Scenic spot introduction:
Kangding Xinduqiao is known as the "Photography Paradise" and the "World of Light and Shadow". The magical light, boundless grasslands, winding creeks, golden cypresses, and rolling mountains make this place a picturesque paradise.Attractions distribution:
Xinduqiao does not have any outstanding iconic landscape. The poplar trees, mountains, rivers, grasslands and Tibetan villages within the field of vision are all fascinating scenery. Under the magical light, Xinduqiao seems to lead tourists into a carefree paradise, which is mesmerizing.Scenic spot features:
Hiking, photography, sightseeing, roads, Tibetan villages, mountains, grasslands, riversTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Sichuan-Tibet Line Self-driving Cycling Eleven-day Travel Guide 2018
- Tiedan: Mission Operation 2010 (Part 2) ~ Travel Notes on the Sichuan-Tibet Line
travelling guideline:
1. Best photography time: The best light appears in the morning or dusk. Standing on the hillside at the head of the village, you can have a panoramic view of the entire valley.
2. Best photography location: after descending from Zheduo Mountain, next to the village at a wide bend; next to a road maintenance station 20 kilometers away from Xindu Bridge from the direction of Zheduo Mountain ; From the bifurcation of Ying (Guan) Jiu (Long) Highway, continue along National Highway 318 about 1 kilometer ahead on a high slope; follow Ying Jiu Highway 7 kilometers in the direction of Kowloon.
Best time to visit:
autumn
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Tibetan headband, Tibetan belt, and earthenware pottery.
(Special delicacies) butter tea, tsampa, highland barley, beef and mutton.
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture>Kangding City>Xinduqiao Town
How to get there:
Self-driving route: Start from Kangding and drive along G318.
Bus route: You can take a shuttle bus in Kangding County.
Scenic area map:
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Xinduqiao ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
