Visit Daocheng, China: Sights in a Tibetan Autonomous Region
Autonomous means the highest level of minority entity in China; Tibetan in Daocheng. Some say that Daocheng (historically Danba) is where mythical Shangri La was based.
Know that the Daocheng Airport is the highest civilian airport in the world with an elevation of 4,411 meters. This gives an idea of altitude problems visitors will face in the surrounding areas. We saw travelers with their own canisters of oxygen! (Watch other Danba area videos from a previous trip at the end of this video!)
September, 2018
紅色名城瀘定 Luding County (China)
瀘定縣位於四川省西部二郎山西麓,甘孜藏族自治州東南部,界於邛崍山脈與大雪山脈之間,大渡河由北向南縱貫全境,東與石棉縣相連,居住著漢,藏,彝,回,羌,蒙,苗,納西族等14種民族,人口只有八萬餘人,是川藏公路穿越東北部,進藏出川的咽喉要道,素有甘孜州東大門之稱.
SONGPAN THE OLDEST TOWN OF SICHUAN PROVINCE
Hello everyone,We stayed 2 nights in Songpan old town.Of all the town we visited, Songpan is my favourite town.(This is the entrance oldest building when you enter Songpan town by night).It is small, but yet there is western food serve in a few fast food shop and restaurant.Good coffee is serve in few corners too.(Look of Entrance to the old town by day)A few shopping such as clothing and so many fruits along the road side are up for grabs and it is cheapThe reason we stayed here is for us to see the Huanglong Nature park, the Mounigou waterfall and Jade Lake.Huanglong Nature ParkHuanglong has a many big and small ponds.At this time we were here, it is almost dry and icey.However, we still able to see the beauty of Huanglong nature park.2 nights was good enough for us.In Mounigou WaterfallThis waterfall is pretty and has a long stretch to walk down to see the over all fall.It took us about 2 hour from the start to finish.Walking up and to walk down back to the car park.My best moment in Mounigou Waterfall is the streams of water flowing between the trees.Jade lakeOf all this 3 nature I mentions here, Jade lake fascinates me much of the colours. No wonder it is name Jade lake.These are the most and best 3 things you can do when you are in Songpan.Of course, do not missed out the shopping for winter clothes.They are reasonable in price and quality. Just do not buy fake brand name bags.This is the place we stayed in Songpan. ( will follow up the correct address)From Songpan, our 10 Day tour with rented car that cost as RMB 750 per day indeed and we will be back to Chengdu, get our flight there to Singapore.If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.As always❤️ elvie lins#thingstodoinchina
Yak Heads and The Cure for Cancer in Kangding: Tibet in China 1
The Tibetan culture is unique and should not be missed, however in order to visit Tibet now you need a special permit and you have to take a tour. We decided to head to western Sichuan, where the beautiful landscape is scattered with authentic Tibetan villages. The area is known as the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and it's towns are actually more Tibetan than the capital of Tibet, Lhasa.
Our first stop was Kangding, the 'gateway to Tibet', and a really cool town to hangout in. We take a short hike up Paoma mountain, which offers some memorable views. We also check out Kangding market, including Yak bridge where butchered yaks are aplenty. Finally, we find the parasitic fungus that's said to be able to cure cancer.
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This is part 1 of 3 of Tibet in China, which gives you an alternate way to experience Tibet, without the hassle of a permit, and without having to take a tour. Watch part 2 here:
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The Luding Bridge, Icon of The Cultural Revolution, China
There is only one important site in Luding, the Luding Bridge, built in 1702. A suspension bridge famous for what is commonly regarded as the most glorious moment of the Long March.
Mao's troops were trapped in 1935 on one side of the River where the National Army removed bridge planks and left just 13 heavy iron chains. Brave volunteers crawled over the bare iron chains under heavy machine gun fire from the other side.
And, yes. I did pay $1 to dress as one of Mao's heroic soldiers. It was either that or a typical Tibetan outfit. I made such a sight (probably not good) that throngs of Chinese tourists clicked off a gazillion photos of me... A moment of stardom...
48 hours in Kangding (InternChina Weekend Trip)
InternChina leading a guided trip to Kangding.. Hiking, scenery and sour yogurt!
Kangding is the frontier town between traditional China and Tibet. It is located 300km west to capital city Chengdu of Sichuan Province. Kangding is the capital city of Ganzi Tibetan Prefecture. Kangding is one of the biggest cities in traditional Tibetan area.
Popular traveler interests in and near Kangding include Gonggashan, Mugetso, Tagong Grassland, Mount Yala, Hailuogou Glacier Park, Yanzigou Valley.
You will have the opportunity to join this trip if you do a programme in one of our destinations!
More information about how to get to Kangding and what to do in Kangding here -
You can also apply for our programmes here - internchina.com/apply
經過甘谷地村冷磧鎮續往磨西鎮 Ganzi County, Sichuan (China)
縮圖中所在地為甘谷地,檢查站再前行,右轉到瀘定,左彎往磨西鎮.
China Si Chuan Ya Jiang 中国四川雅江
China Si Chuan Ya Jiang 中国四川雅江
China 2010 08 02 Xinlong to Ganzi Xiang
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Day 9 Aug 2nd, 2010 Travel from Xinlong to Ganzi Xiang in Sichuan PRC
A rather sleepless night. However, since I went to bed early around 10:00pm and was able to sleep until 1:00pm, that gave me a good rest. I work on the journal and then slept some more.
We had breakfast at the hotel in Xinlong. It was very good and simple. Boiled eggs, Rice Soup, greens, pastries and some tea.
Our revised destination, since the Horse Festival was cancelled, was for Ganzi. Although, Ganzi is only 100km away it took until 3pm to reach the Kang Ba Hotel. The hotel was a pleasant surprise. A three star, the hotel had all the key parts that everyone happy. Clean rooms, hot water and a standard toilet and shower.
The drive here was totally on one lane dirt roads. There were a few points when there was pavement. The total remoteness of these villages and towns became clear. There is only one road and that road is a 3,000 meter pass. No where did I see a supper Highway in Sichuan province. So that is the whole story. Villages in the mountains connected by a single line dirt road. That explains why there are few tour buses and still fewer tourist.
Yes, we took our time with many stops to take pictures and visited a few monasteries. Generally and nice day. After checking into the hotel we had a nice dinner at the hotel and the Mary and I went for a walk around the area. While out, we were treated to a fire works display. Mostly likely do to the in recognition of the Chinese Army.
Aug 2nd, 2010
Steve Oliver
康定沙德鎮剪影 Shad Township, Kangding (China)
沙德鄉是四川省甘孜藏族自治州康定縣轄鄉,沙德鄉在縣境西南部,離縣城131公里.826平方公里,人口0.3萬.沙德鄉屬半農半牧鄉,農業主產青稞,小麥,豌豆,馬鈴薯.