West of Chengdu opening again - our trip to Tagong

During the summer Olympic period there had been restrictions with regard to foreign travelers and getting out to those fantastic areas to the West of Chengdu and beyond Kangding (Kangding is an easy 6 hour%26#39;s Motorway and mainroad drive from Chengdu). However we had been getting reports that these restrictions were coming to an end and from September tourists were once again being allowed through. Knowing that the best to check out rumour is to test them - we made the trip to Tagong last weekend - and yes no problems its all open!!!!

When we had to stop at the one security check-point just on the edge of Kangding I wasn%26#39;t even asked to show my passport (I%26#39;m a Brit) - in Tagong a policeman came to talk to us - but he was all smiles - informing us of road construction and telling about the best routes.

This area is totally awesome - nomadic herders, grasslands, soaring mountains,Temples - and none of the restrictions that are often placed on you when entering some of expensive tourist parks. In fact - so far - this place is ticket free!!!!

To get an idea of what this place is like go to look my picture report at my blogger site - a report entiled; Tagong Grassland is now open to foreign travelers.There you%26#39;ll find the pics of last weeks trip.

You%26#39;ll find it at -

http://chengdutravel.blogspot.com/

If you dont want to read the info just scroll down and enjoy the pics - they speak the loudest. A fantastic place!!!!

West of Chengdu opening again - our trip to Tagong

Hi ChengduUK

Your pictures look fantastic.

How did you arrange for the trip to Tagong ? Can you also give me an idea of the cost for such a tour?

thanks