Motorcycle Tour of Western Sichuan: Litang and Daocheng.

After crossing the Gênyê South Line from Batang County, we returned to Litang County. We arrived in Litang County in the late afternoon after stopping and starting along the way, so we stayed in Litang again and left for Shangri-La Town in Daocheng County the next day. 🏞【Destination Guide】 🧳Preparation before departure: 1️⃣Get plenty of rest, eat a healthy diet, and relax before your trip to prevent altitude sickness. 2️⃣Check the condition of your vehicle (car/motorcycle) before departure. If you are on a motorcycle tour, take safety precautions and prepare some drinks and food. 🚗Transportation Guide: Litang County➡️Daocheng County➡️Shangri-La Town Driving distance: about 225 km, driving time: about 4 hours. 🛏Hotel Information: Daocheng Yading Nianxiang Hotel (Daocheng Yading Scenic Area Branch) The room rate is very affordable, ranging from CNY120-260. Clean and hygienic, with parking spaces at the entrance. 🌟Must-see local attractions: 1️⃣Haizi Mountain: Haizi Mountain is located between Litang and Daocheng counties in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Ancient glacial relics are distributed on the mountain surface at an altitude of 4,500-4,700 meters, with an average altitude of 4,410 meters. 2️⃣Tu'er Mountain: Tu'er Mountain is located in the northern part of Haizi Mountain Nature Reserve, Litang County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a must-pass point on the way from Litang to Daocheng and Yading. With an altitude of 4,696 meters, it looks like a rabbit's ears standing in the wind from afar. The mountain is very peculiar and grows on a barren peak. 3️⃣Daocheng Yading Scenic Area: Daocheng Yading is located in the southwest of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, in the eastern part of the famous Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, in the middle section of the Hengduan Mountains. Yading means "sunny place" in Tibetan, also known as Nianqing Gongga Risong Gongbu, which means "holy place". Yading Scenic Area is a high-altitude canyon scenic area with an altitude of 2,900 meters (Gongga River Estuary) - 6,032 meters (Xiannuo Peak). It is known as the "Last Shangri-La", "Shangri-La Wonderland", and "The Last Pure Land on Earth". 💗Travel experience: This is the third time I have taken this route, and each time I am amazed by the different scenery. The section from Daocheng County to Shangri-La Town is particularly beautiful, with stunning views along the way. 📌Tips: 1️⃣Respect the local culture and beliefs. 2️⃣Obey local laws and regulations. 3️⃣Protect the environment and wildlife. 4️⃣Pay attention to road conditions and drive with caution. Sichuan Daocheng Yading Geopark