The last stop of the trip to western Sichuan and the highlight is the famous Xinduqiao.

There is only one road from Kangding to Xinduqiao, which is National Highway 318. Although this self-driving distance is not too long, only about 80 kilometers, you must cross the Sichuan-Tibet Line on this road. The first high mountain - Zheduo Mountain.

As the name of Zheduo Mountain suggests, there are U-turns one after another on the winding mountain road. This is the real test of 318. If it weren’t for too many large cars, this route can really be said to be a combination of self-driving and mountain running. of paradise.

But the reality is that you often follow a convoy of large vehicles climbing uphill at 10 kilometers per hour for a long time. Overtaking is dangerous, and there are cliffs next to it. Fortunately, the road condition of this section of 318 is not bad.

The Zheduo Mountain Pass is basically located between Kangding and Xinduqiao. It is less than 40 kilometers from Kangding City to the Zheduo Mountain Pass, and the altitude rises rapidly from 2,500 meters to 4,300 meters. , this is not only a test for people, but also a test for cars.

The 2.0T engine used in the new Audi Q5L of Maple Leaf Travel we drove can directly feel a certain decrease in its power in relatively high-altitude areas. Especially when driving at low speeds on National Highway 318, when the engine is low in speed and the turbine is not involved, you can clearly feel that the power is half a beat slower. Of course, when you switch to S gear and Dynamic mode at this time, the engine power response will obviously be slower. Improved, but you will still feel the "roar" of this engine at high altitudes.

It is recommended that if you are skilled in driving, you can use paddle shifters to drive on this stretch of road. At this time, you will not need the automatic manual of the 7-speed DCT gearbox. When will you wait?

At the Zheduo Mountain pass, the viewing platform and rest area have been integrated, and you can follow the step trail on the ridge to a higher viewing point 1,000 meters away. Along the way, the altitude will rise another 100 meters. About meters. If you still don’t have strong high-reflection here, you need to control your speed and physical strength when going for sightseeing to delay the occurrence of high-reflection.

Is it worth going to this observation deck? This is the landmark of Zheduo Mountain and a popular gathering place for Internet celebrities. Therefore, those who have the mentality of visiting here must feel that they must go there. After all, they are all here. 318+ folds and mountains, this is simply a like collector in the circle of friends.

But you have to be mentally prepared. This section of the road may really be the straw that breaks the camel's back on the high-resistance road, so proceed with caution. There are parking spots in front and behind this viewing platform, and you can also see the beautiful scenery of the snow-capped mountains.

The road from Zheduo Mountain to Xinduqiao Town is also 40 kilometers, but it feels much faster than the road up the mountain. The altitude of Xinduqiao Town is also about 3,600 meters. On the contrary, it seems much calmer.

Xinduqiao Town is actually built around National Highway 318. There is also a main road in the town with many shops on both sides. It has a strong commercial atmosphere, but you can often see cattle walking in groups on the street. , maybe the cows here are completely unaware that there are many shops selling yak meat on the street. They are not afraid of people or cars. After all, the price of a cow may be more expensive than that old Chery QQ passing by on the street.

Maybe it’s because Xinduqiao has become a paradise in the eyes of photographers. There are many hotels and inns here. There are countless accommodations along National Highway 318 and in Xinduqiao town, but Most of these hotels are located next to highways. In addition to being noisy and dusty, most of them have construction sites next to them. To use a fashionable saying, Xinduqiao's hotel industry has entered the Red Sea.

It’s not that we want to take advantage of it. If you are pursuing high-quality self-driving, the Gongga Zong Manor Hotel we stayed in can be said to be the best choice among all hotels in the entire Xinduqiao area. , on Ctrip, this is also the most expensive hotel in the Kangding area. The price of a twin room is 888 yuan, and the price of a double bed snow mountain view room reaches 1,188 yuan. At this price, you can stay in a good hotel in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The hotel is still a few kilometers away from 318. Even if the noise of 318 is transmitted here weakly, it becomes the sound of a large car honking its horn in the distance, which makes it more artistic.

The hotel has only 21 rooms, each with a unique view. It is still some distance away from a luxury hotel in the traditional sense. The hotel is trying hard to show Tibetan characteristics, but it obviously fails to achieve the aura of Aman. Therefore, it is better to call it a boutique B&B than a hotel.

It turns out that although the price of the hotel we chose is high, it is very unique, very comfortable and hygienic, and the service is also very good. Each room is equipped with an oxygen concentrator, and the price is 58 yuan. /From 2 hours.

The price of afternoon tea and dinner provided by the hotel restaurant is not cheap in the local view, but it is also within the acceptable range. As for the dishes, the beholder has different opinions. When you drink Alpine Snow Chrysanthemum, your ears With slow Tibetan music and the sound of firewood crackling and burning, plus a little high reflex, the taste of the food doesn't seem to be that important.

The hotel itself can be regarded as a classic attraction in Xinduqiao. There is no traditional hotel lobby here. The lawn directly in front of the hotel itself is a viewing platform, where you can see the snow-capped mountains in the distance.

As long as you have enough time, sit in front of the hotel, and as time changes, the scenery will gradually change -? Every hour has its own beauty. In fact, if you come to Xinduqiao, you should appreciate such beautiful scenery. There is no TV in the room anyway. After traveling all over Xinduqiao town, the only shop that offers massage and foot massage has not been rated very well. Watching the scenery quietly can also prevent the high reaction from getting worse.

The hotel can also arrange horseback riding up the mountain to enjoy the scenery. The horses come from nearby villagers and cost 100 yuan per person. Although it is not cheap, you can do as little exercise as you can in the plateau area. Walking to the nearby hillside may not seem that far away, but walking all the way from the hotel will still consume a lot of energy and make you breathless.

Xinduqiao itself does not actually have much scenery. Discovering the beauty of Xinduqiao lies more in how to unlock the scenery along the way, so you must go to Tagong Grassland. It is about 20 kilometers from Xinduqiao Town to Tagong Grassland. The scenery along the way is even better than 318, and there are not many large cars. You can pass through many villages and watch the life of local people.

The altitude of Tagong Grassland is higher, reaching 3800 meters. It is strongly recommended to walk as little as possible and climb mountains as much as possible when you get there. Horseback riding may be the best way to visit the grassland, but you must tell the price and pay later. Because from the moment you enter Tagong Grassland Scenic Area, you are like a walking RMB in the eyes of horse owners.

On one side of the Tagong Grassland is the popular Tagong Temple. The prayer wheel in front of the temple is full of mystery and ritual. Here you can feel the piety of the Tibetan people, which makes people awe-inspiring. Watching the locals walking their horses leisurely on the roadside and calmly watching the groups of tourists screaming at the beautiful scenery makes people feel that perhaps their lives are happier than those in big cities.

Kangding-Xinduqiao self-driving tips:

When driving on a plateau, fill the vehicle with high-grade gasoline at regular gas stations as much as possible

Zheduoshan, Xindu Bridges and Tagong Grassland scenic spots, try to avoid strenuous activities, and do not walk if you can ride a horse

After climbing over Zheduo Mountain, you will definitely have altitude sickness, so prepare canned oxygen

High On the contrary, it will lead to a serious decline in sleep quality, so avoid over-scheduling your daily schedule

Revere the power of nature, and retreat when it’s time to retreat

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