Life advice: You must visit Daocheng Yading in autumn.
Detailed travel guide for Daocheng Yading:
Best time to travel:
Autumn (September to November): Rich in colors, golden poplar forests, emerald green meadows, and white snow-capped mountains form a breathtaking picture.
Spring (April to June): Everything comes to life and flowers bloom everywhere. It is a great time to view alpine flowers and photograph the reflections of snow-capped mountains.
Essential items:
- Warm clothing: The temperature difference in the plateau is large, so you need to prepare down jackets even in summer.
- Sun protection products: The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong, so sunscreen, sunglasses and sun hats are essential.
- Medicines: medicines to prevent altitude sickness (such as Rhodiola rosea), cold medicines, gastrointestinal medicines, etc.
Must-see attractions:
- Milk Lake: Located at an altitude of 4,600 meters, the water is as clear as milk, a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
- Five Color Lake: Located at an altitude of 4,700 meters, the lake water is in five colors, which is so beautiful that it will make you intoxicated.
- Xiannairi Mountain: 6,032 meters above sea level, majestic and shrouded in clouds and mist.
Transportation:
- Plane: There are direct flights from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport to Daocheng Yading Airport, but please be aware of altitude sickness.
- Self-driving: Starting from Chengdu, head west along National Highway 318. The scenery along the way is stunning, but you need to pay attention to road conditions and driving safety.
Accommodation recommendations:
- Daocheng Yading Shangri-La Hotel: Located in Daocheng County, it has complete facilities and elegant environment.
- Yading Tibetan B&B: Located near the Yading Scenic Area in Daocheng, it is a good place to experience Tibetan customs.
Food recommendations:
- Mutton butter tea: One of the most favorite drinks of Tibetans, it can drive away the cold, warm the body and refresh the mind.
- Highland barley wine: a traditional drink in Daocheng Yading area, with a mellow taste and rich aroma.