About this place

Xinduqiao
Xinduqiao is located on the famous national highway 318 80km west to Kangding. It is an intersection of Danba, Mount Gongga, Kangding and Litang/Daocheng. There are no distinct landmarks or specific attractions in Xinduqiao but it is called “paradise for photographers” due to its beautiful forest in different colors. Local Tibetan houses are with quite special style: big houses usually with 3 floors, big white walls and red gates. All house are built with stones. From Xinduqiao you can see Mount Gongga. Another less known name of Xinduqiao is called East Eluo.Location/Transfer
Xinduqiao is located 80km west to Kangding and the best way is to drive. The Kangding Airport is located 30km east to Xinduqiao. There is now scheduled bus from Kangding to Xinduqiao and Tagong but there are not too much of them. The best way is to hire a car. There is currently no train to Xinduqiao although a new railway line is under construction and estimated to run within the next 10 year’s time.Photo spots
A good photographer knows where to shoot good photos. At Xinduqiao there are plenty of places where you can take great photos. Below is a map of Xinddduqiao and it shows where normally people like to take photos.Travel Season
The best season to travel to Xinduqiao is from June to November. Sumer is from late June to early September. Summer is a good time to see green mountains and flowers. Fall is from September to November when the trees turn into golden color. The golden color tree is a big deal for travelers. It only lasts for one week or less and it differs in different years. It usually starts to snow by end of November and until the next March the snow will melt.Visiting GuideRecommended length of visit: one hour to one dayEntrance charge: FreeOpening Hours: All day