Xinduqiao, about the world of light and shadow

Approaching Xinduqiao

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Kangding 77 kilometers from Xinduqiao

National Highway 318: Kangding 16km Zheduotang 20km Zheduoshan Pass 33km Waze Township 8km Xinduqiao

Road conditions: All asphalt roads, uphill from Kangding city to Zheduoshan Pass, the road is narrow, winding and full of cars. The road from Zheduoshan Pass to Xinduqiao goes downhill with many twists and turns. It often snows in Zheduo Mountain, and July and August are no exception

Driving time: 100 minutes

Oil grade: 98, 92, 0 PetroChina

Dangerous road section: bends up and down Zheduo Mountain

Pass tunnel: Zheduo Mountain Pass

Altitude: Kangding 2560 meters - Xinduqiao 3630 meters (the highest altitude point of the pass Mountainous (4298 meters)

Altitude sickness: Mild reaction, the first stop for altitude sickness in Tibet, many travel friends take acclimatization rest here.

Attractions

Passing attractions: Zheduo Mountain Pass, Muya Holy Land, Waze Township Gongga Mountain Observation Deck

Surrounding attractions: Tagong Grassland, Tagong Temple, Yala Snow Mountain, Black Rock City

Best tourist season: spring, summer and autumn (autumn is the most beautiful)

Climate conditions

Plateau mountain climate, according to The geographical latitude of Kangding should be a subtropical climate. Due to the complex terrain, there are obvious vertical differences, forming a unique plateau continental monsoon climate.

Clothing index: In summer, it is cool in the morning and evening, but warm in the sun. Long clothes, long sleeves and a jacket.

Sun protection index: moderate sun protection

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The total distance from Kangding to Xinduqiao is about 80 kilometers, along the 318 National Highway towards Lhasa. In fact, it starts from the Dadu River and goes over Zheduo Mountain. The entire journey is on asphalt road with many curves and many vehicles. You must pay attention to safety and avoid trucks coming down the mountain from the opposite side. Do not overtake on curves. After crossing the pass, go down the mountain until Xinduqiao.

▲Satellite image of Zheduo Mountain

You need to prepare anti-skid chains when entering Tibet in autumn. During the National Day in 2018, there was a heavy snowstorm in Zheduo Mountain, which trapped many vehicles.

Parking at the snow viewing platform at Zheduo Mountain Pass is 10 yuan, and using the toilet is 1 yuan. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Zheduo Mountain. As you approach Xinduqiao (about 20 kilometers away from Xinduqiao), you will find the famous Muya on the roadside. Holy Land, further ahead in Waze Township is the viewing platform of Gongga Snow Mountain.

Xinduqiao Gongga Snow Mountain Observation Deck is recommended by National Geographic as the best viewing spot for viewing Gongga Snow Mountain, the King of Shu Mountains. If the weather is good, you can take photos of Jinshan Mountain.

Xinduqiao is a paradise for photographers. The most beautiful scenery is from April to June and September to October

Recommend several locations for shooting scenery: Among the more classic shooting spots are Mu Yashengdi, Gongga Snow Mountain Observation Deck, within 2-5 kilometers on the road to Tagong Grassland, on the high slopes of the streets of Xinduqiao Town, and on the hillside opposite Gonggar Observation Deck.

Many travel enthusiasts usually experience high fever for the first time in Xinduqiao. You can rest here for one or two days to get used to it, or you can stay at the previous stop, Yajiang. Yajiang is 2,530 meters above sea level. It will be high reaction. However, since you are going to Tibet, you should focus on adapting rather than deliberately avoiding high altitudes.

Entering Xinduqiao

Xinduqiao Town: Also called East Russia, it is the name of a town, not a scenic spot. Xinduqiao is about 3,630 meters above sea level and has no outstanding landmark landscape, but there are more than 10 kilometers along it known as the "World of Light and Shadow" and "Photographers' Corridor".

It connects to the G5 Beijing-Kunming Expressway to Gongga Mountain, Jiulong County, and Mianning, and then goes west to Litang and along the 318 National Highway to Lhasa. It is the only place where the G318 of the Southern Sichuan-Tibet Line passes.

Every year from May to August, in summer

The wild flowers on the pasture are in full bloom, covering the entire grassland like a beautiful carpet, with the blue sky, green mountains and ever-changing scenery. The measured light and shadow form a fresh and natural emerald green picture.

In October, autumn has entered.

Blue sky and white clouds, golden poplar trees, simple houses, leisurely grazing cattle and sheep, and clear rivers randomly form a plateau. Beautiful view.

Especially under low-angle sunlight in the morning and evening, Xinduqiao’s special terrain makes it possible to create special landscape effects in the ever-changing natural light anywhere.

In Xinduqiao, 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. You will see the first ray of sunshine in the morning hitting the village just right. , or the last ray of sunlight at dusk slowly moves away from the distance.

The Tibetan-style houses in Xinduqiao are very distinctive

They have spacious white-walled courtyards and vermillion-lacquered gates. Most of the houses are built of stone and face the sun, with excellent lighting. There are three or four windows on each wall of the building, and the window eaves are painted with red, black, white and other colors to symbolize the prosperity of the people and the harvest. The sun, moon or triangle pattern.

Xinduqiao Town is located in the western region of Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is connected to Daofu and Garze (Provincial Highway 215) in the north and Jiulong County (Provincial Highway 215) in the south. It is the only way from Kangding to Tibet.

