[2025 Daofu Attraction] Travel Guide for Yuke Grassland (Updated May)

#discoverchina 🌿 Yuke Grassland – A Hidden Paradise in Sichuan! 🏔️ After crossing Milarepa Sacred Mountain, you’ll find yourself in the untouched paradise of Yuke Grassland—a secret escape far from the crowds of Siguniang Mountain. Here, you’ll see golden forests, rolling meadows, snow-capped peaks, and diverse wildlife. The landscape is a perfect harmony of blue skies, white clouds, snow mountains, forests, grasslands, and winding streams. 🍂🏔️🐿️ 🌸 Best Seasons to Visit: ☀️ Summer – Lush green hills covered in wildflowers and playful marmots 🍁 Autumn – Vibrant colorful forests, like a masterpiece painted by nature 📍 Must-Visit Spots Around Yuke Grassland: 1️⃣ Yinka Viewpoint – A perfect place to admire the majestic snow mountains and catch a breathtaking sunset over the peaks 2️⃣ Yuzhu Lake – A crystal-clear alpine lake, glowing under the blue sky and white clouds 3️⃣ Qimei Camping Site – Step into a fairy-tale world, where camping feels like a dream 4️⃣ Yaoci Colorful Forest – A stunning river valley with forests and grasslands, getting more beautiful as you go deeper inside 5️⃣ Qimei Hot Springs – A natural wild hot spring, with crystal-clear water and total relaxation 🍁 Autumn – Vibrant colourful forests, like a masterpiece painted by natureforest, creating an isolated, dreamy atmosphere. #gopagoda #privatetour #chinatravel #chinadestinations #chinaphoto #explorechina #chinatrip #tourchina #chinaprivatetour #chinaluxury #china #chinatravel #sichuan #westernsichuan #tibet #tibettravel #tibettour #sichuantravel #sichuantour #ganzi #yukegrassland #hikingtheglobe #hiking #hikingbangers #outdoortones #natgeotravel #folkscenery

Not Xinjiang! There is such a beautiful and niche prairie secret in Western Sichuan! That's right, this 4D three-dimensional prairie in front of you, with its holy mountains, forests, and towns, is a paradise. It's not Xinjiang! It is the Yuke Prairie in Daofu, Western Sichuan. A beautiful and niche place full of poetry and painting! - Starting from Daofu County, heading north all the way The altitude gradually climbs to about 3,800 meters The continuous grasslands are forested Countless firs, spruces, and coniferous forests grow here. In the golden autumn, the forests are all dyed The picturesque scenery outside the car window It is completely the No. 1 prairie in the minds of the locals. It is a great place for vacation! - 📍Address: A few kilometers outside Yuke Township, Daofu County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan ⏰Recommended visiting time: 1–2 days 🎫Tickets: Free - 🌟Recommended activities and surrounding attractions: Yuke Prairie has pleasant scenery Surrounded by 360 large and small sacred mountains and many natural hot springs It is a niche secret worth exploring in depth You can camp and ride horses at the nearby Huanletai The terrain here is flat and open, with excellent views You can see the snow-capped mountains and lakes in Jiayila Tso Soak in the natural Dubai hot springs under the snow-capped mountains You can also encounter marmots here 🦔 - ️⚠️Tips: 🌲The altitude of Yuke Prairie is relatively high, but the scenery is absolutely beautiful. There is a sea of clouds when the weather is good. 🌲Open flames are not allowed in the wild during the forest fire prevention period. After camping on the grassland, be sure to take away all the garbage when you leave. 🌲The autumn climate here is cool, with wildflowers everywhere, which is very suitable for vacation.

🐃 Some people travel to the mountains and seas, some people search for a utopia, while I head straight to Yuke Grassland, a pure land in the depths of Ganzi favored by time. 🦙 Stepping into the grassland is like entering a palette overturned by the gods. Wildflowers bloom all over the mountains and fields, like a carefully arranged feast of colors. Under the blue sky, pink and white Gesang flowers sway gracefully, yellow daisies blink playfully, and light purple irises stand elegantly. The sea of flowers embraces the green meadows, and every step is like walking on a colorful painting. 🦌 The snow-capped mountains are the loyal guardians of this dreamland. The continuous peaks are covered with silver-white armor, and the clouds and mist are like veils, looming and disappearing, reflected in the clear lake like a mirror, blurring the line between reality and illusion. 🐏 Folk customs are the soul of Yuke. Traditional Tibetan houses are scattered, with white walls and black tiles, and prayer flags fluttering in the wind. The simple herdsmen are warm and hospitable, offering butter tea and tsampa, with the fragrance of milk mixed with the aroma of barley, full of warmth. As night falls, gather around the bonfire, dance with the locals, and enjoy a joyful Guozhuang dance, watching the flames illuminate smiling faces.

