Daocheng Yading Scenic Area

Book admission and check the current transport notice

The old pricing model listed a required scenic bus and optional electric cart. The current rectification notice pauses those transport fees, but the buses and carts still matter for the route.

Sleep in Shangri-La Town before entering

The town is lower than Yading Village and has more food and hotels. It is the safer base for most first-time overseas travelers.

Choose long route or short route by body condition

The long route runs toward Luorong Pasture, Milk Lake, and Five-Color Lake and is physically demanding. The short route to Pearl Lake is easier.

Start early and protect the descent time

Enter early if doing the long route. Turn around before weather, fatigue, or altitude symptoms make the return difficult.

Skip the long route if symptoms appear

Headache, nausea, heavy breath, or unstable walking should end the climb. Use the short route or rest instead.