Things to do in Daofu

It's worth a visit. After seeing so many high-altitude forests and snow-capped mountains in western Sichuan, the scenery here is quite breathtaking. After getting off the shuttle bus, it will probably take about an hour to walk around, stopping to take photos. There's a shuttle bus at the exit to take you back to the entrance. There's not much shade inside the scenic area, so be sure to wear sunscreen.

We went on a rainy day, so there were fewer people. The snow-capped mountains were shrouded in fog. We entered the scenic area with the mindset that since we were already there, the air was very fresh. The scenery on a rainy day had a unique charm. After climbing for a while, it started raining heavily, and the kids didn't want to go any further, so we went back down. But then the rain stopped, the weather cleared up, and the snow-capped mountains appeared. It was absolutely amazing.

一眼万年，邂逅雅拉雪山的震撼 当城市的喧嚣快要将我淹没，我背上行囊，奔赴川西，只为赴一场与雅拉雪山的约定，而雅拉雪山观景台，便是这场旅行最难忘的一站。 📍导航“云绕雅拉·雅拉雪山观景台”，从成都出发，一路的风景就像开盲盒，处处是惊喜。不过，后半程那20km左右的碎石路，对车技和车辆都是个小考验，轿车在晴天勉强可行，建议还是开SUV ，新手司机可得小心啦。 🎫到达后花25元/人的卫生清理费，就能开启这场视觉盛宴。一下车，4700米的海拔给我来了个下马威，高反的不适瞬间袭来，还好提前备好了氧气瓶。从停车场到观景台，短短100米左右的楼梯，却爬得气喘吁吁，每一步都在挑战体能极限，但当我站在观景台上，直面海拔5820米的雅拉雪山，一切疲惫都烟消云散。 连绵的山脉被终年不化的积雪覆盖，在阳光的照耀下，闪耀着圣洁的光芒，主峰高耸入云，仿佛一把利剑直插云霄，那种扑面而来的震撼，只有亲身经历才能体会。不用长焦镜头，手机随手一拍都是壁纸级大片。转身，辽阔的塔公草原映入眼帘，成群的牛羊像珍珠般洒落在草原上，好一幅生机勃勃的画面。 在这里，我还邂逅了绝美的日照金山。傍晚时分，阳光将山顶染成了金红色，雪山像是被披上了一层金色圣衣，随着光线变化，色彩从橙黄到绯红，如梦如幻，周围的游客都忍不住发出阵阵惊叹，纷纷按下快门，想留住这转瞬即逝的美景。 ❗给想来的朋友几点小建议：提前在塔公或新都桥适应一下高反；带上厚羽绒服、帽子、围巾、手套，风大温差大，保暖很重要；墨镜和防晒霜也别忘，高原紫外线可不是开玩笑的；无人机航拍很出片，但风太大时千万别冒险。 雅拉雪山观景台，是大自然馈赠的礼物，它让我感受到了自身的渺小，也领略到了世界的广阔与壮美。如果你也渴望一场心灵的洗礼，一定不要错过这里。

Bamei Town is located in the northwestern Sichuan Plateau. It is a small town in the northern part of Ganzi Prefecture. It is close to the national highway and has convenient transportation. The town has a clean environment and convenient catering and accommodation. It is surrounded by vast alpine grasslands and is the traditional pastoral area for local Tibetan herdsmen.

