Touch the skyline, roam the fairyland - personal experience of self-driving adventure in Daocheng Yading

👋 Hello everyone! Today I am going to share a dreamy self-driving guide to Daocheng Yading. Daocheng Yading, known as 'the last pure land on the blue planet', is a paradise that every traveler dreams of. The four-day itinerary will take you to appreciate the beautiful scenery from Chengdu to Yading, let's take a look! Day 1: Depart from Chengdu and head to Xinduqiao 1. Route: Depart from Chengdu, pass through Ya'an and Kangding, and arrive at Xinduqiao. The whole journey is about 400 kilometers, and the estimated driving time is 8 hours. 2. Accommodation: Xinduqiao, local characteristic homestays or comfortable hotels are recommended, with an estimated price of 300-500 yuan. 3. Food: Taste local specialties in Xinduqiao such as butter tea, highland barley wine, and yak meat. Try Tibetan hot pot for dinner, with an estimated cost of 100-150 yuan per person. 4. Tips: Pay attention to sun protection and warmth, and do not drive tiredly on the way. Day 2: Xinduqiao to Daocheng 5. Route: Depart from Xinduqiao, pass through Ganzi, and arrive at Daocheng. The whole journey is about 210 kilometers, and the estimated driving time is 5 hours. 6. Accommodation: Daocheng County, you can choose local homestays or three-star hotels, with a price range of 400-600 yuan. 7. Food: Have Tibetan meal for lunch in Ganzi, and dinner in Daocheng, with a budget of 100-200 yuan. 8. Tips: Pay attention to adapt to the plateau climate and replenish water. Day 3: Daocheng to Yading Village and sightseeing 9. Route: From Daocheng to Yading Village, about 50 kilometers, the estimated driving time is 2 hours. 10. Accommodation: Specialty guest houses in Yading Village, with a price of 200-400 yuan. 11. Food: Yading specialty Tibetan meal, such as highland barley cake, dried yak meat, with a budget of 50-100 yuan. 12. Activities: Visit the three major sacred mountains of Yading and Pearl Sea, etc. 13. Tips: You can rent a horse for sightseeing, pay attention to environmental protection. Day 4: Return to Chengdu from Yading Village 14. Route: Return to Chengdu from Yading Village, the whole journey is about 610 kilometers, and the estimated driving time is about 10 hours. 15. Food: Taste local food in Kangding or Ya'an on the way, with a budget of 50-100 yuan. 16. Tips: Pay attention to rest during long-distance driving. 📌 Summary tips: 17. Prepare enough fuel: Some sections have few gas stations, pay attention to fill up in advance. 18. Plateau reaction: Carry common medicines for plateau reaction. 19. Respect local culture: Respect local customs and habits when traveling in Tibetan areas. 20. Garbage disposal: Pay attention to environmental protection and take away the garbage. Wish you a pleasant journey in Daocheng Yading and encounter the most beautiful scenery! 🌟🏔️🚗