{"id":19072,"date":"2021-11-19T21:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T13:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=19072"},"modified":"2021-11-21T08:21:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-21T00:21:08","slug":"kangding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/sichuan-travel\/chengdu-travel\/kangding","title":{"rendered":"Kangding (Tips, Photos & Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Often regarded as where Tibet really begins, Kangding (\u5eb7\u5b9a) is the capital of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location of Kangding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kangding ( also known in Tibet as Dartsendo or Dardo ) is set in a deep valley at the confluence of the raging Zheduo River ( \u6298\u591a\u6cb3 ) and Yala River (\u96c5\u62c9\u6cb3). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is located about 133 km to the northwest of Moxi Town<\/a>, 49km west of Luding County and 360 km west of Chengdu<\/a>. Kangding was once the hub for horse and tea trading along the Tea and Horse Route between Sichuan and Lhasa.<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABC of Kangding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For centuries, Kangding has been the exchange center of Han and Tibetan cultures. It is also a gateway to Tibet in the west from Chengdu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kangding is upgraded from a county level to a prefecture city, which encompasses 6 towns and 15 townships and over 200 villages. Lucheng Town (\u7089\u57ce\u9547) is the city proper ( the downtown area ) of Kangding. Lucheng Town is the seat of both Kangding City and Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many Chinese, Kangding’ popularity comes from the themed love song “Kangding Love Song”. Travelers would be attracted by its alluring vicinity covering snow mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows, sweeping grasslands and monasteries. Of course, the biggest draw is its unique Khampa cultures such as Guozhuang (\u5eb7\u5df4\u9505\u5e84\u6587\u5316).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moxi Town – Luding – Kangding Road Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well,  back to our self-drive trip, on October 08, we leave Moxi Town<\/a> <\/a>at 3:30 pm for Kangding where we are going to stay overnight. At 5:00pm, we pass by the downtown of Luding County. We stop for about 10 minutes for a glimpse of the legendary Luding Iron-Chain Bridge (\u6cf8\u5b9a\u6865) that spans the Dadu River in Luding County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moxi Town – Luding – Kangding Road Trip<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The bridge dates back to Qing Dynasty, originally built 1705 and completed in 1706. In 1935, the soldiers of the Fourth Regiment of Red Army seized the bridge as a river crossing vital to the Red Army’s retreat during the Long March.  The bridge is 103.67 meters long, and 3 meters wide. 13 heavy iron chains are stretched across the river and lashed with thick boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The legendary Luding Iron-Chain Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Downtown Kangding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Further driving from Luding along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway known as G318, we\u00a0get to\u00a0the downtown of Kangding at about 7:00pm. The bright lit streets and modern buildings really gives us a shock! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The bright lit streets and modern buildings in Kangding<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Is this Kangding? It looks so developed and prosperous! A world difference from the Kangding in our minds! Below is the picture I snap of the street using my iphone sitting in our vehicle while looking for a hotel for tonight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The torrential Zheduo River River (\u00a0\u6298\u591a\u6cb3 ) runs through the downtown of Kangding from the southwest to the northeast and enters Dadu River eventually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The torrential Zheduo River River runs through the downtown of Kangding <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It is not a tourist high season. We soon find a very nice hotel on the busy street in Kangding with quite reasonable roomrates. After dinner, I urge Mr.Chen to take our cameras and shoot the night views of Kangding City. It is drizzling outside and this doesn’t deter us from going onto the streets for enjoying the beautiful night of Kangding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zheduo River is sandwiched by high and modern buildings – banks, office buildings, department stores…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zheduo River is sandwiched by high and modern buildings <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A\u00a0\u00a0collection of modern concrete buildings in Tibetan style by the raging river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A\u00a0\u00a0collection of modern concrete buildings in Tibetan style by the raging river. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A huge commercial building (like\u00a0SOHO)\u00a0packed with numerous offices, stores, restaurants and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A huge commercial building (like\u00a0SOHO)\u00a0 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tonight’s rain prettifies the city with the reflection and refraction of the street\u00a0lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tonight’s rain prettifies the city <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The wide street roads flank the raging Zheduo River with the charming reflection and refraction of the street lights. A bridge spans over the Zheduo River cutting through the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A bridge spans over the Zheduo River cutting through the street. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Add-On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drive from Hanzhong to Ya\u2019an<\/a>
Ya\u2019an Night View<\/a>
Most Beautiful Sky Road in China<\/a>
Moxi Old Town ( Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Hailuogou Glacier Camp No.04 (Tips,Photos & Map)<\/a>
<\/a>Hailuogou Glacier Camp No.03 (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Kangding (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Drive from Kangding to Xinduqiao<\/a>
Drive from Xinduqiao to Danba<\/a>
Jiarong Tibetan Blockhouses<\/a>
Jiarong Tibetan Ancient Watchtowers<\/a>
Drive from Xinduqiao to Yajiang<\/a>
Drive from Yajiang to Litang<\/a>
Drive from Litang to Daocheng<\/a>
Drive from Litang to Batang<\/a>
Drive from Batang to Mangkang<\/a>
Drive from Shangri-la to Daocheng<\/a>
Drive from Daocheng to Yading<\/a>
Yading Brings You Inner Peace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hassle-free Chengdu & Sichuan Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for Chengdu and Sichuan guided tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chengdu tour<\/a>
Chengdu Car Rental with Driver<\/a>
Create My Chengdu Trip<\/a>
Jiuzhaigou Tour<\/a>
Sichuan Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Attractions in Chengdu<\/a>
Best Time to Visit Chengdu<\/a>
Chengdu Airport<\/a>
Railway stations in Chengdu<\/a>
Chengdu Taxi<\/a>
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Tips, Photos <\/a>& Map)<\/a>
How to visit Wuhou Shrine<\/a>
How to visit Du Fu Thatched Cottage<\/a>
How to visit Jinsha Site Museum<\/a>
How to visit the tomb of Wang Jian in Chengdu<\/a>
How to Visit Wangjiang Pavilion Park in Chengdu<\/a>
How to visit Qingyang Palace in Chengdu (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
How to Visit Jinli Street<\/a>
How to visit Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley<\/a>
Qintai Road, Qintai Gujing Chengdu (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Shaoling Road Bar Street Chengdu (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
<\/a>Jiuyanqiao Bar Street in Chengdu (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
The Old Teahouse in Pengzhen Town, Chengdu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bipenggou is a fairyland in Autumn<\/a>
When is the best time to visit Jiuzhaigou?<\/a>
Best Places to Visit Autumn Leaves in Sichuan<\/a>
Top 10 Places to Visit in Sichuan<\/a>
Ruoergai Grassland, my first trip to Ruoergai Grassland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions,  just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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