Daocheng Yading Travel Maps

Daocheng Yading, located in the west of Sichuan Province, is introduced to the world by Joseph Locke, an American explorer in 1928. At the southeast of Tibetan Plateau, Daocheng Yading has rich natural diversity, such as snow mountains, glaciers, lakes and grassland. The most popular attraction is the Yading Nature Reserve in Shangri-la town (Riwa town) of Daocheng county. The Yading Nature Reserve covers three main snow mountains, which are the holy mountains for local Tibetans, and many lakes and grassland.

If you have questions about the location of Daocheng Yading, want to know more attractions in Daocheng, or decide to find a best to get to Daocheng, you can check the useful maps of Daocheng Yading as below.

Where is Daocheng Yading on a Map?

The famous Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve is located in Daocheng County, a county of western Sichuan Province. At the southeast edge of Tibet Plateau, Daocheng Yading is the middle part of Hengduan Mountains.

The location map of Daocheng Yading

Daocheng County reaches 174km in north-south extent and 63km in east-west width. It is north to Litang County, south to Muli Tibetan Autonomous C in Sichuan, and southwest to Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan.

Detailed Maps of Yading Nature Reserve

Yading Nature Reserve is located in Yading Village of Daocheng County. Its latitude ranges from 28° 11' to 28° 34' N and longitude 99° 58' to 100° 28' E. It covers three snow mountains, namely Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong and Xianuoduoji. At the foot of Mount Xiannairi is the Pearl Lake. And another two lakes in the national part is Five-colored Lake and Milk Lake, which are located at the food of Mt.Yangmaiyong.

Detailed Travel Information on the Map of Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve

In Yading Nature Reserve, you will not witness the stunning view of the three peaks, but also experience Tibetan culture in the local Tibetan monasteries, such as Chonggu Temple near Zhaguanbeng. You can also ride a horse around the grassland or do a hiking in the area. There are also sightseeing bus running in the par, which makes it more easy and convenient to visit Yading Nature Reserve.

8 Days Chengdu Daocheng Yading Tagong Danba Loop Tour

Travel Map of Attractions around Daocheng County

Beside the Yading national park, there are still some attractions around Daocheng County. On the way from the Daocheng Yading Airport to Daocheng county, you could see the red grass field, especially in Autumn. And when you drive from Daocheng county to Yading Village, you could visit the Zhalang Temple and Langjiling Temple of Gongga en route.

Map of More Attractions around Daocheng County

Where to Stay in Daocheng Yading

Due to the blooming of tourism in Daocheng, the accommodation in Daocheng Yading has been developed quickly. In Daocheng county, there are many hotels and hostels to choose. Tourists always stay in Daocheng county for the first night. There are more than 40 hotels and hostels in Daocheng County, including Tibetan style hostel. But please be aware that in such a remote area, the living standard and services may be not as good as those in big cities.

Some Recommended Hotels in Daocheng County are shown on the Map

On the second day, when finished the day tour in Yading Nature Reserve, you can stay in Shangri-La Town (Riwa Town) or Yading Village. The accommodation condition in Yading Village is poor than that in Shangri-La Town. So it is only suggested for tourists who do trekking in the national park to live in Yading Village.

Map of Hotels and Hostels in Shangri-la Town and Yading Village

Where is the Airport in Daocheng Yading?

Daocheng Yading Airport is the highest airport in the world, which is at the altitude of 4411m. Located in Sangdui Township, Daocheng Yading Airport is 50 kilometers north to Daocheng County and 130 kilometers away from Yading Nature Reserve.

The Location Map of Daocheng Yading Airport

This airport was opened in September 2013. Until now, there are non-stop flights to Daocheng from Chengdu, Xi’an, Chongqing and Lanzhou every day. But the specific flight departure time may chance due to the climate. So please check the flight time before you go.

Chengdu to Daocheng Road Map

Chengdu is the most popular departure city for a trip to Daocheng Yading. Besides taking a flight, tourists can get to Daocheng Yading from Chengdu by land. The common route is to reach Xinduqiao from Chengdu via Ya’an and Kangding on the first day, and then to get to Daocheng Yading on the second day from Xinduqiao.

There are more than one way to Daocheng Yading from Chengdu.

Before getting to Kangding, you can also take a trip to Hailuogou near Luding. If you have enough time, it is recommended to take a loop tour from Chengdu to Daocheng Yading via Danba and Mount Siguniang and see the best scenery of west Sichuan in one go.

Zhongdian (Shangri-la) to Daocheng Road Map

Zhongdian, also known as the Shangri-la in Yunnan, is 330km away from Daocheng county and 440km away from Yading Nature Reserve. You could drive from Zhongdian to Daocheng Yading, one is from Zhongdian to Xiangcheng through Xiaoxueshan Yakou and Daxueshan Yakou, and get to Daocheng Yading. Another way is from Zhongdian to Xiangcheng via Derong and finally reaches to Daocheng Yading.

Tourists Can Get to Daocheng Yading from Zhongdian.

Lijiang to Daoheng Road Map

Lijiang is a popular destination for tourists visiting Yunnan. If you want to visit Daocheng Yading from Lijiang , you need to get to Zhongdian first, and follow the route from Zhongdian to Daocheng Yading.

From Lijiang to Daocheng Yading, tourists usually get to Zhongdian first.