This isn't Switzerland—it's Daocheng! The breathtaking beauty of Western Sichuan

Travel the farthest road with your loved one—a wedding journey in Daocheng. 1. Best Time to Visit - September to October: Most stunning autumn scenery with red grasslands, golden poplar forests against snow-capped mountains. - June to August: Summer retreat with wildflowers in bloom, but road conditions may be poor due to rainy season. 2. Must-Visit Attractions - Yading Scenic Area (Sacred Mountains: Chenrezig, Jampelyang, and Chanadorje) - Long Route: Milk Lake (4,600m) and Five-Color Lake (4,700m), ~5-6 hours hiking. - Short Route: Pearl Lake (4,100m) and Chonggu Monastery, easy 1.5-hour hike. - Luorong Pasture: Filming location for *I Belonged to You*, horse riding available (~¥300). 3. Transportation - Flight: Direct flights from Chengdu/Chongqing to Daocheng Yading Airport (4,411m, high-altitude sickness risk). - Self-drive: Chengdu → Kangding → Litang → Daocheng (~2 days, SUV recommended). - Bus: Chengdu Xinnanmen Station → Daocheng (~16 hours). 4. Accommodation - Shangri-La Town (2,900m): Better for altitude acclimatization with good lodging options. - Yading Village (3,900m): Convenient inside the scenic area but higher altitude sickness risk. 5. Tips - Altitude Sickness: Take Rhodiola in advance, carry oxygen, avoid strenuous activity. - Gear: Windproof jacket, hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, thermos. - Eco-Friendly: No littering, respect Tibetan culture (circle temples clockwise). Recommended Itinerary (3-5 days): - D1: Chengdu → Kangding → Xinduqiao - D2: Xinduqiao → Litang → Daocheng - D3: Yading Long Route (Milk Lake + Five-Color Lake) - D4: Yading Short Route (Pearl Lake) → Return Daocheng Yading offers an "eyes in heaven, body in hell" extreme experience—plan ahead for a smoother journey!