Yuke Grassland｜🏔️🌲🌿💧🐂 A single article capturing the essence of Yuke Grassland 🐎 📍Located north of Daofu County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, 65km from the county seat, at an altitude of 3715m, covering an area of ​​1846km². The Tibetan word for "jade" originates from the emerald beads of Yunzhu Tso Lake, and it is nicknamed "Kham-Altai." 🎫Free admission, private pastures incur a 10-20 RMB cleaning fee. 👀See Snow-capped mountains + forests + meadows + lakes all in one place. Over 200,000 mu of primeval forest 🌲, home to snow leopards, white-lipped deer, cordyceps, and snow lotus. * **Huanxitai:** A solitary tree and swing; one of *China National Geographic*'s Top 10 Campsites ⛺ * **Yinka Viewpoint:** 4200m, 360° views of the valley, Tibetan villages, snow-capped mountains, forests, sunrise, and sea of ​​clouds ☁️ * **Jiayila Tso:** Azure "milk lake," 1+ hour hike, 4km one way 🥾 * **Bairi Mountain Pass:** 4300m, stunning views of the sea of ​​clouds and the road 📸 * **Yin'en Sun Moon Lake:** Sparkling waters at 4 pm, a perfect place to relax and unwind 😌 🍲 **Food:** Eat until you're stuffed for about 80 RMB per person. • Tibetan-style hot pot: yak meat + seasonal vegetables, 120 yuan/serving, enough for 3 people, warms you to the toes 🦶 • Hand-pulled yak meat: 70 yuan/jin, dipped in chili powder, so fragrant you'll want to stomp your feet 🐂 • Butter tea: 10 yuan/pot, helps with cold and altitude sickness 🍵 • Tsampa/yogurt tsampa: Barley aroma + milk aroma, the taste of the pastoral area • Daofu flower buns: Intangible cultural heritage "Tibetan mooncakes" 🥮, made with butter, milk curds, brown sugar, walnuts, and honey, crispy on the outside and fragrant on the inside • Matsutake season (July-August): Matsutake stewed chicken, wild mushroom soup hot pot, incredibly delicious 🍄 • Blood sausage: 20-30 yuan/serving, fragrant whether steamed or fried • "Ruyi Tibetan Restaurant" in town: Beef noodles, Tibetan buns, pickled cabbage noodles; homemade yogurt from the guesthouse 🥛 is top-notch 🐎 Play • Horseback Riding: Huanxitai/Pasture, herdsmen lead horses through flower-filled forests, approximately 80 RMB/hour 🐎 · Hiking: Jiayila Tso; Huanxitai → Yinka fir forest crossing; Autumn Yaochi colorful forest valley route 🥾 · Camping and Stargazing: Low light pollution, clear Milky Way 🌌 · Wild Hot Springs: 4 springs, 29-80℃, containing nitrates and sulfur, perfect for soaking after hiking ♨️ 🎎 Culture Purely pastoral area, comprising Jiazong, Qimei, Vita, and Yin'en townships. * Make tsatsas (sa-tsa) in a Tibetan courtyard; take your finished product home. * Visit Bengke Tibetan houses in Yuke Tibetan Village and experience milking yaks. * Natural Ecological Museum: Opening in July 2024, combining ecology, culture, and coffee-themed creative products. * Summer Horse Racing Festival: Speed/endurance races, horseback khata (ceremonial scarf) carrying, archery, and stone lifting—experience the full spirit of Kham! 🗓️ Time to Visit * June-August: Buttercup and Gesang flowers bloom, temperatures 15-25℃ * September-October: Layered colorful forests, golden and emerald green. Itinerary 2 Days 1 Night: Day 1 Chengdu → Yuke, Huanxitai Lonely Tree Flower Sea, overnight in a Tibetan-style guesthouse; Day 2 Sunrise at Yinka Viewpoint → Return 3 Days 2 Nights: Day 1 Chengdu → Daofu (altitude acclimatization); Day 2 Leisurely stroll in Yuke; Day 3 Morning Mist Grassland → Return 🚗 On the Road Approximately 460km from Chengdu, via the Rongchang Expressway to Daofu, then rural roads, 6.5-7 hours. Many curves, SUVs are more stable. Signal is weak in some sections, so download an offline map first. Accommodation in Tibetan-style guesthouses starts at around 200 yuan per night, with views of the grass from the window.

Huiyuan Temple has nice views and beautiful scenery. It feels great. The architectural style is unique and charming. It is a quiet place with strong fun. You can turn the golden barrel, learn about the relevant temple culture, gain knowledge, and feel the spirit of great love.

