Travel Daofu Itinerary:4 days Must-do list in Daofu

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Day 1 | Morning

MOSHI PARK SCENIC AREA

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Junction of Zhonggu Village and Kama Village, Damei Bamei Town, Ganzi Prefecture (6 kilometers from Bamei Town)

Moshi Park is located in Bamei Town south of Daoyu County, and is the northern end of the snowy mountains in Hengduan Mountains. People usually call this scenic spot Bamei Stone Forest, with professional definitions, there are different names, stress its tectonic role, called "structural stone forest." The world stone forest is like clouds, but most are karst stone forest and sandstone forest, like the Moshi Park scenic spot special geological formation stone forest is very rare. Far-sighted scenic area, from the tone of the eye can be distinguished, stone forest is gray tone, its surrounding, mountain, forest, grassland, water is colorful. These colorful colors like stage changing scenery, also let stone forest show different beauty in different seasons. In summer, green hills and daisies are green grass and wild flowers, and stone forests are like jewels on the carpets; in autumn, the mountains are full of golden grass and fiery rootstock, and stone forests are like rebirth in a bathing fire.

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting MOSHI PARK SCENIC AREA, don’t forget pay a visit to Yalaxue Mountain Sceneic Area.

Yalaxue Mountain Sceneic Area

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-10/31,8:00am-5:00pm;Open from 11/1-12/31,8:30am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Daofu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

The first snow mountain peak of the ancient Sichuan-Tibet tea-horse road overturned is 5820 meters above sea level Yala Snow Mountain, also known as Yala Snow Mountain, Yala Snow Mountain, is the first snow mountain overpass of the ancient Sichuan-Tibet tea-horse road. The main peak is 5820 meters above sea level. It is snowy all year round and foggy. It is still a virgin peak in the mountains, and it is crystal clear and smooth like a mirror. Snow Mountains are distributed around several gully valleys, vast forests, numerous hot springs, the scenery is very magnificent. The ancient road of Sichuan-Tibet tea-horse ancient road is the first section of the ancient road of the tea-horse entering Tibet. There are traditional Tibetan villages with ethnic characteristics, hundreds of years of Buddhist temples, and thousands of years of tea-horse culture. The tea-horse ancient road is a folk international trade passage which exists in southwest China and takes horse gang as the main transportation vehicle. The local folklore and humanities legend Yala Snow Mountain is a three-dimensional miniature of the blending of nature and culture. Its unique geographical location makes it possible to acquire the character and tolerance of the snow mountain. Mountains and rivers, wind, folk customs, songs, crafts are unique charm. Snow Mountain Glacier: The second peak of the Great Snow Mountains, the mountain peak is pyramid-shaped, with beautiful, dangerous, cutting mountains and ridges mostly edged or jagged, peaks are covered with snow and fog all year round. The snow mountain snow thickness reaches 100-150 meters, the ice crack width 60-70 meters, the melting snow water of the glacier flies down the steep cliffs and is spectacular, if the Milky Way falls nine days. The Alpine Lakes of the Alpine Lakes are scattered throughout the Alaska Snow Mountains. At the waist of more than 4000 meters, there are three Alpine lakes, Yala Youcuo, Suolangcuo and Yazhacuo. The lake is connected to the glacier by ice waterfalls. The lake is surrounded by redwood forests and azaleas shrubs. Canyon meadow: Yala Snow Mountain is located on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the northern section of the Hengduan Mountains, surrounded by several gullies and valleys, beautiful and diverse. Ganer Lombah Valley is a typical U-shaped glacier valley, the source of the Yucuo wetland green grass.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Yalaxue Mountain Sceneic Area? Xiangyun Hot Spring Hotel is one of your top choices.

Xiangyun Hot Spring Hotel

Reviews from Real Guests:

刘: In Ganzi can have this level of hotel, the price is really too high, very recommended, definitely improve the comfort of travel greatly. The hotel has a very good view, especially on the high floors. Open the curtains to the snowy mountains. The sister at the front desk helped upgrade the floor for free. I am really satisfied. After leaving the hotel, I found that I had something left in the room. I called the front desk and responded quickly, and quickly SF sent it out. I like Sister Ze Renxi. If you go to Ganzi again next time, Xiangyun Hot Spring Hotel will be the first choice.

Guest User: Good service attitude

Day 2 | Morning

Huiyuansi

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Dawu, Garze, Sichuan, China

Huiyuan Temple was built in the seventh year of Emperor Yongzheng's reign in the Qing Dynasty. At that time, the Mongolian Junggars invaded Tibet and the order in the Tibetan area was very chaotic. In order to ensure the safety of Kelsang Gyatso, the Qing government specially selected Ganning (formerly Taining), the lotus treasure land, to build a temple. The Qing government allocated treasury silver for the construction of temples, and used a large number of craftsmen and migrant workers to build magnificent, unique and resplendent temples. Huiyuan Temple has been rebuilt three times. The newly built temple is a palace-style gold-tiled roof, equipped with golden vases, Falun and beasts, painted paintings of emperors and generals of past dynasties, various Thangka paintings, and living Buddha statues on the eaves and purlins; relief sculptures Kowloon's Nine Lions Gate, with fat beams and fat columns, is beautifully laid out; the courtyard is spacious and rigorously laid out; the halls and courtyards are harmonious and decent. The building of the temple is gorgeous, with local characteristics, and it is a fine art of Kamba architecture. The temple now has a collection of various precious cultural relics. The temple recites scriptures for various sacrificial activities for 245 days every year. but". During the puja, believers from all over the country come to worship and chant the scriptures, which is very lively.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Bameizhen.

