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Daocheng Yading

Yading, known in Tibetan as 'Gongga Rishong Gongbu,' meaning 'the sacred land of the three eternal guardian mountains,' is located in Xianggelila Town, Daocheng County, Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. This area features a remarkable concentration of snow-capped peaks, glaciers, alpine lakes (sea-like pools), meadows, forests, temples, and Tibetan villages, earning it the reputation as the original home of 'the last pristine place on Earth.' The three sacred mountains—Xian Nai Ri, Yangmai Yong, and Xia Nuo Duo Ji—form a 'pin' character shape surrounding the Zhenzhu Lake, Niuniu Sea, and Wuse Hai, creating a vertical landscape corridor stretching from the visitor center at 2,900 meters to the holy lake at 4,700 meters. Unlike Jiuzhaigou's 'water' or Huanglong's 'pools,' the soul of Yading lies in its 'mountains': snow peaks represent faith, alpine lakes are tears, meadows serve as pastures, and hiking is the only way to reach them. For travelers, this destination tests high-altitude endurance while offering the most direct pilgrimage experience to sacred mountains and holy lakes. Thus, visiting Yading typically involves two routes—the 'Diamond Challenge Trail' and the 'Ordinary Experience Route.' The former is a demanding long-distance hike aimed at reaching the Niuniu Sea and Wuse Hai, while the latter focuses on shorter scenic views of Chonggu, Zhenzhu Lake, and Luorong Cattle Field. One is rigorous, the other gentle—visitors can freely choose based on their physical condition and altitude sickness tolerance.

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Address
Xianggelila Town, Daocheng County, Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
Official website
https://lf.yadingtour.com/en/

Opening hours

Period Opens Closes Note
Peak Season 07:00 16:40 April 15 - November 30
Low Season 08:20 15:50 December 1 - April 14 (next year)
Golden Week 06:00 16:40 May 1–5, June 19–21, October 1–7

Ticket info

Type Price Note
Adult 146¥

Service facilities

Daocheng Yading impression

An invitation to open the city's instruction manual

稻城亚丁6

A pristine paradise on the blue planet —— Travel Guide to Daocheng Yading