Four days and three nights in Daocheng Yading in December, heading to the snowy secret realm!

In December, Daocheng Yading is covered in snow-capped mountains and clear blue skies, Milk Sea is frosted, Five Color Lake is as tranquil as a mirror, Few tourists, and a higher chance to see the golden sun on the mountain— This is the advanced romance for the brave and photography enthusiasts! This lightweight guide under 2000 RMB for four days and three nights, teaches you how to enter the pure winter-exclusive world at the lowest cost. --- 🗓 Itinerary (4 days 3 nights) Day 1: Chengdu → Daoba Town (Shangri-La Town) ✅ Early bus [New South Gate Station/Chadianzi] direct to Daoba Town (about 8h, ¥260) Check in to an oxygen-supplied guesthouse in town in the evening 💰280/night × 3 = 840 ✔️ Acclimate to the plateau, avoid strenuous exercise, walk to nearby White Pagoda for photos Day 2: Daoba Town → Yading Scenic Area → Zhaguanbeng → Chonggu Temple ✅ Buy tickets + sightseeing bus (¥150), enter the mountain slowly ✅ Take the electric cart to [Luorong Pasture] (one way ¥20), enjoy a distant view of Mount Xiannairi ✅ Hike or horseback ride round trip to [Gongga Lake] (about 3.5km), winter is not recommended for Milk Sea! ✅ Return to town in the evening for accommodation, keep warm and rest Day 3: Short essential tour or free rest ✅ Option to re-enter the scenic area to capture reflections at [Pearl Lake] (easy single route) ✅ Or stay in town to drink butter tea, browse Tibetan shops, and enjoy slow time ⚠️ Note the cold, nighttime temperature can drop to -10℃ Day 4: Daoba Town → Chengdu ✅ Take the return bus to Chengdu (¥260), end the trip ✅ If time allows, stop by [Kangding or Luding Bridge] on the way --- 💰 Budget details: - Round-trip transportation: ¥260 × 2 = ¥520 - Accommodation: 840 (three nights in comfortable oxygen-supplied room) - Tickets + sightseeing bus + electric cart: about ¥200 - Food + supplies (oxygen bottle, down jacket rental, etc.): about ¥440 ✅ Total: only 1998 RMB! Extreme cost control, ultimate experience --- December in Daocheng Yading, is a sacred land sealed by ice and snow: No noise, only wind prayer flags, snowy peaks, and heartbeat in sync. Dress warmly, bring courage, to see that blue that opens only to a few each year.