Xinlong

Xinlong (新龙; Xīnlóng) is the capital city of Nyarong. Altitude 3050m. Barshok in Tibetan.

Get in

Private minibus

• From Litang - Around ¥80 per person. About six hours along some good, and some bad roads. Watch out for soaring eagles and old watch-towers along the River Yalong
• From Ganzi - Around ¥30 per person. About three hours along good roads. More watch-towers and impressive scenery.

See

• Zera Gompa Monastery
• Kalzang Gompa - 1 1/2hours drive. Nyala Pema Dudul's monastery in Shanglangshi (Pinyin: Xionglongxi) Township on the sacred Mt. Drokar with Kalzang Gompa and a traditional wildlife sanctuary. The monastic community successfully protects the wildlife and it is easy to see blue sheep.

Sleep

• Hotel - 51 Renmin Lu.
• Hotel - 11 Zhong Xin Jie. Clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff. ¥60 for a twin.

Cope

• Banking - Agricultural Bank of China without ATM on Renmin Lu.

Connect

• Internet - Available at 96 Renmin Lu. ¥4/hour.
• Post - China Post on Renmin Lu.