There is a place called Daocheng

Best time to travel September-October: The peak of autumn scenery, with the forests full of colors, snow-capped mountains and golden poplar forests complementing each other. April-May: The spring snow has not melted, azaleas are in bloom, and Aden is covered in pink and white. *Avoid the rainy season (July-August)*: roads are prone to landslides and clouds and fog obscure the snow-capped mountains. . Recommended core attractions Three sacred mountains Xiannairi (6032 meters): The incarnation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, with a beautiful reflection of the Pearl Sea. Yangmaiyong (5958m): the incarnation of Manjusri Bodhisattva, with pure and clean snow-capped peaks. Xianuoduoji (5958 meters): The incarnation of Vajrapani Bodhisattva, a pyramid-shaped mountain. Three Holy Lakes Milk Sea (4500 meters): A blue lake formed by glacial meltwater, the ultimate hiking goal. Five-Colored Sea (4,600 meters): A magical lake that displays five colors when sunlight is refracted. Pearl Lake (4,100 meters): At the foot of Xiannairi, a sacred lake in the hearts of Tibetans. Luorong Ranch (4180m): The filming location of "Passing By Your World", a meadow pasture surrounded by snow-capped mountains, where you can ride horses to the Milk Sea. Classic 3-day itinerary Day 1: Acclimatization Daocheng County → Check in at Shangri-La Town (Riwa Township) and acclimate to the altitude (2900 meters). Visit the river and Sela grassland, and take photos of poplar forests and Tibetan houses. Stay overnight in Shangri-La Town and prepare oxygen cylinders and glucose. Day 2: Long-term challenges At 7 am, take the scenic area bus to Zhaguanbeng, walk to Chonggu Temple to change the battery car to Luolong Cattle Farm. Hike/horseback ride (300 yuan round trip) to Milk Lake and Five-Color Lake (the whole journey takes about 6-7 hours). Prepare enough dry food and hot water, and be sure to get down the mountain before 3pm. Day 3: Short-term leisure Chonggu Temple→Pearl Sea short route (easy 2-hour hike), worship the Xiannairi Sacred Mountain. Return to Daocheng County in the afternoon to visit the Zunsheng Pagoda Forest and pray for blessings. Accommodation suggestions Shangri-La Town: Low altitude (2900 meters), complete facilities, recommended [Ramada] [Yading Inn]. Yading Village (4060 meters): You can see the stars in the scenic area, but it is easy to get altitude sickness, so choose a homestay with oxygen supply. Daocheng County: Suitable for self-driving stops. You can soak in plateau hot springs at Daocheng Yading Hot Spring Hotel. How to deal with altitude sickness Take Rhodiola rosea 7 days in advance and do not take a shower or do strenuous exercise after arriving. Carry an oxygen bottle (50 yuan/can in the scenic area) and ibuprofen (to relieve headaches) with you. If you experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing or vomiting, immediately descend to a lower altitude area. Photography Tips Sunrise: The reflection of Xiannai Sun was photographed in Pearl Lake, and the morning glow of Yangmai Yong was photographed in Luolong Cattle Farm. Starry sky: There is no light pollution in Aden Village at night, so a tripod + wide-angle lens is required. Autumn colors: red grassland (3km outside the county town) + golden poplar forest in mid-October. Must-try food Chicken stewed with Matsutake: Wild Matsutake on the plateau is delicious and nutritious (80 yuan per person in Shangri-La Town). Yak beef hotpot: served with barley cakes, with a strong Tibetan flavor. Butter tea: Relieves altitude sickness, but you may not be used to the salty taste at first. Precautions Tickets: Peak season (April-November) 146 yuan/person, sightseeing bus 120 yuan (mandatory). The weather in the plateau is changeable, so a windbreaker, sunscreen and sunglasses are essential. Respect for beliefs: Walk clockwise around the Mani pile and do not step on the prayer flags. Environmental protection: It is forbidden to take away Mani stones. There are no toilets in the Milk Sea area, so please use them in advance. Niche gameplay Kasi Hell Valley Hike: Cross the 18-kilometer pristine canyon from Hell Valley to the foot of Senairi (guide required). Rubuchaka Hot Spring: A natural geothermal spring near Daocheng County, 20 yuan per person, to relieve hiking fatigue. Experience Tibetan life: learn to make butter tea, hang prayer flags, and listen to the locals tell the legend of King Gesar. Daocheng Yading is a spiritual journey where your body is in hell and your eyes are in heaven. May you and your loved ones encounter the eternal romance of the sacred mountains and lakes. Daocheng Yading