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Summer Daocheng Aden Travel Guide

Daocheng Aden has ushered in the peak tourism season in August. More and more friends are embarking on the journey to Aden, but at the same time, various Unknown situations often confuse everyone. The information collected about Daocheng Aden is now released here.

In summer in Daocheng Yading, although all kinds of alpine rhododendrons have already bloomed, the wild flowers scattered on the grasslands along the way are in full bloom. Green grasslands, green grasslands, snow-white snow-capped mountains, and clear rivers constitute the beauty of the plateau. The scenery, "a paradise for photographers" - the poplar trees in Xinduqiao are also green. Although it is not as colorful as autumn, it has a different flavor. For those who want to go to Daocheng, this is an opportunity not to be missed. The sacred mountain looks more spectacular and clear in this season. If it rains at night, the sun may shine the next day, which is especially suitable for viewing and photography. Due to the lower altitude of Riva, the highland barley is now mature, and the golden color will dazzle you!

Road conditions: There are two roads to go from Chengdu. One is from Siguniang Mountain, Xiaojin, and Danba to Yajiang, Litang, Daocheng, and Aden. The roads are in good condition, but they are prone to landslides in the event of floods. . Another road can go from Chengdu Ya'an-Erlangshan-Luding-Kangding to Yajiang, Litang, and Daocheng. Most of the road conditions are asphalt, which is easy to drive. Starting from Zhongdian, you can enter Daocheng via Derong and Xiangcheng this year.

Chengdu-Dujiangyan (full expressway)

Dujiangyan-Yingxiu (roads are being built, mainly gravel roads and mud roads, prone to landslides and traffic jams)

Danba-Xinduqiao (asphalt road, severe road collapse, poor road condition)

Xin Duqiao-Yajiang (the road is under repair, there is a section of gravel road)

Yajiang-Yading (asphalt road, good road condition)

Xinduqiao-Kangding (all lines on Zheduo Mountain Road construction, gravel road, poor road condition, prone to traffic jams)

Kangding-Ya'an (cement pavement, two-way four-lane, road condition is very good)

Climate conditions: There is still a large temperature difference between morning and evening , if the sun shines during the day, it can reach more than 20 degrees, and the ultraviolet rays are very strong. (It is recommended to wear a pair of sunglasses.) It is a bit colder in the morning and evening, so you can bring a jacket.

Weather conditions: August is the rainy season, and the weather on the plateau changes a lot. It is sometimes sunny, sometimes cloudy, and sometimes rainy. Generally, there will be no long-term heavy rain or heavy rain. Rain gear (it’s best to bring a light raincoat instead of an umbrella because it’s inconvenient to ride a horse), dry food, etc.

Accommodation: There are good hotels in Danba, Yajiang, Litang and Daocheng. Daocheng has opened a three-star hotel - Yading Hotel (please note that it is in the county seat, not in the Yading Scenic Area) ), followed by the county government guest house. Accommodation in Aden is the most difficult. The original cabin hotel (without bathroom) at the entrance of the scenic area has been demolished and replaced by a large tent. There are Chonggu temples (but in very poor conditions) in the scenic area for accommodation, as well as large tents, Luorong There are large tents available for accommodation in the cattle farm, but the sanitary conditions are very poor. It is recommended to bring sleeping bags.

Horse riding fee in Yading Scenic Area:

From the entrance of the scenic area to Chonggu Temple: 30 yuan/person, from Chonggu Temple to Luorong Cattle Farm, 65 yuan (both one-way)

The round trip from the entrance of the scenic spot to Luorong Cattle Farm is 130 yuan/person.

From Chonggu Temple to Pearl Sea, it costs 10 yuan, but it is better to walk.

The cost of living in a tent: 40 yuan/person. The large tent can accommodate 10-20 people. The sanitary conditions are very poor.