On the way from Bamei Town in the northern section of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway to Daofu County, you pass the Longdeng Grassland at an altitude of about 3,500 meters. Legend has it that the Tibetan hero King Gesar once camped here. The locals call it "Gesartong". The Longdeng Grassland is also called "Gesar Grassland" or "Gesar Longdeng Grassland". Longdeng Grassland is like an auspicious eight treasures map. The flat grassland is surrounded by continuous mountains. From a distance, we can see the Yala Snow Mountain in the east. There are villages, lakes, temples and the remains of King Gesar on the grassland. Although it is not as vast as the Ruoergai Grassland, it has beautiful legends and picturesque scenery, which is fascinating. Yaks and horses graze leisurely everywhere on the grassland. Villagers lead horses to the grassland beside the highway. Tourists who pass by can ride horses to visit the grassland. Longdeng Grassland is like a beautiful Tibetan girl in the Tibetan boudoir. Because she lives deep in the plateau, few people find her. There are beautiful scenery here, so you can visit it freely. If you have the opportunity to pass by Longdang Grassland, you might as well take a look here.

The Dujiangyan Scenic Area is truly breathtaking. You can explore and appreciate the water conservancy project that was dug more than 2,000 years ago and is still in use today. The scenery is beautiful, blending nature and culture. Moreover, the staff at the scenic area are very friendly, and the tour guides provide vivid and professional explanations. I was very satisfied and would highly recommend it.

The Dangling Scenic Area, located in Bian'er Township, Danba County, Sichuan Province, boasts a rich and diverse natural landscape, including the spectacular Dangling Snow Mountain, red birch forests, and alpine lakes. Key attractions include hot springs, crimson foliage, and alpine lakes. There are two hot springs: the sulfur-scented Murri Interlude and the vast lawn-enclosed Buka Interlude. The crimson foliage attraction is renowned for its mountain-wide red birch forests. Over 30 alpine lakes, including Huluhai, Zhuoyongcuo, and Macuo, are moraine-dammed lakes and cirques formed by the retreat of ancient glaciers during the Quaternary Period.

Looking for some fresh air this weekend, a friend recommended the front of Qingcheng Mountain. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations beforehand, thinking it would just be a hike and temple visit. But after walking around, I immediately added it to my "must-visit every year" list. Entering through the mountain gate, the first impression was "green." Towering ancient trees lined both sides of the stone path, the air was damp and fragrant with the scent of grass and trees. The path was gently paved, the steps weren't steep, and walking and stopping wasn't tiring at all, especially friendly to someone like me who doesn't exercise regularly. Not far along, I reached Tianshi Cave. The branches of an ancient ginkgo tree shaded most of the courtyard. An old Taoist priest sitting under the tree, drinking tea, nodded to me, and at that moment, I suddenly felt calm. Sitting on the stone steps, listening to the sound of the wind rustling through the pine forest for a while, all the chaotic thoughts in my mind cleared away. Further up to Shangqing Palace, the platform in front overlooks the front of the mountain. Clouds and mist rise from the valleys, making the mountain peaks appear and disappear, truly giving it an ethereal feel. I met a kind Taoist priest who told me a story about Zhang Tianshi and recommended I try the tea brewed with mountain spring water. That warm, welcoming attitude was far more comfortable than the standardized service at any trendy tourist spot. What touched me most about the entire mountain path was its tranquility. The sound of a stream accompanied me all the way, tinkling and melodious, like nature playing white noise. One section of the path was lined with bamboo and ferns, sunlight filtering through the leaves, making me feel as if I had stepped into a movie. On the way down, I took a ferry on Yuecheng Lake. The boatwoman hummed a tune, and the green mountains on both sides slowly receded—the feeling was indescribable. Although the summit was shrouded in fog this time, preventing me from seeing the panoramic view, it's good to leave something to look forward to; it gives me a reason to come back next time. The front of Qingcheng Mountain doesn't try to force you to climb until your legs break, nor does it try to fool you with artificial attractions. It simply offers you a peaceful green space, a cup of tea, and a quiet path. If you want to steal half a day of leisure from the fast pace of life, this is the place to go.