Must-See! The Autumn Fairy Tale Wonderland of Daocheng Yading from October to December Full Guide

October to December is a must-visit time for Daocheng Yading!✨
Autumn in Daocheng Yading is literally a fairyland!💫 Golden forests, clear blue skies, pristine snowy mountains, and dreamy seas of clouds—every shot is a masterpiece📸

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

🚗 Transportation Guide:
✈ Flight: Chengdu → Daocheng Yading Airport (the highest altitude civil airport in the world)
🚅 High-speed train: Chengdu → Ya'an → Kangding
🌟 Tip: It’s recommended to book a private car or carpool in advance for convenience

🏠 Accommodation Guide:
1. Shangri-La Town: Cost-effective with complete facilities
2. Yading Village: Slightly higher altitude, but windows open to snowy mountains

🛣️ Classic 7-Day Loop:
DAY1: Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain
DAY2: Danba/Bamei → Xinduqiao
DAY3: Yajiang → Litang (famous road check-in)
DAY4: Daocheng → Yading Scenic Area (breathtaking views)
DAY5: Riwa → Xinduqiao
DAY6: Moxi Park (feels like an alien planet)
DAY7: Return trip

⏰ Best Time to Visit:
🌟 Late October to mid-November: Golden season! This is the filter you want!
⚠️ Plateau Tips:
☀️ Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + hat + sunscreen
❄️ Must-have for warmth: down jacket + scarf

💯 Must-Visit List:
1. [Milk Lake] 📍Altitude 4600m
✨ A blue gem nestled in the mountains, stunningly beautiful

2. [Five Color Lake] 📍Altitude 4700m
🌈 The lake changes color with the light, like a palette spilled by a fairy

3. [Pearl Beach] 📍Altitude 4280m
💧 Golden sparkling water droplets like scattered pearls

4. [Luorong Pasture] 📍Altitude 4150m
🐏 The perfect spot to encounter wild Tibetan antelopes

🔥 Travel Tips:
✅ Take Rhodiola in advance to cope with altitude sickness
✅ Bring enough snacks and oxygen bottles
✅ Wear non-slip, comfortable hiking shoes