【Daocheng Yading】 Rock Line Trekking Experience
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HIGHLIGHTS
Trek through “the last pure land on the blue planet".
Explore Yading Nature Reserve, hiking around three sacred mountains.
Wind to a supercut of phenomenal lakes.
Discover monasteries, cultural highlights, and unique wildlife.
Enjoy basking in the fresh air and natural wonders cloaking China’s backcountry.
Daocheng Yading
Nature Reserve
Brief Itinerary
D1
Route: Shangri-la Town Arrival
Meal: D
Hotel: Shangri-la Town (twin room)
D2
Route: Shangri-la-Chonggu Monastery (3900m)-Bayu Camp (4500m)
Meal: B D
Camp: Bayu Camp
Trekking: 7KM, 4H
D3
Route: Bayu Camp-Boyongcuo-4920 Pass-Galuo Cattle Farm Camp (4000m)
Meal: B D
Camp: Galuo Cattle Farm Camp
Trekking: 10KM, 5H
D4Route: Galuo Cattle Farm-Gonggazaze-Xialuoduoji Pass (4500m)-Wanhuachi Cattle Farm Camp (4250m)
Meal: B D
Camp: Wanhuachi Cattle Farm Camp
Trekking: 15KM, 6-8H
D5
Route: Wanhuachi Cattle Farm Camp-Zabala Pass-Xinguo Cattle Farm Camp (4200m)
Meal: B D
Camp: Xinguo Cattle Farm Camp
Trekking: 15KM, 7-8H
D6
Route: Xinguo Cattle Farm Camp-Heihu Pass-Rock Stone-Shehu Camp (4500m)
Meal: B D
Camp: Shehu Camp
Trekking: 15KM, 7-8H
D7
Route: Shehu Camp-Songduo Pass-Five-Colour Lake (4600m)-Milk Lake (4500m)-Resongcuo-Kassi Cattle Shed Camp (4000m)
Meal: B D
Camp: Kassi Cattle Shed Camp
Trekking: 14KM, 7-8H
D8
Route: Kassi Cattle Shed Camp-Songluo Pass-Pearl Lake-Chonggu Monastery-Daocheng
Meal: B D
Hotel: Daocheng County (twin room)
Trekking: 4KM, 2-3H
Date & Price
5680 CNY
Aug. 14 - Aug. 21
Aug. 28 - Sept. 4
Sept. 4 - Sept. 11
Sept. 18 - Sept. 25 (Mid-autumn Day)
Oct. 16 - Oct. 23
6380 CNY
Sept. 30 - Oct. 7 (National Day)
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Altitude Difference
General Information
Trekking Distance: 80KM
Difficulty Level: ★★★★☆
Highest Altitude: 4920m
Suitable for outdoor lovers who have highland trekking experiences
Glimpse of the Trip
Chonggu Monastery
Xialuoduoji Holy Mountain
Wanhuachi Cattle Farm
Xinguo Cattle Farm
Shehu Lake
Daocheng Yading
Our Services
Horse
for luggage only
Food
fresh and tasty
LNT
eco-friendly
leave no trace
Camping
as comfortable as home
Safety
security comes first
Leader
professional
experienced
Culture
authentic Tibetan life
Packing List
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Shangri-la Town Arrival
Arrive in Shangri-la Town and check in the hotel we booked for you. We will have a brief meeting with group members at 20:00 at the hotel loby.
Day 2: Shangri-la-Chonggu Monastery-Bayu Camp
Get ready to lace up your boots and immerse yourself in spectacular natural scenery. First, you’ll take a shuttle to Chonggu Monastery, where you’ll have the chance to wake up your legs and walk around for a bit. Then, you’ll start winding along the trail through the woods, until you reach a phenomenal view that gives you an image of Yading’s three sacred mountains from various angles. Continue to head to our campsite Bayu Camp, where you’ll set up your tent and spend the night relaxing and watching the stars light the black sky.
Day 3: Bayu Camp-Boyongcuo-4920 Pass-Galuo Cattle Farm Camp
Enjoy a tasty breakfast before hitting the trail! Today’s journey winds to Cuogaida Pass. From here, you’ll head downhill, passing by the Cuogaida lakes to Niangcuo Platform before walking along a mild road leading to the Galuo cattle farm.
