Day 5 (18.10.2019) - Daocheng > Chonggu Monastery Lawn > Luorong Pasture > Five Color Lake (Wuse Hai) and Milk Lake (Niunai Hai) > overnight at No.1 Station of Yading Village scenic area of Yading Nature Reserve 亚丁自然保护区.
On day 5, we travelled 110km in 2.5 hours at altitude from 2,700-4100-3900m at No.1 Station of Yading Village for a night. Our bus took us to Yading Visitor Center to purchase Yading entrance ticket (¥150pp) and sightseeing bus (¥120pp). Ride sightseeing bus into the scenic area, about 40 min to Yading Village to unload luggage at hotel and continued for 3.4km in 20 minutes to Zhaguan Beng. Here we walked 200m (10 min) to reach Chonggu Visitor Center, enjoy the scenery at Chonggu Monastery and Xian Naire Holy Mountain.
The route: Daocheng > Chonggu Monastery Lawn > Luorong Pasture > Five Color Lake (Wuse Hai) and Milk Lake (Niunai Hai) > overnight at No.1 Station of Yading Village scenic area of Yading Nature Reserve.
8.32am - Our bus took us to Yading Visitor Center to purchase Yading entrance ticket (¥150pp) and sightseeing bus (¥120pp).
Beautiful figuring at Yading Visitor Center garden area.
9.01am - We have to walk from Yading Visitor Center to this building to catch the sightseeing bus up the mountain.
Look at the long queue here just to wait for the sightseeing bus up to Zhaguanbeng,
We walked 200m to Chonggu Visitor Center to enjoy the scenery of Chonggu Monastery.
Walked along the river to reach Chonggu Visitor Center at Yading Nature Reserve.
11.05am - Enjoyed the scenery of Chonggu Monastery and Mt.Xiannairi (6032m) at a distance.
Chong Gu Monastery sits at 4000 meters. This small monastery is nearly 800 years old and sits at the base of Mt. Chenresig’s north face. Mt. Chenresig, known in Chinese as Xian Nai Ri, is the highest mountain in the reserve rising to 6032 meters.
A view of Xian Naire Holy Mountain at a distance.
A view of Xian Naire Holy Mountain at a distance.
By electric buggy 6.7km to Luorong Pasture at Yading Nature Reserve.
11.27am - Luorong Pasture 洛绒牛场 is 4,200 meters above sea level with the Gongga River running through. In the center of the pasture, there is a large area of marsh and wet land. Stand here to get a better view of the Yangmaiyong and Xianuoduoji Peak.
Luorong Pasture is 4,200 meters above sea level with the Gongga River running through.
Luorong Pasture is 4,200 meters above sea level with the Gongga River running through.
Luorong Pasture is 4,200 meters above sea level with the Gongga River running through. In the center of the pasture, there is a large area of marsh and wet land.
Luorong Pasture cattle farm is surrounded by rolling alpine meadows. In the spring and summer seasons, wildflowers bloom in the meadows, and the mountains and plains are very spectacular. The Gongga River passes through the cattle farm, and the flocks of cattle and sheep graze leisurely on the riverside and on the hillside, creating a harmonious scene.
Luorong Pasture cattle farm is surrounded by rolling alpine meadows. In the spring and summer seasons, wildflowers bloom in the meadows, and the mountains and plains are very spectacular. The Gongga River passes through the cattle farm, and the flocks of cattle and sheep graze leisurely on the riverside and on the hillside, creating a harmonious scene.
11.36am - On the far end of the grasslands are 8 to 10 small huts where local Tibetans live during the spring and summer months. These Tibetans rent horses to Chinese tourists who wish to go to Milk Lake.
Past these hut, you will go towards the left where the path returns to dirt. You will follow this dirt path along the rest of the grasslands that lie in front of Mt. Jampelyang.
The Luorong Grasslands lie at an elevation of 4200 meters and offer an amazing view of all 3 holy mountains. On the right side is Mt. Chenresig’s southeastern face. On the left side is Mt. Chana Dorje’s (known as Xia Nuo Duo Ji in Chinese) northeastern face while Mt. Jampelyang’s (Yang Mai Yong in Chinese) north face dominates the front view from the grasslands. Luorong is one of the most scenic spots in Yading.
The Luorong Grasslands lie at an elevation of 4200 meters and offer an amazing view of all 3 holy mountains. On the right side is Mt. Chenresig’s southeastern face. On the left side is Mt. Chana Dorje’s (known as Xia Nuo Duo Ji in Chinese) northeastern face while Mt. Jampelyang’s (Yang Mai Yong in Chinese) north face dominates the front view from the grasslands. Luorong is one of the most scenic spots in Yading.