In a hidden corner of Western Sichuan, we accidentally discovered a hidden beauty known only to locals - Yuke Town. The most beautiful season in Western Sichuan is usually from May to August, but Yuke Town in November is surprisingly beautiful, making it an ideal place for off-peak travel and self-driving tours. There are no crowds of people in Mount Siguniang, but there are golden forests🌲, meadows🌿, white mountain tops⛰️, and a variety of wildlife. 📍Yuke Town in Daocheng County, Yaochi Colorful Forest, no tickets required for sightseeing. 🚗It is recommended to drive there, it takes about 1-2 hours to drive from Daocheng County. 🏠For accommodation, you can choose to stay in Daocheng County, where the newly built environment is very good, there are a variety of hotel options, and you can enjoy takeout service. 🗺️Recommended ❶ niche route: Depart from Chengdu, pass through Daocheng County, then to Yuke Town, then Yuke Prairie, and finally Yuke Snow Mountain Lake. Once you step into Yuke Town, it's like stepping into a dreamy world! Especially Yaochi Colorful Forest, the colorful colors are like a palette🎨 accidentally knocked over by God, which is both dazzling and harmonious.

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As the beginning of autumn arrives, the weather is still extremely hot. Self-driving in western Sichuan has become a great choice for traveling around Chengdu. The cool weather, beautiful natural scenery, and rich cultural history can create a visual feast at any time. But western Sichuan is so big, where should we go? Here’s a guide to the Dandao loop! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Because here you can immerse yourself in the most authentic life of the herdsmen on the Kangba Plateau, and experience the purest traditional culture of the herdsmen through experience-based projects such as horse riding, making butter tea, dancing Guozhuang, and taking photos in local ethnic costumes. Not only that, modern entertainment projects such as plateau rafting, camping, and paddle boarding are also available. You can also soak in natural hot springs on the plateau above 3,500 meters above sea level and take photos on the lonely swing at Huanxitai, a popular check-in spot! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : You can also experience a lot of local specialties in Kangding, and finally return to Chengdu tips: Friendly tips 1. The "Dandao Secret Realm Loop" has mileage marks at each station along the route, and you can plan the time for the tour according to your own time. 2. There are signs of "Dan Dao Secret Realm Loop" throughout the area. Any place with a sign is a good landmark for taking photos. If there is an open parking space nearby, please park your car and take photos to avoid rear-end collisions or accidents. 3. Due to the high average altitude, in order to prevent possible altitude sickness, tourists can prepare Rhodiola rosea or oxygen bags in advance. 4. The temperature difference between day and night in the ring area fluctuates greatly. No matter what season you go there, you should bring enough warm clothes and keep warm. 5. In plateau areas, ultraviolet rays are strong, so pay attention to sun protection

Where to go in August with fewer people? Where to go in August where it's not so hot? Today, I'm sharing a less crowded, cool, niche, and even more beautiful travel destination than Altay‼️ ✅《Yuke Grassland》 🤪 Thought Altay was beautiful enough until I came to Western Sichuan, to Yuke Grassland. 🌿 Yuke Grassland is located in Daofu County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan. It is a tourist destination full of natural scenery and Tibetan culture. ✅《🪶Best Travel Season》 🉑 The best season to visit Yuke Grassland is from July to August each year. At this time, the grassland is in full bloom with flowers, and the climate is cool and pleasant. ✅《🚗How to Get There❓》 🉑 You can drive or hire a car to get there. Starting from Daofu County, the cost of hiring a car is about 300-400 yuan. Reserve one day for the visit. ✅《⛰Surrounding Highlights》 ◽️① Yuke Grassland: This is not just a vast grassland; it also has forests, lakes, and streams, with scenery that rivals Altay. ◽️② Bairi Mountain: Crossing the Bairi Mountain pass, you can enjoy magnificent mountain views and diverse wildlife. You can often see marmots fighting. ◽️③ Hot Springs: There are several hot springs near the grassland. If you like soaking in hot springs♨️, don't miss them. ✅《🏠Accommodation Recommendations》 ◽️① Daofu Yuke Grassland Waxi Style Resort: A resort near Yuke Grassland. If you want to experience local customs, you can choose this. ◽️② Camping: If you like the outdoors and nature, you can choose to camp on the grassland. The natural environment here is very suitable for camping. At night, you can see a sky full of stars and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. ✅《⚡️Other Travel Tips》 ◽️① The temperature difference between morning and evening on the grassland is large, so pay attention to sun protection and warmth. ◽️② Some people in Western Sichuan may experience altitude sickness, so move slowly. ✅《👻Western Sichuan 7-Day Route》 ◽️② Danba→Bamei→Daofu ◽️③ Daofu→Yuke Grassland ◽️④ Yuke Grassland→Yading ◽️⑤ Yading→Daocheng Yading→Wuse Lake→Yading ◽️⑥ Yading→Chengdu ◽️⑦ Chengdu→Return There are many routes in Western Sichuan. This is just a simple seven-day route. If you want to know other ways to play, you can leave your questions in the comments section, and I will answer them later.

