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Ethan Mitchell 567_Singapore

Body in hell, eyes in heaven! Conquer 4,700m in 5 days, even Tibetan guides give it a thumbs up!

**🏔️ [5 Days and 4 Nights in Yading, Daocheng] The last pure land on the blue planet! Hike to Milk Lake + stargazing camping, an ultimate experience for only 2,000 yuan per person!** --- ### **🚗 Itinerary at a Glance** **Day 1-2: Acclimatize to Altitude Sickness** • Chengdu → Kangding (altitude 2,560m) → Xinduqiao (photographer's paradise) • Must-do: Matsutake Stewed Chicken + Tibetan Yogurt (relieve altitude sickness) • Overnight stay: Shangri-La Town (altitude 2,900m, acclimatize in advance) **Day 3: Long-distance Challenge** • 6:00 AM departure: Scenic area bus → Luorong Pasture (save energy with the 80 yuan electric car) • Hike: Milk Lake (4,600m) + Five Color Lake (4,700m, prepare oxygen tanks) • Hidden tip: Horse team 300 yuan/one way (only to the Sacrifice Cliff) **Day 4-5: Short-distance Leisure** • Morning: Chonggu Temple → Pearl Lake (reflection of Xiannairi Snow Mountain) • Afternoon: Mount Echu to see the red leaves (best in October) • Before leaving: Buy Tibetan pork bacon --- ### **⚠️ Survival Tips** ✔️ Altitude sickness: Take Rhodiola Rosea a week in advance, bring ibuprofen for headaches ✔️ Tickets: 266 yuan (including bus, valid for 2 days) ✔️ Avoid scams: Rent hiking poles for 10 yuan/piece (better to buy online in advance) ✔️ Hidden benefits: Free oxygen inhalation points in the scenic area --- **📌 Life-saving Guide** • Prepare a raincoat for the rainy season in July-August (slippery mountain roads) • Hiking package: Chocolate + thermos (hot water available at the service station) • Mandatory descent from Milk Lake after 3:00 PM
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Posted: Apr 8, 2025
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