Travel from Yunnan Shangari-la to Daocheng Yading during December winter.

1. I heard the road for this road would be closed in Dec. Also it is not a good season to visit Daocheng Yading. Most hotels or hostels would close then.
2. It's said that the bus shall stop operating in Dec., but I am not sure. You'd better further consult this.
3. No direct bus service is available on common days. You should take a bus from Shangri-la to Daocheng first in 10 hours and then transfer to another one to Yading in 2-3 hours.
4 and 5. Yes, it is hard to catch public bus to travel. If possible, I suggest you change your plan to the next Spring.

As I told you that the road may be closed in winter, it is hardly possible for private car to travel, so it is highly recommended to change your plan.

Thank Mona.