Daocheng Yading: A Diverse and Enchanting Destination

Daocheng Yading is a mysterious and magical land, where everything speaks of the natural beauty and the cultural heritage of the Tibetan people. Here, you can stroll through the forests and mountains to feel the primal power, lie flat on the vast grasslands to breathe in the fresh oxygen, or delve into the Tibetan areas to explore the ancient Tibetan Buddhism culture, finding peace and enlightenment... Here, you will discover that travel is not just an experience, but also a journey of the soul. Travel Tips By plane: For those who are concerned about altitude sickness, it is advisable to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to acclimatize, then take a flight to Kangding Airport in Garze Prefecture, and transfer to a bus or chartered vehicle to Daocheng Yading. By high-speed train: Take a train to Chengdu Railway Station/Chengdu East Station, then take a direct bus to Daocheng Yading from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station or Chengdu East Station, with a journey time of about 12 hours. By chartered vehicle/self-driving: Charter a vehicle to Daocheng Yading from Chengdu, choosing the appropriate vehicle based on the number of people and the type of car. Recommended Routes There are many attractions in Daocheng Yading with varying levels of difficulty. Visitors can choose according to their physical condition after arrival. Route 1: Yading Village - Longtongba - Zhaguanbeng - Chonggu Temple - Pearl Lake From Yading Village to Zhaguanbeng, you can take a sightseeing bus, then hike to Chonggu Temple and Pearl Lake. The hiking time is about 3 hours, and the whole journey is not very tiring. Route 2 (more hiking involved): Luorong Pasture - Sheshen Cliff - Milk Lake - Five-Color Lake From Luorong Pasture to Sheshen Cliff, you can either ride a horse or hike. The latter two stages are mainly on foot. The journey from Milk Lake to Five-Color Lake is the legendary path where 'the body is in hell, but the spirit is in heaven.' The scenery is very beautiful, but it is indeed quite challenging. It is recommended to bring trekking poles. Accommodation Recommendations When visiting Daocheng Yading, it is generally more convenient to stay in Riwa Township (Shangri-La Township), which is the transportation hub to the Daocheng Yading scenic area, with convenient transportation and dining. Here, we recommend staying at Daocheng Yading Mingyu Licheng Courtyard, a hotel that excels in both location and amenities. 1. Located in the center of Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, only 300 meters from the bus station, it is about a 2-hour drive from Daocheng County Airport. 2. The hotel is full of traditional Tibetan decorative style, where simple modern design blends seamlessly with luxurious and heavy hand-carved wooden decorations, and the window offers a stunning view of the highland scenery, with every sight being a cinematic frame. 3. It is very convenient to find a car from the hotel, and there are many cars to various attractions. The hotel also has a parking lot, so self-driving friends don't have to worry about parking. 4. In addition to Sichuan cuisine, the hotel restaurant offers local specialties such as Cordyceps chicken soup, yak soup pot, and stir-fried matsutake. The matsutake is really fresh, and the yak soup pot is a unique delicacy of the Tibetan area, definitely worth a try.