Winter Daocheng and Aden Travel Guide

Daocheng and Aden are located in the west of Sichuan, close to Tibet and Yunnan, with an average altitude of more than 3,000 meters. They are a new pearl in Sichuan Plateau tourism. .

Every year, a large number of self-guided travel enthusiasts and adventure travel enthusiasts go to Daocheng Yading in various ways, but the question they most often ask is, which season is the best season in Daocheng Yading, and what can be done in winter? Do you want to go to Daocheng Aden? If you go, what is worth seeing, what precautions are there, whether there are safety risks, etc., there are too many questions. Now we will give you a simple answer, hoping to help you with your winter travel to Daocheng Aden. Offer to help.

1. First of all, it is generally accepted that Daocheng Yading in autumn is the most beautiful. That is because in terms of climate and scenery, it is the most suitable for traveling to Daocheng Yading. Daocheng Yading in autumn and The grassland scenery along the way is very beautiful, especially the colors, which are intoxicating. But the autumn in the plateau is very short, which is the most regrettable.

2. The scenery in Daocheng Yading in spring is also good. Various mountain flowers are blooming, bringing the breath of spring to the plateau. What is slightly lacking is that the climate is cold and spring rains occasionally hit.

3. The Daocheng Aden Plateau in summer should be very desirable, with a more suitable climate and green grassland scenery. Unfortunately, it coincides with the rainy season, which often makes tourists extremely disappointed.

4. What about Daocheng Aden in winter?

In the impression of ordinary people, mountains must be closed by heavy snow in winter and scenic spots must be closed.

In fact, heavy snowfall is just a concept, because the road conditions were very poor in the past, and it was easy to block the road when it snowed, making it difficult for ordinary cars to pass. However, under the existing road conditions, it is necessary to be able to truly block the heavy snowfall in Guashan Mountain. It's still rare. In fact, the traffic from Chengdu to Daocheng is never interrupted in winter. It's just that there is no direct shuttle bus and you need to take a bus.

Scenic spots are indeed closed when they arrive, but that is because there are too few tourists.

5. The climate of Daocheng and Aden in winter:

It rarely rains on the plateau in winter. It is often sunny during the day and the sun is shining brightly. Sometimes the temperature in the sun can reach Above 20 degrees.

But it is colder at night, with the lowest temperature reaching ten degrees below zero, but don’t panic. This usually refers to the temperature in the middle of the night or early morning. As long as you are not a night owl, there is generally no need to worry. Generally speaking, the temperature from November to December is not too cold, but after December it is easy to have snowy weather.

6. Road conditions to Daocheng Yading:

It is about 800 miles from Chengdu to Daocheng, Zhengzhi. Now the entire road is asphalt, and the road condition is still good. However, along the way the city has to climb several snow-capped mountains with an altitude of more than 4,000 meters. These snow-capped mountains are often said to be places where heavy snowfall may occur. However, the impact is generally not significant in early winter. It is usually when the snow begins to melt from February to March. It is more dangerous, but you usually need to avoid dark ice on snowy mountains. These dark ice are often not easy to find. Fortunately, there are usually warnings on the highway.

It is about 110 highway from Daocheng to Aden. The roadbed is now relatively wide and the road conditions are not bad. As long as you drive carefully and pay attention to anti-skid, there will generally be no big problems.

7. What is the scenery like in winter?

Nature is diverse and colorful, including winter scenery. The plateau in winter is more of a vast, yellow grassland, with dazzling sunshine and brilliant stars at night.

8. Food and accommodation conditions

Food conditions do not change much, but accommodation requires special attention.

There are better accommodations along the way, but the Aden Scenic Area is relatively cold, and only temples can provide accommodation. You can also bring your own tent, but due to the cold weather at night and no fires allowed in the scenic area, 12 It is best not to live in the scenic area after 3 months. Generally, you choose to live in a Tibetan home at the entrance of the scenic area or simply live in Riva Township, which is dozens of kilometers away from the scenic area, as it is warmer and safer.