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Kangding (康定), or Dardo in Tibetan, is a city in Ganzi, Sichuan, China. The city is at an altitude of 2600m.

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Buses travel from Chengdu (7 hours, ¥105 or ¥117), Luding (4 hours, ¥40), Tagong (4 hours, ¥40), and Litang (9 hours, ¥81).

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Taxis start at ¥5.

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The small cafe Sonam Tso serves drinks and - perhaps - western breakfast. From the Black Tent Hotel cross the river and then turn hard right along the street that's on the south riverbank. Walk about 60 feet to Sonam Tso. Check out the unusual Tibetan handicraft prototypes that adorn the cafe walls.

The Kalakar Hotel has a restaurant on the second floor that serves up french fries, bobo shakes, and other East-West-blend fast foods. Kalakar Hotel is on the south bank and directly faces the river, about 10 minutes walk down from the Black Tent.

Tangsubao, a tiny hole-in-the-wall, serves up the best meat dumpings in Kangding, maybe anywhere. It is open for breakfast only. From the Black Tent hotel doorway turn right and walk to the front steps of the large Kangding Hotel, then turn left to follow the alley; after about 40 feet you'll find the restaurant on your left. There is no English sign, but you'll see a doorway leading to the kitchen on the right and microscopic dining room on the left. They do take-away, or you can ask them to set up a table in the street.

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• Black Tent - Tibetan owned and run by two friendly women, this hotel has established itself as the backpacker hangout. To reach it, come out of the bus station and head to the right. Walk about 20 minutes, staying close to the river but not crossing it. When you come to the third bridge, you'll see a monastery roof on the other side and the hotel directly in front of it. The rooms are dormitory style; there is a shower on the premises. The hotel also has a Tibetan cafe where they serve somewhat overpriced drinks and snacks.

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Destinantion	Departures (HH:MM)	Price (¥)	Duration (HH:MM)	Lunch-Stop	Last update
Leshan	07:00, ?	107.00	7:30	Yes	31 January 2008

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