Here is the ultimate guide to Daocheng Yading, a must-see for your bucket list

Visiting Daocheng Yading, known as the last pure land on this blue planet, at least once in a lifetime is essential! Witness the soul-cleansing scenery there. Daocheng Yading is beautiful in all seasons, especially in autumn. The intermingling of red and yellow leaves🍂 with alpine meadows🌳, rivers, and glaciers🏔️ creates a perfect blend, where all fantasies about nature and beauty come to life. It's indeed a paradise on earth. 💡Little tips: Daocheng Yading is located in a high-altitude Tibetan area, and the severity of altitude sickness varies from person to person.🧐 It's best to ensure good rest before going and consider taking medication to alleviate altitude sickness in advance. Also, due to the significant temperature difference between day and night, check the weather forecast, start your journey on a sunny day, and be sure to bring warm, windproof, and waterproof clothing‼️ Avoid catching a cold. Wear comfortable shoes suitable for hiking‼️ ✅Prepare food, hot water, and other energy supplements!! ✅Pay attention to sun protection, and it's best to prepare sunglasses, a hat, trekking poles, etc. ✅Do not engage in strenuous exercise when entering high-altitude areas 🚦Transportation: ✈️Plane: Daocheng Yading Airport, then take an airport bus/taxi to the scenic area 🚘Self-driving: There are many curves, which is a great test for drivers, choose carefully 🚙 Chartered car: It's more cost-effective for a group of people, and it's important to find a reliable local driver 🚌Group tour: Worry-free but lacks freedom 🐴Horse riding: Luorong Pasture ➡️You can ride a horse to and from Milk Sea, 2-3 hours, 💰300/person 🏠Accommodation: Altitude sickness is really uncomfortable!😭 To rest well, it's recommended to stay in lower altitude areas, such as: Shangri-La Town (Jiwa Township). 🕰Suggested travel time: 3-6 days 🛤️Routes: Long route: Chonggu Temple - Chonggu Meadow - Luorong Pasture - Milk Sea (super photogenic🏞️) - Five-Color Sea (looks even better on a sunny day!) Short route: Chonggu Temple - Chonggu Meadow - Pearl Sea (the best spot for reflections of the holy mountain Xiannairi)