Daocheng Yading｜A Divine Love Letter in Autumn!

🌟 Why is autumn the ultimate season in Daocheng Yading? ✅ Explosive colors: Green wormwood bows out, red and yellow forests take the stage, snow-capped mountains + golden larches + blue lakes create a visual feast ✅ Stable weather: Rainy season ends, 80% chance of sunny days, double the chance of sunlit golden mountains ✅ Maximum hiking experience: Comfortable temperature (10-15℃ during the day), less risk of altitude sickness and oxygen deficiency 📅 Best time schedule ▪️ Mid-September to early October: Light yellow gradient period, fewer people and clear scenery ▪️ Mid-October to late October: Peak golden period, but tourist numbers surge 🗺️ Classic 3-day itinerary Day 1: Chonggu Temple → Pearl Lake ▪️ Easy altitude adaptation, capture reflections of Mount Xiannairi and golden fir forests Day 2: Luorong Pasture → Milk Lake → Five Color Lake ▪️ 7-hour hike (3 km horse ride optional), face-to-face with snow mountains and colorful lakes Day 3: Echu Mountain Secret Spot ▪️ Off-the-beaten-path viewpoint, panoramic view of Daocheng Valley 📸 Iconic photo spots 1️⃣ Milk Lake: Tiffany blue lake surface under direct noon sunlight 2️⃣ Chonggu Meadow: Boardwalk + stream + golden poplar forest with cinematic vibe 3️⃣ Echu Mountain Pass: Sea of clouds + synchronized sunrise ⚠️ Plateau survival guide ▪️ Clothing: Windproof jacket + fleece liner + sunglasses (UV rays are very strong!) ▪️ Essentials: 2 oxygen bottles + glucose oral liquid + altitude sickness medicine ▪️ Avoid: No intense running or jumping, don’t wash your hair on the first day