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The stunning autumn colors of Daocheng Yading! A must-visit dreamland from October to December

Yading autumn adventure❗️ A breathtaking fairyland you must visit once in your lifetime!💫 Daocheng Yading from October to December is truly stunning, every snapshot looks like a masterpiece! Golden forests paired with a clear blue sky⛅️, snow-capped mountains intertwined with seas of clouds, turning autumn into the most romantic oil painting✨ Trust me, your phone storage will explode with photos!💥 📍Landmark check-in: Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province ✨Best time to visit: Early October to mid-November (peak autumn colors) Recommended duration: 3-5 days 🚗 Comprehensive transportation guide: ✈️ By plane: Direct flights to Daocheng Yading Airport (from Chengdu/Chongqing/Kunming) Duration: About 1 hour from Chengdu, ticket price 300-800 RMB 🚌 By bus: Direct bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station Departure at 7:00, ticket price 270 RMB (12 hours) 🚗 By car: Recommended Sichuan West Loop, with endless scenic views along the way 🏡 Accommodation tips: 👉 Shangri-La Town (altitude 2900m) Recommended because of convenient dining and affordable prices (200-400 RMB/night) 👉 Yading Village (inside the scenic area) Note: Altitude 3900m, requires prior acclimatization Feature: Snow mountains right outside your window, watch the golden sunlight on the peaks early in the morning 📷 Must-shoot popular spots for social media: ✔️ Golden poplar forest in front of Chonggu Temple The sunlight filtering through the leaves is amazing!🌅 ✔️ Reflection at Pearl Lake The reflection of Mount Yangmaiyong is breathtaking ✔️ View of Mount Yangmaiyong from Luorong Pasture A fairy-tale-like pastoral scene🐄 🗺️ 5-day essential itinerary: Day 1: Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain (stay) Shuangqiao Valley is great for photos Day 2: → Danba/Bamei (Tibetan village style) Don’t miss Jiaju Tibetan Village Day 3: → Xinduqiao → Yajiang Photographer’s paradise Xinduqiao Day 4: → Litang → Daocheng Check in at the sky city Litang Day 5: Daocheng → In-depth tour of Yading Scenic Area 🚨 Practical TIPS: ✅ Big temperature difference in October (5-20℃) Recommend onion-style layering🧅 ✅ Must-have plateau essentials: Sunscreen 50+, sunglasses🕶️, Rhodiola ✅ Suggest drinking Rhodiola 3 days in advance To prevent altitude sickness affecting your trip Save this guide and get ready to shoot your masterpiece!📸 If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below👇
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Posted: Oct 19, 2025
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