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Sichuan Daocheng Yading 3-Day 2-Night Travel Guide (Budget: 5,000 RMB)
Explore "the Last Pure Land on the Blue Planet"
Worship the Three Sacred Mountains: Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Xianuoduoji
Hike to high-altitude lakes such as Milk Lake and Five-Color Lake
Experience Tibetan cultural customs
Day 1: Arrive in Daocheng, Acclimatize to the Plateau Environment
Morning: Fly from Chengdu to Daocheng Yading Airport (approx. 1 hour, fare approx. 1,000 RMB), or choose a long-distance bus (approx. 12 hours, fare approx. 300 RMB)
Noon: Upon arrival, check into a hotel in Shangri-La Town (recommend hotels at lower altitudes to help with altitude sickness, approx. 300 RMB/night)
Afternoon: Leisurely acclimatize to the plateau environment in town, you can visit:
Shangri-La Town Tibetan Style Street
Gongga Langjiling Temple (free admission)
Evening: Enjoy a Tibetan dinner (yak hotpot, butter tea, etc., approx. 80 RMB per person)
Day 2: Yading Scenic Area Long Route Hike
6:30 AM: After breakfast, take the scenic area shuttle bus (120 RMB/person) into Yading
8:00 AM: Arrive at Zhaguanbang, hike to Chonggu Temple (approx. 20 minutes)
9:00 AM: Take the electric cart (80 RMB/person round trip) to Luorong Pasture
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Hike to Milk Lake (4600 meters) and Five-Color Lake (4700 meters), the entire journey takes about 6-8 hours
4:30 PM: Return to the scenic area entrance, take the bus back to the hotel
Evening: Rest at the hotel, replenish energy (suggest preparing high-calorie road meals)
Day 3: Yading Scenic Area Short Route Tour and Return Journey
7:30 AM: Second entry to the mountain (requires separate purchase of shuttle bus ticket for 60 RMB), visit Chonggu Meadow, Pearl Lake
11:00 AM: Return to Shangri-La Town for lunch
1:00 PM: Depart according to flight/bus schedule
Transportation: Round-trip flight 2,000 RMB / Bus 600 RMB
Accommodation: 2 nights approx. 600 RMB
Dining: approx. 300 RMB
Tickets: Scenic area entrance 146 RMB + Shuttle bus 180 RMB + Electric cart 80 RMB = 406 RMB
Other: Oxygen tank/medication approx. 100 RMB, Road meals approx. 100 RMB
Emergency reserve fund: approx. 500 RMB
Total: approx. 4,000-5,000 RMB
Altitude Sickness Prevention:
Take Rhodiola 1-2 weeks in advance
Prepare oxygen tanks (20-30 RMB/can)
Do not wash hair or shower on the first day
Recommended Hiking Gear:
Non-slip hiking boots
Waterproof jacket + fleece
Sunscreen + sunglasses
Trekking poles (can be rented)
Best Season: May-October (July-August is rainy season, bring rain gear)
Prioritize Shangri-La Town (altitude 2900 meters)
Yading Village (altitude 4000 meters) may worsen altitude sickness
If budget allows, consider chartering a car from Chengdu (approx. 3,000 RMB/car)
Add 1 day to visit surrounding attractions like Haizi Mountain and Red Grassland
Special Reminder: Hike on the plateau within your limits. If severe altitude sickness occurs, descend immediately. Safety first!
Wish you a pleasant journey!