Daocheng Yading | Detailed guide that must be collected and must be read before traveling

Travel to Daocheng Yading

It must be something worth looking forward to

But entering the plateau for the first time

First time at high altitude

It will inevitably cause some anxiety

How to choose the accommodation that suits you best

How to visit scenic spots with maximum efficiency

How to prepare your necessary luggage

What should you experience when going to the plateau?

What should we pay attention to?

I believe many people think about these issues

A small head will be filled with big doubts

The detailed guide to shared today

I believe it can help you who are about to travel to Asia

resolve some doubts

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No.1

What clothes should I bring when traveling to Daocheng Yading?

Spring and summer: In addition to daily inner wear, it is recommended to bring a medium-thick jacket or thin down jacket.

Autumn and winter: down jacket or thickened jacket.

Color matching: bright colors are easier to produce

No.2

What shoes should I bring when traveling to Daocheng Yading?

Try to prepare non-slip and waterproof shoes. Some roads in the scenic area will be muddy. It would be better if you can prepare shoe covers.

No.3

How to choose accommodation?

When traveling to Daocheng, the common accommodation spots are generally the following three places: Daocheng County, Riva Town, and Yading Village.

Daocheng County (recommendation index: ☆☆)

Altitude: about 3700 meters

advantage:

1. Complete living facilities

2. Walking distance to Zunsheng White Pagoda

3. You can walk to the alpine meadow area for a walk

4. There are hot springs where you can take a bath

5. Accommodation prices are relatively cheap

shortcoming:

1. The altitude is high, which is not conducive to rest and prone to altitude sickness.

2. It is far from the scenic spot and needs to get up early

Riva Town (recommendation index: ☆☆☆☆)

Altitude: about 2900 meters

advantage:

1. Complete entertainment facilities

2. Close to the scenic spot, don’t get up early

4. The altitude is low, which is conducive to resting at night and is less prone to altitude sickness.

shortcoming:

Accommodation is relatively expensive

Aden Village (recommendation index: ☆☆)

Altitude: about 3900 meters

advantage:

1. Accommodate in the scenic area and save 60 yuan on the sightseeing bus fee

2. View snow-capped mountains and starry sky

shortcoming:

1. The altitude is high, which is not conducive to resting at night and is prone to altitude sickness.

2. Accommodation is more expensive

3. You must take the sightseeing bus back to Yading Village before 17:00 one day in advance

4. Poor living facilities

No.4

How to visit Daocheng Yading Scenic Area?

There are many well-known scenic spots in Daocheng Yading Scenic Area: Milk Sea, Pearl Sea, Five Color Sea, Chonggu Temple... But not all scenic spots are concentrated together, so when going to Daocheng Yading Scenic Area, you must first distinguish its long and short lines to better plan your trip.

Sightseeing bus (required)

Visitor Center - Zhaguanbeng (about 1.5h)

RMB：120

Two-entry Aden sightseeing bus is 60 yuan, you need to bring your ticket stub to purchase

First shift 07:00, last shift 18:30

The last return trip of Yading Village sightseeing bus: 17:00

There are two types of sightseeing buses with different destinations. One is to the scenic area and the other is to Yading Village. Please know the destination of the sightseeing bus first for the outbound and return journeys.

Scenic spots will be adjusted during holidays and peak seasons. You can pay attention to the official news of Daocheng Yading article.

Battery car (recommended)

Chonggu Temple - Luorong Niuchang

First shift: 8:00, last shift 18:00

RMB: 60 one way, 80 round trip

Caravan riding

Luorong Cattle Farm-Sheshen Cliff (total distance 3.5km)

RMB: ranging from 300-600

You need to dismount and walk along the steep section of the road.

Riding weight + luggage weight ≤ 90kg