Daocheng Yading is one of those rare places you just have to see once in your life. Tucked away in Daocheng County, Sichuan, this 5A-rated wonder—along with Jiuzhaigou and Siguniang Mountain—ranks as one of western Sichuan’s top three scenic gems.

Welcome to Litang Town – The Sky City of Western Sichuan. Litang Town, sitting at a breathtaking 4,014 meters, is known as the “Sky City”—one of the highest towns in the world! Its name comes from Tibetan: “Li” means copper, and “Tang” means open plain.

Kangding City (康定), the capital of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is a key stop along Western Sichuan’s legendary G318 Highway. Once a bustling trade hub on the ancient Tea and Horse Road, it still echoes with Tibetan culture and the timeless “Kangding Love Song.”