication approx. 100 RMB, Road meals approx. 100 RMB Emergency reserve fund: approx. 500 RMB Total: approx. 4,000-5,000 RMB Altitude Sickness Prevention: Take Rhodiola 1-2 weeks in advance Prepare oxygen tanks (20-30 RMB/can) Do not wash hair or shower on the first day Recommended Hiking Gear: Non-slip hiking boots Waterproof jacket + fleece Sunscreen + sunglasses Trekking poles (can be rented) Best Season: May-October (July-August is rainy season, bring rain gear) Prioritize Shangri-La Town (altitude 2900 meters) Yading Village (altitude 4000 meters) may worsen altitude sickness If budget allows, consider chartering a car from Chengdu (approx. 3,000 RMB/car) Add 1 day to visit surrounding attractions like Haizi Mountain and Red Grassland Special Reminder: Hike on the plateau within your limits. If severe altitude sickness occurs, descend immediately. Safety first! Wish you a pleasant journey!