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The hike up to the Milk Lake in Daocheng Yading National Park is a must-do for any adventurous traveler visiting Sichuan. The trail starts at an elevation of 3,900 meters and ascends steeply, eventually reaching 4,450 meters at the Milk Lake. The trail winds through alpine forests, high-altitude meadows, and rocky outcroppings with stunning views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks. One of the highlights of the hike is the Five-Color Lake, which boasts crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounded by colorful prayer flags. As you climb higher, the landscape becomes more rugged and barren, but the views only get more breathtaking. The final ascent to the Milk Lake can be a bit challenging, but the view of the shimmering blue-green lake set against the dramatic backdrop of towering peaks is worth every step. Be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and warm layers as the weather can be unpredictable. And don't forget your camera! The views on this hike are truly unforgettable.

90% of ordinary tourists miss this excellent spot at Yangmaiyong, so I have a suggestion for those who plan to visit Daocheng Yading. From Chonggu Meadow to Luorong Pasture, if you don't want to walk, you can buy a round-trip electric car for 70. Buy it! But don't sit all the way to the end! You can get on and off at each stop of the electric car! Don't worry about not having a seat on the car, there will be staff to arrange and dispatch. Most tourists buy electric cars to go directly to the long line, but actually the scenery along the electric car is good, colorful forests, roads and towering Yangmaiyong. Especially the section of road from Shengshui Lake Station to Yangmaiyong Station is an excellent spot to view Yangmaiyong. Yangmaiyong seen from this angle is particularly imposing and the morning light is particularly suitable. The angle and light are better than at Luorong Pasture. Although Yangmaiyong is closer at Luorong Pasture and Gongga Lake, it does not have the visual impact of Shengshui Lake Station. It is particularly imposing, white and towering straight into the sky. I immediately asked the electric car driver to stop and get off. So my important strategy is: the electric car can stop at each station to play. Especially the most beautiful between Shengshui Lake and Yangmaiyong! This way, it feels worth the price of the electric car. For those who can't climb the long line, there are more relaxed ways to play. If you are not very interested in alpine lakes and have friends with high anti, it is not recommended to climb the two lakes. Walking to Gongga Lake is the most beautiful, and there is only about two kilometers of flat road between Luorong Pasture and Gongga Lake. In addition, you can play more with the electric car in the morning, and you must have morning light at each stop! Daocheng Yading is really beautiful, but high-altitude hiking should be done according to one's ability. If you can't hike, you can fully appreciate its beauty. As a 5A scenic spot, it must have ways to play suitable for different groups!

It's so frustrating‼️ I've already started to look forward to the peak summer in Daocheng Yading~ Imagine wearing a beautiful floral dress👗, walking on the lush meadows, gazing at the blue sky, clouds🌤, and snow-capped mountains🏔️, surrounded by flowers everywhere, or wearing a cool denim jacket, climbing up to the Milk Sea and the Five-Color Sea, and checking in for memories!! This feeling is quite like: 'I will stand at the very top'🔥 . Daocheng Yading's summer is really 100 times more beautiful than the pictures😭 While still young, why not take a trip here with good friends or besties To experience the legendary summer festival✨~ . 🚗 Daocheng Yading ⑺-day tour itinerary D1: Chengdu - Balang Mountain - Shuangqiao Valley of Siguniang Mountain - Town of Siguniang Mountain D2: Town of Siguniang Mountain - Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform - Moxi Park - Dawu D3: Dawu - Luhuo - Seda Buddhist Academy - Seda County D4: Seda County - Ganzi - Litang - Daocheng Yading D5: Yading long route one-day tour - Daocheng County D6: Daocheng - Litang - Tianlu 18 Bends - Xinduqiao D7: Xinduqiao - Tagong Grassland - Zheduo Mountain - Chengdu . Based on my own experience of visiting Daocheng about ❺ times, I have summarized this classic itinerary that does not take the same road back↪️ The overall time is quite relaxed, allowing you to enjoy the 'Oriental Alps' As well as experience the Tibetan culture And also visit the endless Tagong Grassland to take photos📷 in Tibetan dress and camp🏕️ . 📎 Sharing tips for traveling to Daocheng 🎫 Daocheng entrance ticket: 266 (including the scenic area shuttle bus🚌, note!! It takes about 1h from the entrance to Zhaguanbeng, try to get up early) ✔️ Long route: Ticket office - Zhaguanbeng - Chonggu Temple - Luorong Pasture - Sheshen Cliff (you can ride a horse here) - Milk Sea - Five-Color Sea ✔️ Short route: Visitor Center - Zhaguanbeng - Chonggu Temple - Pearl Sea (to see the reflection of Xiannairi) ✅ It is recommended to play for 2 days, and the ticket is also valid for 2 days, but the next day's shuttle will cost 💰60, so you can basically visit all the scenery in the area 🏃 The whole journey from Luorong Pasture to the Five-Color Sea takes 5-7 hours on foot, and it's faster to go downhill 🛺 Electric cart fee: about 70 for a round trip, because there are many walking sections, this money is not necessary to save 🐎 Horse riding fee: 300 for one trip, 500 for a round trip, and the horses are limited, you may not be able to ride❎ 🏢 It is recommended to stay directly in Shangri-La Town, which is close to the scenic area!! Do not choose Daocheng County 🌄 If you want to play the next day, you can also stay in Yading Village, but be aware of the altitude, which can cause altitude sickness . 🛍 Packing and outfit for the trip 🔰 Oxygen: Must bring!! Regardless of whether you lack oxygen, it is recommended to prepare in Chengdu first, as it is very expensive in the scenic area 💊 Medicines: Motion sickness pills, cold medicine, altitude sickness pills, glucose, and ibuprofen are essential 🍫 Snacks: Self-heating pots, chocolate, bread, and water 👗 Outfit: In summer, you can wear a three-in-one jacket + raincoat + sports shoes + trekking poles ⚠️ Note: There are stations in the scenic area, to reduce the weight, carry as little as possible in the backpack, remember to bring sunscreen, sunglasses🕶️, and a hat .

