How to plan a 7-day drive from Xi'an to Daocheng Yading?

Self-driving from Xi’an to Daocheng Yading, 7 days is just right, but it’s a bit of a rush. Please refer to the following itinerary:

Day 1: Xi’an Chengdu, 730 kilometers. High speed throughout.

Day two: Chengdu via Ya’an/Kangding/Xinduqiao Yajiang County, 420 kilometers. The highway ends at Luding County. Yajiang County has a low altitude and is suitable for slowly adapting to the plateau. Along the way, you can walk and play along the route from Waze Township to Xinduqiao, with idyllic scenery and good road conditions.

Day 3: Yajiang passes through Litang County, Litang Grassland/Sister Lake, Daocheng Riva Township, about 450 kilometers. You can choose to stay in Riva Township (Shangri-La Town). The altitude here is relatively low (about 2800 meters) and the accommodation conditions are okay. From Litang County, you can continue walking on the G318 National Highway for dozens of kilometers to Sister Lake and then return to Daocheng. This section of the road is the highlight of G318 and is well worth admiring along the way.

Day 4:

To enter the scenic spot, you can take the following route: Riva Township - Yading Village - Zhaguubeng - Chonggu Temple - Pearl Sea - Return to Yading Village. Overnight in Yading Village. Yading Village is at a relatively high altitude (about 3800 meters). If the weather is nice, you can watch the sunset, sunrise, and starry sky at night. Attractions: Green poplar forest near the river, Yading Village, Chonggu Caoba, Chonggu Temple under the sunset, Pearl Sea.

Day 5: Yading Village - Chonggu Temple - Luorong Cattle Farm - Milk Sea - Five Color Sea - Return to Daocheng County. Overnight in Daocheng County. The hiking distance in Aden Scenic Area is long, so be careful to prevent high altitude sickness. Attractions: the paradise-like Luorong Cow Farm, the gem-like Milk Sea and the Five Color Sea.

Day 6: Daocheng County Ya’an, 560 kilometers. When you come to Ya'an, you must try the famous Master Lan's tart noodles.

Day 7: Ya’an to Xi’an, 900 kilometers, the entire journey is on high speed.

Starting from Xi'an to Daocheng Yading, how to plan the route in 7 days? To be honest, 7 days is quite tight. It will take three days to drive to Daocheng Yading. The West Sichuan Ring Line will definitely not be rushed. Now I will talk about the itinerary planning in detail. Day 1

Xi'an - Ya'an: 860 kilometers, 10 hours and 30 minutes

Originally I was considering driving to Chengdu on the first day, but after thinking about it carefully, it is very difficult to get in and out of big cities. To waste time, just look for a small city around Chengdu. The ones on this line that don’t reach Chengdu are Mianyang and Deyang, and then there’s Ya’an. Considering that today is the first day of departure and I’m full of energy and energy, I’ll drive a little more until we arrive. In Ya'an, you can also try Ya fish. The next day

Ya'an - Xinduqiao, 262 kilometers, 6 hours

It is more reasonable to drive to Litang today, but the altitude of Litang is really scary, 4000 Meters above. When you first arrive on the plateau, it’s easy to lose accommodation at such a high altitude. Consider going to Xinduqiao. The scenery in Xinduqiao is even better. It is known as a paradise for photographers. If you like photography, you can do it this evening or early tomorrow morning. Take photos.

Day 3

Xinduqiao-Daocheng, 360 kilometers, 6 hours and 30 minutes

Based on the altitude, we should stay in Shangri-La Town today. The altitude is 2900 meters, which is relatively low; Daocheng County is 3700 meters above sea level, and Yading Village is 3900 meters above sea level. It depends on your physical condition. If you want to be more comfortable, drive more to Shangri-La Town. If you can resist it, then whatever. Get some rest early today to save energy for visiting the scenic spots tomorrow. Day 4

Daocheng Yading Scenic Area - Daocheng

Today you are visiting the scenic spots. Your time is very tight. Daocheng Yading needs to be visited in one day. This scenic spot is at a high altitude. I don’t know what it is now. When I went there, it took me an hour to get in by scenic transportation, then I rode a horse up the mountain, and finally I had to hike for a while. It was very hard. Think about it, how does it feel to climb a mountain at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters? It’s not tiring. It's impossible, but this scenic spot is absolutely hell for the body and heaven for the eyes. The beautiful scenery will never let you down.

