Daocheng Yading Autumn Travel Journal｜A Must-Visit Fairyland Adventure from October to December

Top 1 on the Life Bucket List!
Daocheng Yading from October to December is breathtakingly beautiful, a golden autumn fairy tale world waiting for you to check in～

📍Detailed Address: Yading Village, Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
(About 800km from Chengdu, recommend reserving 5-7 days for the trip)

🚗Transportation Guide:
✈️Flight: Chengdu - Daocheng Yading Airport (1.5h)
🚌Bus: Direct from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station (about 15h)
🚗Self-drive: Depart from Chengdu via National Highway 318 (about 13h)

🏠Accommodation Recommendations:
1. Shangri-La Town: Good conditions in town, many dining options
2. Yading Village: Altitude 3900m, close to the scenic area but may cause altitude sickness

✨Classic 7-day Loop Tour:
Day 1: Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain → Danba/Bamei
Day 2: Danba → Xinduqiao → Yajiang
Day 3: Yajiang → Litang → Daocheng
Day 4: Short route in Yading Scenic Area (Pearl Lake)
Day 5: Long route in Yading Scenic Area (Milk Lake, Five Color Lake)
Day 6: Riwa → Xinduqiao
Day 7: Moshi Park → Chengdu

📸Must-Visit Attractions:
💎Milk Lake: Sapphire at 4500m altitude, stunningly beautiful!
🌈Five Color Lake: Like a spilled palette
⚪Pearl Beach: Especially beautiful in golden autumn
🐮Luorong Pasture: Don’t get too excited if you encounter wild blue sheep

🔍Best Autumn Viewing Period:
Late October to mid-November (miss it and wait a whole year!)

⚠️Notes:
1. Sunscreen! The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are very strong
2. Big temperature difference between morning and night, down jacket is a must
3. Take Rhodiola in advance to prevent altitude sickness
4. Scenic area ticket + shuttle bus 270 RMB/person

🌟Here you’ll find the purest blue sky, the most brilliant autumn colors, and the most stunning snow mountains. Come for an impromptu autumn fairy tale journey!