Winter in Daocheng is freezing cold

Daocheng Yading: A Winter Wonderland

Winter in Daocheng Yading is freezing cold.
At this time of year, there are few tourists and no traffic jams. Young people can enjoy the beautiful scenery at their own pace, making for a relaxing trip.

Travel tips

- The Milk Sea and Five-Color Lake are closed in winter, so hikers should take note.
- Take a bus to Zha Guo Bang, where you can see the three snow-capped sacred mountains of Xian Nai Ri, Yang Mai Yong, and Xia Nuo Duo Ji.
- Hike from Chonggu Monastery to Pearl Lake. The snow-covered boardwalk and rime-covered pine branches make for a beautiful photo.
- If you're taking wedding photos, the snowy mountains of Luorong Pasture make for a stunning backdrop.

Photography tips

- Wear bright colors like orange, red, green, or yellow, and avoid white.
- Wide-angle and low-angle shots make for simple and elegant photos.
- Take close-up shots of people at 9 am or 4 pm, when the light is soft.
- Use backlighting to shoot leaves, and use a telephoto lens to compress space.

Hidden gems

- Shengshui Lake: Snow-capped mountains, roads, and meadows make for a beautiful scene.
- Luorong Pasture: See snow, cattle, and sheep.
- Chonggu Monastery: The golden roof is magnificent, and the path behind leads to Pearl Lake.

Scenic area routes

- Zha Guo Bang → Luorong Pasture (round-trip sightseeing bus: CNY 70).
- Luorong Pasture → Gongga Lake (beautiful scenery).
- Milk Sea → Five-Color Lake (currently closed).

5-day itinerary

Day 1: Chengdu - Kangding - Airport Road - Yuzixi - Xinduqiao
Day 2: Tianlu 18 Bends - Litang - Shangri-La Town
Day 3: Daocheng Yading Small Loop
Day 4: Shangri-La - Litang - Yajiang - Xinduqiao
Day 5: Moxi Park - Tagong Grassland - Zheduo Mountain - Chengdu