The most beautiful season in Daocheng Yading is autumn because the scenery of Daocheng Yading is particularly magnificent in autumn. The towering snow mountains often appear particularly bright due to the sunlight in autumn, which is breathtaking. The surface of the lake is sparkling in autumn, and the green color is even more vivid. The blue sky and white clouds form a beautiful picture, which is refreshing. The golden grassland is even more golden in autumn, like a golden land. Therefore, if I have the chance, I must take my loved one to Daocheng Yading to experience this beautiful scenery together.

✨Stepping into Daocheng Yading for the first time, it's like coming to a fairyland on earth! The snow mountains, grasslands, and lakes here are intertwined into a beautiful picture, which makes people intoxicated and linger. 💙We followed the classic 'Yading Village-Chonggu Temple-Luorong Cattle Farm' route, and the scenery along the way is picturesque, so beautiful that it takes one's breath away. Yading Village is hidden in the mountains, like a paradise; Chonggu Temple is quiet and solemn, making people awe; Luorong Cattle Farm is a vast grassland, where herds of cattle and sheep leisurely stroll among them, as if they have also become a part of nature. 🏨In terms of accommodation, we chose the 'Daocheng Yading Shangri-La Town Hotel' located in Yading Village. The hotel is in a prime location, with stunning snow mountain views outside the window, which is refreshing. The service is also very thoughtful and intimate, making us feel the warmth of home on the journey. 🍽Speaking of food, of course, you can't miss the Tibetan features! In Daocheng Yading, we tasted the authentic 'Tibetan Yak Meat Hot Pot'. The tender yak meat is tumbling in the rich soup base, paired with various seasonal vegetables and unique Tibetan seasonings, it is simply a feast on the tip of the tongue! The average cost is only about ¥150, which is super cost-effective! In addition, you can also taste special snacks such as butter tea and Zanba at the snack stalls in Yading Village, which are also very authentic. 💰In terms of overall expenditure, we spend about ¥3000 per person (including tickets, transportation, accommodation, meals, etc.). Although it is a bit expensive, seeing such beautiful scenery and tasting such delicious food, everything is worth it! 💖Daocheng Yading, a place where you don't want to leave once you come! If you also yearn for this pure land in the world, why not take a trip on a whim! 💖Remember to bring your camera📷, to capture every beautiful moment here!

