Hardcore Budget Travel Blogger's 2 Days 1 Night Money-Saving Guide to Daocheng Yading by Sleeping on the Bus

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Is "exploring Daocheng Yading for 580 yuan" really doable?
Step-by-step guide to extreme money-saving hardcore travel 👇

💰【Reality vs Dream: Is 580 yuan enough?】
📍Daocheng Yading (Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province)
- Chengdu → Daocheng: 700 km
- Tickets + sightseeing bus: ¥146 + 34
- Minimum total cost: ¥846
A gap of 266 yuan❓See how the blogger breaks through!

🚌【Extreme Money-Saving Plan】
✅Transportation:
Overnight sleeper bus Chengdu → Daocheng ¥460/round trip
(Departure from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station at 19:00)
Carpool to Shangri-La Town ¥15/one way

✅Accommodation:
Day 1 overnight on the bus
Day 2 hostel bed ¥60
(Recommended: Daocheng International Youth Hostel)

✅Food:
Self-heating meals + snacks ¥100

📸【2 Days 1 Night Highlight Itinerary】
Day 1🌙
19:00 Depart Chengdu
Film vlog segment "Night Journey on the Plateau"

Day 2☀️
07:00 Arrive at Daocheng County Town
09:00 Yading Scenic Area (Ticket ¥146)
Must-visit spots ⬇️
- Chonggu Monastery (Best viewing platform for Mount Xiannairi)
- Luorong Pasture (Confluence of the three sacred mountains)
15:00 Return trip

💡Blogger’s Exclusive Tips:
1️⃣ Homestay exchange: trade content promotion for free accommodation
2️⃣ Tibetan food exploration: film videos to get meal discounts
3️⃣ Carpool cost-sharing: find fellow travelers to split transportation fees

📱Content Creation Inspiration:
🔥Popular title references:
"Filming a cinematic feel in Daocheng for 600 yuan"
"What it’s like to sleep on a bus to see snowy mountains"

⚠️Plateau TIPS:
Must-have oxygen bottle + sunscreen + warm clothing
Respect Tibetan culture, do not film inside prayer flags

💬Final thoughts:
Daocheng Yading is not just a tourist spot
It’s a sacred place for soul dialogue
Though saving money is not easy
It’s a must-visit in a lifetime!