Daocheng Yading 5-Day Essential Guide

All-inclusive food and accommodation 💯 The strongest Daocheng Yading guide of the year, these hidden check-in spots are perfect for photos! As a seasoned plateau travel enthusiast, every time I come to Daocheng I discover new ways to play~ This time I’ve specially organized an exclusive 5 days 4 nights route, with super practical tips, come and take notes 👇 🚩 Must-visit attractions red and black list 👉 Milk Lake | Altitude 4600m Recommended to arrive before 10 AM, under sunlight the lake looks like flowing milk! Remember to wear waterproof shoes, the last 2 kilometers are gravel roads 👉 Five Color Lake | Altitude 4700m A secret spot hidden behind Xianuodrie, cloudy days actually make better photos! But if you have severe altitude sickness, it’s not recommended to push yourself 👉 Luorong Pasture | Altitude 4150m Filming location of "Passing Through Your World," a divine composition of snow mountains + meadows + streams, wearing a white dress makes for amazing photos 💡 Hidden activities 1. The prayer wheel path behind Chonggu Temple, there will be a rainbow halo at dusk 2. 200 meters east of the Yading Village viewing platform, you can capture the three sacred mountains in one frame 3. Shangri-La Town post office offers limited edition scenic stamps 🏨 Accommodation tested ✔️ Daocheng County - Zhaxi Meitu (floor heating + oxygen supply) ✔️ Yading Village - Nuantu Hotel (window view of snow mountains) ✔️ Shangri-La Town - Jiansong Courtyard (Tibetan style) 🍜 Food radar ▫️ Yak meat hotpot | Snowland Tibetan Restaurant ▫️ Matsutake mushroom stewed chicken | Ama Kitchen ▫️ Highland barley cake | Zhaxi Teahouse ⚠️ Hard-earned experience 1. Buy oxygen tanks online in advance for cheaper prices! The scenic area charges 68 RMB per can 2. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours! The plateau UV rays are very strong 3. Must-have items list: sunglasses, lip balm, oral glucose solution 4. Don’t touch marmots! They may carry plague bacteria 🚗 Transportation TIPS • It’s recommended to charter a car from Chengdu (about 900 RMB/day) • The last shuttle bus in Yading Scenic Area is at 18:00 • For long hikes, definitely bring trekking poles! Every frame here is like a Windows wallpaper, but plateau weather changes suddenly, remember to bring enough warm clothes~ If you’re going soon and have questions, shout out in the comments! Daocheng Yading Scenic Area - Three Sacred Mountains Daocheng County Daocheng Yading