It is 348 kilometers away from Chengdu, 78 kilometers away from Kangding, 65 kilometers away from Yajiang, and 1,685 kilometers away from Lhasa. The altitude is 3630 meters.

The entire journey from Kangding to Xinduqiao is asphalt. The road over Zheduo Mountain has many twists and turns. The altitude rises rapidly from more than 2,000 to 4,300 meters. From October to April of the following year, anti-skid equipment is required when climbing over Zheduo Mountain. Chains, folds and mountains are prone to fog, so you need to pay attention.

The journey is mountainous in autumn and winter

When driving on National Highway 318, it is best to carry enough dry food and drinking water for the entire vehicle for two days, and fuel in Kangding or Yajiang (from Lhasa to Chengdu) in advance ) top up. During the National Day in 2018, there was a sudden heavy snowfall in Zheduo Mountain, causing congestion and stranding hundreds of vehicles on the mountain.

Fun·Xinduqiao

It is a picturesque place with golden poplar leaves

The grassland is endless and the mountains are rolling.

All places seem to be enchanted by the sun...

From Kangding to Xinduqiao, passing by Muya Holy Land, Muya White Pagoda,

Gongga Mountain Observation Deck, etc. Attractions

Xinduqiao is a small town on National Highway 318

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Xinduqiao Viewing Spot

(Xinduqiao is on the street slope toward Tower Highway)

Xinduqiao is the best Tourist season: April-May, September-October every year

From Xinduqiao, walk north along Provincial Highway 215 (in the direction of Bamei) for 33 kilometers

Xinduqiao is very beautiful Tagong Grassland Scenic Area

The scenery of Xinduqiao is along the way, mainly concentrated in the section from Zheduo Mountain to Xinduqiao and from Xinduqiao to Tagong.

The distance from Xinduqiao to Tagong Grassland (Provincial Highway 215) is 33 kilometers. The road is in good condition, the scenery is beautiful, and it is worth a visit for travelers who have enough time.

In the early morning, smoke curls up from the black tents of herdsmen scattered on the Tagong grassland, and the fragrance of milk and tea wafts from time to time. From time to time, there are bursts of shouts and melodious pastoral songs, which add infinite vitality to nature.

Setting up a tent on the flower-studded grassland, or visiting a herdsman’s home to learn about pastoral life and feel the charm of the plateau will definitely give tourists an indescribable satisfaction.

The Yala Mountain in Tagong rises from the grassland. It is majestic and majestic. It is covered with silver all year round and shrouded in clouds and mist. It contrasts with the vast green grassland and the magnificent Tagong Temple, and merges into a beautiful picture. plateau scenery.

Zheduo Mountain

Zheduo Mountain is an important geographical dividing line. Only after passing Zheduo Mountain can we enter the Tibetan area in the true sense.

Zheduo Mountain is known as the "First Pass of Kangba" because since the completion of the Erlangshan Tunnel, Zheduo Mountain has become the first challenging mountain on the Sichuan-Tibet Line.

The winding mountain road with many twists and turns is a veritable "nine twists and turns". When encountering downhill sections, you must pay attention to slow down and drive slowly to avoid accidents.

Due to the high altitude of Zheduo Mountain, there is sometimes snow in summer, so travelers who go there in autumn and winter are recommended to bring anti-skid chains!

National Highway 318 passes through the 4298-meter pass here and then goes all the way down to Xinduqiao, a photographer’s paradise

Xinduqiao Aromatherapy Valley

< p> Xinduqiao Aromatherapy Valley is located in Dong'eluo Village, Xinduqiao Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It is close to State Highway 318 and National Highway 248. The scenic corridor of more than 10 kilometers is called the "Photographer's Corridor"

Drive along National Highway 318 from Kangding City to the end of Xinduqiao Town Market, turn right onto National Highway 248, and continue for 2 kilometers, you will see a sea of ??purple flowers that you have never seen on the plateau. eye.

Under the blue sky and white clouds, lavender buds bloomed everywhere, glowing a dreamlike purple in the sunshine. In the slightly cool breeze, they swayed like ocean waves, exuding a kind of beauty. The refreshing fragrance interweaves into the most unforgettable scent.

"This project is currently the largest lavender base in the state. It specializes in cultivating plateau lavender and is suitable for growing in the plateau climate at an altitude of 3000-3500 meters. The flowering period is about June to September, which happens to be Xinduqiao 'Photography Paradise' peak tourist season."

The high-altitude lavender tourist base will become another business card of "Xinduqiao, a photography paradise", providing tourists with more diverse choices, "Xinduqiao Town We will work with the project implementers to continue to create and promote this new attraction. At the same time, we will improve the construction of sightseeing platform facilities and provide free parking services for tourists. We will also build walking trails along the photography corridor, tens of thousands of acres of flowers, and the Aromatherapy Valley project. , create an internet celebrity check-in spot to attract more tourists to Xinduqiao for photography.

Tips:

Parking lot: There is a parking lot next to the sea of ??flowers, and parking is very convenient.

Tips: Next to the sea of ??flowers, you can also rent Tibetan clothes at your own expense and take photos on horseback with local characteristics

Tagong Grassland Scenic Area

"Tagong" means Tibetan As a "favorite place for Bodhisattvas", Tagong Grassland is picturesque in summer and autumn, with a wide variety of wild flowers blooming on the grassy lawn, making it colorful.

Tagong Grassland