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Going! Stunned! The scenery of Daocheng Yading is as breathtaking as a dreamy painting

Daocheng Yading - A Fairyland on Earth | The Secret of Snow Mountains and Lakes at 4000m Altitude🏔️✨ Daocheng Yading truly lives up to its name as the "Last Shangri-La". Surrounded by three sacred mountains with the Five-Color Lake and Milk Lake complementing each other, the stunning views at 4300m altitude are simply divine! Here's a foolproof guide for your visit👇 🗺️Must-Visit Attractions: 🔹Mount Chenrezig (Entrance: ¥146) The best spot to capture Pearl Lake reflecting the snow mountain is on the hillside behind Chonggu Temple. Arrive before 8am for the softest golden light. 🔹Milk Lake (4600m altitude) Wear professional hiking shoes. Horses can be rented in the scenic area (¥300/round trip). Don't forget oxygen tanks! The most magical moment is at 3pm when sunlight dances on the lake. 🔹Lorong Pasture (Electric cart: ¥80) Filming location for "I Belonged to You". From June to August, blooming wild flowers create a fairy-tale world. Horse riding offers authentic Tibetan experiences. 🏨Accommodation Guide: ✔️Shangri-La Town (2900m): Holiday Inn Express recommended, with 24-hour oxygen rooms + floor heating ✔️Yading Village (3900m): Stay at Jian Shan Hotel for rooms facing Mount Jambeyang, but not recommended for those prone to altitude sickness 🚗Transport Tips: Flight: Chengdu Shuangliu Airport - Daocheng Yading Airport (1.5h) Private car: Classic 3-day/2-night loop from Chengdu via Xinduqiao and Litang Scenic shuttle: Riwa Town - Zhaguanbeng (1h ride, last bus at 18:00) 🍜Food Checklist: ♦️Matsutake Chicken Stew (Recommended: Tip of the Tongue Restaurant) ♦️Yak Meat Hotpot (The tomato broth at Tibetan Old House Hotpot is perfect) ♦️Butter Tea (Most authentic at Ama Teahouse, freshly made) ⚠️Pro Tips: 1. Take Rhodiola in advance! No supply stations between Chonggu Temple and Milk Lake 2. Avoid visiting after October due to mountain closure. Best season: June-October 3. Register drones in advance (can be done at scenic area entrance)
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Yading, China's last Shangri-La, is accessible by plane from Kunming to Shangri-La and then by bus to the park entrance. The journey is quite difficult, but once you get there, it's well worth the trip. The best time to travel is from late October to early November, when the leaves change color. The mountains and trees are golden yellow, with snow at the foot of the mountain. It's as beautiful as a painting. No matter which angle you take a photo from, it's all beautiful. It's worth the trip. #100WaysToTravel #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck #Yading

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