Pilgrimage to the Stunning Routes of Mount Yading

Key Summary: This is not just a natural scenic area but a "Tibetan codebook" written with snow-capped mountains and lakes. The essence lies in "climbing" and "silence." Please bring the devotion of a pilgrim to interpret the ecological wisdom of Shangri-La’s last secret realm among the three sacred mountains and colorful lakes. 1. Core Pilgrimage Routes (defined by altitude gradient) 1. "Three Protectors" Sacred Mountain Pilgrimage Route (Top Recommendation) · Route: Zhaguanbeng → Chonggu Temple → Pearl Lake (Xiannairi) → Luorong Pasture → Milk Lake → Five Color Lake (Yangmaiyong / Xianuoduoji) · Highlights: Following Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage tradition, from 6,032m Xiannairi to 5,958m Yangmaiyong, complete a dual purification of body and spirit. 2. Must-Do & Silent Experiences · 🏔️ Must-Experience List (full of ritual sense): 1. Milk Lake Color Test: Stand by the lake at noon to record minute-level changes in water color caused by suspended calcium carbonate. 2. Five Color Lake Viewing: When the lake surface is calm, lean over to observe the "Buddha shadow" halo reflected in the Yangmaiyong snow mountain. 3. Blue Sheep Tracking: Use a telephoto lens at Luorong Pasture to record the force angles on the hooves of the blue sheep as they leap. 4. Starry Night Kora: Follow local guides late at night to trace scripture paths on the snow mountain with flashlight beams. 3. Practical Information & Elegant Experiences · Pilgrimage Tips: · Tickets + sightseeing bus: 266 RMB, electric shuttle round trip: 80 RMB (must take from Chonggu Temple to Luorong Pasture). · Altitude rises from 2,900m to 4,700m; it is recommended to take Rhodiola three days in advance and carry portable oxygen. · Unique Experiences: · Hang prayer flags in the "Prayer Flag Tunnel" and write family members’ names in Tibetan with mineral pigments for blessings. · Participate in the "Ecological Protection" campaign by picking up trash along the way to exchange for limited-edition sacred mountain postcards. · Seasonal Secrets: · Mid-October offers the best autumn colors, with red grasslands and golden poplar forests creating a painterly layering. · April-May features alpine rhododendrons blooming everywhere, but the lakes may still be frozen. 🔺Notes: ✔️ Horse caravan operations are weather-controlled; those over 85kg must confirm carrying capacity in advance. ✔️ Clouds often form over the sacred mountains in the afternoon; it is recommended to arrive at core spots before 10:00 for photography. ✔️ To protect the sacred lake’s ecology, throwing coins or using drones is prohibited.