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Must-See! The Autumn Fairy Tale Wonderland of Daocheng Yading from October to December Full Guide

October to December is a must-visit time for Daocheng Yading!✨ Autumn in Daocheng Yading is literally a fairyland!💫 Golden forests, clear blue skies, pristine snowy mountains, and dreamy seas of clouds—every shot is a masterpiece📸 📍Address: Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province (About 800 km from Chengdu) 🚗 Transportation Guide: ✈ Flight: Chengdu → Daocheng Yading Airport (the highest altitude civil airport in the world) 🚅 High-speed train: Chengdu → Ya'an → Kangding 🌟 Tip: It’s recommended to book a private car or carpool in advance for convenience 🏠 Accommodation Guide: 1. Shangri-La Town: Cost-effective with complete facilities 2. Yading Village: Slightly higher altitude, but windows open to snowy mountains 🛣️ Classic 7-Day Loop: DAY1: Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain DAY2: Danba/Bamei → Xinduqiao DAY3: Yajiang → Litang (famous road check-in) DAY4: Daocheng → Yading Scenic Area (breathtaking views) DAY5: Riwa → Xinduqiao DAY6: Moxi Park (feels like an alien planet) DAY7: Return trip ⏰ Best Time to Visit: 🌟 Late October to mid-November: Golden season! This is the filter you want! ⚠️ Plateau Tips: ☀️ Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + hat + sunscreen ❄️ Must-have for warmth: down jacket + scarf 💯 Must-Visit List: 1. [Milk Lake] 📍Altitude 4600m ✨ A blue gem nestled in the mountains, stunningly beautiful 2. [Five Color Lake] 📍Altitude 4700m 🌈 The lake changes color with the light, like a palette spilled by a fairy 3. [Pearl Beach] 📍Altitude 4280m 💧 Golden sparkling water droplets like scattered pearls 4. [Luorong Pasture] 📍Altitude 4150m 🐏 The perfect spot to encounter wild Tibetan antelopes 🔥 Travel Tips: ✅ Take Rhodiola in advance to cope with altitude sickness ✅ Bring enough snacks and oxygen bottles ✅ Wear non-slip, comfortable hiking shoes
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