https://ae.trip.com/moments/detail/daocheng-342-132703019
Happy_ExtraSingapore

Just pack and go! This Western Sichuan guide is simple and clear!

Pre-trip Preparation 👀 Documents: Bring your ID card and other possible documents such as student ID, military officer ID, etc. 🎽 Clothing: Western Sichuan has high altitude, low and changeable temperatures. Even in summer, bring down jackets, windbreakers, thermal underwear, hats, scarves, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. 🤔 Medicine: Prepare altitude sickness medicine like Rhodiola, as well as cold medicine, fever reducers, stomach medicine, motion sickness pills, etc. ✨✨ Other items: Backpack, thermos, rain gear, camera, power bank, etc. Recommended Attractions 🥳 Daocheng Yading: Known as the "Last Shangri-La," it features a stunning landscape of snow-capped mountains, meadows, alpine lakes, and Tibetan beliefs. 🤗 Sertar: The "Red Buddhist Kingdom," with red monastic houses covering the mountainsides, creating a visually striking and spiritually awe-inspiring scene against the blue sky. 😊 Mount Siguniang: Known as the "Queen of Sichuan Mountains," it consists of four snow-capped peaks, with Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley offering diverse scenery. 🤩 Xinduqiao: The "Photographer's Paradise," where grasslands, streams, poplar trees, mountains, Tibetan villages, and livestock form picturesque views. ☺️😉 Moxi Park: Unique metamorphic rock formations resembling an "alien planet," perfect for photography. Food Recommendations 🥰 Tibetan Cuisine: Such as butter tea🥗, barley wine, yak meat hotpot🍲, Tibetan dumplings, etc., available at local Tibetan restaurants. 🥳✌️ Sichuan Cuisine: Some areas of Western Sichuan are influenced by Sichuan cuisine, featuring classics like twice-cooked pork, mapo tofu, and boiled fish. ❤️ Local Snacks: Kangding yak jerky🥓, Litang Tibetan cold noodles, Barkam butter pastries🌮, etc. Accommodation Suggestions 👉 Chengdu: As the departure or return point,🤗 offers diverse lodging options, including hotels and homestays of all levels. 🎉 Near Scenic Areas: Around attractions like Mount Siguniang, Xinduqiao, and Daocheng Yading, there are local-style inns, homestays, and star-rated hotels for convenient stays. 😇🤓 Towns Along the Way: Such as Danba, Kangding, and Litang, where accommodations are better and ideal for restocking supplies and taking breaks. Transportation Guide 👉 External Transport: Usually start in Chengdu, accessible by flight to Shuangliu Airport or Tianfu Airport✈️, or by train or high-speed rail🚄. ✨ Internal Transport: Road conditions in Western Sichuan are complex, so self-driving is not recommended for beginners. Options include chartered cars, ride-sharing🚗, and some scenic area shuttle buses. If time allows, long-distance buses🚘 are available, but schedules are limited. Itinerary Planning 🥳 3-Day Short Loop: Day 1: Chengdu - Mount Siguniang; Day 2: Mount Siguniang - Danba - Tagong Grassland - Xinduqiao; Day 3: Xinduqiao - Moxi Park - Kangding - Chengdu. ⛳🤗 5-7 Day Grand Loop: Extend the short loop to include Daocheng Yading, Sertar, etc., such as Chengdu - Mount Siguniang - Danba - Xinduqiao - Tagong Grassland - Daocheng Yading - Sertar - Barkam - Chengdu.
View Original Text
*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: Jun 5, 2025
ellalanny
1 person found this moment helpful
Submit
1
Mentioned in This Moment
Attraction

Daocheng Yading

4.6/59484 reviews | Hiking
Daocheng
No.1 of Best Things to Do in Ganzi Prefecture
Book now for tomorrow | Anytime cancellation
AED 135.79
View
Show More
Related Moments
Daocheng Yading

Daocheng Yading is God's love letter to the world

CLARE HOLLAND
Mount Siguniang

Snow Mountain Pool and Handsome Xiao

Simmons_~Oliver_69
Mount Siguniang

Encountering Siguniang Mountain: A Romantic Rendezvous with Snow-Capped Peaks

RenewedResortsWithClark
Mount Siguniang

Western Sichuan "Instead of longing, just set off"

TechTrailblazer_678
Mount Siguniang

Two-Day One-Night Travel Guide in Western Sichuan

Israel Kuhic IV
Mount Siguniang

The journey is as beautiful as the destination

BOWYOHO
Mount Siguniang

Recommended Homestays in Siguniangshan: I've Booked the Yaomei Peak View Here

sylas_3344
Daocheng Yading

"Daocheng Yading: Nature's Stunning Masterpiece"

NomadicExplorer$66
Daocheng Yading

Multi-Day Tour Guide to Western Sichuan—Daocheng Edition

Oliver36 Gray.
Daocheng Yading

N Reasons to Visit Western Sichuan in May-June – If You're Not Tempted, I Lose!

JAKE BLAIR
Daocheng Yading

OMG! Daocheng Yading is breathtakingly beautiful – here's the ultimate travel guide!

Savory Sojourns
Daocheng Yading

Back from Daocheng Yading, never going again—it was so beautiful it made me cry

hydriel_9103