Three snow peaks named for three bodhisattvas, with glacial lakes at 4,600 m below them.
- Treks and routes
- Landscapes
What you do there
- See the three peaks sacred to Tibetan Buddhists.
- Hike to Milk Lake and Five-Colour Lake at about 4,600 m.
When to go
Best months are being checked; the operator will advise on timing.
Getting there and permits
- Getting there
- Daocheng Yading Airport is about a 2.5-hour drive from the reserve; inside, a shuttle bus runs from the Tourist Center to Zhaguanbeng in about an hour.
- Permits
- Not confirmed in our sources; ask the operator before you book.
- Altitude
- Milk Lake and Five-Colour Lake, at the top of the usual hike, sit at about 4,600 m; the highest peak is 6,032 m. This is serious altitude and not for everyone.
Page last checked 28 Oct 2026. Rules, roads and ticketing change; the operator confirms everything before you book.
