贰The Valley
The Valley
The camp stretches along the road to Pudacuo National Park, its back to the hillside, facing the pasture. What it offers is mostly what the valley already had.
View
Two hundred and seventy degrees
From the terrace: ridgeline to the left, ridgeline to the right, pasture and far mountains straight ahead. No need to find the angle — sit down and it is all there.
Snow
The valley in winter
After November snow often falls overnight. Open the door in the morning and the cabins, fences and woods have all turned white; the only sound is your footsteps.
Night
The whole sky
There is no city light here. Around the new moon the Milky Way crosses right over the tent roofs. It is cold — worth a blanket and a step outside.
Pasture
Horses, yaks and wildflowers
Dala pasture begins at the camp fence. In summer the meadow is full of flowers and horses and yaks wander through. A village family can take you out riding.
Dining
A mountain hotpot
A timber dining room hung with prayer-flag coloured curtains. Dinner is hotpot — Tibetan pig, yak, free-range chicken or black goat; breakfast is Chinese or Western, à la carte.
Seasons
Spring
April — MayRhododendrons along the slopes, the meadow just turning green, the wind still cold.
Summer
June — AugustThe rainy season: greenest grass, most flowers, wild mushrooms in the woods. Afternoon rain, then rainbows.
Autumn
September — OctoberThe bluest skies; barley turns gold and the forest changes colour layer by layer. The clearest stars of the year.
Winter
November — MarchSnow falls and the valley goes very quiet. Hotpot by the fire, a heated bed waiting.
At the camp
- DiningHotpot of Tibetan pig, yak, free-range chicken or black goat; breakfast à la carte, Chinese and Western, 07:00 — 10:00. Also a café and snack bar.
- AltitudeEvery room has medical oxygen, underfloor heating, humidifier and electric blanket.
- Tea · books · filmsTea room, library, home cinema, games room and karaoke for rainy days.
- OutdoorsRiding, walking, picnics and barbecue, picking from the garden, animals to meet.
- ChildrenPlay area and swing; children’s toiletries, toys and books.
- TransfersStation / airport pick-up (charged); drop-off ¥100 per car; shuttle ¥300 per car to Dukezong old town, Napa Lake, Songzanlin Monastery, Shika Snow Mountain, Balagezong and more.
- ParkingFree parking and free valet.
- GatheringsA function room for small meetings, weddings and private bookings.