Daocheng

Daocheng was knows as the 'last pure land on earth'. Daocheng is in the south end of Sichuan Province and close to Yading Nature Reserve. Over ninety-six percent of the local people living in Daocheng's town are Tibetans. local Tibetans think the snow-capped mountains of Chenrezig, Jambeyang and Chanadorje are sacred. At an altitude of 3,880 meters (12,730 feet), the Chonggu Monastery under the Chenrezig is the campsite and inevitable pass to the three sacred mountains. In addition, the Zhenzhu (Pearl), Wuse (Five Clolor) and Niunai (Milk) lakes appears as glittering fragments of jasper on the plateau. The most unforgettable pastoral scenery of Daocheng is at its best between Sangdui and Sela townships.