Day 4: Galuo Cattle Farm-Gonggazaze-Xialuoduoji Pass-Wanhuachi Cattle Farm Camp
After the Galuo Cattle Farm, the views will come in abundance: meander through a river valley, an old-growth forest, and go upstream. Later we will pass Gonggazaze, where the views of Xialuoduoji Pass will amaze you, especially when the sun paints the sky with golden hues. Afterwards, wind to Xialuoduoji Pass. Continue over the pass and catch views of the cattle farms dotting the land below and Dulu lake tucked into a mountain. The trail takes you to your campsite just below Zabala Pass.
Day 5: Wanhuachi Cattle Farm Camp-Zabala Pass-Xinguo Cattle Farm Camp
Begin your hiking adventure of the day by ascending Zabala Pass. This is a steep section that can take between 1-2 hours. After you cross the pass, the path begins to gently wind downhill, taking you through Niangxi Cattle Farm, some landslide zones, and across Yangmaiyong horizontal pass. Eventually, you’ll reach Xinguo Cattle Farm, where you’ll set up camp for the night.
Day 6: Xinguo Cattle Farm Camp-Heihu Pass-Rock Stone-Shehu Camp
Prepare to hike by a montage of supernatural views today! Catch glimpses of the imposing Yangmaiyong and Xialuoduoji, marvel at Black Lake from the Heihu Pass. Continue through another cattle farm (Jiadu) and walk by another stunning lake, Jiaducuo. But the views don’t end there! The trail twists to Shehu Pass, which offers an unreal vista of Snake Lake, while Xiannairi and the west of Yangmaiyong paint the background. From here, you’ll descend to your campsite.
Day 7: Shehu Camp-Songduo Pass-Five-Colour Lake-Milk Lake-Resongcuo-Kassi Cattle Shed Camp
Expect to enjoy exceptional lake views today! First, you’ll cross the Songduo Pass and hike to the ever-so stunning Milk Lake (Niu Nai Hai) and Five-Colour Lake (Wu Se Hai). Ascend a little higher to view these lakes from above! Go back to Songduo Pass after snapping some photos and make your way to your campsite.
Day 8: Kassi Cattle Shed Camp-Songluo Pass-Pearl Lake-Chonggu Monastery-Daocheng
Just because today is the last of trekking doesn’t mean that you won’t have incredible views! When you walk along the hillside of the soaring Xiannairi mountain, you’ll get to see Kasi Hell Valley on your left. Continue hiking until you reach Songluo pass, where another view of Xiannairi awaits. After walking through a forest, you’ll reach a postcard-worthy image of Xiannairi reflecting in the shimmering Pearl Lake. Spend some time admiring the outstanding natural scenery before heading to Chonggu Monastery, where your shuttle will pick you up and take you to Daocheng. We will arrive in Daocheng at about 17:00. After the farewell dinner, tour ends. It's suggested to book bus/flight on the next day.
Price Guide
Inclusions
Local transfer
Accommodation
Meals mentioned above
Camping fee
Entrance ticket (Yading Nature Reserve and Yading Tourist Bus)
Tour leader
Horse (for luggage only, 15kg/pax)
Trekking gears (tent, moisture-proof pad, gas, cookingwear, etc.) (for trekking groups in National Holiday, we don't offer trekking gears)
Service fee
Insurance
Exclusions
Flight/train/bus to and leave Shangri-la Town
Entrance tickets not mentioned above
Personal expenses
Yading Cable Car
Lunches
Single room supplement
Extra Horse fee
Cancellation
30 days in advance: refund in full
15-29 days in advance: refund 70%
8-14 days in advance: refund 50%
3-7 days in advance: refund 30%
1-2 days in advance: refund 0%
Due to personal reasons (illness, flight delay, work, etc.) that you decide not to join in: refund 0%
Due to unforseeable reasons (poicy, weather, social protest, COVID, etc) that we cannot proceed the trip: refund what's not used (meal)
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