Daocheng Yading Autumn Limited Guide: The Golden Paradise Took My Breath Away!

Must-visit! Daocheng Yading from October to December is absolutely stunning!✨
🍁Autumn in Daocheng Yading is like God spilled a palette of colors! Golden poplar forests + clear blue sky + pure white snow-capped mountains + dreamy sea of clouds, every shot looks like a masterpiece!📸

📍Detailed Address:
Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province (about 800km from Chengdu)

🚗Transportation Guide:
✈️Flight: Chengdu Shuangliu Airport - Daocheng Yading Airport (about 1 hour)
🚄High-speed Rail: Chengdu East Station - Yaan Station (transfer to bus)

🏠Accommodation Recommendations:
1️⃣ Shangri-La Town (altitude 2900m): Well-equipped, good for acclimating to altitude sickness
2️⃣ Yading Village (altitude 3900m): Very close to the scenic area, but higher altitude

🏔️Golden Travel Route:
Day 1: Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain (stay)
Day 2: Danba/Bamei → Xinduqiao (photography paradise)
Day 3: Yajiang → Litang (world’s highest city)
Day 4: Daocheng → Yading Scenic Area (key day!)
Day 5: Riwa Township → Xinduqiao
Day 6: Moxi Park → Return to Chengdu

⏳Best Time to Visit:
Late October to mid-November (the autumn colors are the most beautiful!)
⚠️Note: Large temperature difference between day and night, remember to bring warm clothes + sunscreen!

🔥Top 4 Must-Visit Spots:
1️⃣ Milk Lake📍Altitude 4600m
Like a sapphire embedded in the mountains💎 The lake changes color with the weather!

2️⃣ Five Color Lake📍Altitude 4700m
A stunning sacred lake visible only from the summit🌈 It shows five colors under sunlight!

3️⃣ Pearl Beach
Golden water droplets jump like pearls under the sun✨ Remember to wear non-slip shoes~

4️⃣ Luorong Pasture
Filming location of "Passing Through Your World"🐂 You can also see wild animals here!

🌟Tips:
✔️It’s recommended to take Rhodiola in advance to prevent altitude sickness
✔️There is a lot of hiking in the scenic area, bring trekking poles
✔️UV rays are very strong on sunny days, bring enough sunscreen

This autumn, go to Daocheng Yading with your loved ones to see the most beautiful autumn colors!💕

Post by Joyful_123_Bell | Oct 19, 2025

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