Things to do in Daocheng (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
Opening hours: 07:00-16:40(Tickets available until 16:40)
Anonymous user:“This scenic spot is at a high altitude, so I was mentally prepared. However, when I got off the scenic bus, I was a little daunted to learn that it was around 4,000 meters above sea level. I opted for the shorter route up, walking slowly, taking breaks, and finally completing the tour. I saw the snow-capped mountains, lakes, dense forests, and temples. It was a worthwhile trip, but I personally think that the cost of the 530 yuan ticket for two people and the cost of the scenic bus was not worth it. If your body allows, you can take the longer or shorter route, but that's another matter.”
不做牧云:“Day 1: Arrive in Daocheng County or Shangri-La Town, acclimatize to the altitude, and avoid strenuous exercise and bathing.
Day 2: Short tour of the Yading Scenic Area, route: Visitor Center → Zhaguanbeng → Chonggu Temple → Pearl Lake. Enjoy the ancient temple and the reflection of the sacred Xiannairi Mountain beneath the snow-capped mountains.
Day 3: Long tour of the Yading Scenic Area, route: Visitor Center → Luolong Ranch → Milk Lake → Five-Color Lake. Luolong Ranch was the filming location for the movie "Passing by Your World." Milk Lake and Five-Color Lake are alpine lakes.”
大元脸葡萄:“-🌊 Natural landscape magnificent: Milk Sea is one of the iconic attractions in Daocheng Aden. The lake water presents a unique milk blue, surrounded by snowy mountains and picturesque scenery. Although the process of hiking to the Milk Sea is hard, the beauty you see after arriving is definitely worth it. -🏛️ Rich cultural experience: Milk Sea is not only a treasured place for natural landscapes, but also a holy place for Tibetan Buddhism. The Manidui and Jingyu by the lake make people feel a strong religious atmosphere. -🎫 Tickets and transportation: Tickets are 150 yuan, sightseeing cars are 120 yuan, and the transportation cost is higher. It is recommended to book tickets online in advance to avoid queues on site. -🚶♂️ Hiking route: From Chonggu Temple, you can walk to Milk Sea in about 3 hours. Although the distance is far, the scenery along the way is beautiful, and you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Xian Nairi Snow Mountain. -📸 Photo punching point: The lake of the milk sea is milk blue in the sun, and the snow-capped mountains are reflected in the lake, which is very suitable for taking pictures. It is recommended to go in the morning or evening, the light is soft and the scenery is the most beautiful. -🍖 Rich food around: There are restaurants in the scenic area that provide simple meals, but the price is higher. It is recommended to taste local specialties in Daocheng County, such as yak beef soup pot, butter tea, etc. -🌤️ Altitude sickness: Daocheng Aden has a high altitude. It is recommended to take drugs such as Rhodiola in advance to prevent altitude sickness. Drink more water after arrival and pay attention to rest. -🎒 Hiking equipment: It is recommended to wear comfortable hiking shoes, carry trekking poles, sunscreen, sunglasses and warm clothes. Pay attention to replenish water and energy during the hike. 🎉 Summary: Milk Sea is a must-visit place in Daocheng Aden, with magnificent natural landscapes and rich cultural experience. Traveling in June, the climate is pleasant, is a good time for travel.”
chenweiwen:“Haizi Mountain Nature Reserve is located in the north of Daocheng, with a total area of 3,287 square kilometers and an average altitude of 4,300-4,700 meters. The plateau is the largest ancient ice body relic on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, namely the "Daocheng Ancient Ice Cap". There are jagged rocks and large and small lakes scattered all over the mountain. On the mountain with an average altitude of 4,500 meters, 1,145 large and small lakes are shining in the mountains like a thousand diamonds scattered by God. Its scale and density are the highest in China. The unique landscape of Haizi Mountain is the stone river, stone sea and glacial rock basins (lakes) of various shapes composed of large and small granite boulders (gravel). There are no trees or rivers in sight, and even wild grass only grows occasionally. It is as "wild" as the surface of Mars photographed by the "Spirit".”
可爱的小昊子:“This is a wetland grassland located in the Daocheng scenic area. It is surrounded by mountains and is not large in scale. It has lush vegetation, colorful autumn colors, and beautiful scenery. Visitors can walk through it along the wooden plank road.”
M27***10:“Luorong Cow Farm is not only the terminal for the electric car, but also has catering facilities and is also a beautiful scenic spot. I heard that you can see the Three Sacred Mountains there, but I only saw Yangmaiyong and Xianuoduoji. Maybe Xiannairi was covered by clouds.”
Opening hours: 07:00-18:30 (admission ends at 16:40)
- 铮宝麻麻:“Daocheng Yading, the legendary "last pure land on the blue planet". The three sacred mountains (Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, Xianuoduoji) stand in a row, like three old gods playing mahjong. The Milk Sea and the Five Colors Sea are so beautiful that you want to cry, but the altitude sickness will really make you cry. It is recommended to bring oxygen cylinders and chocolates, after all, at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters, even breathing is charged.”