🌈Scenic Spot Features: Yuke Grand Prairie, a lesser-known prairie 🚗Transportation: Self-driving 👍️Must-visit Spot: The Grand Prairie 🚩Queue Strategy: No need to queue 💗Other Tips:

As a seasoned fan of Western Sichuan, I visit several times each season, witnessing the change of seasons there. Today, I've summarized a few candid points for your reference . ⚫️ The top choice for camping in Western Sichuan is Gunong Village The scenery along the way is stunning, with mountain meadows and streams. Find a spot you like along the valley to camp, gaze at Mount Yala, pure wilderness camping~ ⚫️ Yuke Grassland is the place in Western Sichuan that most resembles Xinjiang A 4D panoramic grassland, spectacular sea of clouds, vast meadows, filled with numerous fir, spruce, and coniferous forests, it's truly the No.1 grassland in the hearts of the locals, the perfect place for a holiday getaway! ⚫️ For sunsets, there's no need to go to Yuzixi, Balang Mountain is also beautiful Although Balang Mountain is less well-known than Yuzixi, on a clear day, you can see the full panorama of Gongga and Yala snow mountains. There are also campsites there for overnight stays

❗||Listen to advice❗ You must visit Yuke in Western Sichuan this summer❗ Even after 100 words, you'll want to return, the refreshing environment purifies the body and mind, it's truly comfortable! 🌿 Meadows, forests embrace magical sceneries, snow-capped mountains and flower seas🌸, forest streams, meadow horses🐴... Beautiful views all along the way! - 📣 Yuke Great Grassland Half plain🌿 half forest🌲, the magical natural scenery offers a perspective similar to Xinjiang's forest meadows. Besides, along the way, you can see Miyazaki-style grasslands🌻 and beautiful flower seas! Lying there, watching the continuous mountains and white clouds in the sky☁ is super comfortable! You're not allowed to not know about this little-known secret place❗ . 📍 Navigation: Yuke Town 🚗 Road conditions: Few cars, good roads! Not congested at all, while others are stuck in traffic during peak season, you can comfortably enjoy the secret spot! 🎈 Drive: About 7.5h from Chengdu, about 4h from Xinduqiao 🔺 Altitude: Around 3800 meters 💰 Ticket: Free - 🌸 Best vacation time June to September❗ The sea of flowers between the valleys, forest lakes💦, and meadow streams are super beautiful, and you might even encounter local horse racing events along the way - 📸 Photo check-in ✅ Camping: Bai Ri Mountain, an endless prairie of flowers🌼, truly love it! ✅ Horse riding: Available at Huanxi Platform and Yuke Town, and don't miss the 3D forest🌳 at Huanxi Platform! ✅ Hot springs: Qimei Hot Springs💧, natural and healthy, charged by room ✅ Snow mountains: Kayin Viewing Platform, Duochong Yujie Viewing Platform, different perspectives of the breathtaking snow mountains🗻 ✅ Lakes: Jiayilacuo (little-known secret forest reflection), Yinen Riyuetan (meadow stream) - 👗 Outfit 1⃣ For clothing colors, choose bright colors such as red🔴, orange, yellow🟡, green, blue, purple, etc., to stand out in photos. 2⃣ Jackets, bring a windbreaker or a regular jacket to cope with the cold weather in the morning and evening🥶, or a light down jacket for unexpected needs 3⃣ Skirts, ethnic-style long skirts, camisole dresses, white long or short skirts are suitable for travel and photography 4⃣ Pants, cargo pants and jeans👖 are good choices, practical and suitable for travel 5⃣ Shoes, it's recommended to bring a pair of sports shoes and a pair of boots👢, in case of different weather and road conditions 6⃣ Accessories, shawls can keep warm and add to the style; 👒 hats are both practical and fashionable, such as cowboy hats, bucket hats, 🧢 baseball caps, etc.; sunglasses are essential, they can provide shade and add a sense of fashion in photos - ⭕ Travel tips ♦ Yuke is pet-friendly, but please take good care of your pets ♦ Don't use the water from the streams! If camping, you can buy water in the nearby towns ♦ Bring mosquito repellent! There are many mosquitoes in places with dense forest vegetation ♦ The ultraviolet rays are strong!! Make sure to protect yourself from the sun!

