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Three Days, Two Nights High-Speed ​​Rail Itinerary for Daocheng Yading | Encounter "The Last Pure Land on the Blue Planet" 📍 Core Destination: Daocheng Yading Scenic Area, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province 🚄 Transportation: High-speed rail + chartered car (departing from Chengdu) ⏰ Best Season: May-October (July-August: Flower Sea / October: Colorful Forest) 🍜 Food Theme: Yak Meat Hot Pot, Butter Tea, Barley Cake, Matsutake Mushroom Stewed Chicken 🚩 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Chengdu → Yajiang (Overnight in Yajiang) Day 2: Long-distance trek in Yading (Overnight in Shangri-La Town) Day 3: Short-distance trek in Yading → Return trip from Chengdu 📅 Detailed Itinerary Day 1: High-speed rail speeds into Kham, initial exploration of the highland's hidden paths 🚄 Morning: Take the early high-speed train to Chengdu East Station (arrive before 7:00 AM recommended) Rent an off-road vehicle in advance (Tank 300 recommended, approximately 400 RMB per day) 🚗 Noon: Drive west along National Highway 318 (approximately 6 hours drive) Pass the Zheduo Mountain Pass (altitude 4298 meters) and stop to acclimatize to the altitude. Have yak meat hot pot in Xinduqiao (recommended "Waiting for Maple Leaves") 🌄 Evening: Arrive in Yajiang County (altitude 2530 meters, suitable for acclimatization on the first day) Photograph the sunset over the Yalong River Grand Canyon 🍲 Dinner: First Tibetan meal experience: Butter tea + Tsampa + Cold Walnut Flower Salad (recommended "Yajiang Tibetan Restaurant") Day 2: Challenge 4700 meters, pilgrimage to the Three Holy Mountains 🏔️ Early Morning: Depart at 6:00 AM for Yading Scenic Area (Entrance fee 146 RMB + sightseeing bus 120 RMB) Take the sightseeing bus to Zhagongbeng, then hike 500 meters to Chonggu Temple. 📿 Morning: Long-distance trek (10km/6 hours): Chonggu Temple → Luorong Pasture (electric cart 80 RMB/round trip) Hike to Milk Lake (4600m) → Five-Color Lake (4700m) Essentials: Oxygen cylinder + trekking poles + self-heating rice 🌿 Noon: Simple lunch at the summit (recommended to bring chocolate/energy bars) Hang prayer flags at Five-Color Lake for blessings. 🌅 Evening: Return to Shangri-La Town before 4:00 PM Soak your feet to relieve fatigue (there are Tibetan medicine foot bath shops in town). 🍖 Dinner: Matsutake mushroom stewed chicken is a must-try during matsutake season (recommended: "A Bite of China - Braised Pork Trotters Hot Pot") Day 3: Light Hiking to Xiannairi, Returning Home with a Full Bag 🌌 Morning: Second entry into the valley for a shorter route (3-day ticket valid): Chonggu Temple → Pearl Lake (1.5h round trip) Photographing the reflection of Xiannairi Snow Peak 🚗 Noon: Return journey passing Haizi Mountain Ancient Ice Cap (the world's largest ancient glacial relic) Lunch in Litang with highland cod hot pot (recommended: "Litang Flavors") 🚄 Afternoon: Arrive in Chengdu before 7:00 PM to return the rental car You can bring back dried yak meat (120 RMB/catties) as a souvenir 🍴 Must-Try Food List Yak Meat Hot Pot: High-altitude exclusive meat, paired with wild mushrooms for an incredibly delicious flavor. Butter Tea: A savory version to combat altitude sickness, a sweet version like milk tea. Matsutake Mushroom Stewed Chicken: Limited to the rainy season in July and August, the soup is golden in color. Barley Cake: A staple food in Tibet, even more delicious with honey. Yogurt Buns: Filled with sour cream, a specialty of Yading. Tsampa: Made with barley flour and yak butter, experience the Tibetan way of eating. ⚠️ Pre-Trip Tips 1️⃣ Altitude Sickness: Take Rhodiola Rosea a week in advance, and bring ibuprofen (to relieve headaches). Do not shower on the first day. Hiking at Milk Lake should be done according to your physical condition. 2️⃣ Gear List: Essentials: Waterproof jacket, hiking boots, sunglasses, sunscreen (SPF50+) Suggestions: Raincoat (weather is changeable), thermos (for hot water) 3️⃣ Traffic Notice: National Highway 318 has many curves; experienced drivers are required. There are no restaurants within the Yading Scenic Area; please bring your own food. 🏔️ The snow-capped mountains, lakes, and meadows of Daocheng Yading create a breathtaking panorama, a true masterpiece of nature. Three days and two nights are enough to experience its pristine beauty! Are you ready for this wonderful trip? #DaochengYading #DaochengYadingScenery #DaochengYadingTravelGuide

Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwestern Sichuan, is a treasure trove of the western Sichuan Plateau! October in Aba looks like a palette of colors overturned by God—the snow-capped mountains don white caps, the colorful forests are draped in red and yellow, and the lakes are as blue as gemstones. 💎 The average altitude here is 2,000-3,000 meters, so those who are afraid of altitude sickness should take it easy. 🚗[Detailed 6-Day Itinerary]🚗 ​​Day 1: Chengdu → Wenchuan → Maoxian (approximately 3 hours by car) ​​Morning: Depart from Chengdu and drive directly to Wenchuan via the Rongchang Expressway. First, visit the Yingxiu Earthquake Memorial Hall (free, reservations required) to experience the profound lessons of life. ​​Lunch: Enjoy Qiang family "Great Harvest" hot pot in Wenchuan County! The copper pot is filled with cured meat and wild vegetables, and the broth is so delicious it's almost lickable.🍲 Afternoon: Drive to Maoxian and visit the Black Tiger Qiang Village (free). Eleven Qiang watchtowers stand like guards on the mountainside, creating a stunning ethnic photo. 📸 Evening: Stay at the Jiudingshan International Hotel in Maoxian (the largest in the area). With room windows facing the snow-capped mountains, enjoy a cup of barley tea and stargazing – a truly relaxing experience! ✨ Day 2: Maoxian → Songpinggou → Heishui (approximately 4 hours by car) Morning: Songpinggou Scenic Area (70 yuan admission) – a must-do! Take a sightseeing bus to Baishihai Lake. The lake is shaped like a sickle, reflecting the colorful forest like an oil painting. 🖼️ Lunch: Buy some corn fritters from a roadside stall. Sticky and spicy, they're incredibly sour and spicy! 🌽 Afternoon: Drive through the 80-mile colorful forest of Naizigou (free). Stop along the roadside for photos. The crimson leaves and yellow birch trees stretch to the horizon. 🍁 Evening: Stay at the Heishui Yangrong Had Tibetan Village. The Tibetan-style villas are cozy, and the landlord will serve you butter tea and even Guozhuang dances. 🔥 Day 3: Day Trip to Dagu Glacier Full-day: Dagu Glacier (ticket price: 120 yuan, cable car not included) is the highlight! Take the world's highest cable car to the summit at 4,860 meters, and enjoy coffee at the "World's Loneliest Café" ☕. The sea of ​​clouds swirling beneath you is truly ethereal. Remember to wear a down jacket; the wind on the summit is as strong as an open refrigerator door. Day 4: Heishui → Huanglong → Chuanzhusi Temple (approximately 5 hours by car) Morning: Arrive early to Huanglong (ticket price: 170 yuan). The travertine pools shimmer in the autumn light, and the colorful pools resemble terraced fields cascading across the valley. 🎨 Lunch: Enjoy yak soup outside the scenic area. The broth is milky white, the meat is thick, and the combination with barley cakes is incredible! 🫓 Afternoon: Drive to Chuanzhusi Town (free). Although the lavender fields are out of season, the Tibetan white pagoda and prayer corridor are perfect for artistic photos. 📿 Evening: Stay at the Chuanzhusi Hot Spring Hotel, soak in the hot springs to refresh yourself, and gaze up at the starry sky, so clear you can almost reach out and pick it. 🌟 Day 5: In-depth Jiuzhaigou Tour Full Day: Jiuzhaigou (tickets must be booked in advance) and walk 20,000 steps! Recommended route: Arrow Bamboo Lake → Panda Lake → Five Flower Lake (with a gradient blue-green water) → Pearl Beach Waterfall (filming location for Journey to the West) → Long Lake. Enjoy self-heating rice at the Nuorilang Center for lunch, saving time and effort. 