Daocheng

Daocheng (稻城; Dàochéng) is a city in Ganzi (prefecture) | Ganzi, Sichuan|Sichuan province

Daocheng Halal Travel Guide

Daocheng is located at an altitude of 3750m. While there may not appear to be much to do in this town those who do decide to stop over and spend a day here will find this town/village much more charming than it initially appears. It offers a good stepping stone for those coming from Yunnan with altitude concerns as the towns either side of it (Xiangcheng and Litang) sit at altitudes of 3200m and 4000m. If you take the time to head out of the town you will find the surrounding countryside and mountainous backdrop quite charming.

How to travel to Daocheng

By planə

• Daocheng Yading Airport - 稻城亚丁机场 | As of December 2022 and there were two flights daily from Chengdu. There are also 3 flights weekly from Guangzhou, which make a brief stopover in Chengdu. Additional flights may be available during the peak tourism season. The airport provides a bus service to convey passengers to and from the Daocheng urban area. There are also buses between the airport and Shangrila.

Travel on a Bus in Daocheng

From Tagong

From Tagong, shuttle vanes are available either arranged through your hotel or you will be approached on the main street cost is 50 yuan per person to Daocheng.

From Xiangcheng

There is currently no public transportation from Xiangcheng to Daocheng. A solution is to take a bus from Xiangcheng to Litang / Kangding, and get off at Sangdui. These buses depart from Xiangcheng at 6am. Don't forget to ask for a ticket to Sangdui only. Duration: about 3-4 hours. Alternatively (in particular if the buses are full), you can share a minivan; just be at Xiangcheng bus station around 5.30am, and the drivers will look for people to bring to Sangdui and Litang. Cost to Sangdui: around 35 yuan per person (don't forget to bargain), for 2 hours. The road passes by 4800m, so beware of altitude sickness. From Sangdui to Daocheng and there is no other option than waiting for a vehicle or a bus heading to Daocheng. In winter, this may last for a couple of hours. There is a "grocery store" in the middle of the village, where you can spend some time, especially if the temperature is low (-20° in winter!).

From the north

Direct buses every day from Litang, Kangding and even Chengdu. High cols on the road (almost 5000m) so, again, beware of altitude sickness.

Get Around

No public transportation here. The city is small enough to walk everywhere. If you are lazy, cold, or afraid of wild dogs, a taxi shouldn't cost more than ¥20. E-Scooters are also available to rent.

What to See

You can easily spend a few days just wandering around Daocheng - especially if you go climbing the hill around the town and the arid landscapes are truly stunning. It's a worthy stop on your way, don't treat it just as a sleepover to Kangding / Shangrila. Anyway, in such a destination, it is better to sleep in Sangdui, which avoids to go to Daocheng. Join the local residents dancing on the main square every evening.

Stay safe

Carry a stick or some stones in your pockets, as wild and freely roaming dogs are dangerous here, especially if you leave the villages and stay on your own. But you can also get attacked by them in the middle of the town during the day. In case you get attacked by a dog, immediately go to the emergency service of the hospital, in the middle of the town, for an anti-rabies injection.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Daocheng

• Visit the thermal spas (Muslim Friendly), 4km from the town.

The usual price to get there is 30yuan per car, return trip included. The driver will wait for you while you enjoy the hot water. The usual entrance price to a bath cabin is 10yuan (per person). No towels available. In summer, rather go to the upper thermal spas (Muslim Friendly), as the lower ones are said to recycle the (dirty) water of the upper ones.

Halal Restaurants

To be updated

• 雪域 - Small restaurant 50 meters south of bus station with nicely cooked Tibetan dishes. Steamed and fried Tibetan dumplings in the morning.
• Dumplings - Opposite bus station, small restaurant specializing on Northern-style dumplings

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are a large number of hotels across the road from the bus station. There are also several guesthoues a short distance out from town which several agents crowding around the bus station will happily take you to. However, be aware that when coming in winter and the majority of guesthouses are dead-locked, and even if there is anything open, it will not have running water nor hot water (as the water pipes are frozen during winter). Moreover and there is no heating in any hotel, except Zhongmei Hotel. In winter, is a must to ask at least for an electric blanket in the sleeping places (but again, be aware that electricity fails very often). Don't forget that temperature can be as low as -20°! On top of all that and the bus station hotel is definitely not a bargain offer either.

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The bus station opens everday from 2pm to 5.30pm and from 6.30pm to 8pm. Due to corruption and misorganization, it may be extremely difficult to get a ticket from the bus station, even off season. The only option then becomes to hire a taxi or shuttle van to Sangdui or Litang. Otherwise, you may be stuck there for a while. If you arrive by bus you may be accosted by the local shuttle van drivers offering service to Litang or Xiangcheng. Even if you've made a late afternoon arrival, it is perfectly reasonable to skip Daocheng and take a shuttle van on to either of these destinations. In this part of Sichuan, shuttle vanes are often the same price as public buses. Be aware that, despite a poster in the bus station and there is currently (December 2022) no public transportation to Xiangcheng.

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From Daocheng Bus Station
To	Departure	Price (Yuan)	Duration (h)	Last update
Litang	6:30	¥??	3	15 July 2022
Kangding	6:30	¥226	12	15 July 2022
Xiangcheng	-	-	-	December 2022
Zhongdian	06:10	¥241	12	30 May 2022
Chengdu	06:00	¥244 / 264	2 days	December 2022