Daocheng Yading Autumn Travel Journal｜A Must-Visit Fairyland Adventure from October to December

Top 1 on the Life Bucket List! Daocheng Yading from October to December is breathtakingly beautiful, a golden autumn fairy tale world waiting for you to check in～ 📍Detailed Address: Yading Village, Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province (About 800km from Chengdu, recommend reserving 5-7 days for the trip) 🚗Transportation Guide: ✈️Flight: Chengdu - Daocheng Yading Airport (1.5h) 🚌Bus: Direct from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station (about 15h) 🚗Self-drive: Depart from Chengdu via National Highway 318 (about 13h) 🏠Accommodation Recommendations: 1. Shangri-La Town: Good conditions in town, many dining options 2. Yading Village: Altitude 3900m, close to the scenic area but may cause altitude sickness ✨Classic 7-day Loop Tour: Day 1: Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain → Danba/Bamei Day 2: Danba → Xinduqiao → Yajiang Day 3: Yajiang → Litang → Daocheng Day 4: Short route in Yading Scenic Area (Pearl Lake) Day 5: Long route in Yading Scenic Area (Milk Lake, Five Color Lake) Day 6: Riwa → Xinduqiao Day 7: Moshi Park → Chengdu 📸Must-Visit Attractions: 💎Milk Lake: Sapphire at 4500m altitude, stunningly beautiful! 🌈Five Color Lake: Like a spilled palette ⚪Pearl Beach: Especially beautiful in golden autumn 🐮Luorong Pasture: Don’t get too excited if you encounter wild blue sheep 🔍Best Autumn Viewing Period: Late October to mid-November (miss it and wait a whole year!) ⚠️Notes: 1. Sunscreen! The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are very strong 2. Big temperature difference between morning and night, down jacket is a must 3. Take Rhodiola in advance to prevent altitude sickness 4. Scenic area ticket + shuttle bus 270 RMB/person 🌟Here you’ll find the purest blue sky, the most brilliant autumn colors, and the most stunning snow mountains. Come for an impromptu autumn fairy tale journey!