Daocheng Yading Regret-Free Guide! Long Trek + Short Light Tour, Even Beginners Can Handle It

1. After 3 hours of trekking to the point of collapse, the moment I looked up, Milk Lake, enveloped by snow-capped mountains, burst into view! 🌟 Daocheng Yading 4-Day Itinerary (Adapted to Your Scenic Spot Map) Day 1: Arrival · Acclimatize to the Plateau - Corresponds to Photo 1: Arrive at Yading Airport (elevation 4411 meters, the highest civilian airport in China), don't run or jump! - Transportation: Airport shuttle bus → Daocheng County (1.5h drive, elevation 3700m) / Yading Village (2h drive, elevation 4000m) - Arrangement: Rest quietly after check-in to acclimatize to altitude sickness (don't shower!), in the evening you can visit the White Pagoda in Daocheng County. - Accommodation: Prioritize choosing Daocheng County (slightly lower elevation, lower risk of altitude sickness). Day 2: Short Route · Light Tour of Xiannairi - Corresponds to Photo 5/6: Yading Scenic Area Short Route (Easy) 1. Scenic shuttle bus → Chonggu Temple; 2. Walk 1.5h → Pearl Lake (the reflection of Xiannairi Snow Mountain is super beautiful, corresponds to the snow mountain in Photo 5); 3. Return to visit Chonggu Meadow and see the panoramic view of Xiannairi Snow Mountain. - Tip: The short route is low difficulty, suitable for acclimatizing to the altitude. Remember to bring a thermos with hot water. Day 3: Long Route · Check in at Milk Lake + Five-Color Lake - Corresponds to Photo 2/3/4: Yading Core Long Route (Strenuous) 1. Take the scenic bus at 7 AM → Luorong Pasture (see Yangmaiyong and Xianuoduoji Snow Mountains); 2. Trek/horseback ride → Milk Lake (Photo 3, blue-green lake); 3. Climb another 20 minutes → Five-Color Lake (Photo 2, a stunning view of red beach + blue lake); 4. Return via the same route, it is recommended to descend before 4 PM. - Essentials: Oxygen tank, energy bar, windproof jacket (windy on the mountain). Day 4: Return · Final Stroll - Morning: If time permits, visit Daocheng Red Grassland (super beautiful in autumn), Zunsheng White Pagoda; - Afternoon: Take the airport shuttle bus back to Yading Airport, ending the trip. 📌 Key Tips 1. Altitude Sickness Response: Take Rhodiola 3 days in advance, always have an oxygen tank in the scenic area, avoid strenuous exercise; 2. Transportation: Scenic shuttle bus is a must (120 yuan), horseback riding from Luorong Pasture to Milk Lake is available (around 300 yuan, need to grab tickets during peak season); 3. Food: Try yak hotpot, butter tea, highland barley cake (don't eat too much, it can worsen altitude sickness).