Although the temperature in Yuke is very low in winter, it is still a season worth visiting. When you see the beautiful scenery, you will feel your blood boiling and forget the cold in an instant! In winter, Yuke is a hidden world of ice and snow. The mountains 🏔️ and primeval forests are all covered in silver. Taking photos here is like being in a fairy tale ❤️ At sunrise and sunset 🌄, the snow-capped mountains are super stunning! It is a paradise for photographers! The lake water is blue in summer and autumn, turning into a mirror, and in winter it turns into crystal clear blue ice. Hiking in the snow❄️ is extremely relaxing. Tips for winter travel 1. Snow equipment is required, including scarves, hats, gloves, non-slip shoes, and thick jackets 2. It will be very cold in western Sichuan in winter, so take good warm-keeping measures!

This is the secret place in Western Sichuan where I check in the most times a year There are no crowds and commercialization of popular places like Xinduqiao and Yuzixi What it has is the purest natural scenery and the original Tibetan style, brilliant autumn colors, towering snow mountains, solemn temples, azure lakes, herds of cattle and sheep, and boundless grasslands There are also snow mountain hot springs that can be booked for a few tens of dollars, monkeys and cute groundhogs encountered everywhere You can experience all the beauty of Western Sichuan that you can imagine here It's like a backyard carefully crafted by God, mysterious and unique But not many people know about it, and the beautiful golden autumn can be enjoyed alone. Address: Yuke Grassland, Daofu County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Tourist highlights: 1. The first sacred lake of Yuke: Jia Yila Cuo Like a blue gem embedded at the foot of the snow mountain; you can reach it by horse, motorcycle, or on foot 2. Natural hot springs under the snow mountain, a wonderful experience Natural hot springs facing the snow mountain, 40 yuan a room, can accommodate six or seven people, soaking in the hot springs while watching the snow mountain, super cost-effective 3. Unique Tibetan cultural experience The isolated Tibetan ancient village, the 700-year-old Yinka Temple, listen to the Sanskrit, paint Thangka 4. The palette of the magical earth, the beautiful autumn colors as far as the eye can see 5. Admire the Maitreya Buddha of the snow mountain, marvel at the wonders of nature Encounter magical animals, herds of yaks, interesting monkeys, cute groundhogs This time I specifically brought the KWV Kaitunhui Coffee Pinotage Dry Red Wine I bought at Sam's Supermarket. The price-performance ratio is very absolute. It's less than fifty yuan for South African easy food and wine, and it's surprisingly good! Under the snow mountain, while admiring the beautiful autumn colors, I have a small drink and am slightly drunk, it's simply too great~ The red wine label and the autumn scenery complement each other, and there is a rich fruit aroma of blueberries and cherries in one mouthful, blended with a faint spice sensation. The most special thing is the roasted aroma of mocha coffee. Very wonderful. The taste is soft and rich, without any sourness, and it is also great with snacks and desserts. The design of the spiral cap is also my favorite place, saving the trouble of the bottle opener, super friendly for travel, open the bottle anytime, anywhere, and easily enjoy the delicious and travel fun ❹ Day ❸ Night itinerary sharing Day1 Chengdu-Luding-Danba-Dangling-Yuke Grassland Day2 Tibetan style experience in Yuke Grassland, Yinka Happy Stage, hot springs under the snow mountain Day3 Check in Jia Yila Cuo in Yuke Grassland, get close to groundhogs, enjoy the golden autumn snow scene Day4 Yuke Grassland-Daofu-Xinduqiao-Chengdu Accommodation recommendation: There are two great homestays in the town, both with unique Tibetan style and the atmosphere of trendy wild luxury camps; there are snow mountains, grasslands and streams outside the door, and groundhogs come to visit from time to time, worth checking in.