Daocheng Yading: A Stunning Natural Masterpiece

✨Daocheng Yading Super Detailed 4-Day, 3-Night Travel Guide✅ ✅**Best time to visit**: May–October (The fall scenery in September and October is absolutely stunning) ⭕**Itinerary suggestions** (3–4 days): 🎈D1: Shangri-La Town → Yading Scenic Area → Chonggu Temple → Pearl Lake (Stay overnight in Yading Village) 🏔️D2: Luorong Pasture → Milk Lake → Five Color Lake (Hiking/horseback riding required) ⛰️D3: Mount Echu viewing platform → Return trip ⭕**Not to be missed**: 💥1. Three sacred mountains: Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Xia Nuo Duo Ji 🏖️2. Highland lakes: Five Color Lake shimmers with magical colors under the sunlight 🌌3. Stargazing: The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye at night in Yading Village ❇️**Useful tips**: ‼️- Altitude of 3,800–4,700m, take Rhodiola Rosea in advance ⭕- Only simple meals are available in the scenic area, so it is recommended to bring your own food 💰- Horseback riding costs CNY 300–500/day (reservations are required during peak season) 🧥- Large temperature difference between day and night, bring a windproof jacket + sun protection gear👒 🚘**Transportation**: ✈️ Daocheng Yading Airport (the world's highest civilian airport) 🚗 About 12 hours driving from Chengdu (it is recommended to drive for 2 days) 🚶‍♀️This "last pure land on the blue planet" needs to be explored on foot, so it is recommended to travel light and allow enough time to adapt to the altitude. The most beautiful scenery is often hidden after the most difficult treks. When the snow-capped mountains are reflected in the lake, all the hard work is worth it.