Open today at 20:30-22:00 (admission ends at 20:15)
joe0215:“The theater can meet the needs of overnight tourists in Daocheng Yading Scenic Area. The theater time is relatively long, entering the park at 20:30 and ending at 22:00. A 10-minute immersive walk is added before entering, which is a small highlight.
Many of the actors are Tibetan boys who are good at singing and dancing and have handsome facial features. Before entering, they will take the audience to dance and warm up. These are the dancers who will perform later. There are also 5 professional leading actors, who can be seen when waiting outside the venue. Anyway, as long as you see a handsome guy with a good figure outside the venue, it must be an actor.
There are also some problems in the theater that need to be improved, that is, the script is not in the form of a musical, and the content is like a drama. For the complete introduction of the scenic culture, this carrier seems insufficient.
In addition, after the end, other theaters of the same type will arrange group photos of the main actors to increase their exposure, but the cast and crew of this theater left earlier than the audience.
The biggest highlight of the performance is the actor who plays the special forces soldier Zhang Li. When he makes fighting moves, he is really handsome and cool.”
M27***10:“Yangmaiyong is one of the three main sacred mountains in Aden and is the incarnation of Manjushri Bodhisattva. On the way from Luolong Cow Farm to Milk Sea, you can appreciate Yangmaiyong from all angles. Of course, it also depends on the weather. If it is cloudy or rainy, the viewing experience will be greatly reduced.”
Opening hours: 07:00-17:00 (admission ends at 16:00)
真诚7577:“The clear mountain breeze blows across the snow-capped mountains and lakes, stirring the pine trees to make pleasant waves and blowing the prayer flags one after another. Amid the lingering smoke, the sound of Sanskrit, and the fluttering prayer flags, Chonggu Temple is perfectly embedded at the foot of the Xiannairi Mountain.”
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sjf3786:“The hot pot is very affordable. We ordered a meal for 6 people. I personally suggest that people from the south can order 4 people for 6 people. The barley cakes in the store are made of waffles and yogurt, which is a perfect match. The chrysanthemum tea and ginger tea are delicious. I would like to give some advice. The floor is a bit slippery, so be careful not to let children slip.”
可可西里放羊:“On the road of travel, as long as you have the heart to find delicious food, there is no shortage of delicious food. The most distinctive and delicious meals in the town of Daocheng Yading Scenic Area are worth recommending.”
我也爱边牧:“This restaurant is located on Locke Trail, opposite the Xi'an Hotel. It does very good business and the waiting time for dishes is quite long. The chicken stewed with matsutake mushrooms, roasted pork belly, spicy fish, shredded beef with sansho pepper, and braised Tibetan pork are very good.”
M36***59:“A very popular restaurant, very popular in the local area. Many people eat here during meal time. I often see a family or a few friends eating here. The portion is very large and the price-performance ratio is very good.”
X yoyo:“The first hot pot in Daocheng Yading, steaming hot, very warm, good store environment, good service from the boss,
The dishes are average, the chicken soup with Tianma tastes weird, the kids said it was smelly, it felt okay, the portion was large, the portion of the dishes was also okay, the taste was average, but the environment was pretty good”
涛涛讨喜w:“Shangri-La Town was formerly called Riwa Township. It is 71 kilometers away from Daocheng County and 6 kilometers away from the Yading Tourist Center. It is about 2,800 meters above sea level. It is very comfortable to live in and there is no altitude sickness. It is a large tourist gathering place and rainbows are easy to appear after rain.”
CD云上:“Overall, the meal was good. I think the following points are more appreciated: the side dishes are reasonable. The taste is great. I feel that it is the best restaurant in Shangri-La. The portion is large, very fresh, and the dishes are very distinctive and rich. Xiaowu's service is also very good, and the dishes recommended are our favorites. The environment is very elegant, and you can also play drums, which is very enjoyable. I will come again.”
雯雯:“This is really an Internet celebrity restaurant. Many young people who go to Daocheng Yading will go there to eat. Their matsutake stewed chicken is really good, the butter tea tastes good, and there are also various snacks. The per capita price is not very expensive. In short, it is worth going.”
M36***59:“I personally like the style of this restaurant. It has a very local style. The environment is very good and clean. The overall dining experience is very comfortable. The owner is also very friendly. Every dish is very authentic and delicious, and the portion is sufficient. It is worth recommending.”
当地向导巴蜀真龙私人定制游:“Direct five-star praise, transplanting the taste of Chengdu to Daocheng Yading is quite unique, the price is above average, the average consumption per person is 80 yuan, there are five parking spaces, and the boss is also enthusiastic to cook and fry his own dishes.”
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