"Exchange 6 years for 1 ticket to Daocheng Yading!"

🚗Transportation: • Flight: Direct flights to Daocheng Yading Airport are available, but altitude sickness is common after landing. You'll need to transfer to Daocheng County or Shangri-La Town first to reach the scenic area. • Bus: Depart from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station, with fares around ¥200-300. The journey takes about 2 days, suitable for those with ample time who want to enjoy the scenery along the way. • Self-drive: Follow National Highway 318 (Sichuan-Tibet route), approximately 750 km in total, requiring 2 days. The scenery is beautiful but demands good driving skills and physical stamina. 🎫Tickets: Peak season (April 1 - November 30): ¥266 Off-season (December 1 - March 31): ¥226 Tickets are valid for 2 days. For re-entry, you'll need to purchase a half-price sightseeing bus ticket. 🌟Tour Routes: • Short Route (Easy Version): Zhaguanbeng ➡ Chonggu Temple ➡ Pearl Sea, about 3 km total, 2-3 hours walking. Suitable for elderly, children, or those with limited stamina. • Long Route (Challenging Version): Zhaguanbeng ➡ Chonggu Temple ➡ Luorong Pasture ➡ Milk Sea ➡ Five-Color Sea, about 10 km total, 6-8 hours round trip. Suitable for those with good stamina who love hiking. Recommended to take the sightseeing bus to Zhaguanbeng first, then an electric cart to Luorong Pasture. After that, you can choose to hike or ride a horse (limited tickets, queue early). 🏠Accommodation: • Daocheng County: Wide range of lodging options with varied prices and abundant dining choices. • Shangri-La Town: Close to the scenic area (about 10 minutes by car), numerous hotels and B&Bs with moderate prices and convenient transportation. • Yading Village: Located inside the scenic area for closer access to the views, but accommodation is relatively expensive with fewer dining options. 🍜Food: • Highland Barley Cake: Crispy texture with rich wheat flavor. • Chicken Stewed with Matsutake: Highland free-range chicken with fresh matsutake mushrooms, delicious broth. • Butter Tea: Traditional Tibetan drink that boosts energy and helps with altitude sickness. • Yak Meat: Worth trying yak jerky, yak hotpot, or grilled yak meat. • Yogurt: Handmade, served with white sugar or honey, sweet and sour taste. ❗Notes: Prepare for altitude sickness in advance. Avoid strenuous exercise, bathing, or washing hair upon arrival. No open flames in the scenic area—protect the environment. The long hiking route is challenging—know your limits. Weather changes frequently—bring rain gear. Follow instructions when horseback riding.