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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2020

Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve

甘孜州稻城亚丁旅游景区

Sichuan, Ganzi★ 4.5Designated 2020·28.3421°N, 100.0547°E

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 146/Off-peak CNY 120

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

Designated

2020

About Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve

Daocheng Yading, on the high Tibetan plateau of western Sichuan, is a sanctuary of snow peaks, alpine lakes and grasslands, sometimes called the 'last Shangri-La'. Three sacred summits and turquoise lakes draw trekkers from around the world.

Highlights

Sacred snow peaks (Chenresig, Jambeyang, Chanadorje); the milk-blue lakes (Five-Color Lake, Milk Lake); meadows and Tibetan-plateau scenery.

Suggested Route

Enter at Daocheng, take the long shuttle to the core area, hike to Milk Lake / Five-Color Lake via the long boardwalk; allow 1-2 days.

Food & Lodging

Tibetan yak beef and butter tea; stay in Shangri-La town (Aden) or Daocheng county.

Facilities

Long-distance shuttles, boardwalks, restrooms and oxygen; very high altitude - strong altitude caution.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

No metro/HSR; nearest airport Daocheng Yading Airport (DCY) ~80 km to Shangri-La Town visitor center, flights from Chengdu/Kunming/Chongqing; ~700 km from Chengdu by road.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via official WeChat 'Daocheng Yading'/yadingtour.com; real-name, daily cap 16,000.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 146 (≈ $20)/Off-peak CNY 120 (≈ $17)

Address

Sichuan Province Ganzizangzu Autonomous Prefecture Daocheng County Xianggelila Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

甘孜州稻城亚丁旅游景区

四川省甘孜藏族自治州稻城县香格里拉镇

Sichuan Province Ganzizangzu Autonomous Prefecture Daocheng County Xianggelila Town

28.3421, 100.0547

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