🏡Daocheng Shangri-La Town｜The Gateway to Yading

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🏡Daocheng Shangri-La Town | The Gateway to Yading

As a must-see destination on the way to the Daocheng Yading Scenic Area, Shangri-La Town, despite its small size, embodies a vibrant highland charm, making it a great place to refresh and recharge. 🌄

📍Basic Information:
Located in Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, the town is approximately 2,900 meters above sea level, over 1,000 meters lower than the Yading Scenic Area, making it a great place for first-timers to adjust to altitude sickness. It's only 3 kilometers from the main entrance to the Yading Scenic Area, making it an easy walk or taxi ride.

🏨Accommodation Recommendations:

• Town Center Hotels: Numerous options are available, with numerous restaurants and supermarkets, making it convenient for exploring the town in the evening. B&Bs like the "Yading Village Inn" are recommended, offering a rich Tibetan atmosphere.

• Accommodations Near the Scenic Area: Accommodations such as "Ren Village" are closer, allowing for a less-traveled early morning departure, making them ideal for those planning an early morning visit.

🍲Food Recommendations:

• Tibetan Restaurants: Try butter tea and yak beef hotpot to ward off the cold and replenish your energy. "Highland Family Tibetan Cuisine" is recommended.

• Sichuan Restaurants: If you're not used to Tibetan cuisine, try Sichuan cuisine. The spicy flavor is appetizing. The boiled yak beef at "Shuxiang Garden" is authentic.

💡Practical Tips:

1. It's recommended to stay in the town for one day to acclimate to the altitude before entering the Yading Scenic Area to reduce the risk of altitude sickness.

2. Oxygen cylinders, chocolate, and other items needed for the scenic area can be purchased in the town at a lower price than inside the area.

3. The temperature in the town fluctuates greatly from night to day, so bring a light jacket even in summer.