Kangding Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county-level city in Garzê, Sichuan, China
About Kangding
This small mountain city is at an altitude of 2600 m (8,530 ft) and offers a welcome relief from the pollution and overcrowding of the larger cities of theSichuanplain. By far the largest city in Western Sichuan it is mainly ethnically Han Chinese with a notable Tibetan presence and flair, particular in its shops, restaurants and the lama local temple. For centuries it has been the meeting place of many cultures and therefore is home to memorial to the Tea Horse Road. It serves as kind of last outpost before the wild Tibetan mountains and passes of the Chengdu-Lhasa highway and the historical Tibetan region of Khamba. The views of the neighboring alpine peaks down the river are spectacular. Outdoor activity opportunities abound with particular focus on hiking and growing influx of bikers i
Top Attractions in Kangding
Explore the best things to see and do in Kangding:
- ★Anjue Temple
- ★Er Dao Qiao
- ★Jinggang Temple
- ★Mosque
- ★Mugecuo
- ★Namo Temple
- ★Old Town Spring
- ★Paoma Mountain
Where to Eat in Kangding
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴A're Tibetan restaurant
- 🍴Kalakar Hotel
- 🍴Sonam Tso
- 🍴Tangsubao
Where to Stay in Kangding
- 🏨Chozang Tsang
- 🏨Kangding Konka International Youth Hostel
- 🏨Yongzhu Hotel
- 🏨Zhilam Hostel
Kangding Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: