Hardcore Budget Travel Blogger's 2 Days 1 Night Money-Saving Guide to Daocheng Yading by Sleeping on the Bus
by GraceHolmes
Oct 19, 2025
Recommendation: Be sure to plan a trip to Daocheng Yading from October to December! This place is like God's spilled palette 🎨
🌟 Autumn Exclusive Scenery:
- Golden forests as brilliant as an oil painting
- Azure skies contrasting with snowy peaks
- Dreamlike sea of clouds, ethereal and captivating
Every frame is wallpaper-worthy scenery 📸
📍 Detailed Address:
Yading Village, Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
⏰ Best Viewing Period: Late October to Mid-November
🚗 Transportation Guide:
1. ✈️ Flight: Direct flights from Chengdu/Chongqing to Daocheng Yading Airport
2. 🚄 High-speed train: Chengdu → Kangding → transfer by car
3. 🚐 Chartered car: About 12 hours from Chengdu
🏡 Accommodation Recommendations:
1. Shangri-La Town: Cluster of comfortable hotels
2. Yading Village Homestays: Top choice for Tibetan-style experience
🗺️ Classic Itinerary:
Day 1: Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain
Day 2: Danba/Bamei → Xinduqiao
Day 3: Yajiang → Litang → Daocheng
Day 4-5: In-depth tour of Daocheng Yading
Day 6: Return via Riwa → Moxi Park
📌 Must-Visit Attractions:
1. Milk Lake 🥛
A high-altitude lake at 4,500 meters
Waters crystal clear like sapphires
2. Five Color Lake 🌈
Located at the foot of Mount Xiannairi
Changes colors dreamily with the sunlight
3. Pearl Beach 💎
Turns into a golden pearl ocean in autumn
4. Luorong Pasture 🐂
Close encounters with wild animals
A paradise for hiking enthusiasts
⚠️ Notes:
✅ Essential warm clothing (large temperature difference between morning and evening)
✅ Sunscreen + sunglasses (strong UV rays on the plateau)
✅ Altitude sickness prevention medicine
❌ Avoid strenuous exercise
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