You must visit Yading Nature Reserve in Daocheng County at least once in your life.

🏞Reserve 📍Suggested navigation location: Shangri-La Town, Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 🎫Tickets: 120/person 🚌Round-trip transportation within the reserve: 120/person 🛵Sightseeing bus: 80 round trip . 🚦Transportation 🚗Self-driving: Chengdu to Daocheng Yading is 760 km. The route is Chengdu - Tianquan - S434 - Xinduqiao - Litang [It is recommended to allow 5–7 days for this trip so you can enjoy the scenery of western Sichuan]. ✈️Airplane: There is an airport in Yading, but this mode of transportation is not recommended, as sudden arrival at a high altitude can easily cause altitude sickness. . 🏠Accommodation options 1⃣️Shangri-La Town: This town has relatively complete facilities, including accommodation, dining, and shopping. It is also close to the reserve. 2⃣️Daocheng County: This is 110 km from Yading Nature Reserve. If you are short on time, it is not recommended to stay here. 3⃣️Yading Village: If you are not afraid of altitude sickness, you can stay here at night to see the sunrise illuminating the golden mountains. . 👗Summer clothing recommendations 1. It rains frequently in July and August. You can wear a hiking jacket and waterproof hiking shoes. Pants must be windproof. 2. You can also choose a thin down jacket with quick-drying inner wear. If you are afraid of heat, wear short sleeves. 3. Be sure to bring a rainproof and windproof hat🧢, and a pair of warm gloves. . ▶️Tips for after your return trip 1. “Pack light.” Hiking at high altitudes can be very tiring. Bring a few bottles of oxygen and some glucose in your backpack. 2. There are supply stations in the reserve, so you don't need to bring too much water. For snacks, bring some chocolate, bread, and other small snacks. 3. There are shared power banks in the reserve, so there is no need to bring your own. They are heavy!! . 🚙Five-day, four-night itinerary for western Sichuan D1: Chengdu - Kangding - Airport Road - Yuzixi - Xinduqiao D2: Tianlu Eighteen Bends - Litang - Shangri-La Town D3: Day trip to Yading Nature Reserve (long route) D4: Yading (short route) - Litang - Xinduqiao D5: Mosek Park - Tagong Grassland - Zheduoshan - Chengdu