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Home » Kham Destinations Guide » Xinduqiao

Xinduqiao

Contents

  1. Location
    1. Best travel time
    2. Local climate
  2. Brief
  3. Geography and climate
  4. Population and ethnicity
  5. Recommended hotels
  6. How to get to Xinduqiao
    1. By flight
    2. By long distance bus
    3. Chengdu Xin Nan Men Bus station
    4. Chengdu Bei Men Bus station
    5. Chengdu Cha-dian-zi Bus station
    6. Chengdu Shiyang Bus Terminal
    7. Kangding Airport
    8. Kangding Bus Station
    9. Distance from Xinduqiao to
  7. Brief history
  8. Useful links

Xinduqiao, also known as “Dzongzhab” in Tibetan, is a town under jurisdiction of Kangding City. It was established in 1992 and covers an area of 508 square kilometers. National Highway 318 and 317 have passed through this town.

Location

It is small town located in the open valley in which it lies straddles the intersection of four main roads, i.e

  • North to Dawu County, and Garze County
  • South to Jiulong County
  • West to Yajiang County and Litang County
  • East to Kangding City and Luding County

Due to its importance as of a traffic hub, it was a military outpost in the early and middle of 20th century.

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Xinduqiao Town
Xinduqiao
Xinduqiao
Xinduqiap Chorten
Xinduqiao chorten

Best travel time

From June to November

Local climate

Plateau mountain climate

Brief


Previously, Xinduqiao was just one small street, which now still remains, and with few very basic-condition dormitory style guesthouse.

Nowadays, Benefited by the rapidly increased tourism, this town gradually becomes well-known for its picturesque view across China, and becoming a popular travel destination, especially for those whom are professionalism or fans of photography.

And it is about 3 – 4 times bigger that it was, and still growes bigger. Hotel condition have been greatly improved, the Electric – Heating system ensure the stay is very comfort even in Winter, though, to eat in the hotel attached restaurant may still cold due to the design almost of all are open and without heating system;

The elevation of Xinduqiao town is about 3,200 meters above sea level, there is no prominent landmark, however, there are more than 10 kilometers along the main road which is called the “Photographer-Corridor”;

The best light appears in the morning or at sun-set, standing on the hillside of the village, the entire valley is full of sight, when the sky is clouded, there will be wonderful light on the local Tibetan houses, poplar or slope,

Xinduqiao’s Tibetan dwellings are very characteristic, most of the houses are built of stone materials. There are very spacious white-walled courtyards and lacquered doors. There are three or four windows on each wall of each building.The window sills are painted the sun, moon or triangle pattern in the color of red, black and white, which symbolizing the flourishing of people and the richness of the grain.

June is the spring of Xinduqiao, and the wild flowers in the mountains and plains allow you to roam in the sea of flowers;

With the advent of autumn in October, Xinduqiao ushered in its most brilliant season, with the sun shining on the ground from the side and the mountains showing a warm golden color. You can enjoy the picturesque scenery of small bridges, flowing water, and Tibetan houses in the morning glow, and feel the rich Tibetan customs of the plateau.

Geography and climate


Xinduqiao Town has an altitude of 3,200 meters. It has a mountainous cold temperate climate, a plateau climate, a large temperature difference, and a changeable climate. The average temperature in July is 12℃~14℃.

Population and ethnicity


As of 2017, Xinduqiao has a total population of 8,638 people, of which Tibetans account for 97% of total population. Other ethnic groups include Han, Hui, Miao, Zhuang, Mongolian, etc.

Recommended hotels


Chanel Star Dream Tourist Hotel
Address : By G318 Road, Xinduqiao
Contact : +86 836 286-9555

Fine Hotel
Address : By G318 Road, Xinduqiao
Contact : +86 836 777-7189

Jin Qiu Mu Ma hotel
Add: West End of Xinduqiao town, by G318 Road
Contact: +86 836 2866888

Ming Yue hotel
Add: East End of Xinduqiao town, by G318 Road
Contact: +86 836 286-8008

Xiang Yun Hotel
Address : Xin Er Villae, Xinduqiao
Contact : +86 836 286-7777

Yu Xin Hotel
Address : Xin Er Villae, Xinduqiao
Contact : +86 836 286-7999

How to get to Xinduqiao


Xinduqiao is about 85 kilometers west from Kangding township, from which local buses or taxi are quite easy to be arranged to get to this beautiful town;

The closest airport is Kangding airport which is 48 kilometers east from Xinduqiao, wihtin 1 hour drive;

By flight

Tthere are three daily flights from Chengdu to Kangding, then after taking taxi to Xinduqiao within 1 hour drive

By long distance bus

-1), there are more than 4 buses departure from Chengdu Xin Nan Men bus station to Kangding;

-2), there are another 2 departures from Chengdu Cha Dian Zi Bus station to Kangding on daily basis,

-3), There are about 2 daily departures from Chengdu Bei Men Bus station to Kangding

-4), There are about 2 daily departures from Shi Yang Chang Bus station to Kangding

All above listed buses are with terminal of Kangding, from which it is convenient to switch to local buses to Xinduqiao

Chengdu Xin Nan Men Bus station

Add: No. 2, Xin Nan Road
Contact: +86 28 8543-3609
Altitude: 460 meter

Chengdu Bei Men Bus station

Add: No. 191, North 1st Ring Road
Contact: +86 28 8333-1872
Altitude: 460 meter

Chengdu Cha-dian-zi Bus station

Add: No. 289, West 3rd Ring Road
Contact: +86 28 8750-6610
Altitude: 460 meter

Chengdu Shiyang Bus Terminal

Add: Yixin Avenue
Contact: +86 28 8531-4666
Altitude: 460 meter

Kangding Airport

Contact: +86 836 282 7811
IATA Code: KGT
Altitude: 4,238 meters

Kangding Bus Station

Add : Qingge Ave
Contact : +86 836 282-2211
Altitude : 2,650 meters

Distance from Xinduqiao to

  • Tagong Town: 30 kilometers, about 45 minutes’ drive
  • Bamei Town: 60 kilometers, about 1.5 minutes’ drive
  • Kangding City: 85 kilometers, about 2.5 hours’drive
  • Chengdu : 373 kilometers, about 6 hours’ drive
  • Danba County: 150 kilometers, about 3 hours’ drive
  • Luhuo County: 220 kilometers, about 4 hours’ drive
  • Garze County : 310 kilometers, about 5.5 hours drive
  • Litang County : 200 kilometers, about 3.5 hours drive

Brief history


In 1957, Xinduqiao belonged to Dong-e-luo Township of Yingguan District of Kangding County

In 1992, Xinduqiao Town was established

In 2019, Waze Township was abolished, and its administrative area was placed under jurisdiction of Xinduqiao Town.

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