🍱 Day 6: Jiuzhaigou → Songpan Ancient Town → Chengdu (approximately 7 hours by car) Morning: Climb the city walls of Songpan Ancient Town (free) and overlook the Minjiang River flowing through the city. Enjoy a Tang Dynasty-themed experience, blending Tibetan and Qiang customs with traditional Chinese cuisine. Enjoy Songpan fried dough sticks at the market. Lunch: Enjoy a bowl of sauerkraut noodles. The noodles are chewy, the sauerkraut helps alleviate the greasiness, and it warms you up. Afternoon: Return via Diexi Lake (free). An ancient city lies dormant beneath the lake, its surface calm yet filled with stories. 🌟[Must-See List]🌟 Jiuzhaigou Features: Dreamy lake colors. Autumn forests and blue lakes = a truly magical combination. How to: Sightseeing bus and hike. The hike from Jianzhu Lake to Jinghai Lake is less crowded and offers beautiful scenery. Dagu Glacier Cable Car Features: Overlooking the glacier from 4,860 meters above sea level, experience "afternoon tea in the clouds" in a snow-capped cafe ☕ Note: Oxygen cylinders are essential, as altitude sickness can easily occur at the summit! Yangrong Had Tibetan Village Features: A hidden village nestled in a colorful forest, where you can visit Tibetan families for butter tea and tsampa making—a truly memorable experience 🏡 Songpinggou Baishihai Features: Few people, beautiful scenery, a sickle-shaped lake, and even clearer reflections than the real thing. Wenchuan Shuimo Ancient Town Features: A place of longevity, where you can relax and enjoy tea in the old streets while listening to the rain. 🍵 😋[Food Hot List]😋 Qiang Traditional Hot Pot: Steam bubbling from a copper pot, bacon and mushrooms piled high, the broth is delicious and the meat is tender, warming the heart. Potato Rice Cake: Potatoes pounded into rice cakes, dipped in chili or sauerkraut soup, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, incredibly delicious. Songpan Beef Offal Soup: Beef offal stewed until tender, the broth fragrant with coriander, you can eat three bowls with rice. Custard Curd Buns: Filled with yogurt curd, the buns are sour and sweet with crispy crust, offering a unique Tibetan flavor. Highland Barley Cake: Baked to a golden brown, with a rich wheat aroma, paired with butter tea, it's the ultimate plateau breakfast. 🚌[Transportation Tips] For self-driving, an SUV is recommended. Mountain roads are winding, so bring snow chains! Those who use public transportation can take the Chengdu Chadianzi passenger bus to Wenchuan/Maoxian, then charter or share a car (there's a direct bus from Heishui to Jiuzhaigou). 💡[Tips and Lessons Learned] ​​Good Experience: Staying overnight at Yangronghade Tibetan Village. The landlady, worried we'd be cold, gave us an extra blanket. Tibetan hospitality was heartwarming! ​​Horrible Experience: I didn't wear sunglasses on the Dagu Glacier. The glare from the snow was so blinding I cried. After descending, I felt dizzy for a long time 🕶️—sunscreen and sunglasses are a life-saving combination! ​​Other Tips: Bring plenty of cash (signaling is poor at some ravine entrances). Student IDs are used for discounted tickets. The temperature difference between morning and evening is so dramatic it feels like a different season. 💰[Reference Budget] (6-Day Per Person) Entrance Fees: Approximately 500 RMB (mainly Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong Valley, and Dagu Glacier) Accommodation: Tibetan Village 200 RMB/night + Hotel 400 RMB/night, totaling approximately 1,500 RMB Food: Daily 100 RMB, totaling 600 RMB Transportation: Car rental 300 RMB/day + gas, approximately 2,000 RMB Total: Stay within 4,000-5,000 RMB for a comfortable trip~ 🌄Autumn in Aba is a carnival of snow-capped mountains and vibrant forests, a fusion of hot pot and tsampa! This guide will help you avoid pitfalls and enjoy the experience. Set off now to capture this fairytale of the plateau~🎒 #AbaTravel