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A tour of Yading, the holy land of Daocheng, at least once in one's life

A tour of Yading, the holy land of Daocheng, at least once in one's life

Sihaiwang: Daocheng, also known as Daocheng Aden. Daocheng Yading scenic spot is located in the south of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, in the east of Qinghai Tibet Plateau, in the middle of Hengduan Mountain range, bordering Muli County of Liangshan Prefecture in the southeast, Xiangcheng County in the west, Zhongdian County in Yunnan Province, and Litang County in the north. Daocheng Aden is known as the 'last shangri la' because of its unique and primitive natural environment and beautiful scenery. The scenic spot is divided into Daocheng and Aden, including snow mountains, glaciers, canyons, forests, meadows, lakes and other landscapes. In addition to glacial lakes such as Pearl Sea and milk sea, Daocheng is the most desirable snow mountain in the well-known Tibetan area - Daocheng mountain. It is composed of three sacred mountains, namely, xiannairi, yangmaiyong and xianuoji, all of which are located in the Aden nature reserve.

People compare xiannairi to the Great Buddha, Yangmai to the young girl, and sanodeoji to the youth. The three holy mountains are like the three holy spirits, and this place has become the holy place of pilgrimage in the hearts of Tibetans. In addition to Yading scenic spot, there are many places worth visiting around Daocheng County, including the quiet riverside, beautiful red grassland, and ancient temples. In spring, there are azalea in Daocheng, and in autumn, there are red and yellow in Daocheng, with a paradise like color. Some people say that Daocheng Aden is' the last pure land on the blue planet '. It was first discovered by Joseph Middleton Locke, an American Explorer, in 1928. He published the photos in the National Geographic magazine of the United States, which caused a great sensation.

Best travel time

April May, September October. At this time, the red grass and yellow poplar trees have turned Daocheng into a sea of color, and the snow mountain is even more dreamy against the blue sky and white clouds. April to May is also a good time to go to Daocheng, along the way are flowers, Shenshan snow more than autumn, in this season appears more spectacular and bright. July to August is the rainy season. There are often mudslides on the road to Daocheng, which is not safe. It is winter from December to march of the next year. There is dark ice on the road, which is not safe. In addition, Daocheng has no water and power supply, which is very inconvenient. At this time, Yading scenic area is closed. It should be noted that there are a lot of tourists in the peak season. The price of accommodation has increased since the beginning of September, and the most expensive one is the golden week of the 11th.

Climate description

The best season for Daocheng tourism is September to October, or April to May. Autumn (September October) is the most poetic season of the year in Daocheng. The red grassland outside Daocheng and the Yellow ten thousand mu poplar forest make people stay in the ocean of color, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. The night and the morning of this season are like a dream. Spring (April May) comes later. At this time, Daocheng Aden is full of flowers, and Shenshan is more spectacular and bright in this season.

Traffic

There is no airport or railway in Daocheng. The only quick way to get in is by car. Moreover, if there is altitude reaction, taking a car in the past will allow you to gradually adapt to the process. The scenery along the way is very good, and you will not feel tired. There are two main routes to Daocheng: one is from Chengdu to the West via Kangding, the other is from Litang (South Sichuan Tibet line) to Daocheng, and the other is from Zhongdian, Yunnan to Daocheng via Sichuan Xiangcheng. In the open space beside the Aden people's community, there are many small-scale people who often park. It costs 400-450 yuan to rent a car to go to the Aden nature reserve. Make an appointment with the driver for the return trip. It takes about 3 hours by car from Daocheng to Aden. The only traveler can go to the intersection of Yading in Daocheng and stop the empty car that Yading picks up the guests. The one-way price is 60 yuan. The same goes for a return trip.