What is the altitude of Daocheng Yading? Revealing the secret of this "last Shangri-La"
Daocheng Yading, known as the "Last Shangri-La", has become one of the popular destinations for domestic tourism in recent years. With the arrival of the summer tourist season, issues such as altitude, climate, and scenic spots in Daocheng Yading have become the focus of tourists' attention. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the altitude and related tourism information of Daocheng Yading.
1. Altitude data of Daocheng Yading

Daocheng Yading is located in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a high-altitude area. Its core scenic spots have a large altitude range. The altitudes of the main scenic spots are as follows:
| Attraction name | Altitude (meters) |
|---|---|
| Daocheng County | 3750 |
| Aden Village | 3900 |
| Chonggu Temple | 3880 |
| Luorong Cattle Farm | 4150 |
| milk sea | 4600 |
| five color sea | 4700 |
It can be seen from the data that the altitude of Daocheng Yading is relatively high, especially the Milk Sea and Five Color Sea, which are over 4,500 meters above sea level. Tourists need to pay attention to altitude sickness.
2. Recent hot topics: Anti-inflammatory disease prevention and travel strategies
In the past 10 days, discussions about Daocheng Yading have mainly focused on the following aspects:
1.Prevention of altitude sickness: Many tourists have shared their experiences of high blood pressure and are advised to take rhodiola rosea in advance, carry oxygen bottles, and avoid strenuous exercise.
2.Best time to travel: Summer (June-August) is the peak tourist season in Daocheng Yading, but the rainy season may affect the hiking experience; autumn (September-October) has the most beautiful scenery, but the temperature is lower.
3.Scenic area traffic restriction policy: Recently, some tourists have reported that the scenic spot has daily traffic restrictions, and it is necessary to reserve tickets in advance to avoid a wasted trip.
3. Recommended attractions in Daocheng Yading
In addition to altitude data, Daocheng Yading's attractions are also the focus of tourists' attention. The following is an introduction to the features of core attractions:
| Attractions | Features |
|---|---|
| milk sea | The lake is milky white and is known as the "Holy Lake in the Sacred Mountain" |
| five color sea | The lake water shows five colors under the sunlight |
| Xiannairi Snow Mountain | One of the three sacred mountains in Daocheng and Yading, with an altitude of 6032 meters. |
| Luorong Cattle Farm | Alpine pasture, the filming location for "Passing Through Your World" |
4. Travel tips
1.Clothing preparation: There is a big temperature difference between day and night in Daocheng Yading, so you need to bring windproof jackets and warm clothes.
2.Transportation: You can take a flight from Chengdu to Daocheng Yading Airport (elevation 4411 meters), or choose to drive/charter a car.
3.Accommodation suggestions: Aden Village and Shangri-La Town are the main accommodation spots, and it is recommended to book in advance.
The high altitude of Daocheng Yading is both its charm and its challenge. I hope that the structured data and analysis in this article can help you better plan your trip and enjoy the beauty of this "pure land on earth".
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