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A 5A-level alpine destination in Daocheng County, Ganzi, known for sacred peaks, primitive forests, and ancient glacial lakes.
Daocheng Yading Scenic Area is located in Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, within the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province. The scenic area spans 32.44 square kilometers and is known in Tibetan as "Nianqing Gongga Risong Gongbu," meaning "a place facing the sun." The area is named after the local Tibetan village of Yading. Its defining peaks include Xiannai Ri at 6,032 meters, Yangmai Yong at 5,958 meters, and Xianuo Duoji at 5,958 meters, associated with Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, and Vajrapani. The landscapes include primitive forests, more than 30 peaks above 4,500 meters, and 62 ancient alpine glacial lakes, with Milk Lake, Five-Color Lake, and Pearl Lake among the most spectacular. Daocheng Yading was designated a National 5A-level Tourist Attraction on December 29, 2020, becoming the second site in Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture to receive that classification. Its pristine ecosystems and scenery have drawn attention since explorer Joseph Rock visited Yading.
Tourist attractions located in Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
Daocheng Yading Scenic Area is a tourist destination located in Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, within the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province. The scenic area spans 32.44 square kilometers.
In the Tibetan language, the area is known as "Nianqing Gongga Risong Gongbu," which translates to "a place facing the sun." Development began in 1996, and the site was named after "Yading," a small local Tibetan village—a name that remains in use today. Within the area, the northern peak, "Xiannai Ri" (Chenrezig), represents Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva of Compassion) and stands at an elevation of 6,032 meters. The southern peak, "Yangmai Yong" (Jampelyang), represents Manjushri (Bodhisattva of Wisdom) at 5,958 meters, while the eastern peak, "Xianuo Duoji" (Chana Dorje), represents Vajrapani (Bodhisattva of Power), also at 5,958 meters. The region’s forests remain in a pristine, primitive state, covering an area of 560 square kilometers and harboring 1,126 species of vascular plants and 291 species of vertebrates. There are over a dozen peaks exceeding 5,000 meters in elevation, more than 30 peaks above 4,500 meters, and 62 ancient alpine glacial lakes—the most spectacular of which are "Milk Lake," "Five-Color Lake," and "Pearl Lake." Renowned for its unique landforms and untouched natural scenery, the area is hailed as the "Soul of Shangri-La in China" and described by international observers as "the last pure land on our azure-blue planet." American explorer Joseph Rock once visited Yading, bringing the area’s pristine ecosystem to global attention.
On December 29, 2020, the scenic area was designated a National 5A-level Tourist Attraction by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, becoming the second site in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture to receive this top-tier national classification.
Xiannai Ri at 6,032 meters, Yangmai Yong at 5,958 meters, and Xianuo Duoji at 5,958 meters represent Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, and Vajrapani respectively.
The scenic area contains 62 ancient alpine glacial lakes; Milk Lake, Five-Color Lake, and Pearl Lake are cited as the most spectacular.
Forests cover 560 square kilometers and support 1,126 vascular plant species and 291 vertebrate species.
Designated a National 5A-level Tourist Attraction on December 29, 2020, the second in Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
Known in Tibetan as "Nianqing Gongga Risong Gongbu," meaning "a place facing the sun," and named after the local Yading village.
Opening hours are subject to official notices.
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It is located in Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, within the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province.
The Tibetan name "Nianqing Gongga Risong Gongbu" translates to "a place facing the sun."
Notable peaks include Xiannai Ri at 6,032 meters, Yangmai Yong at 5,958 meters, and Xianuo Duoji at 5,958 meters.
Among the 62 ancient alpine glacial lakes, Milk Lake, Five-Color Lake, and Pearl Lake are described as the most spectacular.
It was designated a National 5A-level Tourist Attraction on December 29, 2020.
The suggested visiting time is about 6 hours.
You may cancel for a full refund before procurement starts. Once procurement has started or the ticket has been issued, the order is non-refundable unless HelloChinaTrip cannot fulfill it. Third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.
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