Bameizhen

Opening Hours: Open all day

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Bameizhen, Dawu, Garze, Sichuan, China

Bamei Town used to be the county seat of Qianning. The residences here are magnificent, integrating architecture, religion, culture, art and ethnic customs. The scenery is dominated by plateau grassland scenery. If Xinduqiao is called "a photographer's paradise", then the scenery of Bamei is even better. The gorgeous scenery of Bamei soil and stone forest is comparable to the limestone karst stone forest in South China, but it is very special in terms of geological origin, landscape characteristics, micro-topography and natural environment. Similar mylonite soil and stone forests have not been reported at home and abroad. . The Bamei soil and stone forest landscape is located near the 36th Daoban of the 317 National Road. It forms the Xianshuihe fault zone along the line of "Kangding-Daofu-Luhuo", which is typical and concentrated near Bamei. It contrasts with the broad meadows, rolling snow-capped mountains, charming Tibetan villages and earth-rock forests, forming a wonderful style painting. Huiyuan Temple is located in a small mountain basin from Bamei to Danba on Provincial Highway 303, with an altitude of 3600 meters. The monastery has a rigorous layout, luxurious architecture and local characteristics, and is a boutique architectural art of Kham. Yala Mountain is located in the southeast of Bamei Town and is owned by Huiyuan Temple. The mountain is majestic and the top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round. It is a sacred mountain worshipped by Huiyuan Temple and its surroundings.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Crowne Plaza Yading in advance, because all the tourists head to Bameizhen love staying at it.

Crowne Plaza Yading

Multiple types of room on offer are available for guests, 80% of which have panoramic views.

Day 3 | Morning

Dragon Light Grassland

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Daofu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Longdeng Prairie, also known as "Gesartong", means the "grassland" of King Gesar. There is a sea child on the Longdeng Prairie called Zhumcuo, which means "Emerald Sea". It is said to be King Gesar. The emerald headgear left behind by his love Fei Zhumu turned into water plants in the sea. There is a red sect temple Rangu Temple beside Jumcuo Lake. It is a unique Tibetan Buddhist temple. The upper and lower floors of the tower of the temple hall enshrine 108 double-cultivation Buddha statues hugging each other. Upstairs and downstairs There are 10 large-scale double-cultivation Buddha statues below each, with a grand scale.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Dragon Light Grassland, Zunsheng White Tower next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Zunsheng White Tower

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: 19 Baita Road, Daofu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

The name of Zunsheng White Pagoda is "Langji Qudeng", which means "Vajra Throne Pagoda". Zunsheng White Pagoda is its Chinese name. It is a very tall pagoda in Tibetan areas and a pagoda that integrates five religions. It symbolizes national unity and stability.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Snow Area Hot Spring Garden Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Snow Area Hot Spring Garden Hotel

Reviews from Real Guests:

Olschak: Accepts foreigners. Fantastic! Upgrade to a private hotspring room with a beautiful outside space. Perfect place to relax and acclimatize to the altitude.

Guest User: Great hotel! Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Room was clean and cozy! Loved our stay 🤗

Day 4 | Morning

Yuke Grassland

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Yuke Grassland is located in Daofu County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, 65 kilometers from the county seat.

Yuke Grassland, known as "Kangba Altay", is a grassland full of three-dimensionality. It is large and flat, with flowers all over the grassland, continuous forest grasslands, and meandering rivers and wetlands. It is fascinating and an extremely rare natural picture.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Daofu Milk Sea.

Daofu Milk Sea

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Within the third village of Qimei Township, Yuke District, Dafu County, Ganzi Prefecture

The Milk Sea is the common name of the Daofu people for this lake, and it is officially called "Jiayilacuo". The difference between this Haizi and the Milk Sea in the Yading Scenic Spot is that in addition to the towering snow-capped mountains, there are also forests surrounding Haizi. It is a natural scenic area integrating plateau lakes, snow-capped mountains and forests.

Day 4 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Gasa Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Gasa Hotel

Situated in Xindu Town of Luhuo County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province and adjacent to G317 National Road with Mount Chugelomba to the rear and Datqu River to the front, Gasa Hotel boasts a priviledged geographic location with convenient transportation and beautiful natural scenery and makes an ideal tourist and holiday stay option with its complete collection of guestrooms, restaurant, café, teahouse and conference rooms.
The hotel design blends the Tibetan charm of nature and straigtforwardness with the delicacy and elegance of western architecture. Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Luhuo’s natural scenery, designers build in the elements of local folk house for its guestroom corridors and you may taste the appeallingness of Luhuo’s scenery while you walk along. The natural landscape of Luhuo is well captured in each guestroom painting too and with the wooden slats of headboards interlacing with metal ones, it presents a unique decorative art style. All details have been delibrately worked on to provide you a most memorable stay experience.
The More than 100 guest rooms on 2-6th floors offer a variety of choices of standard rooms, king rooms and suites in either moderate luxury or business style. Each room has its own designated parking space and is equipped with high-end water purification system, 24-hours hot water, super speed WIFI, high-definition LCD TV and imported underfloor heating system. There’s a public lounge featuring Tibetan culture on each floor too for leisure time and friends.
Come and stay at Gasa to hold vast universe in heart. We look forward to your stay with us!

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