Day 6 (19.10.2019) - Yading Village > Chonggu Temple > Pearl Sea > Gongga Lang Jiling Monastery > Daocheng 稻城
On day 6, we traveled about 110km in 2.5 hours at an altitude from 3700-4100-3500m. After breakfast we departed our hotel at Yading Village 1 for 3.4km by sightseeing bus to reach Zhaguan Beng and then walked 0.5km to the Chonggu service area. From here we first visited the Chonggu Temple, the foot of XianNairi Mountain, the holy lake of Zhuoma Lacuo (Pearl Sea). Pearl Sea Lake is located at the foot of the XianNairi Mountain.
After visiting the scenic area, the sightseeing bus took us back to the park entrance where our bus driver was waiting. On journey back to Daocheng, we enjoyed the scenic Citu River, Gongga Lang Jiling Monastery, Qing Yang Lin Woods, paradise-like Tibetan village. The cottonwood along the journey poses the beautiful view of Shangri-La. In Daocheng we check-in at Daocheng Jinzhu Grand Hotel for a rest. Tonight dinner at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant was special, it was hosted by a China doctor friend of Peter Pan working in Chengdu.
Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve stunning landscapes is hidden in snow mountains and forests.
Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve with its stunning landscapes is hidden in snow mountains and forests.
Chonggu Temple 冲古寺 stands at the foot of the peak Chenrezig, 3880 meters above sea level. The name literally means “a monastery built” on the lake in Tibetan.
Chonggu Temple is an important stop for tourists going to the three peaks, which is Chenrezig, Jampayang and Chenadorje. It is also the place to start kora, a pilgrimage around the mountain.
The Chonggu Temple is like the door to the heaven, guarding the sacred land of Shambhala.
Chonggu Temple in Daocheng County is a 800-year old temple built during the Yuan Dynasty. The remnants of Chonggu Monastery lie at the foot of Mount Chenrezig and consist of a Shijia sculpture in the chapel.
The American adventurer Joseph Rock stayed in the Chonggu Monastery for three days when he visited Yading in 1928, enjoying the tranquil overview of moonlit Yading Valley through the window of the monastery. It is said that the experience of Rock in the monastery is what James Hilton writes about Blue Moon Valley in Lost Horizon is based on.
Chonggu Monastery in Daocheng County, Garze
Chonggu Monastery in Daocheng County, Garze
Chonggu Monastery in Daocheng County, Garze
Chonggu Monastery in Daocheng County, Garze
Chonggu Temple occupied the best geographic location in Yading Natural Reserve. Standing in the front of the temple, visitors can enjoy an exaggerated blue sky on the top of the head, a yellow-green-interphase meadow underfoot, never melted snow mountains in the distance and a tranquil valley in the back.
The rocks at Chonggu Monastery in Daocheng County, Garze
Stream running from the holy lake of Zhuoma Lacuo (Pearl Sea) in Yading Nature Reserve.
Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve with its stunning landscapes is hidden in snow mountains and forests.
Traveling mates at Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve.
Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve with its stunning landscapes is hidden in snow mountains and forests.
Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve with its stunning landscapes is hidden in snow mountains and forests.
A view of Chonggu Monastery in Daocheng County, Yading Nature Reserve.
Visitors can admire the Xianniari Mountain at the viewing platform. They can take photos that look like wallpapers and the beauty here is incredible.
Xianniari Mountain is the highest peak among the three mountains, enjoys a height of 6,032 meters.
Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve with its stunning landscapes is hidden in snow mountains and forests.
Xianniari Mountain is one of the three main Aden mountains in Aden, found in the Yading Nature Reserve in Daocheng County. It is the north peak of the snow-capped mountains of the "Sanhuzhu".
Admired the Xianniari Mountain at the viewing platform.
Around Xianniari Mountain, there are mountain lakes, glaciers and trees that compose a beautiful landscape. It is a paradise for photographers.
Xiannairi, 6032 meters high, is the highest mountain among the three holy mountains. Its snow peak will not melt and becomes brightly golden when the sun shines on it.
Around Xianniari Mountain, there are mountain lakes, glaciers and trees that compose a beautiful landscape. It is a paradise for photographers.
Around Xianniari Mountain, there are mountain lakes, glaciers and trees that compose a beautiful landscape. It is a paradise for photographers.
Daocheng Pearl Lake 珍珠海 (Zhuomalacuo) is like a precious stone at the foot of Xianniari snow mountain. It is filled with deep crystal blue water and surrounded by wild flowers merged with nature.
Pearl Lake (Zhuomalacuo) is like a precious stone at the foot of Xianniari snow mountain.
