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Hardcore Budget Travel Blogger's 2 Days 1 Night Money-Saving Guide to Daocheng Yading by Sleeping on the Bus

Hi everyone! I am Plateau Image Director Is "exploring Daocheng Yading for 580 yuan" really doable? Step-by-step guide to extreme money-saving hardcore travel 👇 💰【Reality vs Dream: Is 580 yuan enough?】 📍Daocheng Yading (Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province) - Chengdu → Daocheng: 700 km - Tickets + sightseeing bus: ¥146 + 34 - Minimum total cost: ¥846 A gap of 266 yuan❓See how the blogger breaks through! 🚌【Extreme Money-Saving Plan】 ✅Transportation: Overnight sleeper bus Chengdu → Daocheng ¥460/round trip (Departure from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station at 19:00) Carpool to Shangri-La Town ¥15/one way ✅Accommodation: Day 1 overnight on the bus Day 2 hostel bed ¥60 (Recommended: Daocheng International Youth Hostel) ✅Food: Self-heating meals + snacks ¥100 📸【2 Days 1 Night Highlight Itinerary】 Day 1🌙 19:00 Depart Chengdu Film vlog segment "Night Journey on the Plateau" Day 2☀️ 07:00 Arrive at Daocheng County Town 09:00 Yading Scenic Area (Ticket ¥146) Must-visit spots ⬇️ - Chonggu Monastery (Best viewing platform for Mount Xiannairi) - Luorong Pasture (Confluence of the three sacred mountains) 15:00 Return trip 💡Blogger’s Exclusive Tips: 1️⃣ Homestay exchange: trade content promotion for free accommodation 2️⃣ Tibetan food exploration: film videos to get meal discounts 3️⃣ Carpool cost-sharing: find fellow travelers to split transportation fees 📱Content Creation Inspiration: 🔥Popular title references: "Filming a cinematic feel in Daocheng for 600 yuan" "What it’s like to sleep on a bus to see snowy mountains" ⚠️Plateau TIPS: Must-have oxygen bottle + sunscreen + warm clothing Respect Tibetan culture, do not film inside prayer flags 💬Final thoughts: Daocheng Yading is not just a tourist spot It’s a sacred place for soul dialogue Though saving money is not easy It’s a must-visit in a lifetime!
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Posted: Oct 19, 2025
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