It's a place where you'll regret not going for a lifetime, but regret going for eight lifetimes. The altitude at the entrance is already over 3000 meters, and just climbing to the ticket office is tiring. You can buy tickets in advance or directly at the entrance, which is very convenient. It is recommended to purchase tickets online during the peak season. The ticket and shuttle bus are a must-buy, and after walking 400 meters, you'll reach the place where you must take the electric cart!!! (Actually, even walking these 400 meters is tiring.) Then walk about another 400 meters to reach the horse riding spot. You must ride!!! I personally couldn't even climb the stairs after getting off the horse. It's said to be a 1.6-kilometer journey, and I was exhausted. The high altitude sickness and the steep stairs are really too much for an ordinary person. I reached the top around 12 o'clock, and countless times I wanted to give up. The scenery is truly beautiful, but life is also really important. If you can't handle it, don't try it lightly. Also, if you want to enjoy the scenery, you can totally do so on the way back down the original path, taking in the views at your leisure!! It's advised to go light with an oxygen can, some cola, chocolate, a windproof jacket, and medicine for motion sickness and high altitude sickness (you'll get motion sickness on the one-hour bus ride), plus a hiking stick. That's all you need. Carrying too much stuff is a burden, and you'll be too tired to have a big appetite anyway. For those who are eager to try, I suggest considering your own physical condition and acting accordingly. On my way back, I dissuaded a group of people who were still struggling to climb. If you're going, it's better to start early. I had been walking down for an hour and a half, and there were still people climbing up. They don't allow you to go up to Milk Sea after 2:30 pm. Start at 7:30 am, stay nearby the day before, take whatever transportation is available to shorten the journey, and then climb up. Only then will ordinary people have enough time to reach the top!

Daocheng Yading is a mesmerizingly beautiful scenic area, especially in autumn, the scenery is like a fairy tale world. The suggestions and precautions you mentioned are very helpful for tourists planning to go there. Here are some additional suggestions to ensure a more enjoyable trip: Altitude sickness: Since Daocheng Yading is located on the plateau with a high altitude, tourists may be affected by altitude sickness. Before going, try to gradually adapt to the plateau climate, you can stay in other plateau areas for a few days. In addition, carry altitude sickness medicine for emergencies. Clothing and equipment: Due to the large temperature fluctuations, prepare clothing suitable for different temperatures, including warm jackets, windbreakers, hats, gloves, and enough warm clothes. In addition, a pair of comfortable hiking shoes are also essential to cope with various terrains. Water and food: Bring enough water and dry food, because hiking on the plateau may consume a lot of energy. At the same time, remember to maintain sufficient water intake to prevent altitude sickness. Photography equipment: If you like photography, remember to bring a camera, tripod, and spare batteries. The scenery of Daocheng Yading is definitely worth shooting. Respect local culture: Respect local customs and culture, do not disturb local residents and wildlife. Comply with the regulations and management policies of the scenic area, and keep the environment clean. Safety awareness: Be sure to pay attention to safety when climbing and hiking. If there are sudden weather changes or other emergencies, respect the advice of guides and locals to ensure your own safety. Book accommodation and transportation: If you plan to stay in Daocheng Yading, it is best to book accommodation in advance, especially during the tourist season. At the same time, confirm the arrangement of transportation to avoid unnecessary delays. Environmental awareness: Cherish the natural scenery, do not litter or damage the environment. Try to minimize the impact on nature and maintain the original beauty of the scenic area. I hope you can have an unforgettable experience in Daocheng Yading and appreciate the beautiful plateau scenery.

A place that is beautiful all year round and can heal people, Daocheng Yading Enjoy the snow-capped mountains🏔️, forests, grasslands, lakes, sunsets... every blade of grass and tree ⭐Destination: Daocheng Yading ✈️Arrival: You can fly to Daocheng Airport or drive from Chengdu 🚘Road conditions: The whole journey is on asphalt roads, and the road conditions are very good 🎫Ticket: 146 RMB per person, scenic area shuttle bus 120 RMB per person 👭【How to play in two days】 Daocheng Yading tickets are valid for two days, so you can visit over two days ❶Take the long route Enter the scenic area at 8:30 am, Tourist Center - 1h to Chonggu Temple - Take the electric cart round trip 70 RMB per person - Luorong Pasture - Here starts the hiking trail - 5km to Milk Sea (3 hours of hiking) - 30min to Five-Color Sea Everyone must pay attention to the time, after 2:30 pm you are not allowed to hike, the best view of Yangmaiyong is in the morning with the light ❷ The second day, enter the scenic area, you need to pay half price for the shuttle bus ticket 60 RMB per person Shuttle bus to Chonggu Temple - 2h hike to Pearl Sea - 2h down the mountain, leave the scenic area ⭐【How to play in one day】 Take the long route! If you have good physical strength, go to Milk Sea, if you don't want to walk, just wander around Luorong Pasture, then return to Chonggu Temple and hike to the foot of the Xian Nai Ri mountain lake. 📸【Photo spot sharing】 ❶Take the electric cart to Shengshuimen Station, follow the electric cart road to Luorong Pasture, this section is the best part of the road for viewing and photographing snow-capped mountains! The road itself frames the mountains ❷Get off at the third electric cart station, follow the trail down to the big meadow stream snow mountain, it's very spectacular ❸Follow the plank road to the hiking starting point at the Tourist Center, the triangular wooden house, has a very Swiss feel, sit inside the house with a cup of coffee and watch the snow-capped mountains outside the window ❹Milk Sea. If everyone has the physical strength, be sure to hike to Milk Sea and Five-Color Sea, the alpine lakes where you can also see herds of blue sheep, even on cloudy days Milk Sea is very beautiful ❺Chonggu Temple, here you can see Xian Nai Ri snow mountain, and also take photos of the temple with the snow mountain 🏡【Accommodation】 🏔️Shangri-La Town: Stay outside the scenic area at an altitude of 2900, low altitude is not prone to altitude sickness, dining is also very convenient, a ten-minute drive to the scenic area gate, high cost-performance ratio for accommodation, many options 🏔️Yading Village: Inside the scenic area, at an altitude of 4000, you can see the sunset golden mountain of the snow-capped mountains, and at night you can see the super beautiful starry sky, the accommodation environment is average, there are more dining options