Day 5

Daocheng--Hailuogou, 529 kilometers, 10 hours and 30 minutes

After running for so many days, I can’t just see Daocheng. We went back to Aden. It was a little outweighed by the gain. I had to go to one more place, so I chose Hailuogou National Forest Park. I must be a little tired, so just hang on.

Day 6

Hailuogou - Hailuogou National Forest Park - Ya'an, 230 kilometers, 4 hours

Today we mainly go to Hailuogou National Forest Park, look at the glaciers, they are beautiful. If time allows, you can also take a dip in the hot springs in Hailuogou. Try to limit your time to one morning and continue driving to Ya'an in the afternoon. If you can't drive, you will stay in Shimian County. You must go out for a while today. , otherwise the pressure to return tomorrow will be too great.

Day 7

Ya'an-Xi'an, 860 kilometers, 10 hours and 30 minutes

Today is the return journey, there is not much to say.

To be honest, the time for this trip is too tight. If we strictly limit the time to 7 days, we must strictly implement the plan and not make any mistakes. This arrangement is not recommended for self-driving. There are a lot of uncertainties, especially in high-altitude areas. If you encounter a traffic jam or something else, the trip will be scrapped immediately. The heavy snowfall in the mountains last year is still impressive.

Finally, I wish you a safe and happy journey.

The above is my answer

Welcome to follow: Lao Zhu, a fun-loving student

I will regularly share fresh travel information and experiences from my journey

p>

Seven days is a bit tight, eight days is more appropriate. During this year’s high temperature holiday, the whole family took an eight-day trip to Daocheng, Yading and Hailuogou. Let’s talk about our experiences and provide some reference for children who are traveling to Western Sichuan for the first time. 1. There is nothing wrong with the 318 cars. Regardless of the 318 national highway or the county roads connected to the 318, all cars can pass without pressure; because many winding mountain roads have high points above 4,000 meters, it is recommended that the displacement is above 2.0.

2. If you have a history of altitude sickness before departure, you should eat rhodiola rosea one week in advance and bring a few oxygen bottles as backup. If a high reaction occurs, you should stop climbing immediately and wait for a while to calm down, then slowly Go down the mountain, don't show off.

3. From the end of July to the beginning of August this year, it was rainy in western Sichuan and there were fewer tourists. The accommodation pressure in Daocheng Yading was not great. I booked a room online for 300-350 and stayed for two days. I heard that after August 3, the house price will rise. twice as much as a thousand yuan.

4. The scenery is on the road, let your mood go, and don’t rush too much. Especially in the west of Sichuan, the valley is large and the mountains are high. There are many twists and turns and dangerous roads when climbing over each peak. It is taboo to travel at night.

5. Accommodation should be arranged in advance as much as possible, and try to choose accommodation in relatively low-altitude towns to improve sleep quality.

6 Although the road conditions in western Sichuan are good, the roads are generally two-lane and there are many vehicles. Traffic jams occur from time to time, so bring some energy with you in case of unexpected events.

7 Western Sichuan is rainy and earthquakes occur frequently, and circuit breakage caused by landslides is also common. Make more strategies and keep abreast of road conditions. Navigation should be online at all times. Sometimes you need to take more detours and make circuitous progress.

Don’t go there on holidays, as accommodation prices can be 8-10 times higher than normal days. There are many cars and people. It is often impossible to travel as planned, causing delays in travel.

