Daocheng Yading | Detailed guide that must be collected and must be read before traveling

Spring and summer: In addition to daily inner wear, it is recommended to bring a medium-thick jacket or thin down jacket.

Autumn and winter: down jacket or thickened jacket.

Color matching: bright colors are easier to produce

Try to prepare non-slip and waterproof shoes. Some roads in the scenic area will be muddy. It would be better if you can prepare shoe covers.

When traveling to Daocheng, the common accommodation spots are generally the following three places: Daocheng County, Riva Town, and Yading Village.

Daocheng County (recommendation index: ☆☆)

Altitude: about 3700 meters

advantage:

1. Complete living facilities

2. Walking distance to Zunsheng White Pagoda

3. You can walk to the alpine meadow area for a walk

4. There are hot springs where you can take a bath

5. Accommodation prices are relatively cheap

shortcoming:

1. The altitude is high, which is not conducive to rest and prone to altitude sickness.

2. It is far from the scenic spot and needs to get up early

Riva Town (recommendation index: ☆☆☆☆)

Altitude: about 2900 meters

advantage:

1. Complete entertainment facilities

2. Close to the scenic spot, don’t get up early

4. The altitude is low, which is conducive to resting at night and is less prone to altitude sickness.

shortcoming:

Accommodation is relatively expensive

Aden Village (recommendation index: ☆☆)

Altitude: about 3900 meters

advantage:

1. Accommodate in the scenic area and save 60 yuan on the sightseeing bus fee

2. View snow-capped mountains and starry sky

shortcoming:

1. The altitude is high, which is not conducive to resting at night and is prone to altitude sickness.

2. Accommodation is more expensive

3. You must take the sightseeing bus back to Yading Village before 17:00 one day in advance

4. Poor living facilities