[2025 Daocheng Airport] Travel Guide for Yading Airport (Updated Jul)

“Yading”, China, 10 km hiking trail The distance seems short but it is very tiring With an altitude of 4000 m above sea level, low oxygen Just a few steps will make you out of breath There are 2 routes: the short route of 3 km and the long route of 10 km With limited time, we can only travel for one day, so we decided to walk the long route Actually, the entrance fee of 270 yuan can be used for 2 days It should take 1 day to walk the short route and 1 day to walk the long route, it will be more worthwhile When we went, the Five-Color Lake and Milk Lake were frozen But the mountain view was the most magnificent, it was a challenge that I am proud of in my life #Yading #China #yading #china But it was so memorable

🚗Transportation: • Flight: Direct flights to Daocheng Yading Airport are available, but altitude sickness is common after landing. You'll need to transfer to Daocheng County or Shangri-La Town first to reach the scenic area. • Bus: Depart from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station, with fares around ¥200-300. The journey takes about 2 days, suitable for those with ample time who want to enjoy the scenery along the way. • Self-drive: Follow National Highway 318 (Sichuan-Tibet route), approximately 750 km in total, requiring 2 days. The scenery is beautiful but demands good driving skills and physical stamina. 🎫Tickets: Peak season (April 1 - November 30): ¥266 Off-season (December 1 - March 31): ¥226 Tickets are valid for 2 days. For re-entry, you'll need to purchase a half-price sightseeing bus ticket. 🌟Tour Routes: • Short Route (Easy Version): Zhaguanbeng ➡ Chonggu Temple ➡ Pearl Sea, about 3 km total, 2-3 hours walking. Suitable for elderly, children, or those with limited stamina. • Long Route (Challenging Version): Zhaguanbeng ➡ Chonggu Temple ➡ Luorong Pasture ➡ Milk Sea ➡ Five-Color Sea, about 10 km total, 6-8 hours round trip. Suitable for those with good stamina who love hiking. Recommended to take the sightseeing bus to Zhaguanbeng first, then an electric cart to Luorong Pasture. After that, you can choose to hike or ride a horse (limited tickets, queue early). 🏠Accommodation: • Daocheng County: Wide range of lodging options with varied prices and abundant dining choices. • Shangri-La Town: Close to the scenic area (about 10 minutes by car), numerous hotels and B&Bs with moderate prices and convenient transportation. • Yading Village: Located inside the scenic area for closer access to the views, but accommodation is relatively expensive with fewer dining options. 🍜Food: • Highland Barley Cake: Crispy texture with rich wheat flavor. • Chicken Stewed with Matsutake: Highland free-range chicken with fresh matsutake mushrooms, delicious broth. • Butter Tea: Traditional Tibetan drink that boosts energy and helps with altitude sickness. • Yak Meat: Worth trying yak jerky, yak hotpot, or grilled yak meat. • Yogurt: Handmade, served with white sugar or honey, sweet and sour taste. ❗Notes: Prepare for altitude sickness in advance. Avoid strenuous exercise, bathing, or washing hair upon arrival. No open flames in the scenic area—protect the environment. The long hiking route is challenging—know your limits. Weather changes frequently—bring rain gear. Follow instructions when horseback riding.

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Check in the world's highest airport: Daocheng Yading Airport Super Detailed Guide Daocheng Yading Airport, located at an altitude of 4,411 meters, is the world's highest civil airport and is full of challenges and charm. If you come here to travel, you must keep this guide! 1. Preparation before the trip Daocheng Yading Airport is at a high altitude, which is very likely to cause altitude sickness. It is necessary to take anti-altitude sickness drugs such as Rhodiola rosea 1-2 weeks in advance. You can also prepare oxygen cylinders, plateau analgesia, etc. in case of emergency. As for clothing, bring warm down jackets and windbreakers, as the temperature difference between morning and evening is large even in summer. Sunscreen products are essential as ultraviolet rays are extremely strong in high altitude areas. 2. Transportation Guide At present, Daocheng Yading Airport has opened routes to and from Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Xi'an and other cities. If there is no direct flight to your city, you can fly to Chengdu first and then transfer. There are two ways to get to the scenic spot from the airport. The airport bus goes to Daocheng County, which takes about 1 hour and costs 30 yuan per person. After arriving at the county, you can transfer to the scenic spot. You can also charter a car directly to the scenic spot, which is slightly more expensive but more convenient. The journey takes about 2.5 hours. 3. Game Guide If you are in good condition after arriving, you can go to the nearby Sangdui Red Grass Beach first. From September to October every year, the water grass turns red, forming a beautiful picture with the surrounding barley fields and mountains. After a night's rest to adapt to the altitude sickness, we headed to the Aden Scenic Area the next day to admire the three sacred mountains of Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Xianuoduoji, as well as the Pearl Sea, Milk Sea, Five-Colored Sea and other beautiful scenery. Hiking is the best way to experience the scenic area, but you must pay attention to controlling your pace and avoid strenuous exercise that aggravates altitude sickness. 4. Intimate Tips Airport flights are greatly affected by the weather. Before traveling, you must pay close attention to flight status and reserve enough time to deal with emergencies. At airports and scenic spots, if you have symptoms of altitude sickness, seek help from staff in a timely manner and they will provide necessary assistance.

We slept in Yading Park to make it easier to go hiking because we knew that this time we were not physically ready and it might take longer than usual. It was really tiring, just like thinking only about the beauty made us forget everything. In my opinion, the picture was beautiful, but the real thing was even more beautiful. If anyone goes, don't forget to stop along the way, sit and look at the view along the way, or turn back to look at the view behind you to absorb the memory. #China #Yading #Traveling on your own #yading #tripgiveawayfreeaccommodation

Punch the world's highest civil airport - 4411 meters, Daocheng Aden Airport looks like a flying saucer, so that the original and mysterious Daocheng is covered with a more mysterious veil. Daocheng Airport has opened direct flights to Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhangzhou and Xi'an.