Seven days is too late, so we’ll start from Xi’an. On the evening of the 30th National Day in 2017, I set off from Chongqing and stayed overnight in Ya'an; on the 1st, I went from Ya'an to Xinduqiao and stayed in Xinduqiao; on the 2nd, I went from Xinduqiao to Shangri-La Town and stayed in Shangri-La; on the 3rd, I entered the Aden scenic spot because there were so many people. Many times, I visited relatively low-altitude attractions such as Chonggu Temple and stayed in Yading Village; I visited for a while in the morning on the 4th, took a bus out of the scenic area, and then drove to Litang, where I stayed in Litang; on the 5th, I traveled from Litang to Danba, where I stayed in Danba. Ba; on the 6th, he went from Danba to Dujiangyan and stayed in Dujiangyan; on the 7th, he returned to Chongqing from Dujiangyan.

The above is a running account. In fact, this is a running account, because I am really in a hurry, in a hurry, and I am on the road every day! ! ! Except for sleeping, I spend most of the time in the car. I travel hundreds of kilometers every day at a speed of about 60 per hour. Some sections can be run faster. In addition, there is no need to worry about road conditions, the entire journey is on asphalt pavement, and it is recommended to go in August, September and October.

The most beautiful scenery in western Sichuan is on the road! !

Starting from Xi'an to Daocheng Yading, the most beautiful scenery is on the way. On the 318 National Highway, you can also see giant pandas and red pandas. Below is a detailed introduction to the itinerary.

1. The following is the route map and scenic spot distribution map of this trip.

2. The following is the specific itinerary.

3. The following is the specific daily itinerary.

1. The first day is Xi’an City (754 kilometers) and Chengdu City. Today is mainly about rushing.

2. Chengdu City (229 kilometers) Luding Bridge (124 kilometers) Xinduqiao Town (36 kilometers) Tagong Grassland

(94 kilometers) Yajiang County, today’s main sightseeing The scenery along the road includes Luding Bridge, Xindu Bridge Shili Gallery, Tagong Grassland, and the Eighteen Bends of Tianlu. Stay in Yajiang County for the night.

Luding Bridge

Xindu Bridge

Tagong Grassland

Eighteen Bends of Tianlu

3 .On the third day, Yajiang County (132 kilometers), Litang County (223 kilometers), and Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County. The main attractions are Kazila Mountain, Tuer Mountain, Red Grassland and Daocheng White Tower. Overnight stay in Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County.

Kazila Mountain

Tuer Mountain

Red Grassland

Daocheng White Tower

4. Fourth A one-day trip to Tiandao City and Aden Scenic Area, and continue to stay in Shangri-La Town in the evening.

Daocheng Yading

Daocheng Yading

5. On the fifth day, go to Shangri-La Town (419 kilometers) and Xinduqiao Town. Today we are mainly on the road. Let’s take a look at it by the way. Look at the scenery along the way.

6. Day 6: Xinduqiao Town (368 kilometers) Half-day tour to Panda Valley in Baima Village, Yutang Town, Dujiangyan City to see big and small pandas (62 kilometers) Shopping in Kuanzhai Alley, Chengdu. Stay overnight in Chengdu.

Giant Panda

Red Panda

Kuanzhai Alley

7. Return to Xi'an on the seventh day. Chengdu City (754 kilometers) Xi'an City.

Last August, I drove from Xi’an to Daocheng Yading, two people in one car. Let me share my itinerary.

Day 1: Xi'an - Ya'an (I am a night owl and like to drive late at night. I feel that driving on the highway at night is less common, so I set off at around 10 pm and arrived in Ya'an at noon the next day to find a hotel to rest and adjust. , replenish supplies at the supermarket, and have a good sleep at night)

The next day: Ya'an-Xinduqiao (departing in the morning, arriving at Xinduqiao about 7 o'clock late, although it is only about 220 kilometers, but It took nearly 8 hours to drive, because the road after entering 318 is narrow and there are many large cars, and some sections of the road towards Xinduqiao are subject to traffic control, which is prone to traffic jams. I stayed in Xinduqiao for the night. There are inns on both sides of the road, and it is not a tourist attraction. It’s peak season, so I didn’t book a room in advance. The average price is 200 yuan a night. Xinduqiao is known as a paradise for photographers. The scenery is very beautiful. You can walk around in the morning)

The third day: Xinduqiao Duqiao-Shangri-La Town (the scenery along the way is beautiful, you can stop and play while walking, stay in Shangri-La Town at night, because the town has a low altitude, it is more comfortable to live here. It is very nice to try the local chicken stewed with matsutake mushrooms

Day 4: Shangri-La Town-Aden Scenic Area (Ticket to Aden Scenic Area is 270 yuan, including the cost of the scenic bus. To enter the scenic area from the gate of the scenic area, you need to take the bus within the scenic area , the journey takes about 40 minutes. It is recommended that people who suffer from motion sickness must take motion sickness medicine in advance. The sharp turns along the way are very uncomfortable.

