Daocheng Yading National Nature Reserve
The last pristine sanctuary on the blue planet
Sichuan· Ganzi
Three Sacred Mountains + Milk Lake + Five-Colored Lake: The Most Spectacular Snowy Alpine Meadows of the Hengduan Mountains
Protected Area TypeNational Nature Reserve
ecosystem
Alpine meadowglacial lake
flagship species
Snow LeopardBlue SheepEared Pheasant
Year Established1996
Area1,457 km²
Hike✅ Hikeable
Camp-friendly❌ Camping Not Allowed
Best season5-10
Recommended Activities
HikingPhotography
ProvinceSichuan
CountryChina
Tickets/PricesTicket + Shuttle Bus 266