The next stop is Daocheng Yading, a paradise on earth.

⛰[Travel Guide] 📍Address: Daocheng Yading Scenic Area, near Provincial Highway 216, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 🚗Transportation: 1⃣️By air: Take a flight from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport to Daocheng Yading Airport (approx. 1 hour). There are direct buses from the airport to the scenic area. You can also rent a car or charter a car. 2⃣️By long-distance bus: There are direct buses from Kangding Bus Station to Daocheng (approx. 8–10 hours). You can take a bus from Daocheng County to Yading Village. 3⃣️By car: Drive from Chengdu to Daocheng Yading via the Chengdu–Ya'an Expressway and Garze (approx. 400 km). The road is in good condition. 🕙Opening hours: 7:00–16:40 (last entry at 16:40) 💰Admission: Low season (Dec 1–Mar 31): CNY 120/person Peak season (Apr 1–Nov 30): CNY 146/person 🎈Note: Discounted tickets are available for students, military personnel, and seniors. 📌Tips: 1⃣️Daocheng is far from Chengdu and there are many mountain roads. It's important to choose a comfortable car. Don't take a coach. Choose a small group tour and enjoy the journey. 2⃣️If you choose a group tour, ask about the hotel, the car, and the group size. 3⃣️There are only two toilets along the way. Try to eat and drink less before departure as it's not very convenient. 4⃣️The visitor center at the starting point of the hiking trail has Swiss-style cabins. Enjoy a cup of coffee and the view of the snow-capped mountains. 5⃣️Wear a 3-in-1 jacket and a down jacket. It's cold now and it sometimes snows. Wear warm clothes, earmuffs, and a hat.