Xinduqiao, about the world of light and shadow

Approaching Xinduqiao

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Kangding 77 Kilometers to Xinduqiao

National Highway 318: 16km from Kangding to Duotang, 20km from Duoshan Pass, 33km from Waze Township, 8km from Xinduqiao

Road conditions: all asphalt, from Kangding city to Zhejiang There are many mountainous passes that go uphill all the time, and the road is narrow and winding and there are many 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: uphill and downhill bends on Zheduo Mountain

Pass tunnel: Zheduo Mountain Pass

Altitude: Kangding 2560 Meters - Xinduqiao 3630 meters (the highest altitude of the route is Zheduo Mountain 4298 meters)

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

Attractions

Attractions passing by: 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)

Climatic conditions

Based on the plateau mountain climate, Kangding should have a subtropical climate according to its geographical latitude. 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

Experienced driver "said"

The total distance from Kangding to Xinduqiao is about 80 kilometers. Along the 318 National Highway towards Lhasa, you actually start climbing over the Zheduo Mountains from the Dadu River. 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, Zheduo Mountain will be Blizzard trapped many vehicles.

Parking at the Zheduo Mountain Pass Snow Viewing Platform costs 10 yuan, and going to the toilet is 1 yuan. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Zheduo Mountain, and it is close to Xinduqiao (about 20 kilometers away from Xinduqiao) On the roadside is the famous Muya Holy Land, and further on 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. Weather It’s good to take photos of Jinshan Mountain in Rizhao.

Xinduqiao is a paradise for photographers, the most beautiful scenery is from April to June and September to 10th

Recommended few Locations for shooting scenery: Among them, the more classic shooting spots include Muya Holy Land, Gongga Snow Mountain Observation Deck, within 2-5 kilometers on the grassland road to Tagong, on the high slopes on the streets of Xinduqiao Town, and Gongga Observation Deck. On the hillside opposite the stage.

Many travel enthusiasts usually experience high fever for the first time in Xinduqiao. You can rest here for one to two days to get used to it, or you can stay at Yajiang, the previous stop. , Yajiang is 2530 meters above sea level, and there will be no altitude sickness. However, since you are going to Tibet, you should focus on adapting rather than deliberately avoiding high altitudes.

Entering Xinduqiao

Xinduqiao Town: also called Eastern Russia , 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".

Xinduqiao is the fork in the north-south line of Sichuan-Tibet Line

Along the Provincial Highway 215, it leads to Tagong, Bamei, Daofu and National Highway 317 in the north. At the intersection, follow Provincial Highway 215 to the south to Gonggar Mountain, Jiulong County, Mianning and connect to the G5 Beijing-Kunming Expressway. Go west to Litang and follow National Highway 318 to Lhasa. It is the only place where 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

The blue sky and white clouds, the poplar trees are golden, the simple houses, and the people grazing leisurely Cattle and sheep, as well as clear rivers, randomly constitute a beautiful plateau scenery.

Especially under low-angle sunlight in the morning and evening, Xinduqiao, due to its special terrain, may create special landscape effects in the 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 sunshine at dusk slowly moving 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. The residence has excellent lighting. There are three or four windows on each wall of each building. The window eaves are painted in red, black, white and other colors, symbolizing the sun, moon or triangle patterns that symbolize the prosperity of the people and the harvest. .

Xinduqiao Town is located in the western area 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 asphalt road from Kangding to Xinduqiao is a winding road over many mountains, with the altitude rising rapidly from more than 2,000 to 4,300 meters. From October to April of the following year, you need to wear anti-skid chains when climbing Zheduo Mountain. Zheduo Mountain is prone to fog, so you need to pay attention.

The roads are 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 advance. Fill up at Kangding or Yajiang (from Lhasa to Chengdu). 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

This place is picturesque, with golden poplar leaves

The grassland is endless and the mountains are rolling.

Every place seems to be magically cast by the sun...

From Kangding to Xinduqiao, we pass by Muya Holy Land, Muya White Pagoda,

Gongga Mountain Observation Deck and other attractions

Xinduqiao is a small town on National Highway 318

Here is the photographer Paradise, a world of light and shadow

The best location is

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Xindu Bridge Viewpoint

(On the street slope in the direction of Tower Highway from Xinduqiao)

The best tourist season in Xinduqiao: April-May and September-October every year

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

This is the very beautiful Tagong Grassland Scenic Area in Xinduqiao

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 it for travelers who have enough time. Go.

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.

Set up a tent on the grassland full of flowers, or visit a herdsman’s home to learn about pastoral life and feel the charm of the plateau. Visitors feel 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 is in harmony with the vast green grassland and the magnificent Tagong Temple. They contrast with each other and merge into a beautiful plateau scenery.

Zheduo Mountain

Zheduo Mountain is an important geographical dividing line. You can only enter after passing Zheduo Mountain. A Tibetan area in the true sense.

Zheduo Mountain is known as the "First Pass of Kangba" because since the Erlangshan Tunnel was connected, Zheduo Mountain has become the first pass on the Sichuan-Tibet Line. Challenging mountains.

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. Accident.

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 4,298-meter pass here and then descends all the way to Xindu Bridge, a photographer’s paradise

Xinduqiao Aromatherapy Valley

Xinduqiao Aromatherapy Valley is located in Dongeruo No. 2 Village, Xinduqiao Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, close to State Highway 318 and National Highway 248. The scenic corridor of more than 10 kilometers is called the "Photographer's Corridor"

Drive from Kangding city along National Highway 318. At the end of Xinduqiao Town Market, turn right onto National Highway 248 and continue for 2 kilometers. A sea of ​​purple flowers that you have never seen on the plateau comes into view.

Under the blue sky and white clouds, lavender buds bloomed everywhere, glowing dreamlike purple in the sunshine, and in the slightly cool breeze. In the middle, it sways like waves, exuding a refreshing fragrance, intertwining into the most unforgettable atmosphere.

"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 From about June to September, it happens to be the peak tourist season of Xinduqiao's "Photography Paradise"

The high-altitude lavender tourist base will become. Another business card of "Xinduqiao, a paradise for photography", providing tourists with more diverse choices. "Xinduqiao Town will work with the project implementers to continue to create and promote this new attraction, while improving the construction of the viewing platform facilities. Provide free parking services for tourists, and rely on the photography corridor, tens of thousands of acres of flowers and aromatic valley projects to build walking trails along the way and create internet celebrity check-in points to attract more tourists to Xinduqiao for photography.

Tips:

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

Tips. : Next to the sea of ​​​​flowers, you can also rent Tibetan clothing and ride horses to take photos at your own expense with local characteristics

Tagong Grassland Scenic Area

“ Tagong means "the place that Bodhisattva likes" in Tibetan. In summer and autumn, Tagong grassland is picturesque, with a wide variety of wild flowers blooming on the grassy lawn, gorgeous and colorful.

Tagong Grassland