The Luorong Grasslands lie at an elevation of 4200 meters and offer an amazing view of all 3 holy mountains. On the right side is Mt. Chenresig’s southeastern face. On the left side is Mt. Chana Dorje’s (known as Xia Nuo Duo Ji in Chinese) northeastern face while Mt. Jampelyang’s (Yang Mai Yong in Chinese) north face dominates the front view from the grasslands. Luorong is one of the most scenic spots in Yading.
Luorong Pasture (4,200m) is an alpine pasture surrounded by three sacred snow mountains. Gongga River flows through the pasture, leaving a charming harmonious picture of moving tickled streams combined with still wooden house, blue sky and green grassland. The nature and creature also integrated with each other harmoniously.
11.47am - The Yading Nature Reserve in the Kham region of Sichuan is one of the most beautiful places on the Tibetan Plateau.
Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them.
Inside the Yading Nature Reserve are the 3 holy mountains of Chenresig, rising to 6032 meters, Chana Dorje and Jampelyang, which both rise to 5958 meters. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes and abundant wildlife between them.
The Luorong Grasslands lie at an elevation of 4200 meters and offer an amazing view of all 3 holy mountains. On the right side is Mt. Chenresig’s southeastern face. On the left side is Mt. Chana Dorje’s (known as Xia Nuo Duo Ji in Chinese) northeastern face while Mt. Jampelyang’s (Yang Mai Yong in Chinese) north face dominates the front view from the grasslands. Luorong is one of the most scenic spots in Yading.
Leaving the grasslands, the path gently turns around the southeast part of Mt. Chenresig.
Leaving the grasslands, the path gently turns around the southeast part of Mt. Chenresig.
Leaving the grasslands, the path gently turns around the southeast part of Mt. Chenresig.
Wild mountain goats running wild in Luorong Pasture in Yading Nature Reserve.
Wild mountain goats running wild in Luorong Pasture in Yading Nature Reserve.
Wild mountain goats running wild in Luorong Pasture in Yading Nature Reserve.
Wild mountain goats running wild in Luorong Pasture in Yading Nature Reserve.
Wild mountain goats running wild in Luorong Pasture in Yading Nature Reserve.
Luorong Pasture is 4,200 meters above sea level with the Gongga River running through.
Luorong Pasture is 4,200 meters above sea level with the Gongga River running through.
Luorong Pasture is 4,200 meters above sea level with the Gongga River running through.
Luorong Pasture is 4,200 meters above sea level with the Gongga River running through.
Another wild mountain goat running wild in Luorong Pasture in Yading Nature Reserve.
12.49pm - We stopped here for preparing lunch.
Wild birds came to us for food at lunch time on the trek in Yading Nature Reserve.
Wild birds came to us for food at lunch time on the trek in Yading Nature Reserve.
1.12pm - Arrived at this Special Caravan Terminal on the trek in Yading Nature Reserve.
The path up a steep pass that is covered in Tibetan prayer flags in Yading Nature Reserve.
As you reach the top of the pass, the north face of Mt. Jampelyang goes out of view.
As you reach the top of the pass, the north face of Mt. Jampelyang goes out of view.
1.27pm - We noticed many hikers taking lunch in this small cave.
1.48pm - After the pass, there is a slight descent and Milk Lake can be seen in the distance. The path remains well marked. The route from Luorong Grasslands to Milk Lake gains about 300 meters in elevation and covers a distance of 4 1/2 to 5 kilometers. However, I opt for the Five-Color Lake first.
A view of Milk Lake with a km to go. However, I opt for the Five-Color Lake first.
I took the trek up to Five Color Lake first then down to Milk Lake.
Looking down the pass from near Five color lake.
Panoramic view of both lakes; the Five Color Lake (Wuse Hai) on the right and Milk Lake (Niunai Hai) on the left.
2.28pm - Arrived at Five color lake.
Five Color Lake, which sits at 4530 meters in elevation right at the base of the south face of Mt. Chenresig. There are piles of prayer stones around the lake that are draped in prayer flags. Five Color Lake is the most beautiful of all the lakes around Chenresig.
Sitting right at the base of the south face of Chenresig, Five Color Lake is the most beautiful lake around the pilgrimage circuit and should be visited.
A short 20 minute hike from Five Color Lake to Milk Lake.
2.33pm - A good view of Milk Lake.
A good view of Milk Lake.
A good view of Milk Lake.
A good view of Milk Lake. Milk Lake is a stunning glacier fed lake on the south end of Mt. Chenresig. The lake is crystal clear and the reflection of Mt. Jampelyang mirrors off the lakes surface.