The ticket to the scenic spot is valid for two days. It is recommended that you start early in the morning. After entering the scenic spot, you can first visit Chonggu Temple and Chonggu Meadow, then take a battery car to Luorong Cattle Farm. If you are in good physical condition, you can hike to Milk Sea and Five Color Lake, which takes 5 to 5 days round trip. It took 6 hours. Because the average altitude of the Aden scenic spot is about 4,000 meters, I was out of breath every step I took, so I decisively gave up hiking. It is recommended to buy a few bottles of oxygen and glucose oral liquid before going, just in case. High reflexes can be responded to in a timely manner. )

Day 5: Aden-Ya'an (because I had already seen the scenery when I went there, so I was basically on the road)

Day 6: Ya'an-Xi'an

The above is my itinerary, for reference only. It is recommended that you bring more food with you on your self-driving trip, because there is nothing to eat after entering National Highway 318, and the prices there are high, so you must bring more food and Water, it is best to maintain the car before setting off. Check the tires, chassis, etc. to ensure safety. Be sure to pay attention to safety when driving after entering 318. The road is narrow and there are many cars. Do not drive fatigued.

How to plan the route for a 7-day self-driving trip from Xi’an to Daocheng Yading?

Route 1: Xi'an--Hanzhong--Bazhong--Chengdu (live)--Ya'an--Kangding live)--Yajiang--Litang--Daocheng--Aden live) return to The distance of Xi'an is 3076 kilometers

Recommended highlights on the way: Kuanzhai Alley, Jinli, Hailuogou, Luding Bridge, Zheduo Mountain, Xindu Bridge, Eighteen Bends of Tianlu, Black Rock City, Daocheng Yading Scenic Area

Route 2: Xi'an - Hanzhong - Guangyuan - Mianyang - Chengdu (live) - Dujiangyan - Danba (live) - Guanyin Bridge - Seda - Luhuo - Ganzi ( Live) - Xinlong - Litang - Daocheng Yading (live) - Litang - Yajiang - Kangding (live) - Ya'an - Chengdu (live) - Bazhong - Hanzhong - Xi'an schedule About 3000 kilometers

Recommended highlights on the way: Qingmuchuan Ancient Town, Zhuge Ancient Town, Shaanxi Hanzhong Shimen Plank Road Scenic Area, Micangshan National Forest Park, Kuanzhai Alley, Dujiangyan, Danba Zangzhai, Jiaju Zangzhai , Larung Gar Buddhist College, Mugecuo Scenic Area, Zheduo Mountain, Siguniang Mountain, Litang Grassland, Zhaga Holy Mountain, Daocheng Yading, Tagong Grassland, Hailuogou National Forest Park, etc.

Daocheng Aden Scenic Spots: Milk Sea, Five Color Sea, Luorong Cow Farm, Sanshen Mountain, Chonggu Lawn, Chonggu Temple, etc.

Self-driving route map reference:

It’s a bit of a rush on the first day. Depart early in the morning to Siguniang Mountain, go to Shuangqiaogou on the second day, go to Changpinggou on the third day, start early in the morning on the fourth day and drive to Litang, drive to Daocheng Yading on the fifth day, and go up to the mountains on the sixth day. , and return to Daocheng, return on the seventh and eighth days

Don’t go to that place, I just came back from there, it sucks! 90% of it is on the road, altitude sickness is strong, forget it, the scenery is yours to go You'll know it's almost done once you pass the top of Cuihua Mountain

If you don't regret it, you will regret it even more