Daocheng Yading main view
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Daocheng Yading

Ganzi, Ganzi

4.8(3900 reviews)
Three Sacred MountainsAlpine LakesLast Pure Land

The 'last pure land on earth': three sacred peaks and turquoise lakes at 4,000 meters.

Yading's three sacred mountains - Chenresig, Jampelyang, and Chana Dorje - rise over alpine lakes so clear they look painted. The high-altitude trek to Milk Lake is the payoff; the base-camp meadows are the easier reward.

Altitude is real (4,000m plus). Acclimatize, walk slowly, and stay a night at the base to catch sunrise on the peaks. Autumn is the color season.

Best for: Three sacred peaks and lakes that look painted.

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