If there is anything that can soothe all regrets, it is Daocheng Yading

The world's hustle and bustle are not as good as what you see with your own eyes, the sacred and quiet three mountains The Pearl Sea reflects the sparkling snow peaks of Xiannairi, the mirage of the Five-Color Sea is unpredictable, it is the magic of the creator Mountains, meadows, lakes, rocks Everything seems to be randomly matched, but it's just right. This plateau with shining Buddha light, take two steps is heaven If there is anything that can soothe all regrets, it is Daocheng It is this pilgrimage Daocheng Yading Must-visit spots Xiannairi: Meaning 'Avalokitesvara', it is one of the ten most beautiful mountains in China. The scenery along the way to the mountain can be described as a fairyland, with snow mountains, ice lakes, strange rocks, and highland pastures all unique. Yangmaiyong: Meaning 'Manjushri', with an altitude of 5958 meters, it ranks first among the 'Three Main' snow mountains in Buddhism. Between the wide valleys surrounded by mountains, forests, grasslands, and streams each hold their own, like a fairyland Pearl Sea: At an altitude of 4100 meters, it is the lowest sacred lake in Yading. During the rainy season, the melted snow water of Xiannairi hits the rocks, and after being illuminated by the sun, it looks like pearls falling into a jade plate, hence the name. Milk Sea: Located in the mountain nest of Yangmaiyong, at an altitude of about 4500 meters, it is an ancient glacial lake and the first of the three sacred lakes of Yading. It is like a piece of pure blue turquoise embedded in the snow-capped peaks, sacred and beautiful Ticket: Peak season (April-November) 146/person, off-season (December-next March) 120/person, valid for three days Transportation Self-driving: It takes more than ten hours to drive from Chengdu to Daocheng. If you have plenty of time, you can take a tour along the way. Plane: Direct flight from Chengdu to Daocheng, easy and effortless Bus: There is a direct bus from Chengdu to Daocheng, it takes more than ten hours, self-driving is recommended Accommodation Daocheng County: At an altitude of 3700 meters, there are many hotels and restaurants to choose from, but it is 2 hours away from the Yading scenic area and is not convenient Shangri-La Town: At an altitude of 2900 meters, the altitude here is lower, right at the entrance of the Yading scenic area Yading Village: At an altitude of 3900 meters, inside the scenic area, you can watch the sunrise and sunset of the three mountains and the starry sky, but be careful of altitude sickness Route Suggestions Long route: Visitor Center-Zhagunbeng-Erchong Ancient Temple-Lorong Cattle Farm-Milk Sea-Five-Color Sea Short route: Visitor Center-Zhagunbeng-Chong Ancient Temple-Pearl Sea The long route will be closed in mid-November every year, so be sure to pay attention if you are coming! Travel tips It is recommended to buy an electric car, otherwise it will be really tiring to climb up later If you want to ride a horse, be sure to go before 10 o'clock in the morning, otherwise there will be no horses Travel light, don't carry too many things, carry water and sugar If you are afraid of altitude sickness, you can rent an oxygen bag to carry up, which is more convenient and saves money Don't wash your hair or take a bath in the plateau area, don't do strenuous exercise to prevent altitude sickness, don't buy yak jerky and the like, they are usually made of duck meat Travel route Day1: Chengdu-Kangding-Xinduqiao-Yuzi West Day2: Xinduqiao-Letong Ancient Town-Daocheng Day3: Daocheng-Yading-Norong Cattle Farm-Shangri-La Day4: Enter Yading Scenic Area again-Daocheng-Litang-Xinduqiao Day5: Xinduqiao-Muya Scenic Area-Yaan-Chengdu