There's no feeling of oppression from the crowds Freedom, relaxation, unity with nature I've really been poisoned by Western Sichuan lately Don't let the spring and summer of Daocheng Yading 🌸 slip away from you Daocheng Yading 👍Best travel time recommendation: 🌸Flower viewing season from the end of March to September Along the way, the hills and fields are full of Gesang flowers, and the sacred mountains of Yading are particularly bright and spectacular during this season. The blue sky, the white snow-capped mountains, the green grasslands, watching the horses and yaks leisurely grazing with bells jingling 📷Photography season from September to November The autumn in Daocheng is absolutely a fairy-tale world, the term 'colorful' is not even enough to describe it, with red grasslands, poplar forests, dreamlike and fantastical ⛰【Attraction Strategy】 🚗Transportation strategy: You can stay in Shangri-La Town, which is only 5 kilometers away from the scenic area, about a 10-minute drive. There are many hotels to choose from, with various price ranges. The downside is that you need to buy a ticket for the sightseeing bus to enter the scenic area for the second time. (Staying in Yading Village is not recommended, as the prices are exorbitantly high) 💰Ticket price: Peak season 146 per person Off-season 120 per person 📌Little Tips: 🌈Take precautions against altitude sickness in advance, as it varies from person to person. Being prepared in advance can make it relatively easier. 🌈Do not engage in strenuous exercise before the trip, and sufficient sleep can help you better adapt to the high-altitude area 🌈Upon arrival at the destination, take plenty of rest first, do not start your itinerary immediately, and try not to wash your hair in the first two days

Whether it's the snowscape in Western Sichuan during February and March or the journey from Chengdu to Ganzi or Aba, if you really want to go to Western Sichuan for a visit, you might want to take a look at this guide first, which contains many suggestions to avoid pitfalls. 1⃣ Whether you're playing for 2 days or 3 days, whether it's peak season or off-season, you should at least prepare around 💰2k for expenses. 2⃣ The journey from Chengdu to Xinduqiao is over 500 kilometers, you can stop and rest at Tianquan to check in ☑, then set off. 3⃣ The route from Chengdu to the Aba region passes through mountain roads with many curves, so be sure to drive safely. 4⃣ These places are all on the plateau with high altitudes, so be sure to carry oxygen bottles with you to avoid discomfort from altitude sickness. 5⃣ Western Sichuan starts to snow in February and March ❄, friends who want to play in the snow should be prepared. 6⃣ If you want to ski, you can go to places like Bipenggou and Chegu Mountain, where the snow is thick and there are many snow-related facilities. 7⃣ It is not recommended to go to Xiling Snow Mountain, as the ticket and cable car fees are really expensive and not worth it!! 8⃣ In the Aba region, it is recommended to visit Jiuzhaigou, Bipenggou, and Dagu Glacier, this route basically covers all the sights. 9⃣ For friends going to the Ganzi area, in addition to the vicinity of Xinduqiao, you can also go to Seda, where the scenery is also very beautiful. 🏔 Sharing beautiful photo spots for February and March 📷🔺 Mount Siguniang: Known as the 'Alps of the East', the scenery for photography in summer is very magnificent. 🔺 Daocheng Yading: The filming location of 'Passing by Your World'. 🔺 Seda Buddhist Academy: The red houses are very impressive, and taking photos from a high place at night is very atmospheric. 🔺 Yuzixi: A 360-degree panoramic viewing platform, where you can see the sunset over Yala Snow Mountain 🌄. 🔺 Bipenggou: The snow is thick in February and March, suitable for skiing, playing on banana boats, and various other snow activities. 🔺 Dagu Glacier: The scenery above the cable car is very beautiful, but it's very cold, so be cautious. 🔺 Jiuzhaigou: 'After Jiuzhaigou, no other waters will do' 💦! That's what they say about this place, a must-visit in one's lifetime.