Ching Neng Bin at Pearl Lake (Zhuomalacuo) the foot of Xianniari snow mountain.
The Pearl Lake is located at the foot of Xiannairi Peak. It is like an emerald on the lotus-like valley filled with deep crystal blue water and surrounded by wild flowers.
The Pearl Lake is located at the foot of Xiannairi Peak. It is like an emerald on the lotus-like valley filled with deep crystal blue water and surrounded by wild flowers.
The Pearl Lake is located at the foot of Xiannairi Peak. It is like an emerald on the lotus-like valley filled with deep crystal blue water and surrounded by wild flowers.
The Pearl Lake is located at the foot of Xiannairi Peak. It is like an emerald on the lotus-like valley filled with deep crystal blue water and surrounded by wild flowers.
The Pearl Lake is located at the foot of Xiannairi Peak.
The Gongga River runs through Chonggu grassland at Yading Nature Reserve.
The Gongga River runs through Chonggu grassland at Yading Nature Reserve.
The Gongga River runs through Chonggu grassland at Yading Nature Reserve.
Below Chonggu Temple is the Chonggu grassland and at far end is the Yading Valley.
Below Chonggu Temple is the Chonggu grassland and at far end is the Yading Valley.
A view of Chonggu Monastery in Daocheng County from Chonggu grassland.
Panoramic view of Yading Nature Reserve from Chonggu service area.
Gongga Langjiling Monastery 贡嘎郎吉岭寺 is located in the southern part of Daocheng. It is 3,335 meters above sea level. In front of the temple is Red-soil River, and the back stands the Axi Mountain. The environment there is really pleasant. Built in Ming Chongzhen 15th years (1642 AD), the Monastery has more than 300 monks living there. In the monastery, there is a precious Buddha which has a long history of over 300 years.
Daocheng City is located at an altitude of 3750m.
Daocheng Bridge over Daocheng River.
Daocheng City is located at an altitude of 3750m.
The view of Daocheng River at an altitude of 3750m.
In Daocheng we check-in at Daocheng Jinzhu Grand Hotel for a rest while looking forward for a special dinner.
In Daocheng we check-in at Daocheng Jinzhu Grand Hotel for a rest while looking forward for a special dinner.
Beautiful country side view on the road to Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant for dinner.
Beautiful country side view on the road to Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant for dinner.
Beautiful country side view on the road to Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant for dinner.
The dinner at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant was special, it was hosted by a friend of Peter Pan working in Chengdu as a doctor.
The dinner at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant was special, it was hosted by a friend of Peter Pan working in Chengdu as a doctor.
Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
Tibetan nomadic tents at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
Tibetan nomadic tents at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
Tibetan nomadic tents at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
Tibetan nomadic tents at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
Tibetan nomadic tents at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
Tibetan nomadic tents at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
Tibetan nomadic tents at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
The dinner at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant was special, it was hosted by a friend of Peter Pan working in Chengdu as a doctor.
The dinner at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant was special, it was hosted by a friend of Peter Pan working in Chengdu as a doctor.
At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County.
We had two bottles of these most expensive Chinese liquor known as Wuliangye 五粮液 for dinner. Chinese distilled spirits comparable to the reputation of Maotai. Wuliangye made from sorghum, rice, glutinous rice, wheat, and corn is up to 52 percent alcohol.
Cheers! At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County for the special barbecue lamb dinner.
At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County for the special barbecue lamb dinner.
At Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant in Daocheng County for the special barbecue lamb dinner.
The dinner at Suonanlinka Tibetan Restaurant was special, it was hosted by a friend of Peter Pan working in Chengdu as a doctor.
After drinking the most expensive Chinese liquor known as Wuliangye 五粮液, we all sang the Hash House Harriers' song to thank our host from China. Chinese distilled spirits comparable to the reputation of Maotai. Wuliangye made from sorghum, rice, glutinous rice, wheat, and corn is up to 52 percent alcohol.
After drinking the most expensive Chinese liquor known as Wuliangye 五粮液, we all sang the Hash House Harriers' song to thank our host from China. Chinese distilled spirits comparable to the reputation of Maotai. Wuliangye made from sorghum, rice, glutinous rice, wheat, and corn is up to 52 percent alcohol.
The dinner finale was the songs and dances around the camp fire at Suonanlinka Restaurant in Daocheng County.
The dinner finale was the songs and dances around the camp fire at Suonanlinka Restaurant in Daocheng County.
The night view of Daocheng City and the Bridge over Daocheng River.
The night view of Daocheng City and the Bridge over Daocheng River.
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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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Great documentation of our trip. You write/blog extremely well. I enjoyed your work very much. Xie xie.
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