Milk Lake at an elevation of 4480 meters, is a stunning glacier-fed lake that sits at between Mt. Chenresig and Mt. Jampelyang. This lake is considered holy to the Tibetan people so swimming in the lake is not allowed. Milk Lake, known as Niu Nai Hai in Chinese and O Tso in Tibetan, is very picturesque.
Milk Lake is a stunning glacier fed lake on the south end of Mt. Chenresig. The lake is crystal clear and the reflection of Mt. Jampelyang mirrors off the lakes surface.
2.48pm - Milk Lake is a stunning glacier fed lake on the south end of Mt. Chenresig. The lake is crystal clear and the reflection of Mt. Jampelyang mirrors off the lakes surface.
2.48pm - Milk Lake is a stunning glacier fed lake on the south end of Mt. Chenresig. The lake is crystal clear and the reflection of Mt. Jampelyang mirrors off the lakes surface.
2.48pm - Milk Lake is a stunning glacier fed lake on the south end of Mt. Chenresig. The lake is crystal clear and the reflection of Mt. Jampelyang mirrors off the lakes surface.
3.15pm - Our returned 5km hike back to Luorong Pasture.
Our returned 5km hike back to Luorong Pasture.
Our returned 5km hike back to Luorong Pasture.
Our returned 5km hike back to Luorong Pasture.
Our returned 5km hike back to Luorong Pasture.
Our returned 5km hike back to Luorong Pasture.
6.09pm - After the 10km hike, returned to Yading Luoke Culture Theme Hotel located at No.1 Station of Yading Village scenic area for the night and dinner.
Yading Luoke Culture Theme Hotel is facing two holy mountains of Xiannai and Shanuoduoji. Noticed the reflection on the water.
Yading Luoke Culture Theme Hotel is facing two holy mountains of Xiannai and Shanuoduoji. Noticed the reflection on the water.
Overnight at Yading Luoke Culture Theme Hotel located at No.1 Station of Yading Village with mountain view.
Overnight at Yading Luoke Culture Theme Hotel located at No.1 Station of Yading Village with mountain view.
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Day 1 (14.10.2019) – Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu. "Don’t tell my mother that I am in China Sichuan Tibetan Plateau".
Day 2 (15.10.2019) – Chengdu > Mount Balang Observatory Deck > Mao Bi Liang Observatory Deck > Mount Siguniang Shuang Qiao Gou > Danba.
Day 3 (16.10.2019) – Danba > Jiaju Tibetan Village > Yak Valley > Yala Snow Mountain view > Tagong grasslands > Muya Golden Tower to view Mount Gongga > Mani Stone Valley > Xinduqiao Jiagen Dam > Xinduqiao Town
Day 4 (17.10.2019) – Xinduqiao > Gao’ersi Mountain Tunnel > 18 curves > Kazila Mountain Observation Deck > Maoya prairie > Rabbit Hill lookout point > Sangdui red grass > Daocheng white pagoda > Daocheng 稻城
Day 5 (18.10.2019) - Daocheng 稻城 > Chonggu Monastery Lawn > Luorong Pasture > Five Color Lake and Milk Lake > overnight at No.1 Station of Yading Village of Yading Nature Reserve 亚丁自然保护区.
Day 6 (19.10.2019) - Yading Village > Chonggu Temple > Pearl Sea > GonggaLangJiling Monastery > Daocheng
Day 7 (20.10.2019) - Daocheng 稻城 > Xinduqiao > Zheduo Mountain Pass > Kangding > Luding
Day 8 (21.10.2019) – Luding > Moxi town > Hailuogou Scenic Area > Ya’an > Chengdu
Day 9 (22.10.2019) - Chengdu to KL
Day 10 (23.10.2019) - Kuala Lumpur
TRAVELERS
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Ann Choo and Choo Yon Kit
Goh Ching Chee and Wong Fook Loy
Nyiam Kok Seong and Wong Lee Ching
Peter Pan Chin Kong and May Chia Mui Gek
Penny Pan Lee Theng and Jodie Tan Pei Huan
Alan Pan Chin Seng and Jessica Yap Swee Har
Tee Kok Leong
Ching Neng Bin
Chew Leng Soon
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Ann Choo and Choo Yon Kit
Goh Ching Chee and Wong Fook Loy
Nyiam Kok Seong and Wong Lee Ching
Peter Pan Chin Kong and May Chia Mui Gek
Penny Pan Lee Theng and Jodie Tan Pei Huan
Alan Pan Chin Seng and Jessica Yap Swee Har
Tee Kok Leong
Ching Neng Bin
Chew Leng Soon
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