"There is a place called Daocheng. I want to go there with the one I love the most To see the blue sky, the white snow mountains To see the golden grassland, to see an autumn fairy tale." ————— The long-awaited trip to Daocheng Yading finally came true after the National Day🏔 Everyone's physical fitness is different, and the degree of altitude sickness is also different It's not as scary as described on the internet, it's really worth a visit Because I was afraid of trouble, I chose to join a group. I was afraid of altitude sickness, so I chose to drive in and out. After I came, I regretted it. I suggest you drive in and fly out. Driving in is to avoid altitude sickness as soon as you get off the plane and affect the rest of the trip. Flying out is really convenient. You don't have to drive out. It's really tiring‼️ ————— 📆Departure time 10.14-10.18 I highly recommend coming in September and October. It is the most beautiful season in Daocheng Yading. You will see leaves as golden as oil paintings all over the sky. 👔It's a bit cold this season for people from Guangdong Especially in the morning and evening, if you are too lazy to bring clothes, you can rent clothes before you enter Daocheng, like me. I rented a big down jacket that covers my knees. It's warm and clean. ————— After entering the Daocheng Tourist Center, take a bus for 20 minutes and then take an electric car (buy a round-trip ticket for 80 yuan) to Luorong Cattle Farm It's also the filming location of the movie 'Passing Your World' You don't have to stay here for too long. There are many people in the morning. The scenery behind is more beautiful. There will be fewer people when you come to shoot here when you go down the mountain. You can ride a horse on the way up the mountain, but the horse can only walk a certain distance. The price is high and not recommended. It's really fulfilling to walk all the way by yourself. We brought a lot of oxygen bottles, but each person only used one. I am a person who basically doesn't exercise. Maybe I was too excited all the way. I climbed for a day and didn't feel very tired. Maybe I was too looking forward to the destination. There was no altitude sickness, just a little tired. There is only one purpose to come to Daocheng, that is to climb to the top✨ The tourists coming down in the opposite direction will cheer you up "There is one kilometer left, come on" "It's really beautiful up there" "It's almost there, just ahead" If you don't have the strength, it's okay. You will be coaxed up anyway. I saw the Milk Sea from a distance. It was shining blue. I was wearing less in the photo because I took off my down jacket. In fact, the Milk Sea is facing the wind, and the wind is really strong. But for the sake of good-looking photos, I took it off. I caught a cold the next day. If you are prone to colds, don't learn from me. Don't take a bath on the night you stay in Daocheng. It's easy to get altitude sickness. The regret is that I didn't see the stars all over the sky in Daocheng. I chose to stay in the plateau scenic area before I saw the stars in Daocheng at night. The tour guide sister said that you can't see it when the moon comes out. Looking at the pictures of the stars taken by the tour guide sister before, it's really, really romantic. It's okay, regrets make memories last longer🏔 🔻Essential items 1⃣️Oxygen bottle (varies from person to person) 2⃣️Trekking pole (can help climb up) 3⃣️Mineral water (don't bring too much, it will be heavy, there is no water on the mountain) 4⃣️Chocolate biscuits (to replenish energy and hunger) 5⃣️Sunscreen (strong ultraviolet rays) 6⃣️Comfortable shoes

Our group originally had four people, but someone dropped out at the last minute, leaving only two ladies from Guangzhou. Despite the lack of profit, we provided sincere service and departed on time. From Siguniang to the snowy Sea of Love, the red Sedas, the sacred Yala, and the Curis Pass to watch the sunrise over Mount Gongga and the White Snow Red Sea, the 434 rime ice, over five days and four nights, the experience was fulfilling. The ladies were so happy that they rolled around in the snow, truly illustrating the saying 'Northerners get on the kang when it snows, while Southerners lose their heads with excitement.'